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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

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NASA image: Pluto Moon Nix, Half Illuminated
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Dec 18, 2015

Pluto Moon Nix, Half Illuminated

This recently received panchromatic image of Pluto's small satellite Nix taken by the Multispectral Visible Imaging...

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NASA image: Nix Olympica Identified by Mariner 9 on Mars Approach
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Nov 22, 2000

Nix Olympica Identified by Mariner 9 on Mars Approach

Nix Olympica Identified by Mariner 9 on Mars Approach

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NASA image: 6415   CHUCK JACKSON, ASTRONAUT ARNOLD, JOHN NIX POSE WITH EXPED
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Nov 14, 2018

6415 CHUCK JACKSON, ASTRONAUT ARNOLD, JOHN NIX POSE WITH EXPED

CHUCK JACKSON, ASTRONAUT ARNOLD, JOHN NIX POSE WITH EXPEDITION 56 PLAQUE

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NASA image: Capturing Nix and Hydra
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Jul 21, 2015

Capturing Nix and Hydra

NASA New Horizons spacecraft captured these images of Pluto moon Nix which shows a reddish spot that has attracted...

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NASA image: Pluto and its Moons: Charon, Nix, and Hydra
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Apr 21, 2009

Pluto and its Moons: Charon, Nix, and Hydra

A pair of small moons photographed by NASA Hubble Space Telescope discovered orbiting Pluto in 2005 now have...

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NASA image: Spinning Moons
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Nov 10, 2015

Spinning Moons

Most inner moons in the solar system keep one face pointed toward their central planet; this frame from an animation...

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NASA image: Department of Education MOU Signing Ceremony
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May 24, 2023

Department of Education MOU Signing Ceremony

From left to right, Department of Education Chief of Staff Sheila Nix, Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten,...

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NASA image: Family Portrait of Pluto Moons
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Oct 23, 2015

Family Portrait of Pluto Moons

This composite image shows a sliver of Pluto large moon, Charon, and all four of Pluto small moons, as resolved by...

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NASA image: Hubble Finds Two Chaotically Tumbling Pluto Moons
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Finds Two Chaotically Tumbling Pluto Moons

This computer animation illustrates how Pluto's moon Nix changes its spin unpredictably as it orbits the...

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NASA image: All Clear for New Horizons
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Jul 1, 2015

All Clear for New Horizons

This illustration shows some of the final images used to determine that the coast is clear for New Horizons' flight...

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NASA image: Final Hazard Search
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Jul 8, 2015

Final Hazard Search

This single frame from a four-frame movie shows New Horizons' final deep search for hazardous material around Pluto,...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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