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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.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: Stars Gather in Downtown Milky Way
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Mar 18, 2011

Stars Gather in Downtown Milky Way

A view from the bustling center of our galactic metropolis. NASA Spitzer Space Telescope offers a fresh, infrared...

JPL
NASA image: Mapping the Densest Dusty Cloud Cores
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May 21, 2014

Mapping the Densest Dusty Cloud Cores

Astronomers have found cosmic clumps so dark, dense and dusty that they throw the deepest shadows ever recorded. A...

JPL
NASA image: Hustle and Bustle at Center of Milky Way
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May 7, 2013

Hustle and Bustle at Center of Milky Way

This artist concept illustrates the frenzied activity at the core of our Milky Way galaxy. The galactic center hosts...

JPL
NASA image: The Milky Way Center Aglow with Dust
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Jan 10, 2006

The Milky Way Center Aglow with Dust

Our Milky Way is a dusty place. So dusty that we cannot see the center of the galaxy in visible light. Thanks to...

JPL
NASA image: WISE Eyes Evolution of Massive Stars
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Apr 8, 2011

WISE Eyes Evolution of Massive Stars

In the Perseus spiral arm of the Milky Way galaxy, opposite the galactic center, lies the nebula SH 2-235. As seen...

JPL
NASA image: Bursting with Stars
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May 6, 2010

Bursting with Stars

This image from NASA Herschel, was taken looking towards a region of our Milky Way galaxy in the Eagle...

JPL
NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This image shows the Milky Way as seen from the solar system. The shaded regions are those scanned by the Skylab...

MSFC
NASA image: Baby Stars Finally Found in Jumbled Galactic Center
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Jun 10, 2009

Baby Stars Finally Found in Jumbled Galactic Center

This infrared image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows three baby stars in the bustling center of our Milky Way...

JPL
NASA image: Star Map of the Milky Way's Outer Halo
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Apr 21, 2021

Star Map of the Milky Way's Outer Halo

Images of the Milky Way and the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) are overlaid on a map of the surrounding area, our...

JPL
NASA image: Great Observatories Unique Views of the Milky Way
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Nov 10, 2009

Great Observatories Unique Views of the Milky Way

In celebration of the International Year of Astronomy 2009, NASA's Great Observatories -- the Hubble Space...

JPL
NASA image: CTB 1 supernova remnant
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Mar 19, 2019

CTB 1 supernova remnant

The CTB 1 supernova remnant resembles a ghostly bubble in this image, which combines new 1.5 gigahertz observations...

GSFC
NASA image: GRC-2024-C-03099
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Apr 7, 2024

GRC-2024-C-03099

The Cleveland Orchestra performed an “Out of this World” concert program of galactic proportions featuring music by...

GRC
NASA image: W2246-0526 Accretion
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Nov 15, 2018

W2246-0526 Accretion

This image of galaxy W2246-0526 was created using data from the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA)...

JPL
NASA image: IMAP Closeouts
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Aug 15, 2025

IMAP Closeouts

Technicians conduct blanket closeout work on NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) observatory...

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NASA image: NASA's IMAP Moves for Propellant Loading
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Aug 12, 2025

NASA's IMAP Moves for Propellant Loading

NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) observatory arrives at Building 2 where technicians will...

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NASA image: NASA's IMAP Moves for Propellant Loading
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Aug 12, 2025

NASA's IMAP Moves for Propellant Loading

Technicians prepare to transport NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) observatory to Building 2...

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NASA image: IMAP Closeouts
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Aug 15, 2025

IMAP Closeouts

Technicians conduct blanket closeout work on NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) observatory...

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NASA image: IMAP Closeouts
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Aug 15, 2025

IMAP Closeouts

Technicians conduct blanket closeout work on NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) observatory...

KSC
NASA image: IMAP Closeouts
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Aug 15, 2025

IMAP Closeouts

Technicians conduct blanket closeout work on NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) observatory...

KSC
NASA image: NASA's IMAP Moves for Propellant Loading
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Aug 12, 2025

NASA's IMAP Moves for Propellant Loading

Technicians transport NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) observatory to Building 2 where they...

KSC
NASA image: IMAP Closeouts
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Aug 15, 2025

IMAP Closeouts

Technicians conduct blanket closeout work on NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) observatory...

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NASA image: IMAP Closeouts
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Aug 15, 2025

IMAP Closeouts

Technicians conduct blanket closeout work on NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) observatory...

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NASA image: IMAP Closeouts
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Aug 15, 2025

IMAP Closeouts

Technicians conduct blanket closeout work on NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) observatory...

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NASA image: NASA's IMAP Blanket Closeout
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Aug 15, 2025

NASA's IMAP Blanket Closeout

Technicians conduct blanket closeout work on NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) observatory...

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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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