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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: How Does Helium Make Stuff Cold_mp4
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Jan 5, 2022

How Does Helium Make Stuff Cold_mp4

Helium is the element with the lowest boiling point. Find out how the James Webb Space Telescope uses this special...

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NASA image: How to Make a Helium Atmosphere
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Jun 11, 2015

How to Make a Helium Atmosphere

This diagram illustrates how hypothetical helium atmospheres might form. These would be on planets about the mass of...

JPL
NASA image: Helium-Shrouded Planets Artist Concept
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Jun 11, 2015

Helium-Shrouded Planets Artist Concept

Planets having atmospheres rich in helium may be common in our galaxy, according to a new theory based on data from...

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NASA image: Arnold uses RED Helium Camera
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Oct 3, 2018

Arnold uses RED Helium Camera

iss056e200804 (10/3/2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold using the RED Helium Camera. The RED HELIUM 8K camera is a...

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NASA image: SOFIA Helium Hydride Media Resource Reel
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Apr 17, 2019

SOFIA Helium Hydride Media Resource Reel

Provided as a media resource, this reel includes the following without narration: * SOFIA aircraft operations,...

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Sep 21, 2013

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Sep 20, 2013

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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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