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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: The Next Generation of Infrared Views
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Nov 17, 2009

The Next Generation of Infrared Views

The image on the left shows an infrared view of the center of our Milky Way galaxy as seen by the 1983 Infrared...

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NASA image: The van Gogh of the Infrared Sky
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Apr 25, 2011

The van Gogh of the Infrared Sky

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer is a little like the Vincent van Gogh of the infrared sky, providing the...

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NASA image: Jupiter Scar in Infrared
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Jan 26, 2011

Jupiter Scar in Infrared

These infrared images obtained from NASA Infrared Telescope Facility in Mauna Kea, Hawaii, show before and...

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NASA image: All-Sky Infrared Survey
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Nov 17, 2009

All-Sky Infrared Survey

This infrared view of the whole sky highlights the flat plane of our Milky Way galaxy line across middle of image....

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NASA image: Stellar Storm of Infrared Light
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Feb 17, 2010

Stellar Storm of Infrared Light

This infrared image taken by NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer shows a star-forming cloud teeming with gas,...

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NASA image: Infrared Astronomical Satellite View of the Sky
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Nov 3, 2009

Infrared Astronomical Satellite View of the Sky

Nearly the entire sky, as seen in infrared wavelengths and projected at one-half degree resolution, is shown in this...

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NASA image: Jupiter Infrared Glow
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Jul 7, 2015

Jupiter Infrared Glow

This still from an animation of four images shows Jupiter in infrared light as seen by NASA InfraRed Telescope...

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NASA image: The Many Infrared Personalities of the Sculptor Galaxy
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Oct 13, 2010

The Many Infrared Personalities of the Sculptor Galaxy

The Sculptor galaxy, or NGC 253, is seen in a rainbow of infrared colors in this mosaic by NASA Wide-field Infrared...

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NASA image: Mapping the Infrared Sky  Artist Concept
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Nov 17, 2009

Mapping the Infrared Sky Artist Concept

This artist conception shows NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer mapping the whole sky in infrared. The mission...

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NASA image: Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer Artist Concept
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May 18, 2009

Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer Artist Concept

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer mission will survey the entire sky in a portion of the electromagnetic...

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NASA image: Infrared Telescopes Spy Small, Dark Asteroids
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Sep 29, 2011

Infrared Telescopes Spy Small, Dark Asteroids

This chart based on data from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer illustrates why infrared-sensing telescopes...

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NASA image: Seeking Infrared Light
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Mar 13, 2019

Seeking Infrared Light

This video answers why Webb is an infrared telescope.

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NASA image: Orion Big Head Revealed in Infrared
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Apr 14, 2011

Orion Big Head Revealed in Infrared

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, shows a giant nebula around Lambda Orionis, inflating Orion head to huge...

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NASA image: An Explosion of Infrared Color
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Dec 9, 2010

An Explosion of Infrared Color

This oddly colorful nebula is the supernova remnant IC 443 as seen by NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer; the...

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NASA image: Mapping the Infrared Universe: Part 1
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Apr 14, 2011

Mapping the Infrared Universe: Part 1

This image is a map of the portion of the sky covered by the preliminary release of WISE data. WISE surveyed the...

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NASA image: Star Cluster Overshadowed by Infrared Objects
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May 23, 2011

Star Cluster Overshadowed by Infrared Objects

Star clusters such as the Pleiades are often considered some of the most beautiful objects in the sky. This image of...

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NASA image: Infrared and Radar Views of Titan
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Dec 12, 2006

Infrared and Radar Views of Titan

Infrared and Radar Views of Titan

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NASA image: Infrared South Pole
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Aug 19, 2004

Infrared South Pole

Infrared South Pole

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NASA image: Gusev Crater in Infrared
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Jan 8, 2004

Gusev Crater in Infrared

Gusev Crater in Infrared

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NASA image: Western Gusev in Infrared
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Jan 13, 2004

Western Gusev in Infrared

Western Gusev in Infrared

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NASA image: Ganymede in Visible and Infrared Light
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May 1, 2007

Ganymede in Visible and Infrared Light

Ganymede in Visible and Infrared Light

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NASA image: Arsia Mons Flows in Infrared
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Apr 7, 2004

Arsia Mons Flows in Infrared

Arsia Mons Flows in Infrared

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NASA image: Infrared South Pole
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Aug 11, 2004

Infrared South Pole

Infrared South Pole

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NASA image: Hotei Arcus in Infrared
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Apr 3, 2009

Hotei Arcus in Infrared

Hotei Arcus in Infrared

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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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