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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: Zodiacal Light
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Mar 9, 2021

Zodiacal Light

This photo shows the zodiacal light as it appeared on March 1, 2021, in Skull Valley, Utah. The Pleiades star...

JPL
NASA image: How Can I See the Northern Lights? We Asked a NASA Expert
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Mar 17, 2025

How Can I See the Northern Lights? We Asked a NASA Expert

Want to catch a glimpse of the northern lights? You’ll need dark skies, the right location, good space weather and a...

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NASA image: Light Microscopy Microscope Experiment
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Feb 4, 2016

Light Microscopy Microscope Experiment

Ground testing for the first confocal Light Microscopy Microscope (LMM) Experiment. Procter and Gamble is working...

GRC
NASA image: NASA Sees Holiday Lights from Space
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Dec 16, 2014

NASA Sees Holiday Lights from Space

It’s official — our holiday lights are so bright we can see them from space. Thanks to the VIIRS instrument on the...

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NASA image: In a Different Light
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Sep 23, 2013

In a Different Light

In a Different Light

JPL
NASA image: Darkside Lights
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Aug 27, 2007

Darkside Lights

Darkside Lights

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NASA image: Splinter of Light
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May 29, 2008

Splinter of Light

Splinter of Light

JPL
NASA image: Northern Lights
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Feb 2, 2012

Northern Lights

Northern Lights

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NASA image: Tricks of Light
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May 25, 2007

Tricks of Light

Tricks of Light

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NASA image: Ring of Light
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Jun 30, 2006

Ring of Light

Ring of Light

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NASA image: A Light Ray
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Mar 27, 2012

A Light Ray

A Light Ray

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NASA image: Coming to Light
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Feb 1, 2008

Coming to Light

Coming to Light

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NASA image: Odysseus in the Light
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Apr 11, 2008

Odysseus in the Light

Odysseus in the Light

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NASA image: Light and Shadow
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Jun 10, 2000

Light and Shadow

Light and Shadow

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NASA image: Light and Shadow
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Jul 30, 2004

Light and Shadow

Light and Shadow

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NASA image: The Light of Night
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Apr 25, 2008

The Light of Night

The Light of Night

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NASA image: Shine a Light on Me
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Mar 21, 2014

Shine a Light on Me

Shine a Light on Me

JPL
NASA image: Olympus Mons In Visible Light
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Dec 31, 2004

Olympus Mons In Visible Light

Olympus Mons In Visible Light

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NASA image: Heine Splash of Light
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Aug 28, 2013

Heine Splash of Light

Heine Splash of Light

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NASA image: Light from Many Paths
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Jul 13, 2006

Light from Many Paths

Light from Many Paths

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NASA image: By Dawn Early Light
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Jun 23, 2008

By Dawn Early Light

By Dawn Early Light

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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: Where Light Meets Dark
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Mar 27, 2004

Where Light Meets Dark

Where Light Meets Dark

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NASA image: Polarized Light from Jupiter
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Jan 23, 2001

Polarized Light from Jupiter

Polarized Light from Jupiter

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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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