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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: Gargantuan Super Spiral Galaxies Loom Large in the Cosmos
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Mar 17, 2016

Gargantuan Super Spiral Galaxies Loom Large in the Cosmos

In archived NASA data, researchers have discovered "super spiral" galaxies that dwarf our own spiral galaxy, the...

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NASA image: spiral galaxy M83
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Dec 8, 2017

spiral galaxy M83

JANUARY 9, 2014: The vibrant magentas and blues in this Hubble image of the barred spiral galaxy M83 reveal that the...

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NASA image: Hubble peeks at a spiral galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble peeks at a spiral galaxy

This little-known galaxy, officially named J04542829-6625280, but most often referred to as LEDA 89996, is a classic...

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NASA image: Hubble Spies Spiral Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Spies Spiral Galaxy

Spiral galaxy NGC 3274 is a relatively faint galaxy located over 20 million light-years away in the constellation of...

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NASA image: Hubble Sees Galaxies Spiraling around Leo
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees Galaxies Spiraling around Leo

Shown here is a spiral galaxy known as NGC 3455, which lies some 65 million light-years away from us in the...

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NASA image: Barred Spiral Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Barred Spiral Galaxy

Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 1300 Credit: NASA, ESA, and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA) Acknowledgment: P. Knezek...

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NASA image: Hubble Peers at the Heart of a Spiral Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Peers at the Heart of a Spiral Galaxy

This new Hubble image is centered on NGC 5793, a spiral galaxy over 150 million light-years away in the...

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NASA image: Hubble Explores the Hidden Dark Side of a Spiral Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Explores the Hidden Dark Side of a Spiral Galaxy

This shining disk of a spiral galaxy sits approximately 25 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation...

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NASA image: Hubble Spies Charming Spiral Galaxy Bursting with Stars
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Spies Charming Spiral Galaxy Bursting with Stars

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope observes some of the most beautiful galaxies in our skies — spirals sparkling...

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NASA image: Large Face on Spiral Galaxy NGC 3344
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May 5, 2005

Large Face on Spiral Galaxy NGC 3344

This ultraviolet image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer is of the large face on spiral galaxy NGC 3344. The inner...

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NASA image: Backwards Spiral Galaxy
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Dec 1, 1999

Backwards Spiral Galaxy

Astronomers using NASA Hubble Space Telescope have found a spiral galaxy that may rotate in the opposite direction...

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NASA image: A New Angle on Two Spiral Galaxies for Hubble's 27th Birthday
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Dec 8, 2017

A New Angle on Two Spiral Galaxies for Hubble's 27th Birthday

In celebration of the 27th anniversary of the launch of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope on April 24, 1990, astronomers...

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NASA image: Face on Barred and Ringed Spiral Galaxy NGC 3351
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May 5, 2005

Face on Barred and Ringed Spiral Galaxy NGC 3351

This ultraviolet image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer left and visual image right of the face on barred and...

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NASA image: Galaxy Messier 83
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Jul 25, 2003

Galaxy Messier 83

This image of the spiral galaxy Messier 83 was taken by NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer on June 7, 2003. Located 15...

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NASA image: NGC 6090 - a Pair of Spiral Galaxies
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Apr 24, 2008

NGC 6090 - a Pair of Spiral Galaxies

NGC 6090 is a beautiful pair of spiral galaxies with an overlapping central region and two long tidal tails formed...

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NASA image: A Barred Spiral  Galaxy, and the Small Elliptical Companion Galaxy NGC 1097A
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May 5, 2005

A Barred Spiral Galaxy, and the Small Elliptical Companion Galaxy NGC 1097A

This ultraviolet image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer shows the interacting pair NGC 1097, a barred spiral...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Jan 22, 2003

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This Chandra X-ray observatory image of M83 shows numerous point-like neutron stars and black hole x-ray sources...

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NASA image: Collision Between Two Spiral Galaxies
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Apr 24, 2008

Collision Between Two Spiral Galaxies

NGC 6050/IC 1179 Arp 272 is a remarkable collision between two spiral galaxies, NGC 6050 and IC 1179, and is part of...

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NASA image: Hubble Sees Spiral Bridge of Young Stars Between Two Ancient Galaxies
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees Spiral Bridge of Young Stars Between Two Ancient Galaxies

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has photographed the dense galaxy cluster SDSS J1531+3414 in the northern...

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NASA image: Hubble Sees Spiral Bridge of Young Stars Between Two Ancient Galaxies
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees Spiral Bridge of Young Stars Between Two Ancient Galaxies

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has photographed the dense galaxy cluster SDSS J1531+3414 in the northern...

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NASA image: A Spiral Galaxy is Visited by a Trojan War Hero
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Sep 9, 2010

A Spiral Galaxy is Visited by a Trojan War Hero

Galaxy Messier 74, with its spiral arms seen face-on, is in the center of this image captured by NASA Wide-field...

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NASA image: Dissection of a Galaxy
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May 11, 2004

Dissection of a Galaxy

Sometimes, the best way to understand how something works is to take it apart. The same is true for galaxies like...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Dec 9, 1990

Spacelab

This is a presentation of two comparison images of the Spiral Galaxy M81 in the constellation URA Major. The galaxy...

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NASA image: Hubble Catches a Spiral in the Air Pump
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Catches a Spiral in the Air Pump

Lying more than 110 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation of Antlia (The Air Pump) is the spiral...

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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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