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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: A Break in the Milky Way's Sagittarius Arm
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Aug 17, 2021

A Break in the Milky Way's Sagittarius Arm

A contingent of young stars and star-forming gas clouds is sticking out of one of the Milky Way's spiral arms like a...

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NASA image: Milky Way Untangled
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Feb 5, 2015

Milky Way Untangled

A new, dynamic portrait of our Milky Way galaxy shows a frenzy of gas, charged particles and dust as seen by the...

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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...

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NASA image: A Milky Way Mixer Amongst the Stars
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Feb 5, 2015

A Milky Way Mixer Amongst the Stars

This composite image comes from the ESA Planck shows a festive portrait of our Milky Way galaxy shows a mishmash of...

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NASA image: A Glimpse of the Milky Way
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Dec 13, 2005

A Glimpse of the Milky Way

In visible light, the bulk of our Milky Way galaxy stars are eclipsed behind thick clouds of galactic dust and gas....

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NASA image: Epimetheus in the Way
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Feb 19, 2008

Epimetheus in the Way

Epimetheus in the Way

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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...

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NASA image: Inner Milky Way Raging with Star Formation
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Jun 3, 2008

Inner Milky Way Raging with Star Formation

More than 444,580 frames from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope were stitched together to create this portrait of the...

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NASA image: Spitzer Finds Clarity in the Inner Milky Way
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Jun 3, 2008

Spitzer Finds Clarity in the Inner Milky Way

More than 800,000 frames from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope were stitched together to create this infrared portrait...

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NASA image: Polarized Dust Lights Up Milky Way
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Feb 5, 2015

Polarized Dust Lights Up Milky Way

Our Milky Way galaxy is ablaze with dust in this new all-sky map from Planck, a European Space Agency mission with...

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NASA image: Our Milky Way Gets a Makeover  Artist Concept
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Jun 3, 2008

Our Milky Way Gets a Makeover Artist Concept

This artist concept illustrates the new view of the Milky Way. The galaxy two major arms can be seen attached to the...

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NASA image: "Hidden Figures Way" Dedication
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Jun 12, 2019

"Hidden Figures Way" Dedication

A D.C. Department of Transportation employee removes a paper cover from the "Hidden Figures Way" street sign at the...

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NASA image: "Hidden Figures Way" Dedication
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Jun 12, 2019

"Hidden Figures Way" Dedication

Attendees of the street dedication ceremony take pictures of the "Hidden Figures Way" street sign at the corner of...

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NASA image: "Hidden Figures Way" Dedication
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Jun 12, 2019

"Hidden Figures Way" Dedication

A "Hidden Figures Way" street sign is seen at the corner of 4th and E Street SW across from the NASA Headquarters...

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NASA image: It Craters All the Way Down
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Mar 31, 2014

It Craters All the Way Down

It Craters All the Way Down

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NASA image: Wiggling Its Way to Discovery
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Feb 19, 2004

Wiggling Its Way to Discovery

Wiggling Its Way to Discovery

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NASA image: Way to Go Spirit!
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Jul 16, 2004

Way to Go Spirit!

Way to Go Spirit!

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NASA image: Farside! And All the Way Around
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Mar 11, 2011

Farside! And All the Way Around

Farside! And All the Way Around

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NASA image: Saturn Gets in the Way
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Sep 9, 2008

Saturn Gets in the Way

Saturn Gets in the Way

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NASA image: Wiggling Its Way to Discovery
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Feb 19, 2004

Wiggling Its Way to Discovery

Wiggling Its Way to Discovery

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NASA image: A Long Way From Home
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Mar 10, 2004

A Long Way From Home

A Long Way From Home

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NASA image: Which Way to the Top?
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Jun 16, 2004

Which Way to the Top?

Which Way to the Top?

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NASA image: On His Merry Way
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Jun 8, 2009

On His Merry Way

On His Merry Way

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NASA image: Down Dione Way
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Jun 9, 2009

Down Dione Way

Down Dione Way

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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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