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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: SPHEREx/PUNCH at SLC-4E - Sunset
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Mar 8, 2025

SPHEREx/PUNCH at SLC-4E - Sunset

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of...

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NASA image: SPHEREx/PUNCH Science Briefing
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Feb 25, 2025

SPHEREx/PUNCH Science Briefing

Joe Westlake, director, Heliophysics Division, NASA Headquarters, participates in a science briefing on Tuesday,...

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NASA image: SPHEREx/PUNCH Launch VSFB
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Mar 11, 2025

SPHEREx/PUNCH Launch VSFB

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of...

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NASA image: SPHEREx/PUNCH Rocket Launch
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Mar 12, 2025

SPHEREx/PUNCH Rocket Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of...

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NASA image: SPHEREx/PUNCH Rocket Launch
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Mar 12, 2025

SPHEREx/PUNCH Rocket Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of...

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NASA image: SPHEREx/PUNCH Rocket Vertical
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Mar 8, 2025

SPHEREx/PUNCH Rocket Vertical

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of...

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NASA image: NASA's SPHEREx/PUNCH Isolated Launch and Landing Views
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Mar 11, 2025

NASA's SPHEREx/PUNCH Isolated Launch and Landing Views

NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer)...

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NASA image: SPHEREx/PUNCH Rocket launch
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Mar 12, 2025

SPHEREx/PUNCH Rocket launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of...

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NASA image: SPHEREx/PUNCH Rocket Vertical
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Mar 8, 2025

SPHEREx/PUNCH Rocket Vertical

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of...

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NASA image: SPHEREx/PUNCH Booster Landing
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Mar 11, 2025

SPHEREx/PUNCH Booster Landing

A streak lights up the sky as the first stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lands at Vandenberg Space Force Base’s...

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NASA image: NASA's SPHEREx/PUNCH Live Launch Coverage
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Mar 11, 2025

NASA's SPHEREx/PUNCH Live Launch Coverage

NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer)...

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NASA image: SPHEREx/PUNCH Science Briefing
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Feb 25, 2025

SPHEREx/PUNCH Science Briefing

Shawn Domagal-Goldman, acting director, Astrophysics Division, NASA Headquarters, participates in a science briefing...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0719
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Jun 19, 1999

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Workers in the launch tower at Launch Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, help guide the first segment of the...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Vapor Diffusion Apparatus (VDA-2) was developed by the University of Alabama in Birmingham for NASA's Marshall Space...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0722
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Jun 19, 1999

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At Launch Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, NASA's Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) satellite...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0717
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Jun 19, 1999

KSC-99pp0717

NASA's Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) satellite sits ready for the fairing installation at Launch Pad...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Vapor Diffusion Apparatus (VDA and VDA-2) was developed by the University of Alabama in Birmingham for NASA's...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Mission Science Briefing
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Sep 6, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, Daniella DellaGiustina, OSIRIS-REx lead image processing...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Prelaunch News Conference
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Sep 6, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Prelaunch News Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, Dante Lauretta, OSIRIS-REx principal investigator at the...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Mission Overview
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May 16, 2013

OSIRIS-REx Mission Overview

OSIRIS-REx will visit a Near Earth asteroid called Bennu and return with samples that may hold clues to the origins...

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NASA image: SPHEREx Spacecraft Arrival and Unboxing
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Jan 16, 2025

SPHEREx Spacecraft Arrival and Unboxing

Employees with BAE Systems conduct spacecraft processing of NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of...

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NASA image: SPHEREx/PUNCH Prelaunch New Conference
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Mar 7, 2025

SPHEREx/PUNCH Prelaunch New Conference

Julianna Scheiman, director, NASA Science Missions, SpaceX, participates in a prelaunch news conference on Friday,...

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NASA image: SPHEREx Spacecraft Arrival and Unboxing
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Jan 14, 2025

SPHEREx Spacecraft Arrival and Unboxing

Employees with BAE Systems pose for a photo following the arrival of NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the...

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NASA image: SPHEREx/PUNCH Encapsulation
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Feb 27, 2025

SPHEREx/PUNCH Encapsulation

Technicians and engineers encapsulate NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of...

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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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