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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 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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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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NASA image: SOLAR - ASTRONOMY (APOLLO-SATURN [AS]-16)
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May 9, 1972

SOLAR - ASTRONOMY (APOLLO-SATURN [AS]-16)

S72-36972 (21 April 1972) --- A color enhancement of a far-ultraviolet photo of Earth taken by astronaut John W....

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NASA image: "Inca City" is Part of a Circular Feature
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Aug 7, 2002

"Inca City" is Part of a Circular Feature

MGS MOC Release No. MOC2-319, 8 August 2002. "Inca City" is the informal name given by Mariner 9 scientists in 1972...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5907
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Oct 19, 2012

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VAN HORN, Texas – Blue Origin’s pusher escape system rockets its New Shepard crew capsule away from a simulated...

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Oct 19, 2012

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VAN HORN, Texas – Blue Origin’s New Shepard crew capsule touched down 1,630 feet from the its simulated propulsion...

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NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from Hinode Spacecraft
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Jun 22, 2017

Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from Hinode Spacecraft

At any given moment, as many as 10 million wild jets of solar material burst from the sun’s surface. They erupt as...

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NASA image: Expedition 70 Space Station Crew Talks with Fox News Digital Originals, Yahoo News - Oct. 17, 2023
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Oct 17, 2023

Expedition 70 Space Station Crew Talks with Fox News Digital Originals, Yahoo News - Oct. 17, 2023

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 70 Flight Engineers Jasmin Moghbeli of NASA and Andy Mogensen of...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return
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Sep 24, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

From left to right, NASA Astromatierals Curator Francis McCubbin, NASA Sample Return Capsule Science Lead Scott...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training
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Aug 30, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

University of Arizona OSIRIS-REx Principal Investigator Dante Lauretta, right, answers questions from reporters...

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NASA image: HST Advance Camera For Surveys Repair Scenario
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May 20, 2008

HST Advance Camera For Surveys Repair Scenario

Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) was responsible for many of Hubble's most impressive images of deep...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return
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Sep 24, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

Lockheed Martin System Safety Engineer Victoria Thiem, left, and On Scene Commander of Recovery Stuart Wylie, right,...

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NASA image: HST Advance Camera For Surveys Power Flow
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May 20, 2008

HST Advance Camera For Surveys Power Flow

Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) was responsible for many of Hubble's most impressive images of deep...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return
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Sep 24, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

Lockheed Martin Recovery Specialist Levi Hanish, left, and Lockheed Martin Recovery Specialist Michael Kaye, right,...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return
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Sep 24, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

From left to right, NASA Sample Return Capsule Science Lead Scott Sandford, NASA Astromaterials Curator Francis...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return
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Sep 24, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

Recovery team members prepare the sample return capsule from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission for transport to the...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return
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Sep 24, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

From left to right, Lockheed Martin Mission Operations Assurance Lead Graham Miller, Lockheed Martin Recovery...

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NASA image: Orion Camera Views of Artemis II Apogee Raise Burn
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Apr 1, 2026

Orion Camera Views of Artemis II Apogee Raise Burn

A view from cameras on the exterior of the Orion spacecraft before, during, and after the apogee raise burn...

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NASA image: NASA’s Asteroid-Hunting Space Telescope NEOWISE Retires, Leaves Legacy
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Aug 8, 2024

NASA’s Asteroid-Hunting Space Telescope NEOWISE Retires, Leaves Legacy

The NEOWISE mission, NASA’s asteroid-hunting space telescope, retired in August 2024 after over a decade of...

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NASA image: Why Do Raindrop Sizes Matter In Storms?
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Mar 31, 2016

Why Do Raindrop Sizes Matter In Storms?

Not all raindrops are created equal. The size of falling raindrops depends on several factors, including where the...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Mastcam View of Possible Mud Cracks
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Jan 17, 2017

Mars Rover Mastcam View of Possible Mud Cracks

This view of a Martian rock slab called "Old Soaker," which has a network of cracks that may have originated in...

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NASA image: HST SM4 COS Installation EVA Removal Wide Shot
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 COS Installation EVA Removal Wide Shot

Cosmic Origins Spectrograph (COS) will be the most sensitive ultraviolet spectrograph ever flown on Hubble. COS will...

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NASA image: HST SM4 COS Installation EVA Install
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 COS Installation EVA Install

Cosmic Origins Spectrograph (COS) will be the most sensitive ultraviolet spectrograph ever flown on Hubble. COS will...

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NASA image: Hakumyi Crater from LAMO
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Jul 20, 2017

Hakumyi Crater from LAMO

This close-up view of Hakumyi crater, as seen by NASA's Dawn spacecraft, provides insight into the origin of the...

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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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