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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: Guericke Crater as seen by Ranger 7
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Nov 4, 2000

Guericke Crater as seen by Ranger 7

Guericke Crater as seen by Ranger 7

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NASA image: Ranger 7 in SAF's High Bay 1
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Dec 23, 2019

Ranger 7 in SAF's High Bay 1

Engineers stand with Ranger 7 on Dec. 10, 1963, in High Bay 1, located at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Ranger 7...

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NASA image: First Image of the Moon taken by a U.S. Spacecraft
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Nov 4, 2000

First Image of the Moon taken by a U.S. Spacecraft

Ranger 7 took this image, the first picture of the Moon by aU.S. spacecraft, on 31 July 1964 at 13:09 UT 9:09 AM EDT...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Apr 23, 1962

Launch Vehicles

The Atlas-Agena-4 boosted the Ranger IV spacecraft for the first U.S. lunar impact on April 23, 1962.

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Apr 12, 1962

Wernher von Braun

Dr. Kurt Debus and Dr. von Braun during prelaunch activities of the Ranger IV at Launch Pad 12 on April 12. 1962.

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NASA image: LAUNCH OF NASA AGENA RANGER 1 FROM PAD 12.
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Aug 23, 1961

LAUNCH OF NASA AGENA RANGER 1 FROM PAD 12.

AUGUST 23, 1961 LAUNCH OF NASA AGENA RANGER 1 FROM PAD 12.

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NASA image: LIFTOFF RANGER 3 FROM PAD 12. ATLAS AGENA-2
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Jan 26, 1962

LIFTOFF RANGER 3 FROM PAD 12. ATLAS AGENA-2

LIFTOFF RANGER 3 FROM PAD 12. ATLAS AGENA-2 1/26/1962 TEST 125 ITEM 1.3.18U

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NASA image: Expedition 66 Space Station Astronauts Answer Mount Rainier Student Questions - Jan. 18, 2022
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Jan 18, 2022

Expedition 66 Space Station Astronauts Answer Mount Rainier Student Questions - Jan. 18, 2022

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA Expedition 66 Flight Engineers Raja Chari and Kayla Barron of NASA...

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NASA image: 62P-165
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Oct 18, 1962

62P-165

The Atlas-Agena B space Vehicle waits on the launch pad to launch the National Aeronautics and Space...

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NASA image: 62PC-81
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Oct 17, 1962

62PC-81

Pre-launch alert of Atlas-Agena 7, Ranger V.

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NASA image: 62PC-80
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Oct 17, 1962

62PC-80

Lift-off of Atlas-Agena 7, Ranger V. (Test 5050)(ITEM 1.3- )

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5139
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Sep 15, 2009

KSC-2009-5139

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Disney’s space ranger Buzz Lightyear returned from space on Sept. 11 aboard space...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Pre-Landing
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Pre-Landing

A jar of nuts with the Mars Cube One (MarCO) logo is seen inside the Mission Control Area (MSA) where teams are...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Astronauts at the National Park Service
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Jun 9, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Astronauts at the National Park Service

NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide speak about...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Astronauts at the National Park Service
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Jun 9, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Astronauts at the National Park Service

Park ranger Rader Lane speaks on the National Park Service’s astronomy and dark sky programs at Grand Canyon...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Astronauts at the National Park Service
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Jun 9, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Astronauts at the National Park Service

Park ranger Rader Lane speaks on the National Park Service’s astronomy and dark sky programs at Grand Canyon...

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NASA image: Apollo Columbia Challenger Lessons Learned Program - Columbia Le
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Jan 26, 2018

Apollo Columbia Challenger Lessons Learned Program - Columbia Le

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, center, leads a panel discussion during an Apollo, Challenger,...

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NASA image: Apollo Columbia Challenger Lessons Learned Program - Columbia Le
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Jan 26, 2018

Apollo Columbia Challenger Lessons Learned Program - Columbia Le

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, center, leads a panel discussion during an Apollo, Challenger,...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Pre-Landing
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Pre-Landing

A jar of nuts is seen inside the Mission Control Area (MSA) where teams are starting to gather for the Mars InSight...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5316
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Oct 2, 2009

KSC-2009-5316

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Fla., toy space ranger Buzz Lightyear...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5307
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Oct 2, 2009

KSC-2009-5307

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Fla., NASA astronaut Mike Fincke observes as...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5311
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Oct 2, 2009

KSC-2009-5311

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Fla., NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, riding in...

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NASA image: Map - Lunar Samples
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Dec 18, 1970

Map - Lunar Samples

S70-28115 (January 1970) --- This overlay map of terrain on the lunar nearside shows the area of the landing site of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5314
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Oct 2, 2009

KSC-2009-5314

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Fla., Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin,...

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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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