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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: KSC-2011-6912
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Sep 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6912

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Backdropped by a beautiful blue sky, flames and smoke from the engines surround the United...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6907
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Sep 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6907

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Spotlights illuminate the United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket that will launch...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-6929
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Sep 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6929

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At ignition, flames and smoke from the engines begin liftoff of the United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6898
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Sep 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6898

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Flames and smoke from the engines surround the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-6916
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Sep 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6916

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engine ignition begins liftoff of the United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket carrying...

KSC
NASA image: First Images from NASA's New Moon Mission
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Dec 8, 2017

First Images from NASA's New Moon Mission

These images show cratered regions near the moon's Mare Nubium region, as photographed by the Lunar Reconnaissance...

GSFC
NASA image: Need To Know: Lunar Eclipse and LRO
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Apr 8, 2014

Need To Know: Lunar Eclipse and LRO

NASA scientist Noah Petro sheds some light on the April 15th lunar eclipse which will leave the Lunar Reconnaissance...

GSFC
NASA image: Artist’s Concept Portrays SpaceX’s Starship HLS with Raptor Engines for NASA Artemis
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Nov 20, 2024

Artist’s Concept Portrays SpaceX’s Starship HLS with Raptor Engines for NASA Artemis

This artist’s concept portrays SpaceX’s Starship Human Landing System (HLS) with two Raptor engines lit, performing...

MSFC
NASA image: Clementine Images of Earth and Moon
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Jun 12, 1999

Clementine Images of Earth and Moon

During its flight and lunar orbit, NASA’s Clementine spacecraft returned images of the planet Earth and the Moon....

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NASA image: The Lunar Gateway Launch Map (jsc2025e037586)
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Apr 10, 2025

The Lunar Gateway Launch Map (jsc2025e037586)

The Lunar Gateway Launch, mapped. Gateway's first elements, the Power and Propulsion Element and HALO (Habitation...

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NASA image: A Fresh, Lunar-Like Crater on Mars
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Dec 17, 2010

A Fresh, Lunar-Like Crater on Mars

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is one of the rare examples of a fresh lunar-like crater on Mars....

JPL
NASA image: Lee Lincoln Scarp at the Apollo 17 Landing Site
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May 13, 2019

Lee Lincoln Scarp at the Apollo 17 Landing Site

The Lee Lincoln scarp is a low ridge or step about 80 meters high and running north-south through the western end of...

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NASA image: NASA to Demonstrate Revolutionary Autonomous Navigation System on Moon
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Feb 7, 2024

NASA to Demonstrate Revolutionary Autonomous Navigation System on Moon

Demonstrating autonomous navigation, the Lunar Node 1 experiment, or LN-1, is a radio beacon designed to support...

MSFC
NASA image: Apollo - LOLA Project
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Dec 5, 1961

Apollo - LOLA Project

Project LOLA. Test subject sitting at the controls: Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach was a simulator...

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NASA image: First LROC Images
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Jul 2, 2009

First LROC Images

Full resolution detail from one of the first LROC NAC images. At this scale and lighting, impact craters dominate...

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NASA image: Farside Northern Highlands
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Feb 15, 2011

Farside Northern Highlands

Farside Northern Highlands

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NASA image: Orientale Basin
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Jun 17, 2010

Orientale Basin

Orientale Basin

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NASA image: Approaching Aitken Crater - Vertregt J
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Jan 19, 2011

Approaching Aitken Crater - Vertregt J

Approaching Aitken Crater - Vertregt J

JPL
NASA image: Boulder in Recht Crater
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Mar 8, 2011

Boulder in Recht Crater

Boulder in Recht Crater

JPL
NASA image: How did I form?
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Apr 18, 2011

How did I form?

How did I form?

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NASA image: New View of Apollo 14
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Feb 5, 2011

New View of Apollo 14

New View of Apollo 14

JPL
NASA image: Dark Halo Crater in Orientale
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Mar 3, 2011

Dark Halo Crater in Orientale

Dark Halo Crater in Orientale

JPL
NASA image: The Moon Largest Impact Basin
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Jul 13, 2010

The Moon Largest Impact Basin

The Moon Largest Impact Basin

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NASA image: A Path not Taken
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Aug 5, 2010

A Path not Taken

A Path not Taken

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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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