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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: Seeing Titan with Infrared Eyes
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Jul 18, 2018

Seeing Titan with Infrared Eyes

These six infrared images of Saturn's moon Titan represent some of the clearest, most seamless-looking global views...

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NASA image: All About Polar Resource Ice Mining Experiment-1
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Feb 11, 2025

All About Polar Resource Ice Mining Experiment-1

Before Artemis astronauts land on the Moon, robots will scout the surface for resources and collect information....

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NASA image: NASA’s Lunar Flashlight (Mission Animations)
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Nov 17, 2022

NASA’s Lunar Flashlight (Mission Animations)

Animations for media and public use. These animation sequences show NASA’s Lunar Flashlight SmallSat deploying in...

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NASA image: Astrobotic CubeRover Testing
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Dec 10, 2020

Astrobotic CubeRover Testing

The Astrobotic CubeRover traverses the terrain in the Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations Lab regolith bin at...

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NASA image: Astrobotic CubeRover Testing
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Dec 10, 2020

Astrobotic CubeRover Testing

The Astrobotic CubeRover traverses the terrain in the Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations Lab regolith bin at...

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NASA image: Astrobotic CubeRover Testing
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Dec 10, 2020

Astrobotic CubeRover Testing

The Astrobotic CubeRover traverses the terrain in the Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations Lab regolith bin at...

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NASA image: A JunoCam View of Europa
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May 15, 2024

A JunoCam View of Europa

Jupiter's moon Europa was captured by the JunoCam instrument aboard NASA's Juno spacecraft during the mission's...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc1039
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Jul 13, 1997

KSC-97pc1039

Workers erect the first stage of a Lockheed Martin Launch Vehicle-2 (LMLV-2) at Launch Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc1040
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Jul 13, 1997

KSC-97pc1040

Workers erect the first stage of a Lockheed Martin Launch Vehicle-2 (LMLV-2) at Launch Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Juno's Star Camera Sees Europa Close-Up
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Oct 5, 2022

Juno's Star Camera Sees Europa Close-Up

Taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft, this black-and-white photo of the surface of Jupiter's icy moon Europa reveals a...

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NASA image: View of footpad of Apollo 11 Lunar Module as it rested on lunar surface
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Jul 20, 1969

View of footpad of Apollo 11 Lunar Module as it rested on lunar surface

A close-up view of a footpad of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module as it rested on the surface of the Moon. The stick-like...

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NASA image: Lunar Regolith Animation
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Jan 15, 2025

Lunar Regolith Animation

Dust on the lunar surface is a significant problem for astronauts living and working on the Moon. NASA technologies...

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NASA image: Pluto Hulk-like Moon Charon: A Possible Ancient Ocean?
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Feb 18, 2016

Pluto Hulk-like Moon Charon: A Possible Ancient Ocean?

Images from NASA New Horizons mission suggest that Pluto largest moon, Charon, once had a subsurface ocean that has...

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NASA image: Capturing the Motion of an Eclipse Shadow
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Dec 4, 2003

Capturing the Motion of an Eclipse Shadow

Within that narrow window during a solar eclipse where one on Earth can watch the Moon shadow obscure more than 90%...

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NASA image: Janus on the Far Side
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May 2, 2006

Janus on the Far Side

Janus peeks out from beneath the ringplane, partially lit here by reflected light from Saturn. A couple of craters...

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NASA image: Galileo and Cassini Image Two Giant Plumes on Io
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Mar 29, 2001

Galileo and Cassini Image Two Giant Plumes on Io

Two tall volcanic plumes and the rings of red material they have deposited onto surrounding surface areas appear in...

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NASA image: Peeking Into Lunar Pits
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Jul 17, 2014

Peeking Into Lunar Pits

Since 2009, NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has spotted hundreds of conspicuous holes on the Moon. These...

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NASA image: Concept image of a Pressurized Rover
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Jul 30, 2025

Concept image of a Pressurized Rover

A concept image of the back of a pressurized rover on the surface of the Moon with the airlock in view. Image...

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NASA image: Concept image of a Pressurized Rover
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Jul 30, 2025

Concept image of a Pressurized Rover

A concept image of a pressurized rover on the surface of the Moon with its solar arrays deployed. Image Credit:...

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NASA image: Concept image of a Pressurized Rover
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Jul 30, 2025

Concept image of a Pressurized Rover

A concept image of JAXA’s (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) pressurized rover on the surface of the Moon. Image...

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NASA image: Artemis Media Resource-Broll-update
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Dec 9, 2019

Artemis Media Resource-Broll-update

Media b-roll resource material for NASA's Artemis Program. With the Artemis program, NASA will land the first woman...

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NASA image: Artemis Media Resource-Interview Soundbites
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Dec 9, 2019

Artemis Media Resource-Interview Soundbites

Artemis Media Resource Material-Interview Soundbite material for NASA's Artemis Program. With the Artemis program,...

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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: NASA is sending a rover to hunt for water on the Moon
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Oct 25, 2019

NASA is sending a rover to hunt for water on the Moon

NASA is sending a mobile robot to the south pole of the Moon to get a close-up view of the location and...

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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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