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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-2011-5989
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Jul 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin technicians in Astrotech Space Operation's payload processing facility in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6335
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Aug 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6335

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Astrotech Space Operation's payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6323
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Aug 9, 2011

KSC-2011-6323

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Astrotech Space Operation's payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., Lockheed...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5983
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Jul 28, 2011

KSC-2011-5983

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Lockheed Martin technician in Astrotech Space Operation's payload processing facility in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6343
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Aug 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6343

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Astrotech Space Operation's payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., Lockheed...

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NASA image: CADRE Rover on the Moon (Artist's Concept)
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Dec 13, 2023

CADRE Rover on the Moon (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept depicts a small rover – part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic...

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NASA image: Artemis Human Landing System Announcement from NASA Headquarters
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May 19, 2023

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement from NASA Headquarters

Friday, May 19, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, the agency announced Blue Origin was selected to develop a...

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NASA image: Jack Schmitt: From Apollo 17 to LRO
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Nov 20, 2017

Jack Schmitt: From Apollo 17 to LRO

December 11, 2017 will mark the 45th anniversary of the day NASA's Apollo 17 mission landed on the Moon. This video...

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NASA image: NASA in Silicon Valley Live: Moon 2024
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Jun 19, 2019

NASA in Silicon Valley Live: Moon 2024

Our greatest adventures remain ahead of us as NASA's Artemis program will send the first woman and next man to the...

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NASA image: Water on the Moon
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Jun 3, 2013

Water on the Moon

Since the 1960’s, scientists have suspected that frozen water could survive in cold, dark craters at the Moon’s...

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NASA image: Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde
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Jun 13, 2023

Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde

Provincial Minister for Finance and Economic Opportunities of the Western Cape Government, Mireille Wenger, provides...

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NASA image: Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde
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Jun 13, 2023

Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde

Premier of the Western Cape Government, Alan Winde, provides remarks during a meeting with NASA Deputy Associate...

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NASA image: Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde
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Jun 13, 2023

Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde

NASA SCaN Development Manager, Bill Marinelli provides remarks during a meeting with NASA Deputy Associate...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study
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Sep 18, 2005

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin discusses the results of the agency's exploration architecture study on Monday,...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study
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Sep 18, 2005

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin discusses the results of the agency's exploration architecture study on Monday,...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study
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Sep 18, 2005

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin discusses the results of the agency's exploration architecture study on Monday,...

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NASA image: Total Lunar Eclipse
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Nov 8, 2022

Total Lunar Eclipse

The Moon is seen during a total lunar eclipse above NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion...

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NASA image: LADEE Launch
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Sep 7, 2013

LADEE Launch

NASA's Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) observatory launches aboard the Minotaur V rocket from...

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NASA image: Total Lunar Eclipse
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Nov 8, 2022

Total Lunar Eclipse

The Moon is seen during a total lunar eclipse above NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion...

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NASA image: LADEE Launch
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Sep 7, 2013

LADEE Launch

NASA's Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) observatory launches aboard the Minotaur V rocket from...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study
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Sep 18, 2005

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin discusses the results of the agency's exploration architecture study on Monday,...

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NASA image: Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde
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Jun 13, 2023

Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde

NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Communications and Navigation, Badri Younes, right, speaks with the...

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NASA image: Total Lunar Eclipse
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Nov 8, 2022

Total Lunar Eclipse

The Moon is seen during a total lunar eclipse above NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion...

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NASA image: Total Lunar Eclipse
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Nov 8, 2022

Total Lunar Eclipse

The Moon is seen during a total lunar eclipse above NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion...

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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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