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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: Total Lunar Eclipse 2026 – New Orleans
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Mar 3, 2026

Total Lunar Eclipse 2026 – New Orleans

A total lunar eclipse rises over New Orleans, home of NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility, in the early morning hours...

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NASA image: Circumlocuting Jupiter's Shadow (Animation)
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Oct 1, 2019

Circumlocuting Jupiter's Shadow (Animation)

This animated gif depicts the point of view of NASA's Juno spacecraft during its eclipse-free approach to the gas...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0087
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Jan 3, 2001

KSC-01PP-0087

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister containing the U.S. Lab Destiny rises up the Rotating Service...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc710
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Apr 24, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Cast in silhouette by the rising sun, the Space Shuttle Atlantis slowly and carefully...

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NASA image: Dawn Survey Orbit Image 10
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Jun 22, 2015

Dawn Survey Orbit Image 10

This image, taken by NASA's Dawn spacecraft, shows an intriguing mountain on dwarf planet Ceres protruding from a...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expeditiion 38 crewmember
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Nov 12, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expeditiion 38 crewmember

ISS038-E-000649 (12 Nov. 2013) --- Although crew members on the International Space Station view literally hundreds...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1360
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Jan 22, 2009

KSC-2009-1360

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The sun rising over the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Artemis II at LC 39B
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Feb 1, 2026

Artemis II at LC 39B

The Moon rises behind NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft atop a mobile launcher...

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NASA image: Total Lunar Eclipse 2026 – New Orleans
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Mar 3, 2026

Total Lunar Eclipse 2026 – New Orleans

A total lunar eclipse rises over New Orleans, home of NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility, in the early morning hours...

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NASA image: Artemis I First Rollout
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Mar 17, 2022

Artemis I First Rollout

The Moon is seen rising behind NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard atop a...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz Rollout
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Mar 23, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz Rollout

The sun rises behind the Soyuz launch pad shortly before the Soyuz TMA-12M spacecraft is rolled out by train to the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew
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Jun 2, 2012

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew

ISS031-E-84006 (2 June 2012) --- This digital image from the Expedition 31 crew aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: 51F earth observations
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Jun 25, 2009

51F earth observations

51F-31-006 (29 July -- 6 Aug. 1985) --- An oblique view of the sun rising over Earth during late July of 1985, as...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Liftoff
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Aug 18, 2017

TDRS-M Liftoff

As the Sun rises at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: Launch views of the Columbia for the STS-1 mission, April 12, 1981
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Apr 12, 1981

Launch views of the Columbia for the STS-1 mission, April 12, 1981

S81-30463 (12 April 1981) --- The space shuttle Columbia rises off Pad 39A a few seconds past 7 a.m. (EST) on April...

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NASA image: Jumpy Active Region
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Jan 3, 2017

Jumpy Active Region

A close-up view of one day in the life of a rather small active region shows the agitation and dynamism of its...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0087
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Jan 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister containing the U.S. Lab Destiny rises up the Rotating Service...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Mission image - View of moon limb,with Earth on the horizon,Mare Smythii Region
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Jan 29, 2009

Apollo 11 Mission image - View of moon limb,with Earth on the horizon,Mare Smythii Region

View of Moon limb with Earth on the horizon,Mare Smythii Region. Earth rise. This image was taken before separation...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3126
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Apr 27, 2011

KSC-2011-3126

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, smoke rises from a smoldering brush fire...

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NASA image: Arabia Terra Crater
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Jun 2, 2022

Arabia Terra Crater

Today's VIS image shows part of an unnamed crater in northern Arabia Terra. Numerous small channels surround the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Sunrise at Max Brewer Bridge
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Mar 24, 2026

Artemis II Sunrise at Max Brewer Bridge

The rising Sun illuminates the sky on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, as NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket...

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NASA image: Artemis II Sunrise at Max Brewer Bridge
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Mar 24, 2026

Artemis II Sunrise at Max Brewer Bridge

The rising Sun illuminates the sky on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, as NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket...

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NASA image: Artemis II Sunrise at Max Brewer Bridge
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Mar 24, 2026

Artemis II Sunrise at Max Brewer Bridge

The Sun rises behind NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft at Launch Complex 39B...

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NASA image: Artemis II Sunrise at Max Brewer Bridge
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Mar 24, 2026

Artemis II Sunrise at Max Brewer Bridge

The rising Sun illuminates the sky on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, as NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket...

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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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