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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: Apollo 15 Lunar Module (LM) View - Liftoff - Moon - TV Monitor - Mission Control Center (MCC) - MSC
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Aug 2, 1971

Apollo 15 Lunar Module (LM) View - Liftoff - Moon - TV Monitor - Mission Control Center (MCC) - MSC

View of a photograph of the television (TV) monitor in the MCC showing a picture being transmitted from the color TV...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 18, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Artist’s manned and unmanned concepts of a Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) Mobility Test Article (MTA) on the Lunar...

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NASA image: Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement
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May 31, 2019

Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement

The OrbitBeyond lunar lander is seen, Friday, May 31, 2019, at Goddard Space Flight Center in Md. Astrobotic,...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1970

Early Program Development

This 1970 artist's concept shows the Nuclear Shuttle and Space Tug operating in conjunction with other spacecraft to...

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NASA image: Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement
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May 31, 2019

Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement

The OrbitBeyond lunar rover is seen, Friday, May 31, 2019, at Goddard Space Flight Center in Md. Astrobotic,...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Nov 3, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Artist’s concept of a Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) Mobility Test Article (MTA) on the Lunar surface. The data provided...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 18, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Artist’s concept of a dual mode Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) on the Lunar surface. This represents the Bendix version...

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NASA image: Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement
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May 31, 2019

Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement

The Astrobotic lunar lander is seen, Friday, May 31, 2019, at Goddard Space Flight Center in Md. Astrobotic,...

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NASA image: Crew Training - Apollo 11
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Apr 9, 1969

Crew Training - Apollo 11

S69-32240 (22 April 1969) --- Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, wearing an Extravehicular Mobility Unit, participates in...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 18, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Artist’s concept of a dual mode Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) on the Lunar surface. This represents the Grumman version...

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NASA image: Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement
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May 31, 2019

Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement

The Intuitive Machines lunar lander is seen, Friday, May 31, 2019, at Goddard Space Flight Center in Md. Astrobotic,...

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NASA image: APOLLO XVII - SIMULATIONS (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - KSC
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Jul 17, 1972

APOLLO XVII - SIMULATIONS (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - KSC

S72-44422 (8 Sept. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. "Jack" Schmitt, lunar module pilot of the Apollo 17...

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NASA image: Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement
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May 31, 2019

Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement

The Intuitive Machines lunar lander is seen, Friday, May 31, 2019, at Goddard Space Flight Center in Md. Astrobotic,...

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NASA image: APOLLO XVII - SIMULATIONS (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - KSC
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Jul 17, 1972

APOLLO XVII - SIMULATIONS (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - KSC

S72-44420 (8 June 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, commander of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission, prepares...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young drives in One-G Lunar Roving Vehicle during simulation
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Mar 4, 1971

Astronaut John Young drives in One-G Lunar Roving Vehicle during simulation

Astronaut John W. Young, Apollo 16 prime crew commander (right), takes a drive in the One-G Lunar Roving Vehicle...

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NASA image: View of Earth above the antenna of the lunar roving vehicle during EVA
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Dec 13, 1972

View of Earth above the antenna of the lunar roving vehicle during EVA

AS17-134-20473 (13 Dec. 1972) --- Earth appears in the far distant background above the hi-gain antenna of the Lunar...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Mission image - View of Lunar Module separation from the Command Module
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Jul 20, 1969

Apollo 11 Mission image - View of Lunar Module separation from the Command Module

AS11-44-6581 (20 July 1969) --- The Apollo 11 Lunar Module (LM), in a lunar landing configuration, is photographed...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Second (2nd) Apollo XI Sample Return Container - Vacuum Laboratory - MSC
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Aug 4, 1969

Second (2nd) Apollo XI Sample Return Container - Vacuum Laboratory - MSC

S69-45507 (4 Aug. 1969) --- A close-up of the second Apollo 11 sample return container in the Vacuum Laboratory of...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Mission image  - Astronaut Alan L. Bean with the Hand Tool Kit
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Jan 29, 2009

Apollo 12 Mission image - Astronaut Alan L. Bean with the Hand Tool Kit

AS12-49-7281 (19-20 Nov 1969) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, lunar module pilot, pauses near a tool carrier during...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Live Launch Coverage - 720p
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Live Launch Coverage - 720p

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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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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