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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: High-Resolution Mars Camera Test Image of Moon Infrared
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Sep 13, 2005

High-Resolution Mars Camera Test Image of Moon Infrared

This crescent view of Earth Moon in infrared wavelengths comes from a camera test by NASA Mars Reconnaissance...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 18, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-67657 (18 Aug. 2006) --- A crescent moon is visible in this view of Earth's horizon and airglow,...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 18, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-67655 (18 Aug. 2006) --- A crescent moon is visible in this view of Earth's horizon and airglow,...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 20, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-68671 (18 Aug. 2006) --- A crescent moon is visible in this view of Earth's horizon and airglow,...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 1, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-69633 (August 2006) --- A crescent moon is visible in this view above Earth's horizon and airglow,...

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NASA image: Orion, the Moon, Earth
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Apr 6, 2026

Orion, the Moon, Earth

art002e016277 (April 6, 2026) - NASA’s Orion spacecraft captures the Moon and the Earth in one frame during the...

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NASA image: Orion POV: Destination and Home
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Apr 6, 2026

Orion POV: Destination and Home

art002e009567 (April 6, 2026) - NASA’s Orion spacecraft captures the Moon and the Earth in one frame during the...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 36 mission
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Jun 4, 2013

Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 36 mission

ISS036-E-006173 (4 June 2013) --- One of the Expoedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 36 mission
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Jun 4, 2013

Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 36 mission

ISS036-E-006179 (4 June 2013) --- One of the Expoedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Sep 5, 2010

Earth Observations

ISS024-E-013819 (5 Sept. 2010) --- A last quarter crescent moon above Earth?s horizon is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Sep 4, 2010

Earth Observations

ISS024-E-013421 (4 Sept. 2010) --- A setting last quarter crescent moon and the thin line of Earth’s atmosphere are...

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NASA image: Lunar Observations
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Apr 18, 2010

Lunar Observations

S131-E-011411 (18 April 2010) --- A crescent last quarter moon is featured in this image photographed by an STS-131...

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NASA image: Moon and Earths horizon
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May 30, 2014

Moon and Earths horizon

ISS040-E-005986 (30 May 2014) --- A crescent moon and Earth's horizon are featured in this nighttime image...

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NASA image: iss067e106982
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Jun 1, 2022

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iss067e106982 (June 1, 2022) --- The waxing crescent Moon is pictured above Earth's atmosphere illuminated by an...

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NASA image: Artemis Era Earthrise
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis Era Earthrise

art002e009280 (April 6, 2026) – Earthrise captured through the Orion spacecraft window at 7:22 p.m. ET during the...

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NASA image: Ceres at Dawn - Take Two
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Mar 6, 2015

Ceres at Dawn - Take Two

The slim crescent of Ceres smiles back as the dwarf planet awaits the arrival of an emissary from Earth. This image...

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NASA image: iss059e059210
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May 8, 2019

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iss059e059210 (May 8, 2019) --- The waxing crescent moon is photographed just above Earth's limb and the bluish hue...

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NASA image: Flight Day 20: Crescent Earthrise
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20: Crescent Earthrise

art001m1203391710 (Dec. 5, 2022) On flight day 20, Orion captured the crescent Earth in the distance as the...

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NASA image: iss059e059211
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May 8, 2019

iss059e059211

iss059e059211 (May 8, 2019) --- The waxing crescent moon is photographed just above Earth's limb and the bluish hue...

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NASA image: August Full Moon Rises Over City of New Orleans
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Aug 1, 2023

August Full Moon Rises Over City of New Orleans

A supermoon rises over the Mississippi River and the Crescent City Aug. 1. The early August full Moon is the second...

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NASA image: August Full Moon Rises Over City of New Orleans
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Aug 1, 2023

August Full Moon Rises Over City of New Orleans

A supermoon rises over the Mississippi River and the Crescent City Aug. 1. The early August full Moon is the second...

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NASA image: iss071e067226_stk
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May 8, 2024

iss071e067226_stk

iss071e067226_stk (5/8/2024) --- NASA astronaut Matt Dominick aboard space station captured this waxing lunar...

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NASA image: Taking a Peek at Earth from the Far Side of the Moon
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Apr 6, 2026

Taking a Peek at Earth from the Far Side of the Moon

art002e021283 (April 6, 2026) – The Earth appears to be peeking out over the horizon of the Moon,but pictured here...

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NASA image: Surface of TRAPPIST-1f
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Feb 22, 2017

Surface of TRAPPIST-1f

This artist's concept allows us to imagine what it would be like to stand on the surface of the exoplanet...

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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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