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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: LUNAR SAMPLES - APOLLO XI
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Jul 27, 1969

LUNAR SAMPLES - APOLLO XI

S69-45002 (26 July 1969) --- A close-up view of the lunar rocks contained in the first Apollo 11 sample return...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1101
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Jul 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1101

The second stage of the Lockheed Martin Launch Vehicle-2 (LMLV-2) is hoisted into position at Launch Pad 46 at Cape...

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NASA image: Lunar Flashlight (Artist's Concept)
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Mar 27, 2019

Lunar Flashlight (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept shows the Lunar Flashlight spacecraft, a six-unit CubeSat designed to search for ice on the...

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NASA image: Total Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon
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Mar 14, 2025

Total Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon

A composite photo made from 18 images of the lunar eclipse above the Space Environments Complex at NASA’s Glenn...

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NASA image: Flower Moon lunar eclipse 2022
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May 15, 2022

Flower Moon lunar eclipse 2022

The Flower Moon lunar eclipse over NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans is shown from the initial partial...

MAF
NASA image: View of Apollo 17 lunar rock sample no. 72255
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Jan 18, 1972

View of Apollo 17 lunar rock sample no. 72255

S73-16007 (December 1972) --- A "mug shot" of Apollo 17 lunar sample no. 72255 which was brought back from the lunar...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 17 lunar rock sample no. 72415,0
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Jan 18, 1972

View of Apollo 17 lunar rock sample no. 72415,0

S73-16199 (December 1972) --- A close-up view of Apollo 17 lunar sample number 72415,0 which was brought back from...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 17 lunar rock sample no. 72415,0
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Jan 18, 1972

View of Apollo 17 lunar rock sample no. 72415,0

S73-16198 (December 1972) --- A close-up view of Apollo 17 lunar sample number 72415,0 which was brought back from...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc1042
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Jul 13, 1997

KSC-97pc1042

Workers hoist the first stage of a Lockheed Martin Launch Vehicle-2 (LMLV-2) for placement at Launch Complex 46 at...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc1043
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Jul 13, 1997

KSC-97pc1043

Workers hoist the first stage of a Lockheed Martin Launch Vehicle-2 (LMLV-2) for placement at Launch Complex 46 at...

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

Crew Training - Apollo XI

S69-32247 (22 April 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., wearing an Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU),...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1801
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Dec 16, 1997

KSC-97PC1801

The access tower around the Athena II rocket for the Lunar Prospector spacecraft, to be launched for NASA by...

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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: KSC-97PC1102
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Jul 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1102

The second stage of the Lockheed Martin Launch Vehicle-2 (LMLV-2) is mated to its first stage at Launch Complex 46...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1800
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Dec 16, 1997

KSC-97PC1800

The access tower around the Athena II rocket for the Lunar Prospector spacecraft, to be launched for NASA by...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2673
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Apr 15, 2009

KSC-2009-2673

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians are testing the range of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2698
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Apr 16, 2009

KSC-2009-2698

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians begin stowing NASA's Lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2838
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Apr 27, 2009

KSC-2009-2838

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– When the Atlas V first stage is raised to vertical, it will be lifted into the Vertical...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2701
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Apr 16, 2009

KSC-2009-2701

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians secure NASA's Lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2677
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Apr 15, 2009

KSC-2009-2677

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the range of motion is tested on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2839
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Apr 27, 2009

KSC-2009-2839

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 41, the Atlas V first stage is being...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2700
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Apr 16, 2009

KSC-2009-2700

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians maneuver NASA's Lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2699
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Apr 16, 2009

KSC-2009-2699

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians maneuver NASA's Lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2697
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Apr 16, 2009

KSC-2009-2697

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians prepare NASA's Lunar...

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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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