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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: ARC-1990-AC91-2016
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Dec 9, 1990

ARC-1990-AC91-2016

Range : 350,000 miles (JPL Ref: P-37329) This image of the western hemisphere of the Moon was taken through a green...

ARC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Dec 18, 1972

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a breathtaking moonlit view of Apollo 17 on the Launch Pad at Kennedy Space Flight Center (KSC). The seventh...

MSFC
NASA image: It’s All in the Details
Image
Apr 6, 2026

It’s All in the Details

art002e009279 (April 6, 2026) – During their lunar flyby observation period, the Artemis II crew captured this image...

JSC
NASA image: A New View of the Moon
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Apr 6, 2026

A New View of the Moon

art002e009287 (April 6, 2026) – Earth sets at 6:41 p.m. EDT, April 6, 2026, over the Moon’s curved limb in this...

JSC
NASA image: Western hemisphere of the Moon taken by Galileo spacecraft
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Dec 9, 1990

Western hemisphere of the Moon taken by Galileo spacecraft

Galileo spacecraft image of the Moon recorded at 9:35 am Pacific Standard Time (PST), 12-09-90, after completing its...

JSC
NASA image: Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1 Lunar Landing – Sunday, March 2, 2025
Video
Mar 2, 2025

Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1 Lunar Landing – Sunday, March 2, 2025

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1, carrying 10 NASA science and technology instruments, successfully landed...

JSC
NASA image: Shadows at the Edge of Lunar Day
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Apr 6, 2026

Shadows at the Edge of Lunar Day

art002e009281 (April 6, 2026) – The Artemis II crew captures a portion of the Moon coming into view along the...

JSC
NASA image: Dark Craters, Bright Views
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Apr 6, 2026

Dark Craters, Bright Views

art002e009627 (April 6, 2026) – During the first shift of the lunar flyby observation period, the Artemis II crew...

JSC
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...

JSC
NASA image: Keeper of the Night Sky
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Apr 6, 2026

Keeper of the Night Sky

art002e009278 (April 6, 2026) - Just over half of the Moon fills the left half of the image. The near side,...

JSC
NASA image: Shadows Across Vavilov Crater
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Apr 6, 2026

Shadows Across Vavilov Crater

art002e009282 (April 6, 2026) - A close-up view taken by the Artemis II crew of Vavilov Crater on the rim of the...

JSC
NASA image: East Limb View of Earth Moon as Seen by the Clementine Spacecraft
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Jun 4, 1998

East Limb View of Earth Moon as Seen by the Clementine Spacecraft

About 50,000 Clementine images were processed to produce the four orthographic views of the Moon. The images show...

JPL
NASA image: West Limb View of Earth Moon as Seen by the Clementine Spacecraft
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Jun 4, 1998

West Limb View of Earth Moon as Seen by the Clementine Spacecraft

About 50,000 Clementine images were processed to produce the four orthographic views of the Moon. The images show...

JPL
NASA image: Farside View of Earth Moon as Seen by the Clementine Spacecraft
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Jun 4, 1998

Farside View of Earth Moon as Seen by the Clementine Spacecraft

About 50,000 Clementine images were processed to produce the four orthographic views of the Moon. The images show...

JPL
NASA image: Hertzsprung in Light and Shadow
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Apr 6, 2026

Hertzsprung in Light and Shadow

art002e021296 (April 6, 2026) – As the Artemis II crew flew around the far side of the Moon, they captured key...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2551
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Apr 8, 2009

KSC-2009-2551

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The mockup Orion crew exploration vehicle is prepared to be lifted into the water at the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2554
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Apr 8, 2009

KSC-2009-2554

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The mockup Orion crew exploration vehicle floats in the water at the Trident Basin at Port...

KSC
NASA image: NASA Drop Test of Orion Spacecraft for Crewed Artemis Missions
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Apr 6, 2021

NASA Drop Test of Orion Spacecraft for Crewed Artemis Missions

Engineers dropped an 14,000-pound test version of the Orion spacecraft into the Hydro Impact Basin at NASA's Langley...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-2009-2566
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Apr 8, 2009

KSC-2009-2566

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The mockup Orion crew exploration vehicle floats in the water at the Trident Basin at Port...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2555
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Apr 8, 2009

KSC-2009-2555

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of the 920th Rescue Wing get ready to release a flotation collar around the mockup...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2565
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Apr 8, 2009

KSC-2009-2565

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of the 920th Rescue Wing secure a flotation collar around the mockup Orion crew...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2550
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Apr 8, 2009

KSC-2009-2550

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The mockup Orion crew exploration vehicle is on the dock at the Trident Basin at Port...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2558
Image
Apr 8, 2009

KSC-2009-2558

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The mockup Orion crew exploration vehicle is prepared to be lifted into the water at the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2564
Image
Apr 8, 2009

KSC-2009-2564

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of the 920th Rescue Wing release a flotation collar around the mockup Orion crew...

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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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