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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: PRIME-1 MSolo MLI Install
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Oct 19, 2022

PRIME-1 MSolo MLI Install

Engineers prepare the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) instrument for the multilayer insulation...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2003
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Mar 7, 2009

KSC-2009-2003

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., a technician attaches cables to NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance...

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NASA image: MSolo Vibe Test
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Aug 3, 2022

MSolo Vibe Test

Engineers at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center monitor the Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo) instrument...

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NASA image: JPL Shows Off Europa Clipper in the Clean Room
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Apr 11, 2024

JPL Shows Off Europa Clipper in the Clean Room

Members of the media viewed NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft in High Bay 1 in the historic Spacecraft Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2159
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Mar 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech facility in Titusville, Fla., a crane is attached to NASA's Lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2007
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Mar 7, 2009

KSC-2009-2007

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., technicians get ready to lift NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance...

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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...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Carrying astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr., the Lunar Module (LM) “Eagle” was the first crewed...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6775
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Sep 7, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Space Launch Complex 17B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, evening showers create the...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00390
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Dec 3, 2004

KSC-04-S-00390

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope recently caught an extraordinary planetary show that takes place only once a decade....

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NASA image: NASA Selects Astrobotic to Fly VIPER Rover to the Moon  (Media Resource Reel)
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Jun 10, 2020

NASA Selects Astrobotic to Fly VIPER Rover to the Moon (Media Resource Reel)

NASA’s water-seeking robotic Moon rover just booked a ride to the Moon’s South Pole. Astrobotic of Pittsburgh,...

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NASA image: Water Released from Moon During Meteor Showers
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Apr 15, 2019

Water Released from Moon During Meteor Showers

Scientists have discovered that water is being released from the Moon during meteor showers. When a speck of comet...

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NASA image: Odyssey Views Phobos: April 24, 2019
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May 9, 2019

Odyssey Views Phobos: April 24, 2019

Taken on April 24, 2019, this rainbow-colored image shows the Martian moon Phobos, as viewed by NASA's 2001 Mars...

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NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-7002
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Feb 28, 1979

ARC-1979-AC79-7002

Callisto , The outermost Galilean Satellite , or Moon , of Jupiter, as taken by Voyager I . Range : About 7 Million...

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NASA image: NASA Moon Rover Books Ride to the Moon
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Jun 10, 2020

NASA Moon Rover Books Ride to the Moon

NASA’s water-seeking robotic Moon rover just booked a ride to the Moon’s South Pole. Astrobotic of Pittsburgh,...

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NASA image: A Sunrise for Orion
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Apr 7, 2026

A Sunrise for Orion

art002e009575 (April 6, 2026) - The Sun is rising at the left edge of the Moon, ending a nearly one-hour total solar...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 31, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a photo of the Apollo 15 Lunar Module, Falcon, on the lunar surface. Apollo 15 launched from Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0094
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Jan 20, 2000

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Viewed from Merritt Island, Fla., at 11:25 p.m. EST, the full moon, traveling west to east, is nearly completely in...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0091
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Jan 20, 2000

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Traveling west to east, the full moon, viewed from Merritt Island, Fla., at 10:18 p.m. EST, begins moving into the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0092
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Jan 20, 2000

KSC-00pp0092

Traveling west to east, the full moon, viewed from Merritt Island, Fla., at 10:35 p.m. EST, moves into the Earth's...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0093
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Jan 20, 2000

KSC-00pp0093

Viewed from Merritt Island, Fla., at 10:59 p.m. EST, the full moon, traveling west to east, is three-quarters of the...

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NASA image:  Panorama view of Apollo 17 Lunar surface photos
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Dec 1, 1972

Panorama view of Apollo 17 Lunar surface photos

Panorama view of Apollo 17 Lunar surface photos for use in presentations to NASA management and for Outreach...

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NASA image: High altitude oblique view of lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft
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Dec 24, 1968

High altitude oblique view of lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS08-12-2209 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- High altitude oblique view of the lunar surface, looking northeastward, as seen...

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NASA image: View of lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft
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Dec 24, 1968

View of lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS08-12-2148 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- View of the lunar surface as photographed from the Apollo 8 spacecraft....

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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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