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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 17,Sta 5,Panoramic
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Mar 24, 2009

Apollo 17,Sta 5,Panoramic

AS17-145-22162 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- One of the Apollo 17 crew photographed this view during lunar surface...

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NASA image: KSC-as11-44-6549
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Jul 19, 1969

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS - A view of the Earth appears over the lunar horizon as the Apollo 11 Command...

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NASA image: Artemis III Lunar Spacesuit Testing
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Nov 17, 2025

Artemis III Lunar Spacesuit Testing

A NASA crew member practices simulated lunar surface operations at NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory where teams...

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NASA image: iss071e462520
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Aug 12, 2024

iss071e462520

iss071e462520 (Aug. 12, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Matthew Dominick displays a bag...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Mar 1, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

This in an aerial view (looking north) of a Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), often referrd to as “Moonbuggy”, simulator...

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NASA image: Constellation
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Feb 15, 2008

Constellation

SHOWN IS A CONCEPT IMAGE OF THE ARES V EARTH DEPARTURE STAGE AND LUNAR SURFACE ACCESS MODULE DOCKED WITH THE ORION...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Mar 1, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

This in an aerial view (looking west) of a Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), often referred to as “Moonbuggy”, simulator...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 25th Anniversary logo
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Aug 3, 1993

Apollo 11 25th Anniversary logo

This official NASA commemorative logo marks the 25th anniversary of the first lunar landing. The design incorporates...

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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

AS11-44-6584 (20 July 1969) --- View of Apollo 11 Lunar Module (LM). This image was taken during separation of the...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 ALSEP Panarama taken during EVA 1
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Dec 11, 1972

Apollo 17 ALSEP Panarama taken during EVA 1

AS17-147-22548 (11 Dec. 1972) --- This is a photograph of the LSP geosphere flag on the lunar surface. The gnomon is...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc1041
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Jul 13, 1997

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Workers erect the first stage of a Lockheed Martin Launch Vehicle-2 (LMLV-2) at Launch Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: LRC-1967-B701_P-04028
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Apr 28, 1967

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Small light colored area within the crater is Surveyor 1 on lunar surface photographed by Lunar Orbiter III....

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1590
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Nov 2, 1997

KSC-97PC1590

The third stage of the Lockheed Martin Athena launch vehicle is lifted at Launch Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT (1ST EVA)
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Dec 12, 1972

APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT (1ST EVA)

S72-55064 (11 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan operates the Apollo Lunar Surface Drill during the first...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 Mission image - station Lunar Module (LM),LM,LRV,Flag, LMP
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Dec 13, 1972

Apollo 17 Mission image - station Lunar Module (LM),LM,LRV,Flag, LMP

AS17-134-20382 (13 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt, Apollo 17 lunar module pilot, stands near the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1591
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Nov 2, 1997

KSC-97PC1591

The third stage of the Lockheed Martin Athena launch vehicle is placed atop the vehicle’s second stage at Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1100
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Jul 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1100

The second stage of the Lockheed Martin Launch Vehicle-2 (LMLV-2) arrives aboard a truck at Launch Complex 46 at...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3907
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Nov 7, 2013

KSC-2013-3907

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dust particles are readied for an experiment for the Electrodynamic Dust Shield for Dust...

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NASA image: Moon Express Media Event
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Nov 3, 2014

Moon Express Media Event

Rob Mueller, NASA senior technologist in the Surface Systems Office in Kennedy Space Center's Engineering and...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Aboard a Saturn V launch vehicle, the Apollo 11 mission launched from The Kennedy Space Center, Florida on July 16,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3908
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Nov 7, 2013

KSC-2013-3908

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dust particles scatter during an experiment for the Electrodynamic Dust Shield for Dust...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2989
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May 8, 2009

KSC-2009-2989

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians photograph the Lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2988
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May 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Another view of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, at Astrotech Space Operations in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2985
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May 8, 2009

KSC-2009-2985

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians are closing out the 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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