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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: KSC-97PC1828
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Dec 23, 1997

KSC-97PC1828

NASA’s Lunar Prospector is prepared for mating to a Lockheed Martin Athena II launch vehicle at Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: S70-54740
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Nov 28, 1970

S70-54740

S70-54740 (December 1970) --- A lunar orbiter photograph showing a vertical view of the Apollo 14 landing site...

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NASA image: Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement
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May 31, 2019

Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement

NASA Associate Administrator, Science Mission Directorate, Thomas Zurbuchen, left, speaks to, President and CEO of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2915
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Apr 30, 2009

KSC-2009-2915

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 41, the Centaur upper stage is moved...

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NASA image: Apollo Command/Service Modules photographed against black sky
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Feb 4, 1971

Apollo Command/Service Modules photographed against black sky

AS14-66-9344 (February 1971) --- The Apollo Command and Service Modules (CSM) are photographed against a black sky...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1831
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Dec 23, 1997

KSC-97PC1831

NASA’s Lunar Prospector is mated to a Lockheed Martin Athena II launch vehicle at Cape Canaveral Air Station’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2902
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Apr 30, 2009

KSC-2009-2902

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– The Centaur upper stage is transported to the Vertical Integration Facility near Cape...

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NASA image: S72-01713
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Aug 13, 2008

S72-01713

S72-01713 (July 1972) --- A vertical view of the Apollo 17 landing site in the Taurus-Littrow area of the lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2914
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Apr 30, 2009

KSC-2009-2914

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 41, the Centaur upper stage is moved...

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NASA image: ART CONCEPTS - APOLLO IX
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Feb 20, 1969

ART CONCEPTS - APOLLO IX

S69-19796 (February 1969) --- Composite of six artist's concepts illustrating key events, tasks and activities on...

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NASA image: Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement
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May 31, 2019

Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement

NASA Associate Administrator, Science Mission Directorate, Thomas Zurbuchen, second from right, speaks to Astrobotic...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2912
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Apr 30, 2009

KSC-2009-2912

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 41, the crane lifts the Centaur upper...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2913
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Apr 30, 2009

KSC-2009-2913

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 41, the crane lifts the Centaur upper...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 Mission image,Moon, farside
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Feb 19, 2009

Apollo 8 Mission image,Moon, farside

AS08-14-2431 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- This is a near vertical photograph of the lunar surface taken with a telephoto...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Mission image - Dark view of Astronaut Alan L. Bean climbing down the ladder of the Lunar Module (LM)
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Nov 19, 1969

Apollo 12 Mission image - Dark view of Astronaut Alan L. Bean climbing down the ladder of the Lunar Module (LM)

AS12-46-6726 (19 Nov. 1969) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, lunar module pilot for the Apollo 12 mission, starts down...

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NASA image: GROUND-LEVEL VIEW - APOLLO 10 - PAD B - LAUNCH COMPLEX 39 - KSC
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May 17, 1969

GROUND-LEVEL VIEW - APOLLO 10 - PAD B - LAUNCH COMPLEX 39 - KSC

S69-34320 (17 May 1969) --- Ground level view of the 363-feet tall Apollo 10 (Spacecraft 106/Lunar Module 4/Saturn...

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NASA image: View of Earth showing clouds over water taken by Apollo 11 crewmembers
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Jul 16, 1969

View of Earth showing clouds over water taken by Apollo 11 crewmembers

AS11-36-5299 (16 July 1969) --- This view of Earth showing clouds over water was photographed from the Apollo 11...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1829
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Dec 23, 1997

KSC-97PC1829

NASA’s Lunar Prospector is prepared for mating to a Lockheed Martin Athena II launch vehicle at Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: CREW TRAINING - APOLLO XVI - KSC
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Apr 5, 1972

CREW TRAINING - APOLLO XVI - KSC

S72-33898 (22 March 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., Apollo 16 lunar module pilot, trains on a simulated...

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NASA image: Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement
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May 31, 2019

Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement

VP of Research and Development of Intuitive Machines, Tim Crain, second from right, speaks with NASA Associate...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Mission image - Close-up view of the Solar Wind Panel
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Nov 19, 1969

Apollo 12 Mission image - Close-up view of the Solar Wind Panel

AS12-47-6898 (19 Nov. 1969) --- A close-up view of the Solar Wind Composition device. Astronaut Alan L. Bean, lunar...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 Mission image,Moon, farside
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Feb 19, 2009

Apollo 8 Mission image,Moon, farside

AS08-14-2432 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- This is a near vertical photograph of the lunar surface taken with a telephoto...

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NASA image: Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement
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May 31, 2019

Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement

NASA Associate Administrator, Science Mission Directorate, Thomas Zurbuchen, left, speaks to, Chairman of the Board...

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NASA image: Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement
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May 31, 2019

Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement

Astrobotic CEO, John Thornton, second from right, speaks about their lunar lander, Friday, May 31, 2019, at Goddard...

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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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