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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: View of St. George crater and rille as seen by Apollo 15
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Aug 1, 1971

View of St. George crater and rille as seen by Apollo 15

AS15-82-11123 (2 Aug. 1971) --- A view of the "strewn rock" scene encountered by Apollo 15 astronauts David R....

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

Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement

NASA Press Officer Felicia Chou, introduces a pre-recorded video announcement by NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine...

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NASA image: View of large boulder found by Apollo 14 crew
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Feb 6, 1971

View of large boulder found by Apollo 14 crew

AS14-64-9135 (6 Feb. 1971) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., commander, took this close-up view of a large boulder,...

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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: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph was taken during the installation of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) in the Lunar Module at the...

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NASA image: Apollo 17, Panorama of the moon from Lunar Module
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Dec 7, 1972

Apollo 17, Panorama of the moon from Lunar Module

AS17-145-22216 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- In this view looking out the Lunar Module (LM) windows shows the United States...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jun 7, 1966

Saturn Apollo Program

An engineer demonstrates a Mobility Test Article (MTA) at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). This unit,...

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

Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement

President and CEO of OrbitBeyond, Siba Padhi, left, and Chief Science Officer, OrbitBeyond, Jon Morse, speak about...

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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: Saturn Apollo Program
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Feb 5, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

The moon bound Apollo 14, carrying a crew of three astronauts: Mission commander Alan B. Shepard Jr., Command Module...

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NASA image: A closeup view of a block found by Apollo 16 crewmen during second EVA
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Apr 22, 1972

A closeup view of a block found by Apollo 16 crewmen during second EVA

AS16-107-17573 (22 April 1972) --- A close-up view of a block (about 1/2 meter long) found by the two moon-exploring...

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NASA image: View of lunar surface at Apollo 16 station 11
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Apr 21, 1972

View of lunar surface at Apollo 16 station 11

AS16-116-18599 (21 April 1972) --- A close-up view of Buster Crater, which was visited by the two moon-exploring...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Mission image - View of the Lunar Module with Triplet and an Astronaut in the background.
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Feb 26, 2009

Apollo 14 Mission image - View of the Lunar Module with Triplet and an Astronaut in the background.

AS14-68-9487 (6 Feb. 1971) --- Astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell, lunar module pilot, photographed this sweeping view...

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NASA image: ALTITUDE TESTS - ASTRONAUTS SHEPARD AND MITCHELL - KSC
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Sep 18, 1970

ALTITUDE TESTS - ASTRONAUTS SHEPARD AND MITCHELL - KSC

S70-19764 (18 Sept. 1970) --- Astronauts Alan B. Shepard Jr. (right), commander, and Edgar D. Mitchell, lunar module...

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NASA image: Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde
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Jun 13, 2023

Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde

NASA Associate Administrator for the Space Operations Mission Directorate, Ken Bowersox, and NASA Deputy Associate...

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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: Moon Express Media Event
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Nov 3, 2014

Moon Express Media Event

Tom Engler, deputy director of Center Planning and Development at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, speaks to...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4373
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Nov 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Bob Richards, co-founder and chief executive officer of Moon Express Inc., of Moffett Field,...

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NASA image: Moon Express Media Event
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Nov 3, 2014

Moon Express Media Event

Greg C. Shavers, Lander Technology director at Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama, speaks to members of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4371
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Nov 3, 2014

KSC-2014-4371

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Tom Engler, deputy director of Center Planning and Development at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Moon Express Media Event
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Nov 3, 2014

Moon Express Media Event

Members of the media watch a demonstration of the Regolith Advanced Surface System Operations Robot, or RASSOR,...

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NASA image: Moon Express Media Event
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Nov 3, 2014

Moon Express Media Event

Bob Richards, co-founder and chief executive officer of Moon Express Inc., of Moffett Field, California, speaks to...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4372
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Nov 3, 2014

KSC-2014-4372

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Greg C. Shavers, Lander Technology director at Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Harrison Schmitt next to deployed U.S. flag on lunar surface
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Dec 13, 1972

Astronaut Harrison Schmitt next to deployed U.S. flag on lunar surface

AS17-134-20384 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt, lunar module pilot, is photographed...

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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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