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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: Singular Spot
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Sep 29, 2010

Singular Spot

The moon Mimas casts a shadow and creates a single blemish on the kingly crescent of Saturn. Mimas is not shown in...

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NASA image: A Truly Grand Canyon
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Dec 28, 2005

A Truly Grand Canyon

A crescent Tethys shows off its great scar, Ithaca Chasma, for which the moon is renowned. The chasm is 100...

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NASA image: Coy Rhea
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Aug 9, 2006

Coy Rhea

The rings cannot hide the ragged, icy crescent of Rhea, here imaged in color by the Cassini spacecraft. The...

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NASA image: Plumes and a Crescent
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Apr 18, 2011

Plumes and a Crescent

A crescent Enceladus, imaged by NASA Cassini spacecraft from the night side, shows off its spectacular water ice...

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NASA image: Candle in the Dark
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Aug 3, 2006

Candle in the Dark

Saturn rings cut across an eerie scene that is ruled by Titan luminous crescent and globe-encircling haze, broken by...

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NASA image: Greek Drama
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Mar 3, 2010

Greek Drama

A crescent of Tethys displays two of the moon large craters in this image taken by NASA Cassini spacecraft. Penelope...

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NASA image: Departing Dione
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Aug 20, 2015

Departing Dione

NASA Cassini spacecraft captured this parting view showing the rough and icy crescent of Saturn moon Dione following...

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NASA image: Peaceful Portrait
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Feb 23, 2010

Peaceful Portrait

NASA Cassini spacecraft captures this scene showing the bright crescent of Saturn moon Enceladus at top right. The...

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NASA image: Crescent Moon with Rings
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Apr 14, 2006

Crescent Moon with Rings

This poetic scene shows the giant, smog-enshrouded moon Titan behind Saturn nearly edge-on rings. Much smaller...

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NASA image: Artemis II Lunar Crescent View
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Apr 8, 2026

Artemis II Lunar Crescent View

art002e016354 (April 8, 2026) The Artemis II crew captures a thin lunar crescent as they travel back to Earth.

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NASA image: Orion, the Moon, Earth
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Apr 6, 2026

Orion, the Moon, Earth

art002e016277 (April 6, 2026) - NASA’s Orion spacecraft captures the Moon and the Earth in one frame during the...

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NASA image: Orion POV: Destination and Home
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Apr 6, 2026

Orion POV: Destination and Home

art002e009567 (April 6, 2026) - NASA’s Orion spacecraft captures the Moon and the Earth in one frame during the...

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NASA image:  Earth’s Crescent from Lunar Orbit
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Apr 6, 2026

Earth’s Crescent from Lunar Orbit

art002e014066 (April 6, 2026) – The Artemis II crew captures an image of a crescent Earth on their journey around...

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NASA image: Super Blue Moon Rises Over City of New Orleans
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Aug 30, 2023

Super Blue Moon Rises Over City of New Orleans

A Super Blue Moon rises above the Mississippi River and the Crescent City Connection Bridge in New Orleans, Aug. 30....

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NASA image: Regal Saturn
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Jul 1, 2010

Regal Saturn

A kingly crescent Saturn rests on the right of this NASA Cassini spacecraft portrait while the moon Mimas appears...

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NASA image: High-Resolution Mars Camera Test Image of Moon Infrared
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Sep 13, 2005

High-Resolution Mars Camera Test Image of Moon Infrared

This crescent view of Earth Moon in infrared wavelengths comes from a camera test by NASA Mars Reconnaissance...

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NASA image: iss061e112503
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Jan 1, 2020

iss061e112503

iss061e112503 (Jan. 1, 2020) --- A waxing crescent Moon is pictured as the International Space Station orbited 260...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 18, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-67657 (18 Aug. 2006) --- A crescent moon is visible in this view of Earth's horizon and airglow,...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 18, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-67655 (18 Aug. 2006) --- A crescent moon is visible in this view of Earth's horizon and airglow,...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 20, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-68671 (18 Aug. 2006) --- A crescent moon is visible in this view of Earth's horizon and airglow,...

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NASA image: iss068e006913
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Oct 1, 2022

iss068e006913

iss068e006913 (Oct. 1, 2022) --- The waxing crescent Moon is pictured from the International Space Station as it...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 1, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-69633 (August 2006) --- A crescent moon is visible in this view above Earth's horizon and airglow,...

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NASA image: Crescent Earth Over Lunar Horizon
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Apr 6, 2026

Crescent Earth Over Lunar Horizon

art002e015231 (April 6, 2026) – The Artemis II crew captures a faint view of a crescent Earth above the horizon on...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Launch
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Feb 13, 2026

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company's Dragon spacecraft is seen against the crescent Moon during the...

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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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