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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: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: Progress photograph of sample experiments being conducted with lunar material
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Oct 2, 1969

Progress photograph of sample experiments being conducted with lunar material

S69-53666 (30 Sept. 1969) --- A close-up view of numerous fern plants growing in a sprinkling of lunar soil brought...

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NASA image: Shadow of the Apollo 11 Lunar module silhouetted against Moon's surface
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Jul 20, 1969

Shadow of the Apollo 11 Lunar module silhouetted against Moon's surface

AS11-37-5505 (20 July 1969) --- This photograph shows in fine detail the impressions in the lunar soil made by...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Mission image - 360 degree pan from EVA 2.
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Feb 6, 1971

Apollo 14 Mission image - 360 degree pan from EVA 2.

AS14-64-9181 (5-6 Feb. 1971) --- A view of the lunar terrain at the Apollo 14 Fra Mauro landing site as photographed...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Mission image - Astronaut bootprint on the lunar surface
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Jan 29, 2009

Apollo 11 Mission image - Astronaut bootprint on the lunar surface

AS11-40-5877 (20 July 1969) --- A close-up view of an astronaut's bootprint in the lunar soil, photographed with a...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3081
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May 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A team of competitors works with its machine during NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3078
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May 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A videogame simulates driving excavators during NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3074
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May 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A team of competitors waits for a turn in NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3070
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A team of competitors works with a robotic vehicle taking part in NASA's Lunabotics Mining...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3069
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A robotic vehicle takes part in NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3092
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May 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Teams taking part in NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition were eligible for unique trophies...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3080
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May 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A team of competitors works with its machine during NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3077
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May 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A team of competitors prepares for a turn in NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3071
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A robotic mascot moves among participants during NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3072
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Participants watch NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3079
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May 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A team of competitors works with its machine during NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3076
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May 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A team of competitors works with its machine during NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3075
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May 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A team of competitors prepares for a turn in NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at the...

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Aug 12, 2024

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

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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

AS08-12-2192 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- View of the lunar surface taken from the Apollo 8 spacecraft looking southward...

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

High altitude view of lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS08-12-2193 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- View of the lunar surface taken from the Apollo 8 spacecraft looking southward...

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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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