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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: ARTIST CONCEPT - SURVEYOR III - OCEAN OF STORM
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Oct 23, 1969

ARTIST CONCEPT - SURVEYOR III - OCEAN OF STORM

S69-55553 (October 1969) --- Ryan Aeronautical Company artist's concept depicting a close-up view of Surveyor 3...

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NASA image: Drawn by the Moon
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Apr 6, 2026

Drawn by the Moon

art002e009562 (April 6, 2026) - The Orion spacecraft is seen in the foreground lit up by the Sun. A waxing gibbous...

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NASA image: Map - Lunar Samples
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Dec 18, 1970

Map - Lunar Samples

S70-28115 (January 1970) --- This overlay map of terrain on the lunar nearside shows the area of the landing site of...

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NASA image: Artemis II Lunar Flyby Visualization for April 1 Launch
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Apr 4, 2026

Artemis II Lunar Flyby Visualization for April 1 Launch

This visualization follows the trajectory of the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis II flyby of the Moon, showing...

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NASA image: Lunar Module photographed against lunarscape during Apollo 15 EVA
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Jul 31, 1971

Lunar Module photographed against lunarscape during Apollo 15 EVA

AS15-82-11057 (2 Aug. 1971) --- The Lunar Module (LM) "Falcon" is photographed against the barren lunarscape during...

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NASA image: Artemis II in Eclipse
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II in Eclipse

art002e009301 (April 6, 2026) – Captured by the Artemis II crew during their lunar flyby on April 6, 2026, this...

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NASA image: Moon Seen From the East
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Dec 8, 2017

Moon Seen From the East

NASA image release September 9, 2010 LROC Wide Angle Camera (WAC) view of the Moon seen from 90° east longitude....

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NASA image: The Far Side of the Moon -- And All the Way Around
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Dec 8, 2017

The Far Side of the Moon -- And All the Way Around

NASA image release March 11, 2011 Caption: The lunar farside as never seen before! LROC WAC orthographic projection...

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NASA image: Topography of Earth's moon
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Dec 8, 2017

Topography of Earth's moon

Topography of Earth's moon generated from data collected by the Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter, aboard NASA's Lunar...

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NASA image: NASA Releases New High-Resolution Earthrise Image
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Releases New High-Resolution Earthrise Image

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) recently captured a unique view of Earth from the spacecraft's vantage...

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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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