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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: Wolf Moon Rises Over the Superdome in New Orleans
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Jan 13, 2025

Wolf Moon Rises Over the Superdome in New Orleans

The full moon rises over the Superdome and the city of New Orleans, Louisiana on Monday evening, January 13, 2025....

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NASA image: Earth rise as photographed by Apollo 16
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Apr 19, 1972

Earth rise as photographed by Apollo 16

AS16-120-19187 (19 April 1972) --- Apollo 16 astronauts captured this Earth rise scene with a handheld Hasselblad...

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NASA image: The waxing gibbous Moon rises above Earth’s blue atmosphere
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Oct 3, 2025

The waxing gibbous Moon rises above Earth’s blue atmosphere

iss073e0819960 (Oct. 3, 2025) --- The waxing gibbous Moon rises above Earth’s blue atmosphere in this photograph...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 view of the Earth rising above the lunar horizon
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May 18, 1969

Apollo 10 view of the Earth rising above the lunar horizon

AS10-27-3890 (18-26 May 1969) --- A view of Earth rising above the lunar horizon photographed from the Apollo 10...

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NASA image: August Full Moon Rises Over City of New Orleans
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Aug 1, 2023

August Full Moon Rises Over City of New Orleans

A supermoon rises over the Mississippi River and the Crescent City Aug. 1. The early August full Moon is the second...

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NASA image: August Full Moon Rises Over City of New Orleans
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Aug 1, 2023

August Full Moon Rises Over City of New Orleans

A supermoon rises over the Mississippi River and the Crescent City Aug. 1. The early August full Moon is the second...

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NASA image: Cresent Earth rises above lunar horizon
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Dec 14, 1972

Cresent Earth rises above lunar horizon

AS17-152-23274 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- The crescent Earth rises above the lunar horizon in this spectacular photograph...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew "Rise-ing" To the Occasion
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Apr 7, 2026

Artemis II Crew "Rise-ing" To the Occasion

art002e013365 (April 7, 2026) – The Artemis II crew – (clockwise from left) Mission Specialist Christina Koch,...

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NASA image: Earth rises above the lunar horizon as seen from Apollo 12 in lunar orbit
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Nov 19, 1969

Earth rises above the lunar horizon as seen from Apollo 12 in lunar orbit

AS12-47-6891 (14-24 Nov. 1969) --- A partially illuminated Earth rises above the lunar horizon in this photograph...

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NASA image: August 2024 Blue Supermoon Rises over the “Rocket City”
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Aug 19, 2024

August 2024 Blue Supermoon Rises over the “Rocket City”

A supermoon rises over Huntsville, Alabama, home to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Aug. 19. Visible through...

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NASA image: August 2024 Blue Supermoon Rises over the “Rocket City”
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Aug 19, 2024

August 2024 Blue Supermoon Rises over the “Rocket City”

A supermoon rises over Huntsville, Alabama, home to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Aug. 19. Visible through...

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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: August 2024 Blue Supermoon Rises over the “Rocket City”
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Aug 19, 2024

August 2024 Blue Supermoon Rises over the “Rocket City”

A supermoon rises over Huntsville, Alabama, home to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Aug. 19. Visible through...

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NASA image: High-oblique view of Moon's surface showing earth rising above horizon
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Dec 22, 1968

High-oblique view of Moon's surface showing earth rising above horizon

AS8-14-2392 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- High-oblique view of the moon's surface showing Earth rising above the lunar...

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NASA image: Zoom in to Smith Island, MD
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May 13, 2011

Zoom in to Smith Island, MD

Rising sea levels in the Chesapeake Bay are threatening Smith Island, MD. This video uses natural-color Landsat...

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NASA image: As the rising sun dawns over the parched bed of Rogers Dry Lake, AeroVironment's solar-electric Pathfinder-Plus awaits takeoff on its final research flight.
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Aug 31, 2005

As the rising sun dawns over the parched bed of Rogers Dry Lake, AeroVironment's solar-electric Pathfinder-Plus awaits takeoff on its final research flight.

As the rising sun dawns over the parched bed of Rogers Dry Lake, AeroVironment's solar-electric Pathfinder-Plus...

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NASA image: Record-Breaking Climate Trends 2016 – Rising Temperatures and Shrinking Sea Ice
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Jul 19, 2016

Record-Breaking Climate Trends 2016 – Rising Temperatures and Shrinking Sea Ice

Two key climate change indicators have broken numerous records through the first half of 2016, according to NASA...

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NASA image: Galaxy NGC 3079
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Dec 2, 1999

Galaxy NGC 3079

A lumpy bubble of hot gas rises from a cauldron of glowing matter in a distant galaxy, as seen by NASA Hubble Space...

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NASA image: Taking Mars Temperature
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Aug 21, 2012

Taking Mars Temperature

This graph shows the rise and fall of air and ground temperatures on Mars obtained by NASA Curiosity rover.

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NASA image: Galaxy NGC 3079
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Dec 2, 1999

Galaxy NGC 3079

A lumpy bubble of hot gas rises from a cauldron of glowing matter in a distant galaxy, as seen by NASA Hubble Space...

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NASA image: Rise and Shine
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Apr 7, 2026

Rise and Shine

art002e012487 (April 7, 2026) - NASA’s Orion spacecraft is pictured here from one of the cameras mounted on its...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis II Crew Rings Nasdaq Closing Bell
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Apr 30, 2026

NASA Artemis II Crew Rings Nasdaq Closing Bell

NASA’s Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman, holds ‘Rise’ the zero gravity indicator, up for a photograph in Times...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis II Crew Rings Nasdaq Closing Bell
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Apr 30, 2026

NASA Artemis II Crew Rings Nasdaq Closing Bell

NASA’s Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman, poses for a photograph, in Times Square, New York, while holding ‘Rise’...

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NASA image: A Dust Devil is Born
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Feb 26, 2021

A Dust Devil is Born

Dust devils form by rising and rotating warm air pockets. Air near the soil surface can become heated by contact...

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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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