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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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Jul 20, 1969

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The first manned lunar landing mission, Apollo 11, launched from the Kennedy Space Flight Center (KSC) in Florida...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Mission image - Astronaut Edwin Aldrin descends the Lu
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Jul 20, 1969

Apollo 11 Mission image - Astronaut Edwin Aldrin descends the Lu

AS11-40-5866 (20 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, egresses the Lunar Module (LM)...

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NASA image: NASA Payload LMS Deploys on Lunar Surface to Study Moon’s Interior
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Mar 14, 2025

NASA Payload LMS Deploys on Lunar Surface to Study Moon’s Interior

A science instrument aboard Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 is the first extraterrestrial application of...

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NASA image: STS-53 view of OV-103's payload bay (PLB), the Moon, and Earth's surface
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Dec 9, 1992

STS-53 view of OV-103's payload bay (PLB), the Moon, and Earth's surface

STS053-105-002 (2-9 Dec. 1992) --- A crew member onboard the space shuttle Discovery used a 70mm camera to capture...

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NASA image: View form Lunar Module of surface of the moon near where LM touched down
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Jul 20, 1959

View form Lunar Module of surface of the moon near where LM touched down

AS11-37-5458 (20 July 1969) --- This excellent view from the right-hand window of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module (LM)...

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NASA image: Wisps Before Craters
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Jan 31, 2011

Wisps Before Craters

Saturn wispy moon Dione lies in front of the cratered surface of the moon Tethys, as seen by NASA Cassini...

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NASA image: Pitted Surface
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Apr 26, 2010

Pitted Surface

Myriad shadows cover the pitted surface of Saturn small moon Hyperion in this image captured by NASA Cassini...

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NASA image: Rhea Record
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Mar 25, 2013

Rhea Record

The surface of Saturn moon Rhea bears witness to its violent history. Each crater seen here by NASA Cassini...

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NASA image: Rhea Northern Craters
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Dec 27, 2010

Rhea Northern Craters

NASA Cassini spacecraft captured this high-resolution view of the cratered surface of Saturn moon Rhea as the...

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NASA image: Lee Lincoln Scarp at the Apollo 17 Landing Site
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May 13, 2019

Lee Lincoln Scarp at the Apollo 17 Landing Site

The Lee Lincoln scarp is a low ridge or step about 80 meters high and running north-south through the western end of...

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NASA image: Flying by Helene
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Mar 21, 2011

Flying by Helene

NASA Cassini spacecraft imaged the surface of Saturn moon Helene as the it flew by the moon on Jan. 31, 2011. Helene...

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Jul 20, 1969

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The first manned lunar landing mission, Apollo 11, launched from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida via the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 20, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The first manned lunar landing mission, Apollo 11, launched from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida via the...

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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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NASA image: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin poses for photograph beside deployed U.S. flag
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Jul 20, 1969

Astronaut Edwin Aldrin poses for photograph beside deployed U.S. flag

AS11-40-5875 (20 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot of the first lunar landing...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin walks on lunar surface near leg of Lunar Module
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Jul 20, 1969

Astronaut Edwin Aldrin walks on lunar surface near leg of Lunar Module

AS11-40-5903 (20 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, walks on the surface of the moon...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin walks on lunar surface near leg of Lunar Module
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Jul 20, 1969

Astronaut Edwin Aldrin walks on lunar surface near leg of Lunar Module

AS11-40-5902 (20 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, walks on the surface of the moon...

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NASA image: Artemis I NASA’s Plans to Travel Beyond the Moon
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Apr 7, 2021

Artemis I NASA’s Plans to Travel Beyond the Moon

Artemis 1 will be the first integrated test of NASA’s deep space exploration systems: the Orion spacecraft, Space...

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NASA image: Infringing Darkness
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Aug 25, 2010

Infringing Darkness

Some of Iapetus dark surface interrupts the moon lighter terrain in this view from NASA Cassini spacecraft.

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NASA image: Oblate Mimas
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Dec 10, 2009

Oblate Mimas

NASA Cassini spacecraft reveals the cratered surface of Mimas, a moon whose shape is flattened at the poles.

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NASA image: Smooth Telesto
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Aug 23, 2010

Smooth Telesto

The smooth surface of Saturn moon Telesto is documented in this image captured during the NASA Cassini spacecraft...

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NASA image: Moons Under Bombardment
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Oct 7, 2010

Moons Under Bombardment

This schematic graphic illustrates the bombardments that lead to colorful splotches and bands on the surfaces of...

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NASA image: Dark Interrupting Bright
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Jun 17, 2010

Dark Interrupting Bright

Light and dark terrain covers the surface of Saturn moon Iapetus in this view from NASA Cassini spacecraft.

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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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