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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: Apollo 14 Mission image - View of Astronaut Mitchell with a TV camera facing north.
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Feb 5, 1971

Apollo 14 Mission image - View of Astronaut Mitchell with a TV camera facing north.

AS14-66-9241 (5-6 Feb. 1971) --- Astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell, lunar module pilot, makes a pan with the lunar surface...

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NASA image: Molten Regolith Electrolysis Testing
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Sep 13, 2022

Molten Regolith Electrolysis Testing

Inside a laboratory in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checking Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: NASA 2022: The Future is Now
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Dec 31, 2021

NASA 2022: The Future is Now

Receiving the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope, sending the first uncrewed Artemis mission around...

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NASA image: Artemis Human Landing System Announcement
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May 19, 2023

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

Human Landing System Program Manager Lisa Watson-Morgan gives remarks during an event announcing Blue Origin as the...

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NASA image: Molten Regolith Electrolysis Testing
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Sep 13, 2022

Molten Regolith Electrolysis Testing

Inside a laboratory in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checking Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Mission image - View of the Lunar Module to the north.
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Feb 5, 1971

Apollo 14 Mission image - View of the Lunar Module to the north.

AS14-66-9278 (5 Feb. 1971) --- An excellent view of the Apollo 14 Lunar Module (LM) on the moon, as photographed...

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NASA image: NASA's CLPS Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1 Live Launch Coverage - 720p
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Jan 15, 2025

NASA's CLPS Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1 Live Launch Coverage - 720p

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission One is on its way to the Moon as part of...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1831
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Dec 23, 1997

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NASA’s Lunar Prospector is mated to a Lockheed Martin Athena II launch vehicle at Cape Canaveral Air Station’s...

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NASA image: Artemis Human Landing System Announcement
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May 19, 2023

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

NASA Press Secretary Jackie McGuinness introduces NASA Administrator Bill Nelson during an event announcing Blue...

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NASA image: Spacesuits for the Next Explorers:  Preview Trailer 3- New Car Smell
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Oct 13, 2020

Spacesuits for the Next Explorers: Preview Trailer 3- New Car Smell

When does a spacesuit smell like a new car? When it’s brand new! NASA is creating a new spacesuit for missions to...

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NASA image: View of the Laser Ranging Retro Reflector deployed by Apollo 14 astronauts
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Feb 5, 1971

View of the Laser Ranging Retro Reflector deployed by Apollo 14 astronauts

AS14-67-9386 (5 Feb. 1971) --- A close-up view of the laser ranging retro reflector (LR3) which the Apollo 14...

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NASA image: CLPS Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1
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Jan 14, 2025

CLPS Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission One lander prepares for a launch to the...

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NASA image: Tour of NASA Moon Rover South Pole Landing Site
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Sep 20, 2021

Tour of NASA Moon Rover South Pole Landing Site

In 2023, NASA’s Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, or VIPER, will land near the western edge of the...

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NASA image: Artemis Human Landing System Announcement
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May 19, 2023

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announces Blue Origin as the company selected to develop a sustainable human landing...

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NASA image: orion_earth_moon_20221121
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Nov 21, 2022

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On Nov. 21, 2022, a camera on Orion's solar array wing captured this view of the spacecraft, the Earth and the Moon....

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NASA image: KSC-72P-0439
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Aug 24, 1972

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Apollo 17 Astronauts, Eugene A. Cernan, left, and Harrison H. Schmitt conduct simulated...

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NASA image: 100 Lunar Days - Part I
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Oct 6, 2017

100 Lunar Days - Part I

In October of 2017, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) celebrates one hundred days of collecting scientific data at...

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NASA image: Apollo 40th Newseum Panel Discussion
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Jul 19, 2009

Apollo 40th Newseum Panel Discussion

Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke, the 10th person to walk on the moon who spent 71 hours on the lunar surface, talks...

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NASA image: KSC-71pc-0470
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Jul 7, 1971

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Apollo 15 Lunar Module Pilot James B. Irwin deploys the Suprathermal Ion Detector...

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NASA image: Ranger 7 in SAF's High Bay 1
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Dec 23, 2019

Ranger 7 in SAF's High Bay 1

Engineers stand with Ranger 7 on Dec. 10, 1963, in High Bay 1, located at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Ranger 7...

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NASA image: CLPS Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1
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Jan 14, 2025

CLPS Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission One lander prepares for a launch to the...

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NASA image: Planetary Scientist Profile: Brent Garry
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Jul 8, 2013

Planetary Scientist Profile: Brent Garry

Studying volcanoes and lava flows on Earth are just a part of Brent Garry’s job. His work also takes him to the...

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NASA image: Apollo 15 - Alfred Worden
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Jul 2, 1971

Apollo 15 - Alfred Worden

Apollo 15 Command Module Pilot Alfred M. Worden practices alone in a mission simulator at the Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: CLPS Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1
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Jan 14, 2025

CLPS Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission One lander prepares for a launch to 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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