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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: KSC-2012-1109
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Jan 20, 2012

KSC-2012-1109

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis casts a wide shadow as it approaches the 525-foot-tall Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1527
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Jul 13, 2005

KSC-05pd-1527

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dawn creeps over the horizon revealing shadows of the media tents and trucks at the...

KSC
NASA image: The Color Out of Space
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Feb 16, 2015

The Color Out of Space

Today's image features a color view of the southern pole of Mercury. About midway down the image, the edge of the...

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NASA image: iss067e043947
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May 16, 2022

iss067e043947

iss067e043947 (May 16, 2022) --- The Moon, with Earth's shadow draping across it during a lunar eclipse and pictured...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2987
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May 8, 2009

KSC-2009-2987

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – One of three solar panels is seen during closeout of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or...

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NASA image: Earthrise after Orion Executes Outbound Powered Flyby
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Nov 21, 2022

Earthrise after Orion Executes Outbound Powered Flyby

art001m1203251250 (Nov. 21, 2022) - The Earth is seen rising from behind the shadowed surface of the Moon in this...

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NASA image: STS-45 crew poses for onboard (in-space) portrait on OV-104's flight deck
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Apr 2, 1992

STS-45 crew poses for onboard (in-space) portrait on OV-104's flight deck

STS045-38-004 (24 March-2 April 1992) --- The traditional inflight crew portrait has Kathryn D. Sullivan, payload...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 Command/Service Modules seen from Lunar Module after separation
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May 22, 1969

Apollo 10 Command/Service Modules seen from Lunar Module after separation

AS10-27-3873 (22 May 1969) --- The Apollo 10 Command and Service Modules (CSM) are photographed from the Lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd3083
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Nov 8, 2003

KSC-03pd3083

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In this lunar eclipse viewed from Merritt Island, Fla., the full moon changes color...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0095
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Jan 20, 2000

KSC-00pp0095

In this lunar eclipse viewed from Merritt Island, Fla., at 11:55 p.m., the full moon takes on a dark red color...

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NASA image: Rings Around the Pole
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Jan 20, 2005

Rings Around the Pole

Atmospheric features in Saturn's north polar region are revealed in spectacular detail in this Cassini image, taken...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-189
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Apr 7, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-189

Shadows create a surrealistic image on the Boeing Delta II rocket and its booster rockets as the launch tower rolls...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2340
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Oct 14, 2005

KSC-05pd2340

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In a pond near the Launch Pad 39 area at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, an alligator...

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NASA image: The Changing Dunes of Wirtz Crater
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Jan 19, 2017

The Changing Dunes of Wirtz Crater

The large dark feature is a classic Martian sand dune. Most sand on Earth is made from the mineral quartz, which is...

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NASA image: Lunar Eclipse
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Nov 9, 2003

Lunar Eclipse

In this lunar eclipse viewed from Merritt Island, Fla., the full moon takes on a dark red color because it is being...

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NASA image: STS-72 crew portrait taken in flight deck
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Jan 26, 1996

STS-72 crew portrait taken in flight deck

STS072-344-019 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- The crew members selected the aft flight deck for the site of their inflight...

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NASA image: iss073e1025732
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Oct 18, 2025

iss073e1025732

iss073e1025732 (Oct. 18, 2025) --- The Himalayas separate mainland Asia from the Indian subcontinent, revealing an...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Mission image - Pan of the Gnomon during EVA 2.
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Feb 6, 1971

Apollo 14 Mission image - Pan of the Gnomon during EVA 2.

AS14-64-9129 (6 Feb. 1971) --- The two moon-exploring crew men of the Apollo 14 lunar landing mission, photographed...

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NASA image: Boeing March 2019 Progress Photos
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Mar 22, 2019

Boeing March 2019 Progress Photos

Boeing’s Crew Flight Test CST-100 Starliner prepares for thermal vacuum testing at Boeing’s Space Environment Test...

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NASA image: What Spacecraft Saw During the 2017 Solar Eclipse
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Aug 30, 2017

What Spacecraft Saw During the 2017 Solar Eclipse

On Aug. 21, 2017, a solar eclipse passed over North America. People throughout the continent experienced a partial...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1266
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Oct 29, 1999

KSC-99pp1266

Girders overhead cast shadows on the walls and floor of a support building under construction, part of the new $8...

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NASA image: Veil of Ice
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Jan 8, 2018

Veil of Ice

Saturn's rings, made of countless icy particles, form a translucent veil in this view from NASA's Cassini...

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NASA image: Overexposed Moon for Analysis
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Apr 6, 2026

Overexposed Moon for Analysis

art002e009582 (April 6, 2026) – In this view, most of the Moon’s surface is illuminated as captured by the Artemis...

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NASA image: Ingenuity's First Black-and-White Image From the Air
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Apr 19, 2021

Ingenuity's First Black-and-White Image From the Air

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter took this shot, capturing its own shadow, while hovering over the Martian surface...

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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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