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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: NASA Extracts Oxygen From Lunar Soil Simulant
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Jun 9, 2023

NASA Extracts Oxygen From Lunar Soil Simulant

Resources like oxygen are crucial building blocks in NASA’s plans to establish a long-term presence on the lunar...

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NASA image: Astronaut Eugene Cernan drives the Lunar Roving Vehicle during first EVA
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Dec 10, 1972

Astronaut Eugene Cernan drives the Lunar Roving Vehicle during first EVA

AS17-147-22526 (11 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, commander, makes a short checkout of the Lunar Roving...

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NASA image: Candid photo of Astronauts Cernan and Schmitt aboard Apollo 17 spacecraft
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Dec 17, 1972

Candid photo of Astronauts Cernan and Schmitt aboard Apollo 17 spacecraft

AS17-163-24148 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan (left) and scientist-astronaut Harrison H. "Jack"...

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NASA image: Artemis II Science Mission Operations Room -- jsc2025e087237
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Oct 9, 2025

Artemis II Science Mission Operations Room -- jsc2025e087237

jsc2025e087237 --- Artemis lunar science team members Andrew Needham, sitting, and David Hollibaugh work in the...

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NASA image: Candid photo of Astronaut Eugene Cernan aboard Apollo 17 spacecraft
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Dec 17, 1972

Candid photo of Astronaut Eugene Cernan aboard Apollo 17 spacecraft

AS17-163-24122 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- This candid photograph of astronaut Eugene A. Cernan was taken by a fellow...

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NASA image: Astronaut Eugene Cernan sleeping aboard Apollo 17 spacecraft
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Dec 17, 1972

Astronaut Eugene Cernan sleeping aboard Apollo 17 spacecraft

AS17-162-24049 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- A fellow crewman took this picture of astronaut Eugene A. Cernan dozing aboard...

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NASA image: KSC-72PC-0539
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Oct 27, 1972

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Dr. Harrison H. Schmitt, civilian scientist-astronaut, who will pilot the Lunar Module of Apollo 17 to the Moon’s...

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NASA image: Apollo 17,Eugene A. Cernan inside the Command Module
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Dec 7, 1972

Apollo 17,Eugene A. Cernan inside the Command Module

AS17-162-24050 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan appears to be relaxing in this candid photograph...

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NASA image: Seismometer readings studied in Mission Control Center
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Jul 29, 1971

Seismometer readings studied in Mission Control Center

The seismometer reading from the impact made by the Apollo 15 Saturn S-IVB stage when it struck the lunar surface is...

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NASA image: Astronaut Eugene Cernan eating a meal aboard Apollo 17 spacecraft
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Dec 17, 1972

Astronaut Eugene Cernan eating a meal aboard Apollo 17 spacecraft

AS17-163-24129 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- A fellow crewman took this photograph of astronaut Eugene A. Cernan eating a...

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e034062
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May 13, 2024

JETT 5 - jsc2024e034062

A group of scientists are gathered around a table covered in large maps in the Science Evaluation Room (SER) at...

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e034645
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May 14, 2024

JETT 5 - jsc2024e034645

A group of scientists are gathered around a table covered in large maps in the Science Evaluation Room (SER) at...

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e034114
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May 13, 2024

JETT 5 - jsc2024e034114

A large group of scientists work in the Science Evaluation Room (SER) at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston...

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NASA image: Astronaut Harrison Schmitt standing next to boulder during third EVA
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Dec 13, 1972

Astronaut Harrison Schmitt standing next to boulder during third EVA

AS17-140-21496 (13 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt is photographed standing next to a huge,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2673
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Apr 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians are testing the range of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2698
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Apr 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians begin stowing NASA's Lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2838
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Apr 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– When the Atlas V first stage is raised to vertical, it will be lifted into the Vertical...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2701
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Apr 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians secure NASA's Lunar...

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NASA image: Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)
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Nov 29, 2018

Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine talks with Barbara Cohen, associate project scientist for the Lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2677
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Apr 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the range of motion is tested on the...

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NASA image: PRELAUNCH - APOLLO 17 (ROLLOUT) - KSC
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Dec 6, 1972

PRELAUNCH - APOLLO 17 (ROLLOUT) - KSC

S72-54814 (November 1972) --- Searchlights illuminate this nighttime scene at Pad A, Launch Complex 39, Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2839
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Apr 27, 2009

KSC-2009-2839

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 41, the Atlas V first stage is being...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2700
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Apr 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians maneuver NASA's Lunar...

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NASA image: Artemis II lunar science team deputy lead, Jacob Richardson -- jsc2026e019903
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Apr 3, 2026

Artemis II lunar science team deputy lead, Jacob Richardson -- jsc2026e019903

Artemis II lunar science team deputy lead, Jacob Richardson, discusses the lunar science team's progress on 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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