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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: Robotic Surgery Tech Demo
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Sep 15, 2023

Robotic Surgery Tech Demo

jsc2024e005981 (9/15/2023) --- The robotic surgery device is shown positioned inside the science locker, with the...

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NASA image: Layers and Dark Dunes
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Apr 8, 2015

Layers and Dark Dunes

The target of this observation as seen by ASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is a circular depression in a dark-toned...

JPL
NASA image: The Day the Earth Smiled: Sneak Preview
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Jul 22, 2013

The Day the Earth Smiled: Sneak Preview

In this rare image taken on July 19, 2013, the wide-angle camera on NASA's Cassini spacecraft has captured Saturn's...

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NASA image: Ask A Climate Scientist - Extreme Weather and Global Warming
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Nov 8, 2013

Ask A Climate Scientist - Extreme Weather and Global Warming

Is the frequency of extreme weather events a sign that global warming is gaining pace and exceeding predictions?...

GSFC
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: Earth Observation from space taken during Mission STS-111 UF-2.
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Jun 17, 2002

Earth Observation from space taken during Mission STS-111 UF-2.

STS111-712-028 (5-19 June 2002) --- This photo featuring the San Francisco Bay area in California was photographed...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 astronaut stands beside United States flag after is was unfurled
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Nov 19, 1969

Apollo 12 astronaut stands beside United States flag after is was unfurled

AS12-47-6897 (19 Nov. 1969) --- Astronaut Charles Conrad Jr., Apollo 12 commander, stands beside the United States...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Mission image - Astronaut Edwin Aldrin poses beside th
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Jul 21, 1969

Apollo 11 Mission image - Astronaut Edwin Aldrin poses beside th

AS11-40-5874 (20 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot of the first lunar landing...

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NASA image: Astronaut Charles Conrad during extravehicular activity on lunar surface
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Nov 20, 1969

Astronaut Charles Conrad during extravehicular activity on lunar surface

AS12-48-7149 (20 Nov. 1969) --- A close-up view of astronaut Charles Conrad Jr., commander of the Apollo 12 lunar...

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NASA image: iss073e0177115
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Jun 9, 2025

iss073e0177115

iss073e0177115 (6/9/2025) --- NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 crewman with tools and carrier of Apollo Lunar Hand Tools
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Nov 20, 1969

Apollo 12 crewman with tools and carrier of Apollo Lunar Hand Tools

AS12-49-7318 (19-20 Nov. 1969) --- One of the Apollo 12 crew members is photographed with the tools and carrier of...

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NASA image: GEDI Media Resources: Waveform
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Oct 9, 2018

GEDI Media Resources: Waveform

The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) uses laser pulses to give a view of the 3D structure of the...

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NASA image: Close-up view of lunar soil and boot prints made by Apollo 14 crew
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Feb 6, 1971

Close-up view of lunar soil and boot prints made by Apollo 14 crew

AS14-64-9127 (5-6 Feb. 1971) --- A close-up view of lunar soil, showing bootprints made by the Apollo 14 astronauts...

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NASA image: Shadow of the Apollo 11 Lunar module silhouetted against Moon's surface
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Jul 20, 1969

Shadow of the Apollo 11 Lunar module silhouetted against Moon's surface

AS11-37-5505 (20 July 1969) --- This photograph shows in fine detail the impressions in the lunar soil made by...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 stereo view of lunar surface upon which astronaut had stepped
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Nov 20, 1969

Apollo 12 stereo view of lunar surface upon which astronaut had stepped

AS12-57-8448 (19-20 Nov. 1969) --- An Apollo 12 stereo view showing a three-inch square of the lunar surface upon...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2023
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Apr 11, 2014

KSC-2014-2023

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Construction of an exercise pad is underway beside the new fitness trail next to the Space...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken during Expedition Four
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Apr 21, 2002

Earth Observations taken during Expedition Four

ISS004-E-10288 (21 April 2002) --- This view featuring the San Francisco Bay Area was photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 lunar surface panoramic views
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Jul 1, 1969

Apollo 11 lunar surface panoramic views

S69-44465 (20 July 1969) --- These panoramic views of the lunar surface, photographed from the Apollo 11 Lunar...

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NASA image: The Greatest Saturn Portrait ...Yet
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Feb 24, 2005

The Greatest Saturn Portrait ...Yet

While cruising around Saturn in early October 2004, Cassini captured a series of images that have been composed into...

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NASA image: Lunar Module photographed against lunarscape during Apollo 15 EVA
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Jul 31, 1971

Lunar Module photographed against lunarscape during Apollo 15 EVA

AS15-82-11057 (2 Aug. 1971) --- The Lunar Module (LM) "Falcon" is photographed against the barren lunarscape during...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2026
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Apr 11, 2014

KSC-2014-2026

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Dressed for a little exercise, Deputy Program Manager of Launch Services Chuck Dovale...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2027
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Apr 11, 2014

KSC-2014-2027

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Chuck Dovale, at left, deputy program manager of Launch Services, and Nancy Bray, director of...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1108
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Jan 7, 2010

KSC-2010-1108

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Launch Complex 39 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of the walls of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2024
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Apr 11, 2014

KSC-2014-2024

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Director of Center Operations Nancy Bray welcomes the employees who turned out during their...

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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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