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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 13 - ART CONCEPT
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Mar 23, 1970

APOLLO 13 - ART CONCEPT

S70-31774 (March 1970) --- An artist's concept by Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical, San Diego, California, showing two...

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NASA image: Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G
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Jul 21, 2020

Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G

Kevin Grossman, project lead for the Gaseous Lunar Oxygen from Regolith Electrolysis (GaLORE) project at NASA...

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NASA image: Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G
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Jul 21, 2020

Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G

Kevin Grossman, project lead for the Gaseous Lunar Oxygen from Regolith Electrolysis (GaLORE) project at NASA...

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NASA image: Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G
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Jul 21, 2020

Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G

Kevin Grossman, project lead for the Gaseous Lunar Oxygen from Regolith Electrolysis (GaLORE) project at NASA...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young collecting samples at North Ray crater during EVA
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Apr 23, 1972

Astronaut John Young collecting samples at North Ray crater during EVA

AS16-117-18826 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young collects samples at the North Ray Crater geological site...

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NASA image: NASA HQ New A-Suite Visit
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Apr 19, 2021

NASA HQ New A-Suite Visit

Senior leaders with Kennedy Space Center in Florida, familiarize newly appointed officials from NASA Headquarters...

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NASA image: Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G
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Jul 21, 2020

Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G

Kevin Grossman, project lead for the Gaseous Lunar Oxygen from Regolith Electrolysis (GaLORE) project at NASA...

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NASA image: View of crater Tsiolkovsky in highlands on lunar farside as seen by Apollo 15
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Aug 1, 1971

View of crater Tsiolkovsky in highlands on lunar farside as seen by Apollo 15

AS15-97-13160 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- A view of a portion of the crater Tsiolkovsky located in the highlands on...

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NASA image: APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT (EVA)
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Dec 14, 1972

APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT (EVA)

S72-55298 (13 Dec. 1972) --- The two moon-exploring Apollo 17 crewmen are seen walking beside a large boulder during...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0160-001
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Aug 1, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0160-001

International Year of Asronomy 'Observe the Moon Night' public event on Shenandoah Plaza, located in NASA Research...

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NASA image: as16-119-19161
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Apr 16, 1972

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AS16-119-19161 (16-27 April 1972) --- The prominent rille feature running through the area is Herigonius I. The...

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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: APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT (EVA)
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Dec 14, 1972

APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT (EVA)

S72-55300 (13 Dec. 1972) --- The two moon-exploring Apollo 17 crewmen are seen standing near the deployed U.S. flag...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0160-007
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Aug 1, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0160-007

International Year of Asronomy 'Observe the Moon Night' public event on Shenandoah Plaza, located in NASA Research...

ARC
NASA image: Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G
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Jul 21, 2020

Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G

Kevin Grossman, project lead for the Gaseous Lunar Oxygen from Regolith Electrolysis (GaLORE) project at NASA...

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NASA image: Zimmerli RFMG- CLPS IM-1 Lunar Landing
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Dec 21, 2023

Zimmerli RFMG- CLPS IM-1 Lunar Landing

In space, because of the very small amount of gravity, fluid doesn’t settle to the bottom of propellant tanks but...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 crewmembers during geological field trip
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Oct 24, 1969

Apollo 12 crewmembers during geological field trip

S69-55662 (10 Oct. 1969) --- Astronauts Alan L. Bean (left) and Charles Conrad Jr., the two crewmen of the Apollo 12...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Feb 25, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

In this photograph, Apollo 11 astronauts Edwin (Buzz) Aldrin (left) and Neil A. Armstrong prepare for the first...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2992
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May 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians perform black light inspection...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Feb 25, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

In this photograph, Apollo 11 astronaut Neil A. Armstrong uses a geologist’s hammer in selecting rock specimens...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2991
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May 8, 2009

KSC-2009-2991

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians perform black light inspection...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2986
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May 8, 2009

KSC-2009-2986

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., a technician checks the thermal blanket...

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NASA image: Artist's concept of Apollo 14 crewmen on their firs traverse of lunar surface
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Jan 11, 1971

Artist's concept of Apollo 14 crewmen on their firs traverse of lunar surface

S71-16101 (January 1971) --- A Grumman Aerospace Corporation artist's concept of Apollo 14 crewmen, astronauts Alan...

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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 gives remarks during an event announcing Blue Origin as the company selected to...

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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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