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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-2009-1755
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Feb 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Russian AH-124-100 aircraft arrives at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's skid strip in...

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NASA image: Lunar Landing Site 2 - Comparisons - Various Metropolitan Areas
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Jul 7, 1969

Lunar Landing Site 2 - Comparisons - Various Metropolitan Areas

S69-38667 (July 1969) --- A photographic illustration comparing the size of Apollo Landing Site 2 with that of the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc105
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Jan 7, 1998

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NASA’s Lunar Prospector spacecraft launched successfully on its way to the moon from Launch Complex 46 (LC46) at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3747
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Jun 17, 2009

KSC-2009-3747

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Complex-41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Atlas V/Centaur...

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NASA image: APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT (2ND EVA)
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Dec 12, 1972

APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT (2ND EVA)

S72-55168 (12 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan (on left) and scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt walk...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Mission image - View from the Lunar Module window of the Solar Wind Panel to the southeast.
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Feb 5, 1971

Apollo 14 Mission image - View from the Lunar Module window of the Solar Wind Panel to the southeast.

AS14-66-9322 (5-6 Feb. 1971) --- This photograph taken through a window of the Apollo 14 Lunar Module (LM), on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3785
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Jun 18, 2009

KSC-2009-3785

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Trailing a column of fire, the Atlas V/Centaur carrying NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3790
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, smoke fills the pad as...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3753
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, and NASA's Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2910
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Apr 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 41, the crane begins lifting the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2909
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Apr 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 41, the Centaur upper stage is nearly...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1926
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Mar 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's skid strip in Florida, the shrouded Atlas V first stage...

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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: KSC-2009-3740
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Jun 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Complex-41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, NASA's Lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3787
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Jun 18, 2009

KSC-2009-3787

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Trailing a column of fire, the Atlas V/Centaur carrying NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter,...

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NASA image: LAUNCH - APOLLO 9 - CAPE
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Mar 3, 1969

LAUNCH - APOLLO 9 - CAPE

S69-25861 (3 March 1969) --- The Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar Module 3/ Saturn 504) space vehicle is launched from...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3781
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Jun 18, 2009

KSC-2009-3781

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Trailing a column of fire, the Atlas V/Centaur carrying NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter,...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc108
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Jan 7, 1998

KSC-98pc108

NASA’s Lunar Prospector spacecraft launched successfully on its way to the moon from Launch Complex 46 (LC46) at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3755
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Jun 18, 2009

KSC-2009-3755

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A closeup of NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, and NASA's Lunar Crater Observation...

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NASA image: Artemis II lunar science team members discuss lunar geography  -- jsc2026e019958
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Apr 2, 2026

Artemis II lunar science team members discuss lunar geography -- jsc2026e019958

Artemis II lunar science team members, from left, Ryan Ewing, Juliane Gross, and Debra Needham, discuss lunar...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1970

Early Program Development

This 1970 artist's concept shows a Nuclear Shuttle in flight. As envisioned by Marshall Space Flight Center Program...

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NASA image: BioSentinel Passes the Moon
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Feb 10, 2022

BioSentinel Passes the Moon

BioSentinel spacecraft leaves Earth and enters a lunar flyby trajectory into a heliocentric orbit. BioSentinel will...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3777
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Jun 18, 2009

KSC-2009-3777

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Fire and smoke signal the liftoff of the Atlas V/Centaur carrying NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2831
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Apr 27, 2009

KSC-2009-2831

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– The Atlas V first stage is moved from the hangar at the Atlas Space Operations Facility. It...

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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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