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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: Saturn Apollo Program
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Feb 2, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

This Mobility Test Article (MTA), built by the Bendix Corporation for NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC),...

MSFC
NASA image: Apollo 14 Mission image - View of Astronaut Mitchell and the Modular Equipment Transporter with the Lunar Module in background.
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Feb 6, 1971

Apollo 14 Mission image - View of Astronaut Mitchell and the Modular Equipment Transporter with the Lunar Module in background.

AS14-64-9140 (6 Feb. 1971) --- Astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell, lunar module pilot, participates in the mission's second...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jun 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph is a view of a display, control console, and hand controller for the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) No....

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a close-up view of a right rear wheel strut of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) No. 1. The LRV was built to...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Selects Human Lander for Artemis Moon Mission
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Apr 16, 2021

NASA Selects Human Lander for Artemis Moon Mission

NASA is getting ready to send astronauts to explore more of the Moon as part of the Artemis program, and the agency...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jun 7, 1966

Saturn Apollo Program

An engineer demonstrates a Mobility Test Article (MTA) at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) as he crosses a...

MSFC
NASA image: Jon Olansen Discusses Gateway at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
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Jul 26, 2024

Jon Olansen Discusses Gateway at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

jsc2024e055762 (July 26, 2024) -- Dr. Jon Olansen, Gateway Program Manager, shares insights about Gateway during the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Nov 17, 1970

Saturn Apollo Program

Delco engineers are operating this Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) Trainer. Built by by Delco Electronics Division of the...

MSFC
NASA image: Artemis Human Landing System Announcement
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May 19, 2023

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

A view of the human landing system is seen on the monitor during an event announcing Blue Origin as the company...

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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 announces Blue Origin as the company selected to develop a sustainable human landing...

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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 announces Blue Origin as the company selected to develop a sustainable human landing...

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NASA image: jsc2024m000100_NASA _Artemis_Lunar_Terrain_Vehicle_(Official NASA Trailer)-MP4
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Apr 3, 2024

jsc2024m000100_NASA _Artemis_Lunar_Terrain_Vehicle_(Official NASA Trailer)-MP4

NASA hosted a news conference from the Johnson Space Center in Houston April 3, 2024 to announce the companies...

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NASA image: Artemis Human Landing System Announcement
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May 19, 2023

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

A member of the news media asks a question during an event announcing Blue Origin as the company selected to develop...

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NASA image: Artemis Human Landing System Announcement
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May 19, 2023

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

Blue Origin Human Landing System Program Manager, John Couluris, gives remarks during an event announcing Blue...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Aug 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

Under the direction of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) was designed to allow...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jun 7, 1966

Saturn Apollo Program

An engineer demonstrates a Mobility Test Article (MTA) at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). This unit,...

MSFC
NASA image: Apollo 14 Mission image - View of several boulders.
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Feb 6, 1971

Apollo 14 Mission image - View of several boulders.

AS14-68-9449 (6 Feb. 1971) --- A close-up view of a group of large boulders near the rim of Cone Crater photographed...

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NASA image: Jon Olansen Discusses Gateway at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
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Jul 26, 2024

Jon Olansen Discusses Gateway at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

jsc2024e055763 (July 26, 2024) -- Dr. Jon Olansen, Gateway Program Manager, shares insights about Gateway during the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Hardware
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Jun 6, 2022

Artemis II Orion Hardware

Technicians inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building power on the Orion crew module for the...

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NASA image: 2017 "Mission Success is in Our Hands" program with Apollo 17 as
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Dec 7, 2017

2017 "Mission Success is in Our Hands" program with Apollo 17 as

Apollo 17 lunar module pilot Harrison Schmitt, left, shared his experiences as an astronaut and lunar geologist...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jun 7, 1966

Saturn Apollo Program

Newsmen listen as an engineer explains operations and capabilities of a Mobility Test Article (MTA) demonstrated at...

MSFC
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...

HQ
NASA image: jsc2026e021376
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Apr 6, 2026

jsc2026e021376

jsc2026e021376 (April 6, 2026) - Nicky Fox, associate administrator for NASA's Science Mission Directorate and Brad...

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NASA image: KSC-69PC-0313
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Jul 9, 1969

KSC-69PC-0313

PATRICK AFB, Fla. – In preparation of the nation’s first lunar landing mission, Apollo 11 crew members arrive at...

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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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