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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: Astronaut David Scott gives salute beside U.S. flag during EVA
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Aug 1, 1971

Astronaut David Scott gives salute beside U.S. flag during EVA

AS15-88-11863 (1 Aug. 1971) --- Astronaut David R. Scott, commander, gives a military salute while standing beside...

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NASA image: FLAG - APOLLO XI - ASTRONAUTS - MOON
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Jul 14, 1969

FLAG - APOLLO XI - ASTRONAUTS - MOON

S69-39333 (July 1969) --- This is a photographic illustration of how the flag of the United States will be implanted...

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NASA image: ALTITUDE TESTS - ASTRONAUTS SHEPARD AND MITCHELL - KSC
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Sep 18, 1970

ALTITUDE TESTS - ASTRONAUTS SHEPARD AND MITCHELL - KSC

S70-19764 (18 Sept. 1970) --- Astronauts Alan B. Shepard Jr. (right), commander, and Edgar D. Mitchell, lunar module...

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NASA image: ksc-69pc-395
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Jul 16, 1969

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Apollo 11 Saturn V space vehicle lifts off with Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1745
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Feb 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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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: Recovery - Apollo 11
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Jul 24, 1969

Recovery - Apollo 11

S69-21698 (24 July 1969) --- The three Apollo 11 crew men await pickup by a helicopter from the USS Hornet, prime...

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NASA image: KSC-lp020
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Jan 6, 1998

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NASA’s Lunar Prospector is readied for launch as its gantry-like service tower is rolled back again at Cape...

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NASA image: JPL's User Terminal Payload Delivered to Firefly
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Aug 26, 2025

JPL's User Terminal Payload Delivered to Firefly

Engineer Emmanuel Decrossas of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California makes an adjustment to an...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 Mission image - View of the Seas of Serenity, Crisis and Tranquility.
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Apr 1, 1972

Apollo 16 Mission image - View of the Seas of Serenity, Crisis and Tranquility.

AS16-121-19438 (April 1972) --- An oblique view of a portion of the lunar nearside as photographed from the Apollo...

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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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NASA image: KSC-2009-3294
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May 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Enroute to Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Lunar...

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NASA image: Astronaut Thomas Stafford - Countdown Demonstration Test (CDDT) - KSC
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May 13, 1969

Astronaut Thomas Stafford - Countdown Demonstration Test (CDDT) - KSC

S69-34330 (13 May 1969) --- Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, Apollo 9 commander, is suited up at the Kennedy Space...

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

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement from NASA Headquarters

Friday, May 19, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, the agency announced Blue Origin was selected to develop a...

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NASA image: Portrait - Apollo 10 - MSC
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May 15, 1969

Portrait - Apollo 10 - MSC

S69-34385 (13 May 1969) --- These three astronauts are the prime crew of the Apollo 10 lunar orbit mission. Left to...

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NASA image: KSC-68pc-0116
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Sep 6, 1968

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Apollo 7 Command Module Pilot Donn F. Eisele enters the spacecraft at Pad 34 while...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc1042
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Jul 13, 1997

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Workers hoist the first stage of a Lockheed Martin Launch Vehicle-2 (LMLV-2) for placement at Launch Complex 46 at...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ronald Evans is suited up for EVA training
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Sep 29, 1972

Astronaut Ronald Evans is suited up for EVA training

S72-49971 (29 Sept. 1972) --- Astronaut Ronald E. Evans, command module pilot of the Apollo 17 lunar landing...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc1043
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Jul 13, 1997

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Workers hoist the first stage of a Lockheed Martin Launch Vehicle-2 (LMLV-2) for placement at Launch Complex 46 at...

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NASA image: EVANS, RONALD E.  - APOLLO 17
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Sep 29, 1972

EVANS, RONALD E. - APOLLO 17

S72-49970 (29 Sept. 1972) --- Astronaut Ronald E. Evans, command module pilot of the Apollo 17 lunar landing...

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

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

Human Landing System Program Manager Lisa Watson-Morgan gives remarks during an event announcing Blue Origin as the...

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NASA image: Memorial Ceremony for Walter Cunningham
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Jan 9, 2023

Memorial Ceremony for Walter Cunningham

A memorial wreath is placed in the Heroes and Legends exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida...

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

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

Human Landing System Program Manager Lisa Watson-Morgan gives remarks during an event announcing Blue Origin as the...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 crewmen photographs field of boulders on flank of Cone Crater
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Feb 6, 1971

Apollo 14 crewmen photographs field of boulders on flank of Cone Crater

AS14-64-9099 (6 Feb. 1971) --- An Apollo 14 crew member (note shadow) photographs this field of boulders located on...

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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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