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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: Mark Clampin Tours the Bioscience Collaborative Laboratory
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Apr 29, 2025

Mark Clampin Tours the Bioscience Collaborative Laboratory

Acting Deputy Associate Administrator (DAA) for the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Mark Clampin learns about the...

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NASA image: Mark Clampin Tours the Bioscience Collaborative Laboratory
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Apr 29, 2025

Mark Clampin Tours the Bioscience Collaborative Laboratory

Acting Deputy Associate Administrator (DAA) for the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Mark Clampin learns about the...

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NASA image: Mark Clampin Tours the Bioscience Collaborative Laboratory
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Apr 29, 2025

Mark Clampin Tours the Bioscience Collaborative Laboratory

Acting Deputy Associate Administrator (DAA) for the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Mark Clampin learns about the...

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NASA image: Mark Clampin Tours the Bioscience Collaborative Laboratory
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Apr 29, 2025

Mark Clampin Tours the Bioscience Collaborative Laboratory

Acting Deputy Associate Administrator (DAA) for the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Mark Clampin learns about the...

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NASA image: Mark Clampin Tours the Bioscience Collaborative Laboratory
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Apr 29, 2025

Mark Clampin Tours the Bioscience Collaborative Laboratory

Acting Deputy Associate Administrator (DAA) for the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Mark Clampin learns about the...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 Mission image - Panoramic view of Station 1
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Apr 16, 1972

Apollo 16 Mission image - Panoramic view of Station 1

AS16-114-18421 (16-27 April 1972) --- This picture of the lunar surface was photographed by astronaut John W. Young...

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NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3907
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Nov 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dust particles are readied for an experiment for the Electrodynamic Dust Shield for Dust...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3908
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Nov 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dust particles scatter during an experiment for the Electrodynamic Dust Shield for Dust...

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NASA image: Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing
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Nov 18, 2022

Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing

Seen here is a close-up view of Intuitive Machines’ navigation pod sensors for the company’s Nova-C lunar lander...

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NASA image: Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing
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Nov 18, 2022

Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing

Testing of navigation pod sensors for Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander is underway at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing
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Nov 18, 2022

Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing

Two Intuitive Machines employees ready navigation pod sensors for the company’s Nova-C lunar lander in preparation...

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NASA image: Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing
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Nov 18, 2022

Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing

Seen here is Intuitive Machines’ navigation pod sensors for the company’s Nova-C lunar lander ahead of testing done...

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NASA image: Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing
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Nov 18, 2022

Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing

Two Intuitive Machines employees ready navigation pod sensors for the company’s Nova-C lunar lander in preparation...

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NASA image: Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing
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Nov 18, 2022

Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing

Testing of navigation pod sensors for Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander is underway at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3405
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Oct 22, 2008

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SRIHARIKOTA, India – The Indian Space Research Organization, or ISRO, launches its robotic Chandrayaan-1 rocket with...

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NASA image: NASA Payload LISTER Drills Down to Take the Moon’s Temperature
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Mar 7, 2025

NASA Payload LISTER Drills Down to Take the Moon’s Temperature

A technology demonstration instrument aboard Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 is the deepest-reaching...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2158
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Mar 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech facility in Titusville, Fla., NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO,...

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Mar 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., an overhead crane lowers NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2990
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May 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians remove red-tag items from the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2160
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Mar 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech facility in Titusville, Fla., a crane moves NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance...

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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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