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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: View of the Earth seen by the Apollo 17 crew traveling toward the moon
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Dec 7, 1972

View of the Earth seen by the Apollo 17 crew traveling toward the moon

AS17-148-22727 (7 Dec. 1972) --- This view of Earth was seen by the Apollo 17 crew as they traveled toward the moon...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Mar 5, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The third stage (S-IVB) of the Saturn V launch vehicle for the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission is hoisted in the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 9, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

In preparation of the nation’s first Lunar landing mission, Apollo 11 crew members underwent training activities to...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Chief astronaut and director of flight crew operations, Donald K. Slayton (right front) reviews lunar charts with...

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NASA image: Solar corona photographed from Apollo 15 one minute prior to sunrise
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Jul 31, 1971

Solar corona photographed from Apollo 15 one minute prior to sunrise

AS15-98-13311 (31 July 1971) --- The solar corona, as photographed from the Apollo 15 spacecraft about one minute...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Mar 9, 1989

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 24, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via a Saturn...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young in shadow of Lunar Module behind ultraviolet camera
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Apr 22, 1972

Astronaut John Young in shadow of Lunar Module behind ultraviolet camera

AS16-114-18439 (22 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot, stands in the shadow of the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 20, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a detailed view of the back side of Moon in the vicinity of Crater No. 308 taken during the Apollo 11...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 9, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

In preparation of the nation’s first lunar landing mission, Apollo 11, crew members underwent training to practice...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT - APOLLO 16 (LM LAUNCH)
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Apr 23, 1972

INFLIGHT - APOLLO 16 (LM LAUNCH)

S72-35614 (23 April 1972) --- The Apollo 16 Lunar Module "Orion" ascent stage makes its liftoff from the lunar...

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NASA image: View of Commemorative plaque left on moon at Hadley-Apennine landing site
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Aug 1, 1971

View of Commemorative plaque left on moon at Hadley-Apennine landing site

AS15-88-11894 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- A close-up view of a commemorative plaque left on the moon at the...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 lunar module "Challenger" liftoff from Taurus-Littrow landing site
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Dec 14, 1972

Apollo 17 lunar module "Challenger" liftoff from Taurus-Littrow landing site

S72-55421 (14 Dec. 1972) --- The Apollo 17 Lunar Module (LM) "Challenger" ascent stage leaves the Taurus-Littrow...

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NASA image: President Nixon - Welcome - Apollo XI Astronauts - USS Hornet
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Jul 24, 1969

President Nixon - Welcome - Apollo XI Astronauts - USS Hornet

S69-21365 (24 July 1969) --- United States President Richard M. Nixon was in the central Pacific recovery area to...

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NASA image: Artemis lunar science team celebrates during flyby -- jsc2026e020756
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis lunar science team celebrates during flyby -- jsc2026e020756

Artemis II deputy lunar science lead Marie Henderson, shown standing on the left, and lunar science team members,...

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NASA image: NASA, Japan Sign Agreement for Artemis Pressurized Rover
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Apr 9, 2024

NASA, Japan Sign Agreement for Artemis Pressurized Rover

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson signs an historic agreement between the United States and Japan to advance...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew with EGS
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Aug 7, 2023

Artemis II Crew with EGS

Artemis II NASA astronaut Victor Glover is seen with Exploration Ground Systems workers during a visit to the...

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NASA image: Gateway Lunar Space Station Flyby
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Jun 25, 2024

Gateway Lunar Space Station Flyby

NASA and its international partners will explore the scientific mysteries of deep space with Gateway, humanity’s...

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NASA image: NASA, Japan Sign Agreement for Artemis Pressurized Rover
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Apr 9, 2024

NASA, Japan Sign Agreement for Artemis Pressurized Rover

NASA Press Secretary Faith McKie moderates an event where an historic agreement is to be signed between the United...

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NASA image: jsc2023m000093_Artemis_II_Reid_Wiseman_Resource_Reel
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Apr 3, 2023

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On April 3, 2023, Reid Wiseman was announced as the commander for the Artemis II mission. Artemis II will be NASA’s...

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NASA image: Go Forward to the Moon
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Mar 11, 2019

Go Forward to the Moon

NASA is going to the Moon and on to Mars, in a measured, sustainable way. Working with U.S. companies and...

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NASA image: Space Symposium - JAXA Bi-lateral Meeting
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Apr 8, 2019

Space Symposium - JAXA Bi-lateral Meeting

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) President, Hiroshi...

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NASA image: Jeremy Hansen Artemis II Crew Announcement Resource Reel
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Apr 3, 2023

Jeremy Hansen Artemis II Crew Announcement Resource Reel

On April 3, 2023, Jeremy Hansen was announced as a mission specialist for the Artemis II mission. Artemis II will be...

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NASA image: jsc2023m000095_Christina_Koch_Artemis_II_Crew_Announcement_Resource_Reel-social
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Apr 3, 2023

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On April 3, 2023, Christina Koch was announced as a mission specialist for the Artemis II mission. Artemis II will...

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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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