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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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AS17-148-22727 (7 Dec. 1972) --- This view of Earth was seen by the Apollo 17 crew as they traveled toward the moon...
The third stage (S-IVB) of the Saturn V launch vehicle for the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission is hoisted in the...
In preparation of the nation’s first Lunar landing mission, Apollo 11 crew members underwent training activities to...
Chief astronaut and director of flight crew operations, Donald K. Slayton (right front) reviews lunar charts with...
AS15-98-13311 (31 July 1971) --- The solar corona, as photographed from the Apollo 15 spacecraft about one minute...
The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the...
The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via a Saturn...
AS16-114-18439 (22 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot, stands in the shadow of the...
This is a detailed view of the back side of Moon in the vicinity of Crater No. 308 taken during the Apollo 11...
In preparation of the nation’s first lunar landing mission, Apollo 11, crew members underwent training to practice...
S72-35614 (23 April 1972) --- The Apollo 16 Lunar Module "Orion" ascent stage makes its liftoff from the lunar...
AS15-88-11894 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- A close-up view of a commemorative plaque left on the moon at the...
S72-55421 (14 Dec. 1972) --- The Apollo 17 Lunar Module (LM) "Challenger" ascent stage leaves the Taurus-Littrow...
S69-21365 (24 July 1969) --- United States President Richard M. Nixon was in the central Pacific recovery area to...
Artemis II deputy lunar science lead Marie Henderson, shown standing on the left, and lunar science team members,...
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson signs an historic agreement between the United States and Japan to advance...
Artemis II NASA astronaut Victor Glover is seen with Exploration Ground Systems workers during a visit to the...
NASA and its international partners will explore the scientific mysteries of deep space with Gateway, humanity’s...
NASA Press Secretary Faith McKie moderates an event where an historic agreement is to be signed between the United...
On April 3, 2023, Reid Wiseman was announced as the commander for the Artemis II mission. Artemis II will be NASA’s...
NASA is going to the Moon and on to Mars, in a measured, sustainable way. Working with U.S. companies and...
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) President, Hiroshi...
On April 3, 2023, Jeremy Hansen was announced as a mission specialist for the Artemis II mission. Artemis II will be...
On April 3, 2023, Christina Koch was announced as a mission specialist for the Artemis II mission. Artemis II will...