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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: jsc2022e081673
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Oct 18, 2022

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The Desert Research and Technology Studies (DesertRATS) is one of NASA’s analog missions to test hardware and...

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NASA image: Astronaut Charles Conrad during extravehicular activity on lunar surface
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Nov 20, 1969

Astronaut Charles Conrad during extravehicular activity on lunar surface

AS12-48-7149 (20 Nov. 1969) --- A close-up view of astronaut Charles Conrad Jr., commander of the Apollo 12 lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3753
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, and NASA's Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing...

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NASA image: jsc2022e082230
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Oct 20, 2022

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The Desert Research and Technology Studies (DesertRATS) is one of NASA’s analog missions to test hardware and...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2045
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Apr 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Marriott Courtyard Hotel in Cocoa Beach, Fla., Karen Thompson, NASA's chief...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3740
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Jun 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Complex-41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, NASA's Lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3787
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Trailing a column of fire, the Atlas V/Centaur carrying NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter,...

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NASA image: Artemis I ICPS arrival at MPPF
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Feb 18, 2021

Artemis I ICPS arrival at MPPF

The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s interim cryogenic propulsion stage (ICPS) moved into the Multi-Payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3781
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Jun 18, 2009

KSC-2009-3781

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Trailing a column of fire, the Atlas V/Centaur carrying NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter,...

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NASA image: jsc2022e082338
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Oct 20, 2022

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The Desert Research and Technology Studies (DesertRATS) is one of NASA’s analog missions to test hardware and...

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NASA image: GALORE Testing - Regolith Melt Testing
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Oct 29, 2020

GALORE Testing - Regolith Melt Testing

A team investigating molten regolith electrolysis prepares to test a reactor inside a laboratory in the Neil...

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NASA image: jsc2022e081525
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Oct 17, 2022

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The Desert Research and Technology Studies (DesertRATS) is one of NASA’s analog missions to test hardware and...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 crewman with tools and carrier of Apollo Lunar Hand Tools
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Nov 20, 1969

Apollo 12 crewman with tools and carrier of Apollo Lunar Hand Tools

AS12-49-7318 (19-20 Nov. 1969) --- One of the Apollo 12 crew members is photographed with the tools and carrier of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3755
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A closeup of NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, and NASA's Lunar Crater Observation...

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NASA image: The Edge of Two Worlds
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Apr 6, 2026

The Edge of Two Worlds

art002e009285 (April 6, 2026) – Our planet draws closer to passing behind the Moon in this image captured by the...

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NASA image: A New View of the Moon
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Apr 6, 2026

A New View of the Moon

art002e009287 (April 6, 2026) – Earth sets at 6:41 p.m. EDT, April 6, 2026, over the Moon’s curved limb in this...

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NASA image: The Artemis II lunar science team -- jsc2026e019978
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Apr 2, 2026

The Artemis II lunar science team -- jsc2026e019978

The Artemis II lunar science team gathers for a kickoff meeting before working on the lunar targeting plan for the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1596
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Feb 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, spacecraft completes its journey to NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2423
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Nov 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Bob Tessmer, Dave Nobles and Dan Brunson check the radioisotope thermoelectric...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1641
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Feb 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians inspect the solar arrays for NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1636
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Feb 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians begin checkout and processing of NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2989
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May 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians photograph the Lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1644
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Feb 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A technician inspects the solar arrays for NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, at...

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NASA image: ARC-1986-A86-7035
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Jan 27, 1986

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P-29519BW Range: 500,000 kilometers (300,000 miles) Several craters are seen on the surface of 1986U1, one of the...

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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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