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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: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 15, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Seriousness exudes from launch official Miles Ross (left) of Kennedy Space Flight Center (KSC) and Major General...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Every console was manned in firing room 1 of the Kennedy Space Flight Center (KSC) control center during the launch...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 9, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Apollo 11 crew member Michael Collins appears calm after suiting up activities for his participation in the...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 15, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Apollo 11 crew members (left to right) Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin, and Michael Collins, wearing space suits, leave...

MSFC
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...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 27, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

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

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Saturn V launch vehicle, developed by the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) under the direction of Dr. Wernher...

MSFC
NASA image: Close-up view of RCA color television camera mounted on the LRV
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Apr 23, 1972

Close-up view of RCA color television camera mounted on the LRV

AS16-117-18754 (23 April 1972) --- A view of the smooth terrain in the general area of the North Ray Crater...

JSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a view of a roadway near the NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC), shortly before dawn, where spectators from all...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA's Lunar Trailblazer in Moon's Orbit (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 13, 2025

NASA's Lunar Trailblazer in Moon's Orbit (Artist's Concept)

NASA's Lunar Trailblazer mission approaches the Moon as it enters its science orbit in this artist's concept. The...

JPL
NASA image: NASA's Lunar Trailblazer in Orbit Around the Moon (Artist's Concept)
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Oct 29, 2024

NASA's Lunar Trailblazer in Orbit Around the Moon (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept depicts NASA's Lunar Trailblazer in lunar orbit about 60 miles (100 kilometers) from the...

JPL
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jul 15, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Apollo 11 crew members (rear to front) Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin, and Michael Collins, wearing space suits, ride...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jul 27, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

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

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jul 15, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Apollo 11 astronauts Edwin E. Aldrin (striped shirt), Neil A. Armstrong, (left of Aldrin), and Michael Collins...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The early morning sun found hundreds of spectators on the beaches and roadways near the NASA Kennedy Space Center...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA's First Laser Communication System
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's First Laser Communication System

A new NASA-developed, laser-based space communication system will enable higher rates of satellite communications...

GSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 20, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 manned lunar mission launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida on July 16, 1969 via a Saturn V...

MSFC
NASA image: CADRE Rover Awaits Shipping
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Feb 11, 2025

CADRE Rover Awaits Shipping

One of three small lunar rovers that are part of a NASA technology demonstration called CADRE (Cooperative...

JPL
NASA image: Packing Up a CADRE Rover
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Feb 11, 2025

Packing Up a CADRE Rover

Engineers and technicians prepare one of three small lunar rovers that are part of a NASA technology demonstration...

JPL
NASA image: LADEE Preparations
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Dec 8, 2017

LADEE Preparations

NASA's Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) spacecraft being prepared in the clean room at Wallops...

GSFC
NASA image: LADEE Test
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Dec 8, 2017

LADEE Test

Engineers at NASA's Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif., prepare NASA's Lunar Atmosphere and Dust...

GSFC
NASA image: MSFC_20240420_HERC
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Apr 20, 2024

MSFC_20240420_HERC

NASA’s annual Human Exploration Rover Challenge student engineering competition celebrated 30 years in 2024, April...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2012-3272
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May 15, 2012

KSC-2012-3272

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers with Neptec, a contractor to the Canadian Space Agency, prepare to conduct...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II Presentation and Group Photos
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May 1, 2025

Artemis II Presentation and Group Photos

From left, Kelvin Manning, acting center director, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center; Shawn Quinn, Exploration Ground...

KSC
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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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