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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.

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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: ARC-2006-ACD06-0155-007
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Aug 31, 2006

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LCROSS (Lunar Crater Observation Sensing Satellite) Near InfraRed Spectrometer shake test in Ames N-244 high bay EEL...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0073-005
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Apr 14, 2007

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Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) and P.I. Tony Colaprete at NASA Ames Research Center (N-245...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0155-012
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Aug 31, 2006

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LCROSS (Lunar Crater Observation Sensing Satellite) Near InfraRed Spectrometer shake test in Ames N-244 high bay EEL...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0155-010
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Aug 31, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0155-010

LCROSS (Lunar Crater Observation Sensing Satellite) Near InfraRed Spectrometer shake test in Ames N-244 high bay EEL...

ARC
NASA image: Artemis II lunar science team members discuss lunar targeting plan -- jsc2026e019935
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Apr 3, 2026

Artemis II lunar science team members discuss lunar targeting plan -- jsc2026e019935

Artemis II lunar science team members, from left, Amber Turner, Jacob Richardson, Jose Hurtado, discuss the team's...

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NASA image: Artemis II lunar science team member, Amber Turner -- jsc2026e019912
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Apr 3, 2026

Artemis II lunar science team member, Amber Turner -- jsc2026e019912

Artemis II lunar science team member, Amber Turner, works on the lunar targeting plan for the astronauts'...

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NASA image: Artemis II lunar science team works on the lunar targeting plan -- jsc2026e019909
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Apr 3, 2026

Artemis II lunar science team works on the lunar targeting plan -- jsc2026e019909

The Artemis II lunar science team works on the lunar targeting plan for the astronauts' several-hour flyby of the...

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NASA image: Artemis II lunar science team members discuss the lunar targeting plan -- jsc2026e019916
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Apr 3, 2026

Artemis II lunar science team members discuss the lunar targeting plan -- jsc2026e019916

Artemis II lunar science team members, from left, Megan Borel, and Cindy Evans, discuss the lunar targeting plan for...

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NASA image: Crew Scientist
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Apr 6, 2026

Crew Scientist

art002e009290 (April 6, 2026) – Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman peers out the window of the Orion spacecraft just...

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NASA image: Artemis II lunar science team celebrates lunar flyby -- jsc2026e020764
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II lunar science team celebrates lunar flyby -- jsc2026e020764

Artemis II deputy lunar science lead, Jacob Richardson, left, and Artemis II lunar science team members, Kiarre...

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NASA image: LRO, LCROSS Liftoff on Lunar Journey
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Jun 17, 2009

LRO, LCROSS Liftoff on Lunar Journey

The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite are bound for the moon after a...

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NASA image: LRO, LCROSS Liftoff on Lunar Journey
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Jun 17, 2009

LRO, LCROSS Liftoff on Lunar Journey

The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite are bound for the moon after a...

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NASA image: Cathy Koerner KSC Visit - O&C
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Oct 6, 2020

Cathy Koerner KSC Visit - O&C

Engineers and technicians are completing assembly work inside the Space Station Processing Facility, on flight...

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NASA image: LRO, LCROSS Liftoff on Lunar Journey
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Jun 17, 2009

LRO, LCROSS Liftoff on Lunar Journey

United Launch Alliance (ULA) team members work in the Atlas V Spaceflight Operations Center prior to the launch of...

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NASA image: LRO, LCROSS Liftoff on Lunar Journey
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Jun 17, 2009

LRO, LCROSS Liftoff on Lunar Journey

United Launch Alliance (ULA) team members work in the Atlas V Spaceflight Operations Center prior to the launch of...

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NASA image: Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Artist Concept
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Jul 24, 2008

Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Artist Concept

Artist rendering of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter LRO, above the moon. LRO carries seven instruments that make...

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NASA image: Artemis II lunar science team members celebrate the lunar flyby -- jsc2026e020762
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II lunar science team members celebrate the lunar flyby -- jsc2026e020762

Artemis II lunar science team members, from left, Debra Needham, Juliane Gross, and Ryan Watkins, react to the...

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NASA image: Artemis II lunar science team member, Ariel Deutsch -- jsc2026e020763
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II lunar science team member, Ariel Deutsch -- jsc2026e020763

Artemis II lunar science team member, Ariel Deutsch, reacts to the astronauts' verbal observations of the Moon...

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NASA image: Artemis II deputy lunar science lead, Marie Henderson -- jsc2026e020759
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II deputy lunar science lead, Marie Henderson -- jsc2026e020759

Artemis II deputy lunar science lead, Marie Henderson, reacts to the astronauts' verbal observations of the Moon...

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NASA image: Artemis II deputy lunar science lead, Marie Henderson -- jsc2026e020765
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II deputy lunar science lead, Marie Henderson -- jsc2026e020765

Artemis II deputy lunar science lead, Marie Henderson, reacts to the astronauts' verbal observations of the Moon...

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NASA image: Artemis II lunar science team member, Ryan Ewing -- jsc2026e020766
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II lunar science team member, Ryan Ewing -- jsc2026e020766

Artemis II lunar science team member, Ryan Ewing, reacts to the astronauts' verbal observations of the Moon during...

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NASA image: Artemis II Lunar Science Team -- jsc2026e020753
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II Lunar Science Team -- jsc2026e020753

Artemis II Lunar Science Deputy Jacob Richardson and Artemis II Lunar Science Team Member Kiarre Dumes react to the...

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NASA image: Artemis II lunar science team works on the lunar targeting plan -- jsc2026e019926
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Apr 3, 2026

Artemis II lunar science team works on the lunar targeting plan -- jsc2026e019926

The Artemis II lunar science team works on the lunar targeting plan for the astronauts' several-hour flyby of the...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0073-056
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Apr 14, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0073-056

Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) and P.I. at NASA Ames Research Center - shake table testing...

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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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