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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: Lunar Orbiter  - Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) Traverse Routes - Overlaid on Landing Site
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Jan 1, 1971

Lunar Orbiter - Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) Traverse Routes - Overlaid on Landing Site

S71-02254 (June 1971) --- An enlarged Lunar Orbiter photograph showing the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) traverse...

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NASA image: View of the orange soil which Apollo 17 crewmen found at Station 4 during EVA
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Dec 12, 1972

View of the orange soil which Apollo 17 crewmen found at Station 4 during EVA

AS17-137-20989 (12 Dec. 1972) --- A close-up view of the much-publicized orange soil which the Apollo 17 crewmen...

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NASA image: Weather Station Lidar in Action
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May 30, 2008

Weather Station Lidar in Action

This image is of the Canadian-built lidar in operation with the cover open was acquired at the NASA Mars Phoenix...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Second Look: Midday on the Ocean of Storms
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Nov 4, 2009

Apollo 12 Second Look: Midday on the Ocean of Storms

New view of the Apollo 12 landing site in Oceanus Procellarum imaged from NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mapping...

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NASA image: Eberswalde Delta in High Resolution
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Sep 20, 2005

Eberswalde Delta in High Resolution

NASA is considering Eberswalde crater as a possible landing site for the Mars Science Laboratory mission; the...

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NASA image: Lifting Sample Return Capsule
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Jan 17, 2006

Lifting Sample Return Capsule

The capsule contains cometary and interstellar samples gathered by NASA Stardust spacecraft. Here, the capsule is...

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NASA image: Astronaut Harrison Schmitt collects lunar rake samples during EVA
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Dec 11, 1972

Astronaut Harrison Schmitt collects lunar rake samples during EVA

AS17-134-20426 (11 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt collects lunar rake samples at Station 1...

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NASA image: Wide-angle view of Station 4 during Apollo 17 second EVA
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Dec 12, 1972

Wide-angle view of Station 4 during Apollo 17 second EVA

AS17-137-20992 (12 Dec. 1972) --- A view looking into Shorty Crater, taken at Station 4, showing the orange soil....

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NASA image: View of the Lunar Module "Orion" and Lunar Roving Vehicle during first EVA
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Apr 21, 1972

View of the Lunar Module "Orion" and Lunar Roving Vehicle during first EVA

AS16-107-17436 (21 April 1972) --- An excellent view of the Lunar Module (LM) "Orion" and Lunar Roving Vehicle...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Panorama of Potential Mars Sample Return Landing Site
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Jul 11, 2022

Perseverance's Panorama of Potential Mars Sample Return Landing Site

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover used one of its navigation cameras to take this panorama of a proposed landing site...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young leaps from lunar surface to salute flag
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Apr 20, 1971

Astronaut John Young leaps from lunar surface to salute flag

AS16-113-18339 (21 April 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, leaps...

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NASA image: Possible Landing Ellipses for Phoenix
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Aug 2, 2007

Possible Landing Ellipses for Phoenix

Launch date makes a difference in the orientation of ellipses marking where NASA Phoenix Mars Lander would have a...

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NASA image: Martian Treasure Map
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Aug 17, 2012

Martian Treasure Map

This image shows the landing site of NASA Curiosity rover and destinations scientists want to investigate. Curiosity...

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NASA image: Great Convergence of Spacecraft around Mars
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Aug 4, 2012

Great Convergence of Spacecraft around Mars

This frame from an artist animation shows how NASA how orbiters over Mars will monitor the landing of NASA Curiosity...

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NASA image: Glenelg Intrigue
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Aug 17, 2012

Glenelg Intrigue

This image shows a closer view of the landing site of NASA Curiosity rover and a destination nearby known as...

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NASA image: Curiosity Traverse Map, Sol 130
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Dec 18, 2012

Curiosity Traverse Map, Sol 130

This map traces where NASA Mars rover Curiosity drove between landing at a site subsequently named Bradbury Landing,...

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NASA image: Phoenix Telltale Movie with Clouds, Sol 103
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Sep 14, 2008

Phoenix Telltale Movie with Clouds, Sol 103

NASA Phoenix Mars Lander telltale catches a breeze as clouds move over the landing site on Sol 103 Sept. 7, 2008,...

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NASA image: Curiosity Traverse Map, Sol 123
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Dec 11, 2012

Curiosity Traverse Map, Sol 123

This map traces where NASA Mars rover Curiosity drove between landing at a site subsequently named Bradbury Landing,...

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NASA image: View of the orange soil which Apollo 17 crewmen found at Station 4 during EVA
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Dec 12, 1972

View of the orange soil which Apollo 17 crewmen found at Station 4 during EVA

AS17-137-20990 (12 Dec. 1972) --- A view of the area at Station 4 (Shorty Crater) showing the now highly-publicized...

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NASA image: Astronaut David Scott gives salute beside U.S. flag during EVA
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Aug 1, 1971

Astronaut David Scott gives salute beside U.S. flag during EVA

AS15-88-11863 (1 Aug. 1971) --- Astronaut David R. Scott, commander, gives a military salute while standing beside...

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NASA image: Astronaut James Irwin gives salute beside U.S. flag during EVA
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Aug 1, 1971

Astronaut James Irwin gives salute beside U.S. flag during EVA

AS15-88-11866 (1 Aug. 1971) --- Astronaut James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot, gives a military salute while standing...

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NASA image: Images of Gale #17
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Apr 25, 2013

Images of Gale #17

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft continues to follow the channel seen in the past two...

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NASA image: From Infinity and Beyond
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Aug 27, 2012

From Infinity and Beyond

Two donut-shaped tracks make an infinity symbol, and mark the first two drives of NASA Curiosity rover. The landing...

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NASA image: West of the Probe
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Apr 28, 2010

West of the Probe

NASA Cassini spacecraft peers through Titan atmosphere at the region called Adiri, west of the landing site 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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