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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: Return with LRO
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Jun 11, 2008

Return with LRO

The Deputy Project Manager for the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) program, Cathy Peddie, expresses her personal...

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NASA image: Return with LRO short
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Jun 11, 2008

Return with LRO short

The Deputy Project Manager for the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) program, Cathy Peddie, expresses her personal...

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NASA image: Daytime Water Cycle on the Moon
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Sep 24, 2009

Daytime Water Cycle on the Moon

A schematic shows the daytime cycle of hydration, loss and rehydration on the lunar surface. This theory is based on...

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NASA image: A Moment with the Moon
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Apr 6, 2026

A Moment with the Moon

art002e009277 (April 6, 2026) - In this view of the Moon, taken by the Artemis II crew at 2:19 p.m. EDT, just before...

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NASA image: It’s All in the Details
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Apr 6, 2026

It’s All in the Details

art002e009279 (April 6, 2026) – During their lunar flyby observation period, the Artemis II crew captured this image...

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NASA image: Keeper of the Night Sky
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Apr 6, 2026

Keeper of the Night Sky

art002e009278 (April 6, 2026) - Just over half of the Moon fills the left half of the image. The near side,...

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NASA image: Lunar Flyby Observations – NASA astronaut Victor Glover
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Apr 6, 2026

Lunar Flyby Observations – NASA astronaut Victor Glover

art002e016204 (April 6, 2026) – NASA astronaut and Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover pictured here in the Orion...

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NASA image: Intuitive Machines IM-1 Lunar Node-1 (LN-1)
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Feb 7, 2024

Intuitive Machines IM-1 Lunar Node-1 (LN-1)

Lunar Node-1, an autonomous navigation payload that will change how human explorers safely traverse the Moon’s...

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NASA image: Artemis Human Landing System Announcement from NASA Headquarters
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May 19, 2023

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement from NASA Headquarters

Friday, May 19, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, the agency announced Blue Origin was selected to develop a...

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NASA image: The Lunar Gateway Launch Map (jsc2025e037586)
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Apr 10, 2025

The Lunar Gateway Launch Map (jsc2025e037586)

The Lunar Gateway Launch, mapped. Gateway's first elements, the Power and Propulsion Element and HALO (Habitation...

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NASA image: NASA's Lunar Flashlight Spotted From Earth on Its Way to the Moon
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Dec 23, 2022

NASA's Lunar Flashlight Spotted From Earth on Its Way to the Moon

These images show two observations of NASA's Lunar Flashlight and the private ispace HAKUTO-R Mission 1 as the two...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Mission image - Lunar surface near lunar module
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Nov 19, 1969

Apollo 12 Mission image - Lunar surface near lunar module

AS12-47-6949 (19-20 Nov. 1969) --- A photograph of the Apollo 12 lunar landing site taken during the extravehicular...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Mission image -  Lunar surface and Lunar Module
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Dec 23, 2009

Apollo 11 Mission image - Lunar surface and Lunar Module

AS11-40-5915 (20 July 1969) --- Apollo 11 LM on lunar surface. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: jsc2011e118362 - Panorama view of Apollo 16 lunar surface photos of the Station 10 and Sample 381 Rock taken during the second moonwalk of the mission. The panoramas were built by combining Apollo 16 images starting with frame AS16-114-18450 thru end frame
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Sep 9, 2011

jsc2011e118362 - Panorama view of Apollo 16 lunar surface photos of the Station 10 and Sample 381 Rock taken during the second moonwalk of the mission. The panoramas were built by combining Apollo 16 images starting with frame AS16-114-18450 thru end frame

jsc2011e118362 - Panorama view of Apollo 16 lunar surface photos of the Station 10 and Sample 381 Rock taken during...

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NASA image: Lunar Trailblazer's Looping Lunar Voyage
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Feb 13, 2025

Lunar Trailblazer's Looping Lunar Voyage

Lunar Trailblazer's voyage to the Moon will take between four and seven months, depending on the day it launches....

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NASA image: NASA Science Payload to Study Lunar Dust
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Dec 20, 2024

NASA Science Payload to Study Lunar Dust

A science instrument flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative...

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NASA image: NASA Science Payload to Study Lunar Dust
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Dec 20, 2024

NASA Science Payload to Study Lunar Dust

A science instrument flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative...

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NASA image: NASA Anticipates Lunar Findings from Artemis Retroreflector
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Jan 2, 2025

NASA Anticipates Lunar Findings from Artemis Retroreflector

A science instrument flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative...

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NASA image: NASA Anticipates Lunar Findings from Artemis Retroreflector
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Jan 2, 2025

NASA Anticipates Lunar Findings from Artemis Retroreflector

A science instrument flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative...

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NASA image: NASA Science Payload to Study Lunar Dust
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Dec 20, 2024

NASA Science Payload to Study Lunar Dust

A science instrument flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative...

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NASA image: NASA Science Payload to Study Lunar Dust
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Dec 20, 2024

NASA Science Payload to Study Lunar Dust

A science instrument flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative...

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NASA image: NASA CLPS Payload Aims to Probe the Moon
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Dec 18, 2024

NASA CLPS Payload Aims to Probe the Moon

A science instrument flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative...

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NASA image: NASA CLPS Payload Aims to Probe the Moon
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Dec 18, 2024

NASA CLPS Payload Aims to Probe the Moon

A science instrument flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative...

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NASA image: Ebb and Flow Final Moments
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Dec 13, 2012

Ebb and Flow Final Moments

These side-by-side, 3-D comparisons depict the unnamed lunar mountain targeted by the NASA Gravity Recovery and...

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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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