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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: Illumination Comparison of a Mare Crater
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Oct 20, 2009

Illumination Comparison of a Mare Crater

The same crater, as seen by NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, under very different lighting. On the left the Sun...

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NASA image: Full disc of moon photographed by Apollo 17 crewmen during transearth coast
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Dec 14, 1972

Full disc of moon photographed by Apollo 17 crewmen during transearth coast

AS17-152-23311 (19 Dec. 1972) --- This full disc of the moon was photographed by the Apollo 17 crewmen during their...

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NASA image: iss028e035617
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Aug 31, 2011

iss028e035617

ISS028-E-035617 (31 Aug. 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 28...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 oblique view of western portion of  Sea of Tranquility
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May 18, 1969

Apollo 10 oblique view of western portion of Sea of Tranquility

AS10-29-4321 (18-26 May 1969) --- An Apollo 10 oblique view of the western portion of the Sea of Tranquility. The...

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NASA image: A “Handprint” on the Moon
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Apr 6, 2026

A “Handprint” on the Moon

art002e012010 (April 6, 2026) - Resembling a “handprint” to the Artemis II crew, this view highlights contrasting...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 Mission image,Target of Opportunity (T/O) 12
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Dec 21, 1968

Apollo 8 Mission image,Target of Opportunity (T/O) 12

AS08-13-2244 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- This Apollo 8 view of the lunar surface looks southward at 162 degrees west...

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NASA image: ARC-1990-A91-2007
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Dec 9, 1990

ARC-1990-A91-2007

Range : 350,000 miles This image of the western hemisphere of the Moon was taken through a green filter by Galileo...

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NASA image: ARC-1990-AC91-2016
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Dec 9, 1990

ARC-1990-AC91-2016

Range : 350,000 miles (JPL Ref: P-37329) This image of the western hemisphere of the Moon was taken through a green...

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NASA image: Moon taken by Galileo after completing its first Earth Gravity Assist
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Dec 9, 1990

Moon taken by Galileo after completing its first Earth Gravity Assist

S90-55753 (9 Dec. 1990) --- This color image of the Moon was taken by the Galileo spacecraft at 9:25 a.m. (PST)...

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NASA image: Orion payload installed - Campos Install Into Orion
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Jul 18, 2022

Orion payload installed - Campos Install Into Orion

Artemis I payloads are installed inside the Orion Spacecraft ahead of launch

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NASA image: Titan Lakes
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Sep 13, 2018

Titan Lakes

During NASA's Cassini mission's final distant encounter with Saturn's giant moon Titan, the spacecraft captured this...

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NASA image: Apollo Basin: Mare in a Sea of Highlands
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Mar 30, 2010

Apollo Basin: Mare in a Sea of Highlands

This high resolution image taken by NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter shows the floor of the Apollo Basin, a large...

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NASA image: Nearside of Earth's Moon as Seen by the Clementine Spacecraft
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Jun 4, 1998

Nearside of Earth's Moon as Seen by the Clementine Spacecraft

About 50,000 Clementine images were processed to produce the four orthographic views of the Moon. The images show...

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NASA image: Moon set over earth limb
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Jul 14, 1995

Moon set over earth limb

STS070-701-070 (13-22 JULY 1995) --- Dark surfaces of lunar mare can be identified on the ?tiny? Moon in the center...

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NASA image:  Inflight - Apollo 10
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May 21, 1969

Inflight - Apollo 10

S69-34478 (21 May 1969) --- An oblique view of Barbara Mesa on the lunar nearside is seen in this color reproduction...

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NASA image: APOLLO SEPARATION - ART CONCEPTS
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Apr 14, 1969

APOLLO SEPARATION - ART CONCEPTS

S69-30520 (April 1969) --- A North American Rockwell Corporation artist's concept depicting the Apollo 10 Lunar...

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NASA image: STS-32 view of the moon setting over the Earth's limb
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Jan 20, 1990

STS-32 view of the moon setting over the Earth's limb

STS-32 crew took this view of the moon setting over the Earth's limb. Near the center is a semi-vortex in the clouds...

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NASA image: Oblique view of lunar nearside photographed from Apollo 16 spacecraft
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Apr 16, 1972

Oblique view of lunar nearside photographed from Apollo 16 spacecraft

AS16-120-19237 (April 1972) --- An oblique view of a portion of the lunar nearside as photographed from the Apollo...

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NASA image: Oblique view of crater Theophilus at northwest edge of Sea of Nectar
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Jul 16, 1969

Oblique view of crater Theophilus at northwest edge of Sea of Nectar

AS11-42-6237 (20 July 1969) --- An Apollo 11 oblique view of the large crater Theophilus located at the northwest...

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NASA image: Inflight - Apollo 10
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May 21, 1969

Inflight - Apollo 10

S69-34476 (21 May 1969) --- An oblique view of a group of craters just west of the Sea of Fertility (Mare...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 Mission Image - View of the Al-Biruni and Goddard Craters.
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Mar 24, 2009

Apollo 16 Mission Image - View of the Al-Biruni and Goddard Craters.

AS16-122-19592 (16-27 April 1972) --- An oblique view of the Border Sea area on the lunar nearside, as photographed...

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NASA image: Photograph of moon after transearth insertion
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May 24, 1969

Photograph of moon after transearth insertion

AS10-27-3956 (24 May 1969) --- This photograph of the moon was taken after trans-Earth insertion when the Apollo 10...

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NASA image: Dark Craters, Bright Views
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Apr 6, 2026

Dark Craters, Bright Views

art002e009627 (April 6, 2026) – During the first shift of the lunar flyby observation period, the Artemis II crew...

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NASA image: Capture My Good Side –The Moon
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Apr 6, 2026

Capture My Good Side –The Moon

art002e012183 (April 6, 2026) - On the first shift during the lunar flyby observation period, the Artemis II crew...

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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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