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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: GRAIL Twin Spacecraft -- Crust to Core Artist Concept
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May 18, 2009

GRAIL Twin Spacecraft -- Crust to Core Artist Concept

The Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory GRAIL mission utilizes the technique of twin spacecraft flying in...

JPL
NASA image: Luna 16
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Mar 25, 2010

Luna 16

Luna 16 was the first robotic mission to land on the Moon on basaltic plains of Mare Fecunditatis and return a...

JPL
NASA image: Moon Gravity Field Using Prospector Data
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Dec 5, 2012

Moon Gravity Field Using Prospector Data

This map shows the gravity field of the moon from the Lunar Prospector mission. The viewing perspective, known as a...

JPL
NASA image: Final Preparations for Diviner Thermal Balance Testing at JPL
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Jul 7, 2009

Final Preparations for Diviner Thermal Balance Testing at JPL

This image shows final preparations being made for thermal balance testing of the Diviner Lunar Radiometer...

JPL
NASA image: GRAIL Twin Spacecraft fly in Tandem Around the Moon Artist Concept
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May 18, 2009

GRAIL Twin Spacecraft fly in Tandem Around the Moon Artist Concept

The Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory GRAIL mission utilizes the technique of twin spacecraft flying in...

JPL
NASA image: Liftoff - Apollo XI - Lunar Landing Mission - KSC
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Jul 16, 1969

Liftoff - Apollo XI - Lunar Landing Mission - KSC

The huge, 363-foot tall Apollo XI Spacecraft 107/Lunar Module (LM)-5/Saturn 506) Space Vehicle is launched from Pad...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Mission image - Lunar surface and horizon
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Jul 20, 1969

Apollo 11 Mission image - Lunar surface and horizon

AS11-40-5881 (20 July 1969) --- This 70mm handheld camera's image on the Sea of Tranquility's lunar surface is the...

JSC
NASA image: Soviet Union Lunar Sample Return Missions
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Mar 15, 2010

Soviet Union Lunar Sample Return Missions

On February 21, 1972, Luna 20 soft landed in the rugged highlands between Mare Fecunditatis and Mare Crisium. The...

JPL
NASA image: Apollo 8 Mission image,Earth and Lunar Horizon
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Dec 21, 1968

Apollo 8 Mission image,Earth and Lunar Horizon

Apollo 8,Earth and Lunar Horizon. Image taken on Revolution 10 during Transearth Injection (TEI). Original Film...

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

Apollo 12 Mission image - Lunar surface

AS12-47-6938 (19 Nov. 1969) --- A close-up view of a heart-shaped depression (crater) in the lunar surface, as...

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NASA image: jsc2026e020048
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Apr 2, 2026

jsc2026e020048

jsc2026e020048 (April 2, 2026) – Flight Dynamics Officer Natasha Peake in Mission Control during Artemis II’s...

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NASA image: Closer Look at Lunar Highland Crust
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Dec 5, 2012

Closer Look at Lunar Highland Crust

This image depicting the porosity of the lunar highland crust was derived using bulk density data from NASA GRAIL...

JPL
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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May 18, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The fifth launch of the Saturn V launch vehicle (SA-505), the Apollo 10 mission with astronauts Thomas P. Stafford,...

MSFC
NASA image: APOLLO X - CREW TRAINING
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Jun 3, 1969

APOLLO X - CREW TRAINING

S69-35503 (June 1969) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan (left), lunar module pilot of the Apollo 10 lunar orbit...

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NASA image: APOLLO X - CREW TRAINING
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Jun 3, 1969

APOLLO X - CREW TRAINING

S69-35502 (June 1969) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan (left), lunar module pilot of the Apollo 10 lunar orbit...

JSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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May 1, 1979

Saturn Apollo Program

This montage depicts the flight crew patches for the manned Apollo 7 thru Apollo 17 missions. The Apollo 7 through...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Payload LMS Deploys on Lunar Surface to Study Moon’s Interior
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Mar 14, 2025

NASA Payload LMS Deploys on Lunar Surface to Study Moon’s Interior

A science instrument aboard Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 is the first extraterrestrial application of...

MSFC
NASA image: Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Moved for Final Integration
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Sep 3, 2019

Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Moved for Final Integration

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans moved the engine section for NASA’s Space Launch...

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NASA image: Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Moved for Final Integration
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Sep 3, 2019

Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Moved for Final Integration

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans moved the engine section for NASA’s Space Launch...

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NASA image: Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage
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Sep 12, 2019

Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans rotated the engine section for NASA’s Space Launch...

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NASA image: Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage
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Sep 12, 2019

Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans rotated the engine section for NASA’s Space Launch...

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NASA image: Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Moved for Final Integration
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Sep 3, 2019

Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Moved for Final Integration

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans moved the engine section for NASA’s Space Launch...

MAF
NASA image: Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage
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Sep 12, 2019

Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans rotated the engine section for NASA’s Space Launch...

MAF
NASA image: Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Moved for Final Integration
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Sep 3, 2019

Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Moved for Final Integration

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans moved the engine section for NASA’s Space Launch...

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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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