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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: A Cross Section of Lunar Geology
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Apr 6, 2026

A Cross Section of Lunar Geology

art002e012114 (April 6, 2026) - A diverse set of lunar features is visible in this view, including the brightly...

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NASA image: A Colorful Look at the Birt E Crater on the Moon
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Dec 8, 2017

A Colorful Look at the Birt E Crater on the Moon

This false color image of Birt E crater shows the topography of the moon and it is thought to be the source region...

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NASA image: Titan: Kraken and Ligeia In Sharper Focus
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Mar 15, 2017

Titan: Kraken and Ligeia In Sharper Focus

As it sped away from a relatively distant encounter with Titan on Feb. 17, 2017, NASA's Cassini spacecraft captured...

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NASA image: Apollo 17,Manilius F,Aratus A
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Dec 15, 1972

Apollo 17,Manilius F,Aratus A

AS17-153-23572 (15 Dec. 1972) --- An oblique view of the Sulpicius Gallus region on the southwestern edge of the Sea...

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NASA image: Western hemisphere of the Moon taken by Galileo spacecraft
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Dec 9, 1990

Western hemisphere of the Moon taken by Galileo spacecraft

Galileo spacecraft image of the Moon recorded at 9:35 am Pacific Standard Time (PST), 12-09-90, after completing its...

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NASA image: Earthset Over the Lunar Limb
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Apr 6, 2026

Earthset Over the Lunar Limb

art002e009284 (April 6, 2026) – Earth appears tiny as the Moon looms large in this photo taken by the Artemis II...

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NASA image: Mars at Ls 79°: Acidalia/Mare Erythraeum
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Jul 11, 2006

Mars at Ls 79°: Acidalia/Mare Erythraeum

This picture is a composite of Mars Global Surveyor MGS Mars Orbiter Camera MOC daily global images acquired at Ls...

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NASA image: Mars at Ls 93?: Elysium/Mare Cimmerium
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Aug 22, 2006

Mars at Ls 93?: Elysium/Mare Cimmerium

This MOC image shows an unconformity in an exposure of north polar layered material, at which older layers were...

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NASA image: ARC-1979-A79-7016
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Mar 1, 1979

ARC-1979-A79-7016

Range : 4.2 million kilometers (2.6 million miles) Ganymede is Jupiter's Largest Galilean satellites and 3rd from...

ARC
NASA image: Orion Approaches Moon for Outbound Powered Flyby
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Nov 21, 2022

Orion Approaches Moon for Outbound Powered Flyby

(Nov. 21, 2022) A portion of the Moon looms large just beyond the Orion spacecraft in this image taken on the sixth...

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NASA image: Sarcolab-3 Experiment
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Nov 29, 2016

Sarcolab-3 Experiment

iss050e012767 (11/29/2016) --- European Space Agency (ESA) Thomas Pesquet and Cosmonaut Sergei Ryzhikov during the...

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NASA image: Peeking Into Lunar Pits
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Dec 8, 2017

Peeking Into Lunar Pits

While the moon's surface is battered by millions of craters, it also has over 200 holes – steep-walled pits that in...

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NASA image: Orion Approaches Moon for Outbound Powered Flyby
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Nov 21, 2022

Orion Approaches Moon for Outbound Powered Flyby

(Nov. 21, 2022) A portion of the Moon looms large just beyond the Orion spacecraft in this image taken on the sixth...

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NASA image: Orion Approaches Moon for Outbound Powered Flyby
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Nov 21, 2022

Orion Approaches Moon for Outbound Powered Flyby

art001e000263 (Nov. 21, 2022) - A portion of the Moon looms large just beyond the Orion spacecraft in this image...

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NASA image: Lunar Landing Site 2 - Comparisons with Size of Various Metropolitan Areas
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Jul 7, 1969

Lunar Landing Site 2 - Comparisons with Size of Various Metropolitan Areas

S69-38670 (July 1969) --- A photographic illustration comparing the size of Apollo Landing Site 2 with that of the...

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NASA image: Orion Approaches Moon for Outbound Powered Flyby
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Nov 21, 2022

Orion Approaches Moon for Outbound Powered Flyby

art001e000260 (Nov. 21, 2022) - A portion of the Moon looms large just beyond the Orion spacecraft in this image...

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Jul 7, 1969

LUNAR LANDING - SITE 2 COMPARISONS

S69-38671 (July 1969) --- A photographic illustration comparing the size of Apollo Landing Site 2 with that of the...

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NASA image: Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1 Lunar Landing – Sunday, March 2, 2025
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Mar 2, 2025

Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1 Lunar Landing – Sunday, March 2, 2025

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1, carrying 10 NASA science and technology instruments, successfully landed...

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NASA image: Lunar Landing Site 2 - Comparisons - Various Metropolitan Areas
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Jul 7, 1969

Lunar Landing Site 2 - Comparisons - Various Metropolitan Areas

S69-38667 (July 1969) --- A photographic illustration comparing the size of Apollo Landing Site 2 with that of the...

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NASA image: View of crater Tsiolkovsky on lunar farside as photographed by Apollo 15
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Aug 25, 1971

View of crater Tsiolkovsky on lunar farside as photographed by Apollo 15

S71-44670 (31 July 1971) --- A near vertical view of the crater Tsiolkovsky on the lunar farside, as photographed by...

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NASA image: ARC-1979-A79-7019
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Feb 27, 1979

ARC-1979-A79-7019

Range : 6 million kilometers (3.7 million miles) Central Longitude 120 degrees west, North is up. and 3rd from the...

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NASA image: Orion Approaches Moon for Outbound Powered Flyby
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Nov 21, 2022

Orion Approaches Moon for Outbound Powered Flyby

art001e000265 (Nov. 21, 2022) A portion of the Moon looms large just beyond the Orion spacecraft in this image taken...

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NASA image: Moonikin "Campos" in Artemis I Crew Module
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Aug 3, 2022

Moonikin "Campos" in Artemis I Crew Module

A view of Moonikin “Campos” secured in a seat inside the Artemis I Orion crew module atop the Space Launch System...

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NASA image: Moonikin "Campos" in Artemis I Crew Module
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Aug 3, 2022

Moonikin "Campos" in Artemis I Crew Module

A view of Moonikin “Campos” secured in a seat inside the Artemis I Orion crew module atop the Space Launch System...

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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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