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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: Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing
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Nov 18, 2022

Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing

Two Intuitive Machines employees ready navigation pod sensors for the company’s Nova-C lunar lander in preparation...

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NASA image: Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing
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Nov 18, 2022

Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing

Testing of navigation pod sensors for Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander is underway at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Artemis lunar science team celebrates during flyby -- jsc2026e020756
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis lunar science team celebrates during flyby -- jsc2026e020756

Artemis II deputy lunar science lead Marie Henderson, shown standing on the left, and lunar science team members,...

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NASA image: International Observe the Moon Night
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Oct 28, 2017

International Observe the Moon Night

Marshall Space Flight Center retiree Ron Creel with young participant at LUROVA exhibit. The event, hosted by the...

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NASA image: Simulated Artemis II Lunar Flyby Visualization
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Aug 15, 2025

Simulated Artemis II Lunar Flyby Visualization

This visualization simulates what the crew of Artemis II might see out the window on the day of their closest...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3294
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May 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Enroute to Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Lunar...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 16 lunar sample no. 68815
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Apr 30, 1972

View of Apollo 16 lunar sample no. 68815

A closeup view or "mug shot" of Apollo 16 lunar sample no. 68815, a dislodged fragment from a parent boulder roughly...

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NASA image: Artemis II Science Evaluation Room -- jsc2026e000861
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Jan 12, 2026

Artemis II Science Evaluation Room -- jsc2026e000861

jsc2026e000861 --- The Artemis II Lunar Science Team works in the Science Evaluation Room (SER) during a training...

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NASA image: Artemis II Science Mission Operations Room -- jsc2025e087237
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Oct 9, 2025

Artemis II Science Mission Operations Room -- jsc2025e087237

jsc2025e087237 --- Artemis lunar science team members Andrew Needham, sitting, and David Hollibaugh work in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3302
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May 28, 2009

KSC-2009-3302

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Lunar Reconnaissance...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3299
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May 28, 2009

KSC-2009-3299

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Lunar Reconnaissance...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3295
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May 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, and NASA's Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3177
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May 15, 2009

KSC-2009-3177

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Fla., garbed media representatives...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3296
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May 28, 2009

KSC-2009-3296

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, and NASA's Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3301
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May 28, 2009

KSC-2009-3301

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers prepare the...

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NASA image: Artemis Science Evaluation Room (SER) for Mission Control in Houston -- jsc2025e057255
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Jun 5, 2025

Artemis Science Evaluation Room (SER) for Mission Control in Houston -- jsc2025e057255

jsc2025e057255 --- NASA’s Artemis III lunar science team is pictured in the Science Evaluation Room (SER) at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3298
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May 28, 2009

KSC-2009-3298

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Lunar Reconnaissance...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3292
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May 28, 2009

KSC-2009-3292

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Encased in the fairing, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, and NASA's Lunar Crater...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3293
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May 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Encased in the fairing, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, and NASA's Lunar Crater...

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NASA image: Artemis II Lunar Science Team in the Science Evaluation Room -- jsc2025e057254
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Jun 5, 2025

Artemis II Lunar Science Team in the Science Evaluation Room -- jsc2025e057254

jsc2025e057254 --- NASA’s Artemis II lunar science team is pictured in the Science Evaluation Room (SER) at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3303
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May 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Lunar Reconnaissance...

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NASA image: LRO, LCROSS Liftoff on Lunar Journey
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Jun 17, 2009

LRO, LCROSS Liftoff on Lunar Journey

NASA Acting Administrator Chris Scolese, 2nd from right, looks out over the Atlas V Spaceflight Operations Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3178
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May 15, 2009

KSC-2009-3178

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Fla., NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance...

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NASA image: Jared Ralleta, Artemis II lunar science team member -- jsc2026e021392
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Apr 6, 2026

Jared Ralleta, Artemis II lunar science team member -- jsc2026e021392

Jared Ralleta, Artemis II lunar science team member, reacts to the lunar flyby crew observations in the Science...

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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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