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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 Glowing Crescent Moon
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Aug 22, 2013

A Glowing Crescent Moon

A Glowing Crescent Moon

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NASA image: Crescent-shaped Earth and Moon
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May 15, 1999

Crescent-shaped Earth and Moon

This picture of a crescent-shaped Earth and Moon -- the first of its kind ever taken by a spacecraft -- was recorded...

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NASA image: Crescent Earth and Moon
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Aug 29, 1996

Crescent Earth and Moon

This picture of a crescent-shaped Earth and Moon, the first of its kind ever taken by a spacecraft, was recorded...

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NASA image: Crescent Moon set sequence
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Mar 21, 2015

Crescent Moon set sequence

View of crescent Moon setting as seen by the Expedition 43 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

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NASA image: A Waning Crescent Moon Above Italy
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Jun 30, 2024

A Waning Crescent Moon Above Italy

iss071e256627 (June 30, 2024) -- A waning crescent moon hangs against the black of space as the International Space...

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NASA image: View of the crescent moon during Expedition Six
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Apr 28, 2003

View of the crescent moon during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-48519 (28 April 2003) --- A crescent moon was photographed by an Expedition Six crewmember onboard the...

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NASA image: A waning crescent moon hangs against the black of space
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Jul 29, 2024

A waning crescent moon hangs against the black of space

iss071e407666 (July 29, 2024) -- A waning crescent moon hangs in the deep black of space as the International Space...

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NASA image: The waning crescent Moon above Earth's horizon
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May 25, 2025

The waning crescent Moon above Earth's horizon

iss073e0118626 (May 25, 2025) --- An external high definition camera adjusted for night sensitivity took this...

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NASA image: Earth-orbiting HST, airglow over Earth's horizon, and crescent moon
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Dec 9, 1993

Earth-orbiting HST, airglow over Earth's horizon, and crescent moon

STS061-56-027 (2-13 Dec 1993) --- This scene, captured with a 35mm camera from inside the Space Shuttle Endeavour,...

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NASA image: Artemis I FD 17 Orion and a Crescent Moon
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Dec 3, 2022

Artemis I FD 17 Orion and a Crescent Moon

art001e001939 (Dec. 2, 2022) A camera mounted on one of Orion’s four solar arrays captured this image of the Moon on...

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NASA image: Craters on a Crescent
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Jul 16, 2009

Craters on a Crescent

A couple of craters share a crescent of lit terrain on Saturn moon Rhea.

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NASA image: Crescents Large and Small
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Sep 22, 2010

Crescents Large and Small

A small crescent of the moon Rhea is dwarfed by the larger crescent of Saturn in this image captured by NASA Cassini...

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NASA image: View of crescent moon and the planet Venus during Expedition Six
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Apr 28, 2003

View of crescent moon and the planet Venus during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-48523 (28 April 2003) --- A crescent moon (right) and the planet Venus were photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Sliver of Iapetus
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Jul 21, 2010

Sliver of Iapetus

NASA Cassini spacecraft looks toward a crescent of Saturn moon Iapetus and glimpses a bit of that moon yin-yang...

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NASA image: Waning Crescent
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Dec 8, 2017

Waning Crescent

Waning crescent. Low to the east before sunrise. NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has been in orbit around...

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NASA image: Waxing Crescent
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Dec 8, 2017

Waxing Crescent

Waxing crescent. Visible toward the southwest in early evening. NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has been...

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NASA image: Waxing crescent
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Dec 8, 2017

Waxing crescent

Waxing crescent. Visible toward the southwest in early evening. This marks the first time that accurate shadows at...

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NASA image: Waning Crescent
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Dec 8, 2017

Waning Crescent

Waning crescent. Low to the east before sunrise. This marks the first time that accurate shadows at this level of...

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NASA image: What's Up: September 2019 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Sep 1, 2019

What's Up: September 2019 Skywatching Tips from NASA

In this month's sky, look for lovely crescent Moons at the start and end of the month. The September equinox brings...

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NASA image: Titan Crescents
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May 5, 2014

Titan Crescents

This view captured by NASA Cassini spacecraft looks toward the trailing hemisphere of Titan. Titan south polar...

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NASA image: Rhea Eclipses Dione Animation
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Dec 22, 2005

Rhea Eclipses Dione Animation

This animation show two crescent moons dance around Saturn as far-off Dione slips behind its sibling moon Rhea

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NASA image: Enceladus Transits Rhea
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Dec 29, 2006

Enceladus Transits Rhea

The bright crescent of Saturn moon Enceladus slides past distant Rhea in this mutual event, or occultation, movie...

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NASA image: Crescent Dione
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Sep 1, 2010

Crescent Dione

A thin crescent of cratered terrain is illuminated on Saturn third largest moon, Dione in this image captured by...

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NASA image: Crescent Enceladus
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Jul 29, 2013

Crescent Enceladus

Evoking the haunting beauty of Earth Moon, a crescent Enceladus appears in the skies around Saturn in this image...

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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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