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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: Where Are the Moon Rocks? We Asked A NASA Expert
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Aug 22, 2023

Where Are the Moon Rocks? We Asked A NASA Expert

Where are the Moon rocks? When they’re not being studied by institutions or enjoyed by museumgoers, NASA has a...

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NASA image: Surprisingly STEM: Moon Rock Processors @ NASA Johnson
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Jan 23, 2023

Surprisingly STEM: Moon Rock Processors @ NASA Johnson

Want to meet a “rock” star? How about two? Andrea Mosie and Juliane Gross work in the Astromaterials lab at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Moon rock in JPM
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Jun 7, 2009

Moon rock in JPM

ISS020-E-007383 (FOR RELEASE 21 JULY 2009) --- A moon rock brought to Earth by Apollo 11, humans? first landing on...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Sep 15, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Apollo 11 astronauts, (left to right) Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., Lunar Module pilot; Michael Collins, Command Module...

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NASA image: #AskNASA┃ How Will Astronauts Dig on the Moon
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Jan 26, 2020

#AskNASA┃ How Will Astronauts Dig on the Moon

How will we uncover the history of the Moon? What tools and instruments will help us dig deeper? The latest episode...

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NASA image: NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy
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Mar 24, 2026

NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy

Moon rocks are seen as NASA Moon Base Program Executive Carlos Garcia-Galan speaks during an event where NASA is...

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NASA image: NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy
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Mar 24, 2026

NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy

A Moon rock is seen in the NASA Headquarters lobby ahead of an event where NASA outlined how the agency is executing...

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NASA image: NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy
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Mar 24, 2026

NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy

A Moon rock is seen in the NASA Headquarters lobby ahead of an event where NASA outlined how the agency is executing...

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NASA image: NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy
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Mar 24, 2026

NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy

A Moon rock is seen in the NASA Headquarters lobby ahead of an event where NASA outlined how the agency is executing...

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NASA image: NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy
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Mar 24, 2026

NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy

A Moon rock is seen in the NASA Headquarters lobby ahead of an event where NASA outlined how the agency is executing...

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NASA image: NASA honors Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise Jr.
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Dec 2, 2009

NASA honors Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise Jr.

Apollo 13 astronaut and Biloxi native Fred Haise Jr. smiles during a Dec. 2 ceremony at Gorenflo Elementary School...

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NASA image: NASA Searches for Life from the Moon in Recently Rediscovered Historic Footage
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Jul 12, 2019

NASA Searches for Life from the Moon in Recently Rediscovered Historic Footage

This footage from 1969 shows researchers at NASA’s Ames Research Center examining samples of Moon rocks and soil...

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NASA image: NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy
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Mar 24, 2026

NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy

Moon rocks are seen as NASA Moon Base Program Executive Carlos Garcia-Galan speaks during an event where NASA is...

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NASA image: NASA honors Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise Jr.
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Dec 2, 2009

NASA honors Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise Jr.

Apollo 13 astronaut and Biloxi native Fred Haise Jr. was honored for a lifetime of achievement with NASA's...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Swearing-In Ceremony
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May 3, 2021

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Swearing-In Ceremony

A moon rock collected by astronaut John Young during the Apollo 16 mission is seen before the swearing-in ceremony...

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NASA image: Biologist Caye Johnson Explains How NASA Searched for Life from the Moon in Recently Rediscovered Historic Footage
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Jul 8, 2019

Biologist Caye Johnson Explains How NASA Searched for Life from the Moon in Recently Rediscovered Historic Footage

Caye Johnson, a former biologist from NASA's Ames Research Center, narrates footage from 1969 of researchers...

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NASA image: Hit Hard: Possible Collision at Europa Artist Concept
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Dec 11, 2013

Hit Hard: Possible Collision at Europa Artist Concept

This artist concept shows a possible explosion resulting from a high-speed collision between a space rock and...

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NASA image: LRO's Diviner Takes the Moon's Temperature During Eclipse
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Jun 17, 2011

LRO's Diviner Takes the Moon's Temperature During Eclipse

During the June 2011 lunar eclipse, scientists will be able to get a unique view of the moon. While the sun is...

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NASA image: NASA honors Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise Jr.
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Dec 2, 2009

NASA honors Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise Jr.

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (left) presents the Ambassador of Exploration Award (an encased moon rock) to...

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NASA image: NASA Johnson's Astromaterials Laboratory
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May 19, 2022

NASA Johnson's Astromaterials Laboratory

For more than 50 years, NASA astronauts and scientists have explored the Earth and sky, searching for ways to study...

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NASA image: International Observe the Moon Night at the Goddard Visitor Cent
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Oct 8, 2016

International Observe the Moon Night at the Goddard Visitor Cent

International Observe the Moon Night at the Goddard Visitor Center. Moon rocks and microscopes.

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NASA image: International Observe the Moon Night at the Goddard Visitor Cent
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Oct 8, 2016

International Observe the Moon Night at the Goddard Visitor Cent

International Observe the Moon Night at the Goddard Visitor Center. Moon rocks and microscopes.

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NASA image: LRO's Diviner Takes the Moon's Temperature During Eclipse: Shadow Line
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Jun 17, 2011

LRO's Diviner Takes the Moon's Temperature During Eclipse: Shadow Line

During the June 2011 lunar eclipse, scientists will be able to get a unique view of the moon. While the sun is...

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NASA image: LRO's Diviner Takes the Moon's Temperature During Eclipse: Librating Moon
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Jun 17, 2011

LRO's Diviner Takes the Moon's Temperature During Eclipse: Librating Moon

During the June 2011 lunar eclipse, scientists will be able to get a unique view of the moon. While the sun is...

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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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