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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: 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: 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: 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: Distant Waning Crescent Earth
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Apr 6, 2026

Distant Waning Crescent Earth

art002e014225 (April 6, 2026) – Seen from afar, Earth appears as a small, delicate waning crescent suspended in 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: iss072e116495
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Oct 26, 2024

iss072e116495

iss072e116495 (Oct. 26, 2024) -- A waning crescent moon hangs against the deep black of space as the International...

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NASA image: iss067e035826
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May 8, 2022

iss067e035826

iss067e035826 (May 8, 2022) --- The waning crescent Moon is pictured from the International Space Station as it flew...

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NASA image: EVA 67
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Jul 16, 2020

EVA 67

iss063e049933 (July 16, 2020) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy works during a six-hour spacewalk to install...

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NASA image: iss060e001774
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Jun 29, 2019

iss060e001774

iss060e001774 (June 29, 2019) --- A waning crescent moon is barely visible in the center background as the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Trains on T-38
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Feb 11, 2026

Artemis II Crew Trains on T-38

jsc2026e007422 - NASA astronaut Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen take off on a T-38...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Moon Phases
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Sep 21, 2020

STEMonstrations: Moon Phases

If you have looked into the night sky, you may have noticed the Moon appears to change shape each night. The...

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NASA image: Auroras light up the Antarctic night
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Dec 8, 2017

Auroras light up the Antarctic night

NASA acquired July 15, 2012 On July 15, 2012, the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi NPP...

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NASA image: Waning Gibbous
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Dec 8, 2017

Waning Gibbous

Waning gibbous. Rises after sunset, high in the sky after midnight, visible to the southwest after sunrise. This...

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NASA image: Gas Drilling, North Dakota
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Dec 8, 2017

Gas Drilling, North Dakota

Northwestern North Dakota is one of the least-densely populated parts of the United States. Cities and people are...

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NASA image: Gas Drilling, North Dakota
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Dec 8, 2017

Gas Drilling, North Dakota

Northwestern North Dakota is one of the least-densely populated parts of the United States. Cities and people are...

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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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