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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: Return with LRO
Video
Jun 11, 2008

Return with LRO

The Deputy Project Manager for the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) program, Cathy Peddie, expresses her personal...

GSFC
NASA image: Need To Know: Lunar Eclipse and LRO
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Apr 8, 2014

Need To Know: Lunar Eclipse and LRO

NASA scientist Noah Petro sheds some light on the April 15th lunar eclipse which will leave the Lunar Reconnaissance...

GSFC
NASA image: Return with LRO short
Video
Jun 11, 2008

Return with LRO short

The Deputy Project Manager for the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) program, Cathy Peddie, expresses her personal...

GSFC
NASA image: Loading Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter LRO in the Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Jul 7, 2009

Loading Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter LRO in the Thermal Vacuum Chamber

Loading the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter into the thermal vacuum chamber at Goddard Space Flight Center. Diviner is...

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NASA image: LRO's Diviner Takes the Moon's Temperature During Eclipse
Video
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: Ten Cool Things Seen in the First Year of LRO
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Dec 8, 2017

Ten Cool Things Seen in the First Year of LRO

Mountains on the Moon On the Earth, we are taught that mountains form over millions of years, the result of gradual...

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NASA image: Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Artist Concept
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Jul 24, 2008

Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Artist Concept

Artist rendering of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter LRO, above the moon. LRO carries seven instruments that make...

JPL
NASA image: Diviner Undergoing Post Thermal Vacuum Range of Motion Testing
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Jul 7, 2009

Diviner Undergoing Post Thermal Vacuum Range of Motion Testing

Diviner undergoing post thermal vacuum range of motion testing. Diviner is one of seven instruments aboard NASA LRO...

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NASA image: Close-up of Diviner Solar Calibration Target
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Jul 7, 2009

Close-up of Diviner Solar Calibration Target

Close-up of the Diviner solar calibration target. Diviner is one of seven instruments aboard NASA LRO Mission.

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NASA image: The Diviner Instrument Prior to Shipment
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Jul 7, 2009

The Diviner Instrument Prior to Shipment

The Diviner Instrument prior to shipment. Diviner is one of seven instruments aboard NASA LRO Mission.

JPL
NASA image: LRO PDS Release
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Mar 15, 2011

LRO PDS Release

When composited into a global mosaic, the images from LROC's wide angle lens can show the mineral content and...

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NASA image: NASA Releases First Interactive Mosaic of Lunar North Pole
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Mar 18, 2014

NASA Releases First Interactive Mosaic of Lunar North Pole

Scientists, using cameras aboard NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter LRO, have created the largest high resolution...

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NASA image: Jack Schmitt: From Apollo 17 to LRO
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Nov 20, 2017

Jack Schmitt: From Apollo 17 to LRO

December 11, 2017 will mark the 45th anniversary of the day NASA's Apollo 17 mission landed on the Moon. This video...

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NASA image: Graben on the Moon
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May 13, 2019

Graben on the Moon

These graben - a kind of trench that is formed as a surface expands - were imaged near a region of the Moon called...

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NASA image: Lobate Scarps on the Moon
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May 13, 2019

Lobate Scarps on the Moon

This image of lobate scarps - a kind of curved hill - was taken near a region of the Moon called Mare Frigoris by...

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NASA image: Final Preparations for Diviner Thermal Balance Testing at JPL
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Jul 7, 2009

Final Preparations for Diviner Thermal Balance Testing at JPL

This image shows final preparations being made for thermal balance testing of the Diviner Lunar Radiometer...

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NASA image: Water on the Moon
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Jun 3, 2013

Water on the Moon

Since the 1960’s, scientists have suspected that frozen water could survive in cold, dark craters at the Moon’s...

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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-2009-3298
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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-2009-3300
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May 28, 2009

KSC-2009-3300

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

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NASA image: Hortensius Dome Phi
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Apr 1, 2010

Hortensius Dome Phi

This NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter LRO image is of the summit crater of Hortensius Dome Phi. Summit craters of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2002
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Mar 7, 2009

KSC-2009-2002

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, spacecraft is...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3793
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Jun 18, 2009

KSC-2009-3793

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Smoke rolls across Launch Pad 41 at Cape Canaveral Air force Station in Florida as the Atlas...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3746
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Jun 17, 2009

KSC-2009-3746

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Complex-41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Atlas V/Centaur...

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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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