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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: Jim Garvin's Top "Pics" - LROC Images
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Mar 24, 2014

Jim Garvin's Top "Pics" - LROC Images

In this video series, NASA Scientist Jim Garvin highlights his favorite pictures taken throughout the solar system....

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NASA image: LROC PDS Release Number 5
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Mar 15, 2011

LROC PDS Release Number 5

LROC PDS Release Number 5

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NASA image: First LROC Images
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Jul 2, 2009

First LROC Images

Full resolution detail from one of the first LROC NAC images. At this scale and lighting, impact craters dominate...

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...

GSFC
NASA image: Absolute Time
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Mar 19, 2012

Absolute Time

LROC Wide Angle Camera WAC visible to ultraviolet portrait of Copernicus crater

JPL
NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Reveals Recent Geological Activity on the Moon
Video
Feb 20, 2012

NASA Spacecraft Reveals Recent Geological Activity on the Moon

New images acquired by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft show that the moon's crust is being...

GSFC
NASA image: Tycho Central Peak Spectacular
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Dec 8, 2017

Tycho Central Peak Spectacular

From NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) an oblique view of summit area of Tycho crater central peak....

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2986
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May 8, 2009

KSC-2009-2986

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., a technician checks the thermal blanket...

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NASA image: Chappy Oblique
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Mar 30, 2016

Chappy Oblique

Looking east to west across the rim and down into Chaplygin crater reveals this beautiful example of a fresh young...

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NASA image: Chappy Oblique
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Mar 30, 2016

Chappy Oblique

Looking east to west across the rim and down into Chaplygin crater reveals this beautiful example of a fresh young...

GSFC
NASA image: nacl000000fd_boxes_small
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Dec 8, 2017

nacl000000fd_boxes_small

These images show cratered regions near the moon's Mare Nubium region, as photographed by the Lunar Reconnaissance...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2990
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May 8, 2009

KSC-2009-2990

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians remove red-tag items from the...

KSC
NASA image: First Images from NASA's New Moon Mission
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Dec 8, 2017

First Images from NASA's New Moon Mission

These images show cratered regions near the moon's Mare Nubium region, as photographed by the Lunar Reconnaissance...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2989
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May 8, 2009

KSC-2009-2989

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians photograph the Lunar...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2992
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May 8, 2009

KSC-2009-2992

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians perform black light inspection...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2988
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May 8, 2009

KSC-2009-2988

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Another view of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, at Astrotech Space Operations in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2985
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May 8, 2009

KSC-2009-2985

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians are closing out the Lunar...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2991
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May 8, 2009

KSC-2009-2991

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians perform black light inspection...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2984
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May 8, 2009

KSC-2009-2984

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians begin closeout on the Lunar...

KSC
NASA image: The Fractured Floor of Compton
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Jul 10, 2009

The Fractured Floor of Compton

The central peak and fractured floor of Compton crater as imaged by the LROC Narrow Angle Camera onboard NASA Lunar...

JPL
NASA image: First Images from NASA's New Moon Mission
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Dec 8, 2017

First Images from NASA's New Moon Mission

These images show cratered regions near the moon's Mare Nubium region, as photographed by the Lunar Reconnaissance...

GSFC
NASA image: First LROC Stereo Results
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Aug 25, 2009

First LROC Stereo Results

This is a synthetic perspective view looking south from the Apollo 16 landing area, topography is rendered naturally...

JPL
NASA image: The Floor of Tycho Crater
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Dec 8, 2017

The Floor of Tycho Crater

NASA image release January 14, 2010 LROC WAC image of Tycho crater. Credit: NASA/Goddard/Arizona State University To...

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NASA image: LROC First Look at the Apollo Landing Sites
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Jul 17, 2009

LROC First Look at the Apollo Landing Sites

NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter first look at the Apollo landing sites.

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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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