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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.

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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: View of Astronaut Eugene Cernan beside lunar roving vehicle during EVA
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Dec 13, 1972

View of Astronaut Eugene Cernan beside lunar roving vehicle during EVA

AS17-134-20476 (13 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, Apollo 17 commander, approaches the parked Lunar...

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NASA image: Close-up view of astronauts foot and footprint in lunar soil
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Jul 20, 1969

Close-up view of astronauts foot and footprint in lunar soil

AS11-40-5880 (20 July 1969) --- A close-up view of an astronaut's boot and bootprint in the lunar soil, photographed...

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NASA image: View of the Apollo 16 Lunar Module on the lunar surface
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Apr 20, 1971

View of the Apollo 16 Lunar Module on the lunar surface

AS16-113-18334 (21 April 1972) --- View of the Lunar Module (LM) "Orion" parked on the lunar surface. During their...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 14 Lunar Module on the Moon
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Feb 5, 1971

View of Apollo 14 Lunar Module on the Moon

AS14-66-9277 (5 Feb. 1971) --- An excellent view of the Apollo 14 Lunar Module (LM) on the moon, as photographed...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin poses for photograph beside deployed U.S. flag
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Jul 20, 1969

Astronaut Edwin Aldrin poses for photograph beside deployed U.S. flag

AS11-40-5875 (20 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot of the first lunar landing...

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NASA image: Close-up view of astronauts footprint in lunar soil
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Jul 20, 1969

Close-up view of astronauts footprint in lunar soil

AS11-40-5878 (20 July 1969) --- A close-up view of an astronaut's bootprint in the lunar soil, photographed with a...

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NASA image: Astronaut David Scott on slope of Hadley Delta during Apollo 15 EVA
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Jul 31, 1971

Astronaut David Scott on slope of Hadley Delta during Apollo 15 EVA

AS15-85-11514 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- Astronaut David R. Scott, commander, standing on the slope of Hadley Delta,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edgar Mitchell looks at traverse map during EVA
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Feb 6, 1971

Astronaut Edgar Mitchell looks at traverse map during EVA

AS14-64-9089 (5-6 Feb. 1971) --- Astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell, lunar module pilot, moves across the lunar surface as...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard during Apollo 14 EVA on the moon
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Feb 5, 1971

Astronaut Alan Shepard during Apollo 14 EVA on the moon

AS14-66-9232 (5 Feb. 1971) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., commander of the Apollo 14 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Charles Duke examines surface of boulder at North Ray crater
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Apr 23, 1972

Astronaut Charles Duke examines surface of boulder at North Ray crater

AS16-116-18649 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot of the Apollo 16 lunar landing...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin egresses lunar module on lunar surface
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Jul 20, 1969

Astronaut Edwin Aldrin egresses lunar module on lunar surface

AS11-40-5863 (20 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, is photographed egressing the...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young leaps from lunar surface to salute flag
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Apr 20, 1971

Astronaut John Young leaps from lunar surface to salute flag

AS16-113-18339 (21 April 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, leaps...

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NASA image: Astronaut David Scott on slope of Hadley Delta during Apollo 15 EVA
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Aug 1, 1971

Astronaut David Scott on slope of Hadley Delta during Apollo 15 EVA

AS15-82-11168 (2 Aug. 1971) --- Astronaut James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot, walks away from the Lunar Roving...

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NASA image: U.S. flag, footprints and portable work bench on lunar surface
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Feb 5, 1971

U.S. flag, footprints and portable work bench on lunar surface

AS14-66-9325 (5 Feb. 1971) --- The third United States flag to be deployed on the lunar surface, footprints, wheel...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin descends steps of Lunar Module ladder to walk on moon
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Jul 20, 1969

Astronaut Edwin Aldrin descends steps of Lunar Module ladder to walk on moon

AS11-40-5868 (20 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, descends the steps of the Lunar...

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NASA image: View of Surveyor III in its crater
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Nov 20, 1969

View of Surveyor III in its crater

AS12-48-7121 (20 Nov. 1969) --- An excellent view of the unmanned Surveyor 3 spacecraft which was photographed...

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NASA image: Astronaut Charles Duke stands at rock adjacent to "House Rock"
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Feb 23, 1972

Astronaut Charles Duke stands at rock adjacent to "House Rock"

AS16-116-18653 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., Apollo 16 lunar module pilot, stands at a big rock...

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NASA image: Apollo 15 Lunar Module "Falcon" seen before ascent stage liftoff
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Aug 2, 1971

Apollo 15 Lunar Module "Falcon" seen before ascent stage liftoff

S71-41511 (2 Aug. 1971) --- The Apollo 15 Lunar Module (LM) "Falcon" is seen only seconds before ascent stage...

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NASA image: NASA Explores the Moon and Beyond
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Mar 28, 2022

NASA Explores the Moon and Beyond

NASA continues to forge ahead in humanity’s quest for knowledge as we explore the Moon and Mars. Through Artemis, we...

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Aug 8, 2025

HWHAP Ep396 Lunar Surface Research

Ep396_Lunar Surface Research Gary Jordan Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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NASA image: Intuitive Machines IM-1 Lunar Node-1 (LN-1)
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Feb 7, 2024

Intuitive Machines IM-1 Lunar Node-1 (LN-1)

Lunar Node-1, an autonomous navigation payload that will change how human explorers safely traverse the Moon’s...

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NASA image: Test subject wears Apollo overgarment designed for use on lunar surface
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May 18, 1965

Test subject wears Apollo overgarment designed for use on lunar surface

Test subject wears Apollo overgarment designed specially for use by astronauts on lunar surface missions. The...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 14 Lunar Module on the Moon
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Feb 5, 1971

View of Apollo 14 Lunar Module on the Moon

AS14-66-9306 (5 Feb. 1971) --- A front view of the Apollo 14 Lunar Module (LM), which reflects a circular flare...

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NASA image: Lunar map showing traverse plans for Apollo 14 lunar landing mission
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Sep 1, 1970

Lunar map showing traverse plans for Apollo 14 lunar landing mission

This lunar map shows the traverse plans for the Apollo 14 lunar landing mission. Areas marked include Lunar module...

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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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