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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: Photograph of nearly full moon taken from Apollo 8
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Dec 22, 1968

Photograph of nearly full moon taken from Apollo 8

AS08-14-2506 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- This photograph of a nearly full moon was taken from the Apollo 8 spacecraft at a...

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NASA image: Lunar Orbiter IV
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May 31, 1967

Lunar Orbiter IV

This photo was taken by Lunar Orbiter IV. In it's mission to photograph areas on the new and far side of the Moon...

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NASA image: View of a full Moon photographed from Apollo 11 spacecraft
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Jul 21, 1969

View of a full Moon photographed from Apollo 11 spacecraft

AS11-44-6667 (21 July 1969) --- This outstanding view of the whole full moon was photographed from the Apollo 11...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 Mission image,Moon
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Dec 21, 1968

Apollo 8 Mission image,Moon

AS08-14-2505 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- This photograph of a nearly full moon was taken from the Apollo 8 spacecraft at a...

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NASA image: Northeasterly, low-oblique view of unnamed crater on lunar farside
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Jul 16, 1969

Northeasterly, low-oblique view of unnamed crater on lunar farside

AS11-43-6412 (July 1969) --- This is a northeasterly, low-oblique view of an unmanned crater and highland area on...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 oblique view of lunar farside
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Jul 16, 1969

Apollo 11 oblique view of lunar farside

AS11-43-6439 (July 1969) --- An Apollo 11 oblique view of the lunar farside. The linear group of small craters is...

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NASA image: View of bright-rayed crater on lunar farside
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Jul 16, 1969

View of bright-rayed crater on lunar farside

AS11-42-6285 (July 1969) --- An Apollo 11 view of a bright rayed crater on the lunar farside. The crater is unnamed....

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NASA image: Oblique view of lunar farside in area of IAU crater no. 312
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Jul 16, 1969

Oblique view of lunar farside in area of IAU crater no. 312

AS11-42-6248 (July 1969) --- An Apollo 11 oblique view of the lunar farside in the area of International...

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NASA image: Oblique view of crater Theophilus at northwest edge of Sea of Nectar
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Jul 16, 1969

Oblique view of crater Theophilus at northwest edge of Sea of Nectar

AS11-42-6237 (20 July 1969) --- An Apollo 11 oblique view of the large crater Theophilus located at the northwest...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 oblique view of lunar farside
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Jul 16, 1969

Apollo 11 oblique view of lunar farside

AS11-43-6422 (July 1969) --- An Apollo 11 oblique view of the lunar farside. These two odd-shaped craters are...

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NASA image: Oblique view of lunar farside photographed from orbit looking southwest
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Jul 16, 1969

Oblique view of lunar farside photographed from orbit looking southwest

AS11-44-6609 (16-24 July 1969) --- An oblique of the Crater Daedalus on the lunar farside as seen from the Apollo 11...

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NASA image: HQ-197, Apollo 12: Pinpoint for Science
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Jan 1, 1969

HQ-197, Apollo 12: Pinpoint for Science

HQ-197 - 1969 - Color - 28 minutes. Emphasizing the scientific studies involved and the pinpoint accuracy of the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Lunar Observations Training -- jsc2025e086642
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Nov 14, 2025

Artemis II Crew Lunar Observations Training -- jsc2025e086642

jsc2025e086642 --- NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander, Reid Wiseman (foreground), and CSA (Canadian Space...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Lunar Observations -- jsc2025e087135
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Nov 18, 2025

Artemis II Crew Lunar Observations -- jsc2025e087135

jsc2025e087135 --- NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander, Reid Wiseman (foreground), and CSA (Canadian Space...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Lunar Flyby Photography Training
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Jan 27, 2026

Artemis II Crew Lunar Flyby Photography Training

NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen...

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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: Lunar observation taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Jan 7, 2013

Lunar observation taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

View of moon taken by Expedition 34 crewmember.

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NASA image: View of near full Moon photographed by Apollo 13 during transearth journey
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Apr 14, 1970

View of near full Moon photographed by Apollo 13 during transearth journey

AS13-60-8703 (11-17 April 1970) --- This outstanding view of a near full moon was photographed from the Apollo 13...

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NASA image: Lunar Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Feb 24, 2013

Lunar Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

Lunar observation taken during moonrise by Expedition 34 crewmember.

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NASA image: Lunar Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Feb 24, 2013

Lunar Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

Lunar observation taken during moonrise by Expedition 34 crewmember.

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NASA image: Lunar Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
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Mar 14, 2014

Lunar Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

Lunar observation taken during moonset by the Expedition 39 crew aboard the ISS. Earth airglow is in view. Image was...

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NASA image: Lunar Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Feb 24, 2013

Lunar Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

Lunar observation taken during moonrise by Expedition 34 crewmember.

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NASA image: Lunar Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Feb 24, 2013

Lunar Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

Lunar observation taken during moonrise by Expedition 34 crewmember.

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NASA image: Lunar Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Feb 24, 2013

Lunar Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

Lunar observation taken during moonrise by Expedition 34 crewmember.

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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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