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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: Apollo 12 Mission image - Lunar surface near lunar module
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Nov 19, 1969

Apollo 12 Mission image - Lunar surface near lunar module

AS12-47-6949 (19-20 Nov. 1969) --- A photograph of the Apollo 12 lunar landing site taken during the extravehicular...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 15 space vehicle on way from VAB to Pad A, Launch Complex 39
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May 11, 1971

View of Apollo 15 space vehicle on way from VAB to Pad A, Launch Complex 39

S71-33781 (11 May 1971) --- High angle view showing the Apollo 15 (Spacecraft 112/Lunar Module 10/Saturn 510) space...

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NASA image: Final crew portrait of STS-84 and Mir 23 crew in the Spacehab
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May 22, 1997

Final crew portrait of STS-84 and Mir 23 crew in the Spacehab

STS084-380-019 (15-24 May 1997) --- In the last minutes of joint activity between the STS-84 and Russian Space...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 4, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

Expedition 10 Commander and NASA Science Officer Leroy Chiao, right, Flight Engineer and Soyuz Commander Salizhan...

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NASA image: DTO 1118 - Survey of the Mir Space Station
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Jan 29, 1998

DTO 1118 - Survey of the Mir Space Station

STS089-716-019 (22-31 Jan. 1998) --- A series of 70mm still shots was recorded of Russia's Mir Space Station from...

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NASA image: Meal time in the ISS Service Module/Zvezda with all three crews
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Aug 14, 2001

Meal time in the ISS Service Module/Zvezda with all three crews

STS105-306-005 (15 August 2001) --- Seven astronauts and three cosmonauts representing Rosaviakosmos are just about...

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NASA image: STS-98 and Expedition One crew prepare for on-orbit crew portrait
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Feb 7, 2001

STS-98 and Expedition One crew prepare for on-orbit crew portrait

STS098-371-0019 (7-20 February 2001) --- The crews of the Space Shuttle Atlantis and International Space Station...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 - Bean - Conrad - during geological field trip
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Oct 24, 1969

Apollo 12 - Bean - Conrad - during geological field trip

S69-55667 (10 Oct. 1969) --- Astronauts Charles Conrad Jr. and Alan L. Bean train for their upcoming Apollo 12 lunar...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT - APOLLO 16 (CREW)
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Apr 7, 1972

INFLIGHT - APOLLO 16 (CREW)

S72-35970 (21 April 1972) --- A 360-degree field of view of the Apollo 16 Descartes landing site area composed of...

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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: APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT (1ST EVA)
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Dec 12, 1972

APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT (1ST EVA)

S72-55065 (11 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt is seen anchoring the geophone module with a...

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NASA image: View of Hadley Delta from top hatch of Apollo 15 Lunar Module after landing
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Jul 31, 1971

View of Hadley Delta from top hatch of Apollo 15 Lunar Module after landing

AS15-87-11748 (31 July 1971) --- A view of Hadley Delta, looking southeasterly, as photographed from the top hatch...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 and 11 Crewmembers in the U.S. Laboratory
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Apr 22, 2005

Expedition 10 and 11 Crewmembers in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS010-E-25158 (22 April 2005) --- The crewmembers onboard the international space station give a unified...

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NASA image: Launch - Apollo XV Space Vehicle - KSC
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Jul 26, 1971

Launch - Apollo XV Space Vehicle - KSC

S71-41356 (26 July 1971) --- The huge, 363-feet tall Apollo 15 (Spacecraft 112/Lunar Module 10/Saturn 510) space...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 stereo view of lunar surface
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Nov 20, 1969

Apollo 12 stereo view of lunar surface

AS12-57-8455 (19-20 Nov. 1969) --- An Apollo 12 stereo view showing a three-inch square of the lunar surface. The...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 17, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

Apollo 8 crew members paused before the mission simulator during training for the first manned lunar orbital...

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NASA image: Hatch leading into U.S. Laboratory / Destiny module
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Feb 11, 2001

Hatch leading into U.S. Laboratory / Destiny module

STS98-E-5114 (11 February 2001) --- This medium close-up shot, photographed with a digital still camera, shows...

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NASA image: Greeting in the ISS between Expeditions Two, Three and STS-105 crewmembers
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Aug 12, 2001

Greeting in the ISS between Expeditions Two, Three and STS-105 crewmembers

STS-105-E-5097 (12 August 2001) --- Expedition Two, Expedition Three and STS-105 crewmembers work with some video...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 liftoff
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Apr 16, 1972

Apollo 16 liftoff

S72-35347 (16 April 1972) --- The huge, 363-feet tall Apollo 16 (Spacecraft 113/Lunar Module 11/ Saturn 511) space...

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NASA image: Partial view of the deployed Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package
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Apr 21, 1972

Partial view of the deployed Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package

AS16-113-18347 (21 April 1972) --- A partial view of the Apollo 16 Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package (ALSEP)...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0478
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Apr 29, 1999

KSC-99pp0478

STS-101 Commander James Halsell (left) and STS-98 Commander Ken Cockrell (right) look over the recently installed...

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Apr 22, 1972

Astronaut John Young reaches for tools in Lunar Roving Vehicle during EVA

AS16-108-17622 (22 April 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: Astronauts Conrad and Bean at Lunar Landing Research Facility
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Jul 28, 1969

Astronauts Conrad and Bean at Lunar Landing Research Facility

Astronauts Conrad and Bean at Lunar Landing Research Facility. Alan Bean was one of the third group of astronauts...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jun 1, 2001

Space Shuttle Projects

This is the portrait of the astronaut and cosmonaut crewmembers comprising the STS-105 mission. The base crew...

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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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