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

DTO 1118 - Survey of the Mir Space Station

STS089-714-072 (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: Apollo 14 Mission image - View from the west of the Lunar Module looking east.
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Feb 5, 1971

Apollo 14 Mission image - View from the west of the Lunar Module looking east.

AS14-66-9305 (5 Feb. 1971) --- A front view of the Apollo 14 Lunar Module (LM), which reflects a circular flare...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Mission image - Modular Equipment Stowage Assemble (MESA) and the Fuel Cask on the Lunar Module (LM)
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Nov 19, 1969

Apollo 12 Mission image - Modular Equipment Stowage Assemble (MESA) and the Fuel Cask on the Lunar Module (LM)

AS12-48-7034 (19 Nov. 1969) --- A close-up view of a portion of quadrant II of the descent stage of the Apollo 12...

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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: Astronauts Cockrell, Shepherd and Polansky during hatch opening
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Feb 11, 2001

Astronauts Cockrell, Shepherd and Polansky during hatch opening

STS98-E-5131 (11 February 2001) --- The crews of Atlantis and the International Space Station open the Destiny...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 4, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

Security controls access to the Soyuz capsule and test stand area, Friday, Oct. 5, 2004, at the Baikonur Cosmodrome....

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 6, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission launched from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida via the Marshall Space Flight Center...

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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: RECOVERY - APOLLO 15
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Aug 7, 1971

RECOVERY - APOLLO 15

S71-43542 (7 Aug. 1971) --- The Apollo 15 Command Module (CM), with astronauts David R. Scott, commander; Alfred M....

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 21, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph depicts a busy Launch Control Center at Kennedy Space Center during the Apollo 8 mission launch...

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NASA image: View of the orange soil which Apollo 17 crewmen found at Station 4 during EVA
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Dec 12, 1972

View of the orange soil which Apollo 17 crewmen found at Station 4 during EVA

AS17-137-20990 (12 Dec. 1972) --- A view of the area at Station 4 (Shorty Crater) showing the now highly-publicized...

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NASA image: Lunar Roving Vehicle photographed against lunar background during EVA
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Aug 1, 1971

Lunar Roving Vehicle photographed against lunar background during EVA

AS15-88-11901 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- The Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) is photographed alone against the desolate...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 4, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

The prime and backup crew buses are escorted through the Baikonur Cosmodrome as the crew returns to the Cosmonaut...

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Apr 27, 1962

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The Apollo 16 Command Module splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on April 27, 1972 after an 11-day moon exploration...

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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: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 4, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

Expedition 10 Flight Engineer and Soyuz Commander Salizhan Sharipov, Expedition 10 Commander and NASA Science...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 21, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

Apollo 8 Astronaut and commander Frank Borman leads the way as he and James Lovell, Command Module (CM) pilot; and...

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NASA image: Recovery- Apollo 9
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Mar 13, 1969

Recovery- Apollo 9

S69-27469 (13 March 1969) --- U.S. Navy helicopter crewmembers assist the Apollo 9 astronauts during recovery...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT - APOLLO XVI (LUNAR MODULE [LM] LAUNCH)
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Apr 23, 1972

INFLIGHT - APOLLO XVI (LUNAR MODULE [LM] LAUNCH)

S72-35612 (22 April 1972) --- The Apollo 16 Lunar Module (LM) "Orion" dominates the lunar scene at the Descartes...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Mission image - Alan Bean unloads ALSEP RTG fuel element
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Nov 19, 1969

Apollo 12 Mission image - Alan Bean unloads ALSEP RTG fuel element

AS12-46-6790 (19 Nov. 1969) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, lunar module pilot, is photographed at quadrant II of the...

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NASA image: Expedition 16 Onboard
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Oct 11, 2007

Expedition 16 Onboard

Live video from the International Space Station is shown on the screen in the Russian Mission Control Center in...

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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: 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: KSC-07pd2861
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Oct 12, 2007

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Korolev, Russia -- Live video from the Soyuz TMA-11 spacecraft of the International Space Station is shown on the...

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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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