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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: Shadow of astronaut seen in front of rock being sampled
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Feb 23, 1972

Shadow of astronaut seen in front of rock being sampled

AS16-116-18671 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot, works at the "Shadow Rock",...

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NASA image: View of crater Tsiolkovsky in highlands on lunar farside as seen by Apollo 15
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Aug 1, 1971

View of crater Tsiolkovsky in highlands on lunar farside as seen by Apollo 15

AS15-97-13160 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- A view of a portion of the crater Tsiolkovsky located in the highlands on...

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NASA image: View of "Shadow Rock" taken during third extravehicular activity
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Apr 23, 1972

View of "Shadow Rock" taken during third extravehicular activity

AS16-117-18728 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot, exposed this view of the huge...

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NASA image: View of crater Tsiolkovsky on lunar farside as photographed by Apollo 15
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Aug 25, 1971

View of crater Tsiolkovsky on lunar farside as photographed by Apollo 15

S71-44670 (31 July 1971) --- A near vertical view of the crater Tsiolkovsky on the lunar farside, as photographed by...

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NASA image: Oblique view of rim of Guyot crater on lunar farside as seen by Apollo 16
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Apr 18, 1972

Oblique view of rim of Guyot crater on lunar farside as seen by Apollo 16

AS16-121-19407 (April 1972) --- An oblique view of a rim of Guyot Crater on the lunar farside, as photographed from...

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NASA image: View of Schroter's Valley area as photographed by Apollo 15
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Aug 25, 1971

View of Schroter's Valley area as photographed by Apollo 15

AS15-93-12628 (31 July 1971) --- The snake-like rille feature in this 70mm frame, photographed from the...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 oblique view of western portion of  Sea of Tranquility
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May 18, 1969

Apollo 10 oblique view of western portion of Sea of Tranquility

AS10-29-4321 (18-26 May 1969) --- An Apollo 10 oblique view of the western portion of the Sea of Tranquility. The...

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NASA image: View of large boulder found by Apollo 14 crew
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Feb 6, 1971

View of large boulder found by Apollo 14 crew

AS14-68-9452 (5-6 Feb. 1971) --- A hammer and a small collection bag lie atop a lunar boulder to give some...

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NASA image: Astronaut Harrison Schmitt standing next to boulder during third EVA
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Dec 13, 1972

Astronaut Harrison Schmitt standing next to boulder during third EVA

AS17-146-22294 (13 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt is photographed working beside a huge...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 31, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a photo of the Apollo 15 Lunar Module, Falcon, on the lunar surface. Apollo 15 launched from Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: MSolo Preparations for Lunar Mission
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Sep 25, 2020

MSolo Preparations for Lunar Mission

Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) Preparations for Lunar Mission NASA working with U.S. companies...

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NASA image: MSolo Instrumentation Work for Lunar Mission
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Sep 25, 2020

MSolo Instrumentation Work for Lunar Mission

Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) Instrumentation Work for Lunar Mission NASA working with U.S....

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NASA image: APOLLO XVII - SIMULATIONS (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - KSC
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Jul 17, 1972

APOLLO XVII - SIMULATIONS (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - KSC

S72-44421 (June 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, commander of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission, practices...

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NASA image: Lunar Flashlight With Solar Arrays Deployed (Illustration)
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Dec 12, 2022

Lunar Flashlight With Solar Arrays Deployed (Illustration)

This illustration shows NASA's Lunar Flashlight, with its four solar arrays deployed, shortly after launch. The...

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NASA image: View of Astronaut Neil Armstrong in Lunar Module
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Jul 20, 1969

View of Astronaut Neil Armstrong in Lunar Module

AS11-37-5528 (20 July 1969) --- This photograph of astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, Apollo 11 commander, was taken...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 Mission image - View of the Schubert B Crater during LM Rendezvous.
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Apr 23, 1972

Apollo 16 Mission image - View of the Schubert B Crater during LM Rendezvous.

AS16-122-19527 (23 April 1972) --- The Apollo 16 Lunar Module (LM) ascent stage, with astronauts John W. Young and...

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NASA image: LUNAR SAMPLES - APOLLO 11 - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX
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Jul 25, 1969

LUNAR SAMPLES - APOLLO 11 - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX

S69-39996 (25 July 1969) --- The first Apollo 11 sample return container, with lunar surface material inside, is...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 Mission image,Moon, farside near terminator
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Feb 19, 2009

Apollo 8 Mission image,Moon, farside near terminator

AS08-14-2400 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- This near vertical photograph of the lunar surface taken with a telephoto lens...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc1039
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Jul 13, 1997

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Workers erect the first stage of a Lockheed Martin Launch Vehicle-2 (LMLV-2) at Launch Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc1040
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Jul 13, 1997

KSC-97pc1040

Workers erect the first stage of a Lockheed Martin Launch Vehicle-2 (LMLV-2) at Launch Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: APOLLO XIV - CREW TRAINING - KSC
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Jul 21, 1970

APOLLO XIV - CREW TRAINING - KSC

S70-46152 (July 1970) --- Two crew men of the Apollo 14 lunar landing mission participate in lunar surface...

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NASA image: KSC-69PC-0312
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Jul 9, 1969

KSC-69PC-0312

PATRICK AFB, Fla. – In preparation of the nation’s first lunar landing mission, Apollo 11 crew members arrive at...

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NASA image: KSC-69PC-0317
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Jul 9, 1969

KSC-69PC-0317

PATRICK AFB, Fla. – Apollo 11 command module pilot Michael Collins, just arrived at Patrick Air Force Base in a T-38...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 13, 1972

Saturn Apollo Program

In this Apollo 17 onboard photo, a Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) is parked beside a huge boulder near the Valley of...

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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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