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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: The Moon's Mare Frigoris
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May 13, 2019

The Moon's Mare Frigoris

New surface features of the Moon have been discovered in a region called Mare Frigoris, outlined here in teal. This...

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NASA image: Far Side of the Moon
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Feb 8, 1996

Far Side of the Moon

This image of the moon was obtained by the Galileo Solid State imaging system on Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. PST as NASA...

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NASA image: Wrinkle Ridges on the Moon
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May 13, 2019

Wrinkle Ridges on the Moon

Scientists have discovered these wrinkle ridges in a region of the Moon called Mare Frigoris. These ridges add to...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Mission image - View of footprints and the flag pole as taken from the Lunar Module (LM)
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Nov 20, 1969

Apollo 12 Mission image - View of footprints and the flag pole as taken from the Lunar Module (LM)

AS12-48-7160 (19-20 Nov. 1969) --- This view of the lunar surface was taken by one of the two astronauts on the...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 crewmembers during geological field trip
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Oct 24, 1969

Apollo 12 crewmembers during geological field trip

S69-55662 (10 Oct. 1969) --- Astronauts Alan L. Bean (left) and Charles Conrad Jr., the two crewmen of the Apollo 12...

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NASA image: KSC-AS-11-40-5902
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Jul 20, 1969

KSC-AS-11-40-5902

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS - Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. walks on the surface of the Moon near a leg of...

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NASA image: Panoramas of Apollo sites
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Jun 16, 2016

Panoramas of Apollo sites

Panoramas of Apollo sites were created to familiarize various Constellation projects with the actual nature of the...

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NASA image: KSC-AS11-40-5951
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Jul 20, 1969

KSC-AS11-40-5951

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS - Apollo 11 Lunar Module Pilot Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. deployes the Passive Seismic...

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NASA image: GRC-2010-C-01498
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Apr 18, 2006

GRC-2010-C-01498

Simulated Lunar Operations Laboratory (SLOPE), Surface Mobility Research

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NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0359-1
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Mar 31, 1994

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Digital Art by Boris Rabin Telepresence: Russian Rover Marsakhod on Lunar surface

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NASA image: ARC-1971-AS14-66-9232
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Jan 31, 1971

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ASTRONAUT ALAN B. SHEPARD STANDING WITH AMERICAN FLAG ON LUNAR SURFACE

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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: Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing
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Nov 18, 2022

Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing

Seen here is a close-up view of Intuitive Machines’ navigation pod sensors for the company’s Nova-C lunar lander...

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NASA image: Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing
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Nov 18, 2022

Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing

Testing of navigation pod sensors for Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander is underway at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing
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Nov 18, 2022

Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing

Two Intuitive Machines employees ready navigation pod sensors for the company’s Nova-C lunar lander in preparation...

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NASA image: Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing
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Nov 18, 2022

Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing

Seen here is Intuitive Machines’ navigation pod sensors for the company’s Nova-C lunar lander ahead of testing done...

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NASA image: Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing
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Nov 18, 2022

Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing

Two Intuitive Machines employees ready navigation pod sensors for the company’s Nova-C lunar lander in preparation...

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NASA image: Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing
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Nov 18, 2022

Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing

Testing of navigation pod sensors for Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander is underway at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Astronaut Charles Duke photographed collecting lunar samples at Station 1
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Apr 21, 1972

Astronaut Charles Duke photographed collecting lunar samples at Station 1

AS16-114-18423 (21 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot, is photographed collecting...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 lunar module "Orion" photographed from distance during EVA
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Apr 22, 1972

Apollo 16 lunar module "Orion" photographed from distance during EVA

AS16-115-18549 (22 April 1972) --- The Apollo 16 Lunar Module (LM) "Orion" is photographed from a distance by...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Bean steps from ladder of Lunar Module for EVA
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Nov 19, 1969

Astronaut Alan Bean steps from ladder of Lunar Module for EVA

AS12-46-6729 (19 Nov. 1969) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, lunar module pilot for the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission,...

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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: Apollo 16 lunar module "Orion" photographed from distance during EVA
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Apr 23, 1972

Apollo 16 lunar module "Orion" photographed from distance during EVA

AS16-116-18678 (23 April 1972) --- A view from the moving Apollo 16 Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) as the crew men...

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NASA image: Close-up view of RCA color television camera mounted on the LRV
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Apr 23, 1972

Close-up view of RCA color television camera mounted on the LRV

AS16-117-18754 (23 April 1972) --- A view of the smooth terrain in the general area of the North Ray Crater...

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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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