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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: View of lunar surface at Apollo 16 station 11
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Apr 21, 1972

View of lunar surface at Apollo 16 station 11

AS16-116-18599 (21 April 1972) --- A close-up view of Buster Crater, which was visited by the two moon-exploring...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young collecting samples at North Ray crater during EVA
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Apr 23, 1972

Astronaut John Young collecting samples at North Ray crater during EVA

AS16-117-18826 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young collects samples at the North Ray Crater geological site...

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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 the Lunar Portable Magnetometer on the LRV photographed during EVA
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Apr 22, 1972

View of the Lunar Portable Magnetometer on the LRV photographed during EVA

AS16-114-18433 (22 April 1972) --- View of the Lunar Portable Magnetometer mounted on the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV)...

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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: Apollo 16 view of the earth from translunar injection
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Apr 16, 1972

Apollo 16 view of the earth from translunar injection

AS16-118-18873 (16 April 1972) --- A good view of Earth photographed shortly after trans-lunar injection of April...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 view of portion of lunar surface
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Apr 18, 1972

Apollo 16 view of portion of lunar surface

AS16-121-19449 (16-27 April 1972) --- This 70mm handheld camera's view of the moon, photographed during the Apollo...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young stands at ALSEP deployment site during first EVA
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Apr 21, 1972

Astronaut John Young stands at ALSEP deployment site during first EVA

AS16-114-18388 (21 April 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, stands...

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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: Line drawing of layout of Scietific Instrument Module of Apollo 16
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Mar 1, 1972

Line drawing of layout of Scietific Instrument Module of Apollo 16

A line drawing illustrating the layout of the Scietific Instrument Module (SIM) of the Apollo 16 Service Module....

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young drives Lunar Roving Vehicle to final parking place
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Apr 23, 1972

Astronaut John Young drives Lunar Roving Vehicle to final parking place

AS16-115-18559 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, drives...

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NASA image: View of the Apollo 16 Command/Service Module from the Lunar module in orbit
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Apr 20, 1971

View of the Apollo 16 Command/Service Module from the Lunar module in orbit

AS16-113-18282 (23 April 1972) --- The Apollo Command and Service Modules (CSM) "Casper" approaches the Lunar Module...

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NASA image: Astronaut Charles Duke examines surface of boulder at North Ray crater
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Apr 23, 1972

Astronaut Charles Duke examines surface of boulder at North Ray crater

AS16-116-18649 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot of the Apollo 16 lunar landing...

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NASA image: Astronaut Charles Duke stands at rock adjacent to "House Rock"
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Feb 23, 1972

Astronaut Charles Duke stands at rock adjacent to "House Rock"

AS16-116-18653 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., Apollo 16 lunar module pilot, stands at a big rock...

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NASA image: Vertical view of Apollo 16 landing site located Descartes area lunar nearside
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Feb 1, 1971

Vertical view of Apollo 16 landing site located Descartes area lunar nearside

S71-44150 (February 1971) --- A vertical view of the Apollo 16 landing site located in the Descartes area on the...

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NASA image: View of rim of South Ray crater on traverse up Stone Mountain during EVA
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Apr 22, 1972

View of rim of South Ray crater on traverse up Stone Mountain during EVA

AS16-112-18234 (22 April 1972) --- This view of South Ray Crater was taken during the second Apollo 16...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Feb 1, 1974

Around Marshall

Huntsville’s Jack Giles, Alabama State Senator (left), and Dr. Rocco Petrone, Marshall Space Flight Center Director...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 18, 1972

Saturn Apollo Program

This view of the back side of the Moon was captured by the Apollo 16 mission crew. The sixth manned lunar landing...

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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: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 27, 1972

Saturn Apollo Program

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: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a close-up view of a left front wheel of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) No. 1. The LRV was built to give...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a close-up inboard view of a left front wheel of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) No. 1. The LRV was built to...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Aug 13, 1970

Saturn Apollo Program

Astronauts Jack Lousma (seated) and Gerald Carr tested the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) training unit on the sands...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph shows a rear view of a folded configuration of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) No. 2. The LRV was...

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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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