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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 XVI - TV Transmission (Poor Quality)
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Apr 22, 1972

Apollo XVI - TV Transmission (Poor Quality)

S72-35610 (21 April 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, deploys the...

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Apr 17, 2005

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ISS010-E-24868 (16 April 2005) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s horizon, the Soyuz TMA-6...

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NASA image: iss010e24875
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Apr 16, 2005

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ISS010-E-24875 (16 April 2005) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, this close-up view features the Soyuz...

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NASA image: iss010e24857
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Apr 16, 2005

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ISS010-E-24857 (16 April 2005) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s horizon, the Soyuz TMA-6...

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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: iss010e24869
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Apr 16, 2005

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ISS010-E-24869 (16 April 2005) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s horizon, the Soyuz TMA-6...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 16 space vehicle on way from VAB to Pad A, Launch Complex 39
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Feb 11, 1972

View of Apollo 16 space vehicle on way from VAB to Pad A, Launch Complex 39

S72-19795 (13 Dec. 1971) --- A large crowd of spectators look on as the 363-feet tall Apollo 16 (Spacecraft...

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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: INFLIGHT - APOLLO 16 (LM LAUNCH)
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Apr 23, 1972

INFLIGHT - APOLLO 16 (LM LAUNCH)

S72-35613 (22 April 1972) --- The Apollo 16 Lunar Module (LM) "Orion" in early lunar liftoff phase is featured in...

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NASA image: iss010e24877
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Apr 17, 2005

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ISS010-E-24877 (16 April 2005) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, this close-up view features the Soyuz...

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NASA image: as16-119-19161
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Apr 16, 1972

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AS16-119-19161 (16-27 April 1972) --- The prominent rille feature running through the area is Herigonius I. The...

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NASA image: Skylab (SL)-3 Crewmen - Checklist - Crew Quarters - Orbital Workshop Simulator (OWS) Trainer - JSC
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab (SL)-3 Crewmen - Checklist - Crew Quarters - Orbital Workshop Simulator (OWS) Trainer - JSC

S73-28793 (16 July 1973) --- The three crewmen of the second manned Skylab mission (Skylab 3) go over a checklist...

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NASA image: APOLLO XVI (EGRESS) - GULF
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Feb 25, 1972

APOLLO XVI (EGRESS) - GULF

S72-30160 (5 May 1972) --- The Apollo 16 prime crew relax aboard the NASA Motor Vessel Retriever during water egress...

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NASA image: View of Mission Control Center during the Apollo 13 emergency return
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Apr 16, 1970

View of Mission Control Center during the Apollo 13 emergency return

S70-35369 (16 April 1970) --- Discussion in the Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) dealing with the Apollo 13...

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NASA image: Krikalev during TVIS IFM
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May 16, 2005

Krikalev during TVIS IFM

ISS011-E-06159 (16 May 2005) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, Expedition 11 commander representing Russia's Federal...

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NASA image: Crouch and Gernhardt unpack items from Spacelab center aisle
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Aug 12, 2016

Crouch and Gernhardt unpack items from Spacelab center aisle

STS083-308-021 (4-8 April 1997) --- Payload specialist Roger K. Crouch and astronaut Michael L. Gernhardt, mission...

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NASA image: CM-1 - PS Crouch in front of rack
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Aug 12, 2016

CM-1 - PS Crouch in front of rack

STS083-308-025 (4-8 April 1997) --- Payload specialist Roger K. Crouch, talks to ground controllers while working at...

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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: STS-98 CDR and Expedition One Flight Engineer say goodbye
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Feb 16, 2001

STS-98 CDR and Expedition One Flight Engineer say goodbye

STS98-E-5295 (16 February 2001) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Cockrell (left), STS-98 mission commander, participates in...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jack Lousma - Inflight Medical Support System (IMSS) - JSC
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Jan 1, 1973

Astronaut Jack Lousma - Inflight Medical Support System (IMSS) - JSC

S73-28423 (16 June 1973) --- Astronaut Jack R. Lousma, Skylab 3 pilot, reaches into a medical kit, part of the...

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NASA image: CREW TRAINING - APOLLO XVI - KSC
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Apr 5, 1972

CREW TRAINING - APOLLO XVI - KSC

S72-33898 (22 March 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., Apollo 16 lunar module pilot, trains on a simulated...

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NASA image: APOLLO XVI  (PORTRAITS)
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Jan 12, 1972

APOLLO XVI (PORTRAITS)

S72-16660 (January 1972) --- These three astronauts have been selected by the National Aeronautics and Space...

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NASA image: Astronauts Young and Duke begin simulated lunar surface traverse at KSC
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Mar 2, 1972

Astronauts Young and Duke begin simulated lunar surface traverse at KSC

S72-30695 (22 Dec. 1971) --- Astronauts John W. Young, right, Apollo 16 commander, and Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar...

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NASA image: Kadenyuk sleeps strapped to the middeck wall
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Nov 28, 1997

Kadenyuk sleeps strapped to the middeck wall

STS087-323-030 (19 November – 5 December 1997) --- Ukrainian payload specialist Leonid K. Kadenyuk blocks out 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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