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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: Astronaut Eugene Cernan drives the Lunar Roving Vehicle during first EVA
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Dec 10, 1972

Astronaut Eugene Cernan drives the Lunar Roving Vehicle during first EVA

AS17-147-22526 (11 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, commander, makes a short checkout of the Lunar Roving...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 photograph shows Sea of Tranquility near Apollo Landing Site 2
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May 18, 1969

Apollo 10 photograph shows Sea of Tranquility near Apollo Landing Site 2

AS10-31-4537 (18-26 May 1969) --- This near vertical photograph taken from the Apollo 10 Command and Service Modules...

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NASA image: Wide-angle view of Station 4 during Apollo 17 second EVA
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Dec 12, 1972

Wide-angle view of Station 4 during Apollo 17 second EVA

AS17-137-20992 (12 Dec. 1972) --- A view looking into Shorty Crater, taken at Station 4, showing the orange soil....

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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: Apollo 10 view across Apollo Landing Site 3 in the Central Bay
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May 18, 1969

Apollo 10 view across Apollo Landing Site 3 in the Central Bay

AS10-27-3907 (18-26 May 1969) --- Apollo 10 westward view across Apollo Landing Site 3 in the Central Bay. Apollo...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 photograph of lunar nearside with crater Hyginus near Central Bay
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May 18, 1969

Apollo 10 photograph of lunar nearside with crater Hyginus near Central Bay

AS10-31-4650 (18-26 May 1969) --- This Apollo 10 oblique telephoto view of the lunar nearside is centered on the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Eugene Cernan prepares to mount ladder to lunar module ascent stage
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Dec 13, 1972

Astronaut Eugene Cernan prepares to mount ladder to lunar module ascent stage

Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, Apollo 17 commander, prepares to mount ladder to lunar module ascent stage. Note 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: ARC-1969-AS12-47-6927
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Nov 14, 1969

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Apollo Crew landing site showing deployment of ALSEP (Apollo Lunar Surface expeiments package)

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NASA image: Apollo 15 Mission image - Lunar Module (LM) and Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV)
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Mar 26, 2020

Apollo 15 Mission image - Lunar Module (LM) and Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV)

AS15-86-11600 (31 July 1971) --- A view of the Lunar Module (LM) "Falcon" taken early in the first Apollo 15 lunar...

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NASA image: Lunar Landing Site 2 - Comparisons with Size of Various Metropolitan Areas
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Jul 7, 1969

Lunar Landing Site 2 - Comparisons with Size of Various Metropolitan Areas

S69-38670 (July 1969) --- A photographic illustration comparing the size of Apollo Landing Site 2 with that of the...

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Jul 7, 1969

LUNAR LANDING - SITE 2 COMPARISONS

S69-38671 (July 1969) --- A photographic illustration comparing the size of Apollo Landing Site 2 with that of the...

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NASA image: Lunar Landing Site 2 - Comparisons - Various Metropolitan Areas
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Jul 7, 1969

Lunar Landing Site 2 - Comparisons - Various Metropolitan Areas

S69-38667 (July 1969) --- A photographic illustration comparing the size of Apollo Landing Site 2 with that of the...

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NASA image: Apollo 15 Lunar Module (LM) View - Liftoff - Moon - TV Monitor - Mission Control Center (MCC) - MSC
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Aug 2, 1971

Apollo 15 Lunar Module (LM) View - Liftoff - Moon - TV Monitor - Mission Control Center (MCC) - MSC

View of a photograph of the television (TV) monitor in the MCC showing a picture being transmitted from the color TV...

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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: 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: View form Lunar Module of surface of the moon near where LM touched down
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Jul 20, 1959

View form Lunar Module of surface of the moon near where LM touched down

AS11-37-5458 (20 July 1969) --- This excellent view from the right-hand window of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module (LM)...

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NASA image: View of Mount Hadley as photographed by Apollo 15 during EVA
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Jul 31, 1971

View of Mount Hadley as photographed by Apollo 15 during EVA

AS15-87-11849 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- An excellent view of Mount Hadley, fully lighted, showing abundant linear...

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NASA image: Astronaut Eugene Cernan drives the Lunar Roving Vehicle during first EVA
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Dec 10, 1972

Astronaut Eugene Cernan drives the Lunar Roving Vehicle during first EVA

AS17-147-22527 (11 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, Apollo 17 mission commander, makes a short checkout of...

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NASA image: APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT Experiment Equipment
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Nov 28, 1972

APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT Experiment Equipment

S72-53950 (November 1972) --- The transmitter of the Surface Electrical Properties Experiment (S-204) in a deployed...

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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 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: View of the U.S. flag near the Apollo 14 landing site during liftoff
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Feb 5, 1971

View of the U.S. flag near the Apollo 14 landing site during liftoff

S71-19500 (6 Feb. 1971) --- The Apollo 14 Lunar Module (LM) ascent stage lifts off the lunar surface and the...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 16 landing sites from Apollo 14 spacecraft
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Feb 6, 1971

View of Apollo 16 landing sites from Apollo 14 spacecraft

AS14-69-9560 (February 1971) --- This 500mm vertical frame taken from the Apollo 14 spacecraft is of the Apollo 16...

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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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