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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: Simulated Artemis II Lunar Flyby
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Apr 3, 2026

Simulated Artemis II Lunar Flyby

This visualization follows the trajectory of the Orion spacecraft during the April 6 flyby, showing the expected...

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NASA image: S72-01713
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Aug 13, 2008

S72-01713

S72-01713 (July 1972) --- A vertical view of the Apollo 17 landing site in the Taurus-Littrow area of the lunar...

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NASA image: APOLLO LANDING SITES
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Apr 1, 1972

APOLLO LANDING SITES

S72-32719 (March 1972) --- With four of the six planned lunar missions completed, this chart has been prepared to...

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NASA image: LUNAR SITE MAP (APOLLO XV) - MSC
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Jul 16, 1971

LUNAR SITE MAP (APOLLO XV) - MSC

S71-40085 (July 1971) --- An enlarged Lunar Orbiter photograph of the Apollo 15 landing area in the Hadley-Apennine...

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NASA image: Oblique view of crater Theophilus at northwest edge of Sea of Nectar
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Jul 16, 1969

Oblique view of crater Theophilus at northwest edge of Sea of Nectar

AS11-42-6237 (20 July 1969) --- An Apollo 11 oblique view of the large crater Theophilus located at the northwest...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Mission image - High oblique view of crater Copernicus and Carpathian Mt. range
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Nov 19, 1969

Apollo 12 Mission image - High oblique view of crater Copernicus and Carpathian Mt. range

AS12-47-6876 (November 1969) --- An Apollo 12 high-oblique view of the lunar nearside looking northeast toward the...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Mission image - View of Moon
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Mar 26, 2009

Apollo 11 Mission image - View of Moon

AS11-44-6665 (21 July 1969) --- This outstanding view of the entire nearside surface of the moon was photographed...

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NASA image: Photograph of Apollo 17 lunar landing site location
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Jul 1, 1972

Photograph of Apollo 17 lunar landing site location

S72-01718 (July 1972) --- A photographic illustration of a full moon showing the location of the Apollo 17 landing...

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NASA image: Inflight - Apollo 10
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May 21, 1969

Inflight - Apollo 10

S69-34476 (21 May 1969) --- An oblique view of a group of craters just west of the Sea of Fertility (Mare...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 Mission Image - View of the Al-Biruni and Goddard Craters.
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Mar 24, 2009

Apollo 16 Mission Image - View of the Al-Biruni and Goddard Craters.

AS16-122-19592 (16-27 April 1972) --- An oblique view of the Border Sea area on the lunar nearside, as photographed...

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NASA image: Photograph of Apollo 17 lunar landing site location
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Jul 1, 1972

Photograph of Apollo 17 lunar landing site location

S72-01716 (July 1972) --- An oblique view of the Taurus-Littrow area on the lunar nearside, as photographed from the...

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NASA image: S72-01712
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Aug 13, 2008

S72-01712

S72-01712 (July 1972) --- A vertical view of the Apollo 17 landing site in the Taurus-Littrow area of the lunar...

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NASA image: S72-01711
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Aug 13, 2008

S72-01711

S72-01711 (July 1972) --- A vertical view of the Apollo 17 landing site in the Taurus-Littrow area of the lunar...

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NASA image: Dark Craters, Bright Views
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Apr 6, 2026

Dark Craters, Bright Views

art002e009627 (April 6, 2026) – During the first shift of the lunar flyby observation period, the Artemis II crew...

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NASA image: A Crater of Remembrance
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Apr 6, 2026

A Crater of Remembrance

art002e012153 (April 6, 2026) - The small, bright spot in the center of the image is the crater that the Artemis II...

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NASA image: Capture My Good Side –The Moon
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Apr 6, 2026

Capture My Good Side –The Moon

art002e012183 (April 6, 2026) - On the first shift during the lunar flyby observation period, the Artemis II crew...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 Mission image - View of the north rim of the King Crater.
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Apr 16, 1972

Apollo 16 Mission image - View of the north rim of the King Crater.

AS16-120-19228 (16-27 April 1972) --- Strongly textured terrain north of the lunar farside King Crater which is...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Mission image - View of moon limb,with Earth on the horizon,Mare Smythii Region
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Jul 16, 1969

Apollo 11 Mission image - View of moon limb,with Earth on the horizon,Mare Smythii Region

AS11-44-6548 (16-24 July 1969) --- This view from the Apollo 11 spacecraft shows Earth rising above the moon's...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Mission image - View of moon limb,with Earth on the horizon,Mare Smythii Region
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Jul 16, 1969

Apollo 11 Mission image - View of moon limb,with Earth on the horizon,Mare Smythii Region

AS11-44-6550 (16-24 July 1969) --- This view from the Apollo 11 spacecraft shows Earth rising above the moon's...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Mission image - View of moon limb, with Earth on the horizon
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Jul 20, 1969

Apollo 11 Mission image - View of moon limb, with Earth on the horizon

AS11-44-6551 (July 1969) --- This view from the Apollo 11 spacecraft shows the Earth rising above the moon's...

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NASA image: View of Earth rising over Moon's horizon taken from Apollo 11 spacecraft
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Jul 16, 1969

View of Earth rising over Moon's horizon taken from Apollo 11 spacecraft

AS11-44-6549 (16-24 July 1969) --- This view from the Apollo 11 spacecraft shows Earth rising above the moon's...

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NASA image: View of Earth rising over Moon's horizon taken from Apollo 11 spacecraft
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Jul 16, 1969

View of Earth rising over Moon's horizon taken from Apollo 11 spacecraft

AS11-44-6552 (16-24 July 1969) --- This view of Earth rising over the moon's horizon was taken from the Apollo...

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NASA image: Telephoto view across Hadley Rille photographed during Apollo 15 EVA
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Aug 2, 1971

Telephoto view across Hadley Rille photographed during Apollo 15 EVA

AS15-89-12100 (2 Aug. 1971) --- A telephoto lens view looking across Hadley Rille, photographed during the third...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Lunar Module ascent stage photographed from Command Module
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Jul 21, 1969

Apollo 11 Lunar Module ascent stage photographed from Command Module

AS11-44-6642 (21 July 1969) --- The Apollo 11 Lunar Module ascent stage, with astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin...

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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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