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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: High altitude view of lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft
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Dec 24, 1968

High altitude view of lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS08-12-2193 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- View of the lunar surface taken from the Apollo 8 spacecraft looking southward...

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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

AS16-118-18880 (16 April 1972) --- A good view of Earth photographed about one hour after trans-lunar injection on...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin inside Gemini spacecraft cabin during flight
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Nov 13, 1966

Astronaut Edwin Aldrin inside Gemini spacecraft cabin during flight

S66-62984 (13 Nov. 1966) --- Astronaut Edwin Aldrin Jr. photographed inside the Gemini-12 spacecraft cabin during...

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NASA image: High altitude oblique view of lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft
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Dec 24, 1968

High altitude oblique view of lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS08-12-2209 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- High altitude oblique view of the lunar surface, looking northeastward, as seen...

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NASA image: Prime crew photographed during Apollo 7 mission
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Oct 14, 1968

Prime crew photographed during Apollo 7 mission

AS07-04-1582 (11-22 Oct. 1968) --- Astronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr., Apollo 7 commander, is photographed during the...

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NASA image: Oblique view of cloud patterns over Pacific Ocean
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Jul 16, 1975

Oblique view of cloud patterns over Pacific Ocean

AST-01-042 (16 July 1975) --- An oblique view of unique cloud patterns over the Pacific Ocean caused by aircraft...

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NASA image: View of docking target on Apollo 11 Lunar Module from Command Module
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Jul 21, 1969

View of docking target on Apollo 11 Lunar Module from Command Module

AS11-36-5365 (21 July 1969) --- A close-up view of the docking target on the Apollo 11 Lunar Module (LM)...

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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: Mir space station as seen from STS-63 Discovery
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Feb 6, 1995

Mir space station as seen from STS-63 Discovery

STS063-712-072 (6 Feb 1995) --- Russia's Mir Space Station over the blue and white Earth during initial approach for...

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NASA image: Near vertical view of Birmingham, Alabama as seen from Apollo 9
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Mar 11, 1969

Near vertical view of Birmingham, Alabama as seen from Apollo 9

AS09-23-3566 (3-13 March 1969) --- Near vertical view of the Birmingham, Alabama area extending to Gadeden, as...

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NASA image: New Orleans area as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft
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Oct 19, 1968

New Orleans area as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft

The greater New Orleans area, including portions of Louisiana and Mississippi, as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft...

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NASA image: View of the Earth seen by the Apollo 17 crew traveling toward the moon
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Dec 7, 1972

View of the Earth seen by the Apollo 17 crew traveling toward the moon

AS17-148-22727 (7 Dec. 1972) --- This view of Earth was seen by the Apollo 17 crew as they traveled toward the moon...

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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

AS10-27-3908 (18-26 May 1969) --- An Apollo 10 photograph of the lunar nearside looking westward across Apollo...

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NASA image: Astronaut Michael Collins photographed inside spacecraft during mission
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Jul 18, 1966

Astronaut Michael Collins photographed inside spacecraft during mission

S66-46270 (18 July 1966) --- Astronaut Michael Collins is photographed inside the spacecraft during the Gemini-10...

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NASA image: South Georgia Island in the South Atlantic Ocean
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Feb 28, 1974

South Georgia Island in the South Atlantic Ocean

SL4-142-4577 (28 Jan. 1974) --- Two large ice islands in the vicinity of South Georgia Island in the South Atlantic...

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NASA image: View of lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft
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Dec 24, 1968

View of lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS08-12-2148 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- View of the lunar surface as photographed from the Apollo 8 spacecraft....

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NASA image: Vertical view of Arab Republic of Egypt from ASTP mission
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Jul 19, 1975

Vertical view of Arab Republic of Egypt from ASTP mission

AST-09-555 (19 July 1975) --- A vertical view of a portion of the Arab Republic of Egypt, as photographed from the...

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NASA image: Lunar Module 3 attached to Saturn V third stage
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Mar 3, 1969

Lunar Module 3 attached to Saturn V third stage

AS09-19-2919 (3 March 1969) --- The Lunar Module (LM) "Spider", still attached to the Saturn V third (S-IVB) stage,...

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NASA image: Polaris, underwater launch off Florida as seenn from Gemini 7
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Dec 12, 1965

Polaris, underwater launch off Florida as seenn from Gemini 7

S65-63797 (12 Dec. 1965) --- Polaris, underwater launch, missile and trail, off Florida, as seen from the Gemini-7...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Command/Service modules photographed from Lunar Module in orbit
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Jul 20, 1969

Apollo 11 Command/Service modules photographed from Lunar Module in orbit

AS11-37-5445 (20 July 1969) --- The Apollo 11 Command and Service Modules (CSM) are photographed from the Lunar...

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NASA image: Astronaut Donn Eisele photographed during Apollo 7 mission
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Oct 20, 1968

Astronaut Donn Eisele photographed during Apollo 7 mission

AS07-04-1600 (20 Oct. 1968) --- Astronaut Donn F. Eisele, Apollo 7 command module pilot, smiles through a heavy...

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NASA image: Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from Gemini 8 spacecraft
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Mar 16, 1966

Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from Gemini 8 spacecraft

S66-25774 (16 March 1966) --- The Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from the Gemini-8 spacecraft during rendezvous...

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NASA image: Los Angeles-Long Beach area of Southern California as seen from Apollo 9
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Mar 9, 1969

Los Angeles-Long Beach area of Southern California as seen from Apollo 9

AS09-22-3436 (March 1969) --- Los Angeles-Long Beach area of southern California, as photographed from the Apollo 9...

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NASA image: View of Central Texas as seen from Apollo 9
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Mar 9, 1969

View of Central Texas as seen from Apollo 9

AS09-22-3341 (3-13 March 1969) --- Central Texas area as photographed from the Apollo 9 spacecraft during its...

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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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