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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: Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement
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May 31, 2019

Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement

The Astrobotic lunar lander is seen, Friday, May 31, 2019, at Goddard Space Flight Center in Md. Astrobotic,...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 18, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Artist’s concept of a dual mode Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) on the Lunar surface. This represents the Grumman version...

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NASA image: Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement
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May 31, 2019

Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement

The Intuitive Machines lunar lander is seen, Friday, May 31, 2019, at Goddard Space Flight Center in Md. Astrobotic,...

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NASA image: Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement
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May 31, 2019

Commercial Lunar Payload Services Announcement

The Intuitive Machines lunar lander is seen, Friday, May 31, 2019, at Goddard Space Flight Center in Md. Astrobotic,...

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NASA image: Technology Drives Exploration┃Go Forward
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Mar 11, 2019

Technology Drives Exploration┃Go Forward

NASA is going to the Moon and on to Mars, in a measured, sustainable way. Working with U.S. companies and...

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NASA image: Science Discoveries Beyond Earth┃Go Forward
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Mar 13, 2019

Science Discoveries Beyond Earth┃Go Forward

NASA is going to the Moon and on to Mars, in a measured, sustainable way. Working with U.S. companies and...

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NASA image: Photos for OSTEM Web Feature - Angie Huerta
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Aug 12, 2022

Photos for OSTEM Web Feature - Angie Huerta

Angie Huerta, a first-year Ph.D. student studying particle physics at the University of Notre Dame, recently...

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NASA image: Photos for OSTEM Web Feature - Angie Huerta
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Aug 12, 2022

Photos for OSTEM Web Feature - Angie Huerta

Angie Huerta, a first-year Ph.D. student studying particle physics at the University of Notre Dame, recently...

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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 15 Mission image - View of the Command Service Module (CSM) viewed from the Lunar Module (LM)
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Aug 2, 1971

Apollo 15 Mission image - View of the Command Service Module (CSM) viewed from the Lunar Module (LM)

AS15-88-11961 (2 Aug. 1971) --- A view of the Apollo 15 Command and Service Modules (CSM) in lunar orbit as...

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NASA image:    Apollo 12 Mission image - View of lunar surface mound
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Nov 19, 1969

Apollo 12 Mission image - View of lunar surface mound

AS12-46-6825 (19 Nov. 1969) --- Close-up view of a lunar rock, small crater, and lunar mound as photographed during...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Mission image - View of the Lunar Surface towards the northeastern Horizon.
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Feb 5, 1971

Apollo 14 Mission image - View of the Lunar Surface towards the northeastern Horizon.

AS14-66-9244 (5-6 Feb. 1971) --- An excellent view of the lunar terrain looking through the right window of the...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Mission image - View of lunar surface mound
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Nov 19, 1969

Apollo 12 Mission image - View of lunar surface mound

AS12-46-6832 (19 Nov. 1969) --- A close-up view of a lunar mound as photographed during the Apollo 12 extravehicular...

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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: Apollo 14 Mission image - View of the CPLEE.
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Feb 5, 1971

Apollo 14 Mission image - View of the CPLEE.

AS14-67-9364 (5 Feb. 1971) --- A close-up view of the charged particle lunar environment experiment (CPLEE), a...

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NASA image: Shadow of the Apollo 11 Lunar module silhouetted against Moon's surface
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Jul 20, 1969

Shadow of the Apollo 11 Lunar module silhouetted against Moon's surface

AS11-37-5505 (20 July 1969) --- This photograph shows in fine detail the impressions in the lunar soil made by...

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NASA image: Apollo 15 Mission image - Scientific Instrument Module (SIM) bay on the Commander Service Module (CSM)
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Aug 2, 1971

Apollo 15 Mission image - Scientific Instrument Module (SIM) bay on the Commander Service Module (CSM)

AS15-88-11968 (2 Aug. 1971) --- A view of the Apollo 15 Command and Service Modules (CSM) in lunar orbit as...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Mission image - 360 degree pan from EVA 2.
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Feb 6, 1971

Apollo 14 Mission image - 360 degree pan from EVA 2.

AS14-64-9181 (5-6 Feb. 1971) --- A view of the lunar terrain at the Apollo 14 Fra Mauro landing site as photographed...

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NASA image: Astronauts Scott and Irwin shown on Lunar Roving Vehicle at KSC
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Jun 30, 1971

Astronauts Scott and Irwin shown on Lunar Roving Vehicle at KSC

S71-39867 (June 1971) --- Astronauts David R. Scott (right), commander, and James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot, are...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Mission image - Astronaut bootprint on the lunar surface
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Jan 29, 2009

Apollo 11 Mission image - Astronaut bootprint on the lunar surface

AS11-40-5877 (20 July 1969) --- A close-up view of an astronaut's bootprint in the lunar soil, photographed with a...

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NASA image: Intrepid Crater on Mars Stereo
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Nov 18, 2010

Intrepid Crater on Mars Stereo

Intrepid crater on Mars carries the name of the lunar module of NASA Apollo 12 mission, which landed on Earth moon...

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Audio
Jun 20, 2025

Ep390_Exploration_Park

HWHAP_Exploration Park Kenna Pell (Host) Houston, we have a podcast! Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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NASA image: View of large boulder found by Apollo 14 crew
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Feb 6, 1971

View of large boulder found by Apollo 14 crew

AS14-68-9448 (6 Feb. 1971) --- A close-up view of a large multi-colored boulder in the boulder field located on the...

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NASA image: View of field of boulders on flank of Cone Crater
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Feb 6, 1971

View of field of boulders on flank of Cone Crater

AS14-64-9118 (6 Feb. 1971) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., commander, photographed this overall view of a field...

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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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