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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 15 crew portrait.
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Mar 9, 1971

Apollo 15 crew portrait.

S71-22401 (March 1971) --- These three astronauts have been named by the National Aeronautics and Space...

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NASA image: Astronaut David Scott on slope of Hadley Delta during Apollo 15 EVA
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Jul 31, 1971

Astronaut David Scott on slope of Hadley Delta during Apollo 15 EVA

AS15-85-11514 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- Astronaut David R. Scott, commander, standing on the slope of Hadley Delta,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Eugene Cernan walks toward LRV during EVA
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Dec 13, 1972

Astronaut Eugene Cernan walks toward LRV during EVA

AS17-140-21388 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, mission commander, walks toward the Lunar Roving...

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NASA image:    Apollo 12 Mission image - Photo of Al Bean and the TV taken from just inside the rim of Surveyor Crater
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Nov 19, 1969

Apollo 12 Mission image - Photo of Al Bean and the TV taken from just inside the rim of Surveyor Crater

AS12-46-6780 (19 Nov. 1969) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, lunar module pilot for the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: Apollo 15 Mission image - View of the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package (ALSEP)
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Jul 31, 1971

Apollo 15 Mission image - View of the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package (ALSEP)

AS15-85-11471 (31 July 1971) --- Astronaut David R. Scott, commander, is seated in the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV)...

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NASA image: Photographic replica of the plaque Apollo 13 astronauts will leave on moon
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Apr 13, 1970

Photographic replica of the plaque Apollo 13 astronauts will leave on moon

S70-34685 (April 1970) --- A photographic replica of the plaque which the Apollo 13 astronauts will leave behind on...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Bean holds Special Environmental Sample Container
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Nov 20, 1969

Astronaut Alan Bean holds Special Environmental Sample Container

AS12-49-7278 (19-20 Nov. 1969) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean holds a Special Environmental Sample Container filled with...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 Mission image - Sta 6,Panoramic,LRV
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Dec 13, 1972

Apollo 17 Mission image - Sta 6,Panoramic,LRV

AS17-140-21493 (13 Dec. 1972) --- The Apollo 17 Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) is photographed near a large lunar...

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NASA image: Close-up view of U.S. flag deployed on Moon by Apollo 17 crew
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Dec 12, 1972

Close-up view of U.S. flag deployed on Moon by Apollo 17 crew

AS17-134-20466 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- A close-up view of the U.S. flag deployed on the moon at the Taurus-Littrow...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin walks on lunar surface near leg of Lunar Module
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Jul 20, 1969

Astronaut Edwin Aldrin walks on lunar surface near leg of Lunar Module

AS11-40-5902 (20 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, walks on the surface of the moon...

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NASA image: PLAQUE - LUNAR SURFACE (APOLLO XV) - MSC
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Jul 8, 1971

PLAQUE - LUNAR SURFACE (APOLLO XV) - MSC

S71-39357 (July 1971) --- A photographic replica of the plaque which the Apollo 15 astronauts will leave behind on...

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NASA image: View of undisturbed lunar sediment as core tube from Apollo 11 is opened
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Aug 5, 1969

View of undisturbed lunar sediment as core tube from Apollo 11 is opened

S69-40945 (August 1969) --- This is a core tube sample under study and examination in the Manned Spacecraft Center?s...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 Lunar Module in lunar landing configuration
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Mar 7, 1969

Apollo 9 Lunar Module in lunar landing configuration

AS09-21-3199 (7 March 1969) --- Excellent view of the Apollo 9 Lunar Module, "Spider," in a lunar landing...

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NASA image: Plaque the Apollo 14 crew will leave on the Moon
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Jan 27, 1971

Plaque the Apollo 14 crew will leave on the Moon

S71-16637 (January 1971) --- A close-up view of the plaque which the Apollo 14 astronauts will leave behind on the...

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NASA image: APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT (1ST EVA)
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Dec 12, 1972

APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT (1ST EVA)

S72-55066 (11 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt chips samples from a large boulder during the...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Lunar Module photographed against sun glare on lunar surface
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Feb 5, 1971

Apollo 14 Lunar Module photographed against sun glare on lunar surface

AS14-67-9367 (5 Feb. 1971) --- The Apollo 14 Lunar Module (LM) as seen by the two moon-exploring crewmen of the...

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NASA image: Panoramic view of Station 5 (Camelot Crater) during Apollo 17 EVA-2
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Dec 12, 1972

Panoramic view of Station 5 (Camelot Crater) during Apollo 17 EVA-2

AS17-145-22183 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- One of the Apollo 17 crew took this picture of a large boulder field during...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard near Lunar Landing Training Vehicle prior to test
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Dec 14, 1970

Astronaut Alan Shepard near Lunar Landing Training Vehicle prior to test

S70-56287 (14 Dec. 1970) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., commander of the Apollo 14 lunar landing mission, stands...

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NASA image: Astronaut David Scott on slope of Hadley Delta during Apollo 15 EVA
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Aug 1, 1971

Astronaut David Scott on slope of Hadley Delta during Apollo 15 EVA

AS15-85-11437 (31 July 1971) --- Astronaut David R. Scott, commander, with tongs and gnomon in hand, studies a...

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NASA image: Astronaut Charles Conrad during extravehicular activity on lunar surface
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Nov 20, 1969

Astronaut Charles Conrad during extravehicular activity on lunar surface

AS12-48-7149 (20 Nov. 1969) --- A close-up view of astronaut Charles Conrad Jr., commander of the Apollo 12 lunar...

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NASA image: APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT (2ND EVA)
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Dec 12, 1972

APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT (2ND EVA)

S72-55166 (12 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt loses his balance and heads for a fall during...

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NASA image: Portrait of John D. Bird
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Oct 19, 1962

Portrait of John D. Bird

Portrait of John D. Bird "Jaybird" designed the LOR Lunar Orbit Rendezvous. Published in NASA SP-4308 Page 229.

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NASA image: Apollo 16 Mission image - Partly filled crater north of King.
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Apr 16, 1972

Apollo 16 Mission image - Partly filled crater north of King.

AS16-120-19273 (April 1972) --- King Crater as photographed from the Apollo 16 spacecraft in lunar orbit.

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NASA image: International Observe the Moon Night at the Goddard Visitor Cent
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Oct 8, 2016

International Observe the Moon Night at the Goddard Visitor Cent

International Observe the Moon Night at the Goddard Visitor Center. The Moon as seen by Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter...

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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.
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