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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 XV Crew - Soil Samples Collection - Simulated Extravehicular Activity (EVA) - NM
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Jan 1, 1971

Apollo XV Crew - Soil Samples Collection - Simulated Extravehicular Activity (EVA) - NM

S71-23772 (11-12 March 1971) --- Two members of the prime crew of the Apollo 15 lunar landing mission collect soil...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 15 Lunar Roving Vehicle and Lunar Module during simulations
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Apr 21, 1971

View of Apollo 15 Lunar Roving Vehicle and Lunar Module during simulations

S71-30542 (21 April 1971) --- An overall view of the Apollo 15 Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) and the Lunar Module (LM)...

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NASA image: s70-56415
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Sep 11, 2013

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S70-56415 (December 1970) --- At Kapoho, Hawaii, astronauts David R. Scott (left), commander of the Apollo 15 lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-69P-259
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Apr 17, 1969

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan is lunar module pilot for Apollo 10, scheduled for launch...

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NASA image: IPEx Testbed Filming
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Aug 30, 2024

IPEx Testbed Filming

NASA’s ISRU Pilot Excavator (IPEx) performs a simulated lunar mission in a testbed at the agency’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: IPEx Testbed Filming
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Aug 30, 2024

IPEx Testbed Filming

NASA’s ISRU Pilot Excavator (IPEx) performs a simulated lunar mission in a testbed at the agency’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: APOLLO 17 - CREW TRAINING - EXTRAVEHICULAR (EVA) - KSC
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Sep 13, 2008

APOLLO 17 - CREW TRAINING - EXTRAVEHICULAR (EVA) - KSC

S72-48892 (September 1972) --- Two members of the prime crew of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission ride in a Lunar...

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NASA image: APOLLO 12 - LUNAR MODULE (LM)-6 - RELOCATION - KSC
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Jun 23, 1969

APOLLO 12 - LUNAR MODULE (LM)-6 - RELOCATION - KSC

S69-39270 (10 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot of the Apollo 11 lunar landing...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Mission image - View of Astronaut Mitchell with a TV camera facing north.
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Feb 5, 1971

Apollo 14 Mission image - View of Astronaut Mitchell with a TV camera facing north.

AS14-66-9241 (5-6 Feb. 1971) --- Astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell, lunar module pilot, makes a pan with the lunar surface...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Mission image - View of the Lunar Module to the north.
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Feb 5, 1971

Apollo 14 Mission image - View of the Lunar Module to the north.

AS14-66-9278 (5 Feb. 1971) --- An excellent view of the Apollo 14 Lunar Module (LM) on the moon, as photographed...

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NASA image: KSC-72PC-0541
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Oct 27, 1972

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Apollo 17 Mission Commander Eugene A Cernan, a Navy Captain, and Lunar Module Pilot Dr. Harrison H. Schmitt,...

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NASA image: KSC-69pc-148
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May 8, 1969

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan is lunar module pilot for the Apollo 10 lunar orbit mission...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 Mission image,Moon, farside, T/O 49
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Feb 19, 2009

Apollo 8 Mission image,Moon, farside, T/O 49

AS08-14-2446 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- This is an oblique view of the lunar horizon looking southwest. This photograph,...

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NASA image: Apollo XVII - Crewmembers - Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) - Geological Field Trip - NV
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Sep 6, 1972

Apollo XVII - Crewmembers - Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) - Geological Field Trip - NV

S72-48864 (6 Sept. 1972) --- Two members of the prime crew of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission ride in a Lunar...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin in EMU verifies fit of Portable Life Support System
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Jun 25, 1969

Astronaut Edwin Aldrin in EMU verifies fit of Portable Life Support System

Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., wearing an Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU), verifies fit of the Portable Life...

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NASA image: Test - Apollo 11 - MSC
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Apr 29, 1969

Test - Apollo 11 - MSC

S69-32233 (22 April 1969) --- Two members of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission participate in a simulation of...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Mission image - View of large boulders overlooking a boulder field.
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Feb 6, 1971

Apollo 14 Mission image - View of large boulders overlooking a boulder field.

AS14-68-9451 (6 Feb. 1971) --- A close-up view of a large boulder in a field of boulders near the rim of Cone...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 training at KSC
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Sep 13, 1972

Apollo 17 training at KSC

S72-48889 (September 1972) --- Two members of the prime crew of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission ride in a lunar...

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NASA image: APOLLO XII - ART CONCEPT - COMMAND MODULE
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Nov 10, 1969

APOLLO XII - ART CONCEPT - COMMAND MODULE

S69-58005 (10 Nov. 1969) --- An artist's concept of the Apollo 12 Command Module's (CM) interior, with the command...

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NASA image: APOLLO XII - EVA CREW TRAINING - KSC
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Oct 6, 1969

APOLLO XII - EVA CREW TRAINING - KSC

S69-55368 (6 Oct. 1969) --- Two members of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission participate in lunar surface...

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

APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT Experiment Equipment

S72-53949 (November 1972) --- The upper and bottom sections of the Lunar Neutron Probe Experiment (S-229), in a...

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NASA image: LUNAR SAMPLES - APOLLO 11
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Aug 3, 1969

LUNAR SAMPLES - APOLLO 11

S69-40749 (July 1969) --- Dr. Grant Heikan, MSC and a Lunar Sample Preliminary Examination Team member, examines...

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NASA image: APOLLO 17 - CREW TRAINING - EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY (EVA) - KSC
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Sep 13, 2008

APOLLO 17 - CREW TRAINING - EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY (EVA) - KSC

S72-48890 (September 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt, lunar module pilot of the Apollo 17 lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-as11-40-5927
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Jul 20, 1969

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS - Man's first landing on the Moon was accomplished at 4:17 p.m. today as Lunar...

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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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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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