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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.

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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: Launch of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission
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Sep 7, 1972

Launch of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission

S72-55070 (7 Dec. 1972) --- The huge, 363-feet tall Apollo 17 (Spacecraft 114/Lunar Module 12/Saturn 512) space...

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NASA image: Launch of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission
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Dec 7, 1972

Launch of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission

S72-55482 (7 Dec. 1972) --- The huge, 363-feet tall Apollo 17 (Spacecraft 114/Lunar Module 12/Saturn 512) space...

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NASA image: APOLLO VIII - LAUNCH - KSC
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Dec 21, 1968

APOLLO VIII - LAUNCH - KSC

S68-55999 (21 Dec. 1968) --- The Apollo 8 crew leaves the Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) Manned Spacecraft Operations...

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NASA image: APOLLO/SATURN (A/S) 204 - SATURN V THIRD STAGE(S-IVB) ARRIVAL  - BARGE PROMISE - CAPE
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Aug 15, 1966

APOLLO/SATURN (A/S) 204 - SATURN V THIRD STAGE(S-IVB) ARRIVAL - BARGE PROMISE - CAPE

S66-50152 (1966) --- A stage of the uprated Saturn 1 launch vehicle unloaded from NASA barge Promise after arrival...

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NASA image: APOLLO/SATURN (A/S) 501 ROLL-OUT - CAPE
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Aug 1, 1967

APOLLO/SATURN (A/S) 501 ROLL-OUT - CAPE

S67-43595 (26 Aug. 1967) --- The Apollo 4 (Spacecraft 017/Saturn 501) stack and its mobile launch tower atop a...

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NASA image: KSC-71PC-0571
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Jul 26, 1971

KSC-71PC-0571

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Apollo 15's Saturn V rocket lifts off from Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-71PC-0685
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Jul 26, 1971

KSC-71PC-0685

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Apollo 15's Saturn V rocket lifts off from Launch...

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NASA image: Lightning around the Apollo 15 stack prior to launch
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Jul 25, 1971

Lightning around the Apollo 15 stack prior to launch

S89-41564 (25 July 1971) --- Lightning streaks through the sky around the Apollo 15 stack of hardware prior to the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Mar 3, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

The launch of the Apollo 9 (Saturn V launch vehicle, SA-504), with astronauts James A. McDivitt, David R. Scott, and...

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NASA image: Launch of Apollo 8 lunar orbit mission
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Dec 21, 1968

Launch of Apollo 8 lunar orbit mission

S68-56050 (21 Dec. 1968)--- The Apollo 8 (Spacecraft 103/Saturn 503) space vehicle is launched from Pad A, Launch...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 4, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

The second Saturn V launch vehicle (SA-502) for the Apollo 6 mission lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center launch...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 22, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

The Saturn IB launch vehicle (SA204) for the Apollo 5 mission lifted off on January 22, 1968. The unmarned Apollo 5...

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NASA image: Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo
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Jul 16, 2019

Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo

On July 16, 2019, the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch, Apollo launch team members mingle in Launch Control...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 31, 1971

Wernher von Braun

Dr. Wernher von Braun, NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for Future Programs, uses binoculars to monitor data on...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first lunar landing mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 21, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph depicts a busy Launch Control Center at Kennedy Space Center during the Apollo 8 mission launch...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 rollout to launch pad
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Aug 28, 1972

Apollo 17 rollout to launch pad

S72-48729 (28 Aug. 1972) --- A ground-level view of the huge Apollo 17 (Spacecraft 114/Lunar Module 12/ Saturn 512)...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 space vehicle arrives at Pad A at KSC during roll out from VAB
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Nov 9, 1970

Apollo 14 space vehicle arrives at Pad A at KSC during roll out from VAB

S70-55689 (9 Nov. 1970) --- The Apollo 14 (Spacecraft 110/Lunar Module 8/Saturn 509) space vehicle arrives at Pad A,...

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NASA image: APOLLO 13 - LAUNCH - KSC
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May 11, 1970

APOLLO 13 - LAUNCH - KSC

S70-38747 (11 April 1970) --The Apollo 13 (Spacecraft 109/Lunar Module 7/Saturn 508) space vehicle is launched from...

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NASA image: APOLLO XII - LAUNCH DAY ACTIVITIES - LAUNCH COMPLEX 39A - KSC
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Nov 14, 1969

APOLLO XII - LAUNCH DAY ACTIVITIES - LAUNCH COMPLEX 39A - KSC

S69-58881 (14 Nov. 1969) --- The three Apollo 12 crew men leave the Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) Manned Spacecraft...

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NASA image: APOLLO XII - LAUNCH DAY ACTIVITIES - LAUNCH COMPLEX 39A - KSC
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Nov 14, 1969

APOLLO XII - LAUNCH DAY ACTIVITIES - LAUNCH COMPLEX 39A - KSC

S69-58880 (14 Nov. 1969) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, Apollo 12 lunar module pilot, suits up in the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo
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Jul 16, 2019

Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo

On July 16, 2019, the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch, Apollo-era and Artemis-1 launch team members mingle...

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NASA image: Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo
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Jul 16, 2019

Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo

On July 16, 2019, the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch to the Moon, Apollo-era and Artemis 1 launch team...

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NASA image: Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo
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Jul 16, 2019

Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo

On July 16, 2019, the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch, Apollo-era launch team members mingle in Launch...

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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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