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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: Astronaut Charles Duke photographed collecting lunar samples at Station 1
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Apr 21, 1972

Astronaut Charles Duke photographed collecting lunar samples at Station 1

AS16-114-18423 (21 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot, is photographed collecting...

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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: KSC-2009-2992
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May 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians perform black light inspection...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2991
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May 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians perform black light inspection...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2986
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May 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., a technician checks the thermal blanket...

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NASA image: Oblique view of crater Theophilus at northwest edge of Sea of Nectar
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Jul 16, 1969

Oblique view of crater Theophilus at northwest edge of Sea of Nectar

AS11-42-6237 (20 July 1969) --- An Apollo 11 oblique view of the large crater Theophilus located at the northwest...

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NASA image: Crater Paracelsus - Lunar Farside - Apollo XV
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Aug 25, 1971

Crater Paracelsus - Lunar Farside - Apollo XV

S71-44672 (30 July 1971) --- A near vertical view of the crater Paracelsus (formerly called I.A.U. Crater 365) on...

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NASA image: Oblique view of lunar farside photographed from orbit looking southwest
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Jul 16, 1969

Oblique view of lunar farside photographed from orbit looking southwest

AS11-44-6609 (16-24 July 1969) --- An oblique of the Crater Daedalus on the lunar farside as seen from the Apollo 11...

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NASA image: View of Eratosthenes and Copernicus craters
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Dec 13, 1972

View of Eratosthenes and Copernicus craters

AS17-145-22285 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- This is a view of the Eratosthenes Crater, taken looking southward from the...

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NASA image: Wide-angle view of Station 4 during Apollo 17 second EVA
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Dec 12, 1972

Wide-angle view of Station 4 during Apollo 17 second EVA

AS17-137-20992 (12 Dec. 1972) --- A view looking into Shorty Crater, taken at Station 4, showing the orange soil....

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NASA image: View of the orange soil which Apollo 17 crewmen found at Station 4 during EVA
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Dec 12, 1972

View of the orange soil which Apollo 17 crewmen found at Station 4 during EVA

AS17-137-20990 (12 Dec. 1972) --- A view of the area at Station 4 (Shorty Crater) showing the now highly-publicized...

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NASA image: Brightly-rayed crater on the farside of the moon near the subsolar point
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Dec 24, 1968

Brightly-rayed crater on the farside of the moon near the subsolar point

AS08-13-2327 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- A brightly-rayed crater on the farside of the moon near the sub solar point,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2987
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May 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – One of three solar panels is seen during closeout of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 southwest view of Censorinus crater
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May 18, 1969

Apollo 10 southwest view of Censorinus crater

AS10-32-4845 (18-26 May 1969) --- An Apollo 10 southwest oblique view of the crater Censorinus which is located in...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 oblique view of lunar farside
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Jul 16, 1969

Apollo 11 oblique view of lunar farside

AS11-43-6422 (July 1969) --- An Apollo 11 oblique view of the lunar farside. These two odd-shaped craters are...

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NASA image: View of the orange soil which Apollo 17 crewmen found at Station 4 during EVA
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Dec 12, 1972

View of the orange soil which Apollo 17 crewmen found at Station 4 during EVA

AS17-137-20989 (12 Dec. 1972) --- A close-up view of the much-publicized orange soil which the Apollo 17 crewmen...

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NASA image: View of Schroter's Valley area as photographed by Apollo 15
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Aug 25, 1971

View of Schroter's Valley area as photographed by Apollo 15

AS15-93-12628 (31 July 1971) --- The snake-like rille feature in this 70mm frame, photographed from the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Harrison Schmitt seated in Lunar Roving Vehicle during EVA-3
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Dec 13, 1972

Astronaut Harrison Schmitt seated in Lunar Roving Vehicle during EVA-3

AS17-134-20454 (13 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt is photographed seated in the Lunar Roving...

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NASA image: View of Lunar Roving Vehicle parked at Station 6 by Apollo 16 astronauts
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Dec 13, 1972

View of Lunar Roving Vehicle parked at Station 6 by Apollo 16 astronauts

AS17-140-21494 (13 Dec. 1972) --- This view shows the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) parked by an outcrop of rocks by...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 Command/Service Modules seen from Lunar Module after separation
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May 22, 1969

Apollo 10 Command/Service Modules seen from Lunar Module after separation

AS10-27-3873 (22 May 1969) --- The Apollo 10 Command and Service Modules (CSM) are photographed from the Lunar...

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NASA image: Craters of Time
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Apr 6, 2026

Craters of Time

art002e010399 (April 6, 2026) During a lunar flyby observation period, the Artemis II crew captures craters dotting...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young photographed collecting lunar samples
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Apr 23, 1972

Astronaut John Young photographed collecting lunar samples

AS16-106-17340 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, is...

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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

AS15-85-11451 (31 July 1971) --- Astronaut David R. Scott, mission commander, performs a task at the Lunar Roving...

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NASA image: Astronaut Charles Duke works at front of Lunar Roving Vehicle
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Apr 23, 1972

Astronaut Charles Duke works at front of Lunar Roving Vehicle

AS16-116-18607 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr. works at the front of the Lunar Roving Vehicle...

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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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