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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 12 stereo view of lunar surface
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Nov 20, 1969

Apollo 12 stereo view of lunar surface

AS12-57-8455 (19-20 Nov. 1969) --- An Apollo 12 stereo view showing a three-inch square of the lunar surface. The...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 liftoff
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Apr 16, 1972

Apollo 16 liftoff

S72-35347 (16 April 1972) --- The huge, 363-feet tall Apollo 16 (Spacecraft 113/Lunar Module 11/ Saturn 511) space...

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NASA image: Partial view of the deployed Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package
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Apr 21, 1972

Partial view of the deployed Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package

AS16-113-18347 (21 April 1972) --- A partial view of the Apollo 16 Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package (ALSEP)...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Mission image - Modular Equipment Stowage Assemble (MESA) and the Fuel Cask on the Lunar Module (LM)
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Nov 19, 1969

Apollo 12 Mission image - Modular Equipment Stowage Assemble (MESA) and the Fuel Cask on the Lunar Module (LM)

AS12-48-7034 (19 Nov. 1969) --- A close-up view of a portion of quadrant II of the descent stage of the Apollo 12...

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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: INFLIGHT - APOLLO XVI (LUNAR MODULE [LM] LAUNCH)
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Apr 23, 1972

INFLIGHT - APOLLO XVI (LUNAR MODULE [LM] LAUNCH)

S72-35612 (22 April 1972) --- The Apollo 16 Lunar Module (LM) "Orion" dominates the lunar scene at the Descartes...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 Mission image - Sta 6,SPL 6215, 6235-39, 6305-07, CDR
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Dec 13, 1972

Apollo 17 Mission image - Sta 6,SPL 6215, 6235-39, 6305-07, CDR

AS17-141-21608 (13 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan stands near an over-hanging rock during the third...

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NASA image: TV Transmission Images - Apollo-Saturn (AS)-XVI Crewmen - Lunar Surface (Poor Quality)
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Apr 22, 1972

TV Transmission Images - Apollo-Saturn (AS)-XVI Crewmen - Lunar Surface (Poor Quality)

S72-35595 (21 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot, salutes the United States flag...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 15 space vehicle leaving VAB to Pad A, Launch Complex 39
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May 11, 1971

View of Apollo 15 space vehicle leaving VAB to Pad A, Launch Complex 39

S71-33786 (11 May 1971) --- The 363-feet tall Apollo (Spacecraft 112/Lunar Module 10/Saturn 510) space vehicle which...

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NASA image: APOLLO XI - LAUNCH
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Jul 16, 1969

APOLLO XI - LAUNCH

S69-39527 (16 July 1969) --- The huge, 363-feet tall Apollo 11 (Spacecraft 107/ Lunar Module 5/Saturn 506) space...

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NASA image: View of Cosmic Ray Experiment near the Apollo 15 Lunar Module
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Apr 21, 1972

View of Cosmic Ray Experiment near the Apollo 15 Lunar Module

AS16-107-17442 (22 April 1972) --- A close-up view of the Apollo 16 Cosmic Ray Detector (CRD) experiment deployed at...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young replaces tools in Lunar Roving Vehicle during EVA
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Apr 22, 1972

Astronaut John Young replaces tools in Lunar Roving Vehicle during EVA

AS16-110-17960 (22 April 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young, commander, replaces tools in the Apollo Lunar Hand Tool...

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NASA image: Astronaut James Irwin works at Lunar Roving Vehicle during Apollo 15 EVA
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Jul 31, 1971

Astronaut James Irwin works at Lunar Roving Vehicle during Apollo 15 EVA

AS15-86-11602 (31 July 1971) --- Astronaut James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot, works at the Lunar Roving Vehicle...

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NASA image: View of Mount Hadley as photographed by Apollo 15 during EVA
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Jul 31, 1971

View of Mount Hadley as photographed by Apollo 15 during EVA

AS15-87-11849 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- An excellent view of Mount Hadley, fully lighted, showing abundant linear...

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NASA image: Liftoff - Apollo XI - Lunar Landing Mission - KSC
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Jul 16, 1969

Liftoff - Apollo XI - Lunar Landing Mission - KSC

S69-39962 (16 July 1969) --- The huge, 363-feet tall Apollo 11 (Spacecraft 107/Lunar Module 5/Saturn 506) space...

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NASA image: APOLLO XI - LAUNCH - KSC
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Jul 16, 1969

APOLLO XI - LAUNCH - KSC

S69-39525 (16 July 1969) --- The huge, 363-feet tall Apollo 11 (Spacecraft 107/Lunar Module 5/Saturn 506) space...

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NASA image: Liftoff of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission
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Jul 16, 1969

Liftoff of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission

S69-39959 (16 July 1969) --- The huge, 363-feet tall Apollo 11 (Spacecraft 107/Lunar Module 5/ Saturn 506) space...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 view of the earth from translunar injection
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Apr 16, 1972

Apollo 16 view of the earth from translunar injection

AS16-118-18873 (16 April 1972) --- A good view of Earth photographed shortly after trans-lunar injection of April...

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NASA image: APOLLO XI - LAUNCH - PAD 39A - KSC
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Jul 16, 1969

APOLLO XI - LAUNCH - PAD 39A - KSC

S69-39529 (16 July 1969) --- The huge, 363-feet tall Apollo 11 (Spacecraft 107/Lunar Module 5/Saturn 506) space...

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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 Africa and Madagascar from the Apollo 17 spacecraft
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Dec 9, 1972

View of Africa and Madagascar from the Apollo 17 spacecraft

AS17-148-22717 (7 Dec. 1972) --- This view of a portion of Earth was taken from the Apollo 17 spacecraft following...

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NASA image: KSC-69PC-0315
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Jul 9, 1969

KSC-69PC-0315

PATRICK AFB, Fla. – In preparation of the nation’s first lunar landing mission, Apollo 11 crew members arrive at...

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NASA image: APOLLO XI - LAUNCH - KSC
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Jul 16, 1969

APOLLO XI - LAUNCH - KSC

S69-39526 (16 July 1969) --- The huge, 363-feet tall Apollo 11 (Spacecraft 107/Lunar Module 5/Saturn 506) space...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young drives Lunar Roving Vehicle to final parking place
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Apr 23, 1972

Astronaut John Young drives Lunar Roving Vehicle to final parking place

AS16-115-18559 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, drives...

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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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