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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 40th Newseum Panel Discussion
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Jul 19, 2009

Apollo 40th Newseum Panel Discussion

Veteran journalist Nick Clooney, seated left, moderated a panel discussion with Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, far...

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NASA image: Apollo 40th Newseum Panel Discussion
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Jul 19, 2009

Apollo 40th Newseum Panel Discussion

Veteran journalist Nick Clooney, seated left, moderated a panel discussion with Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, far...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT - APOLLO 16
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Apr 1, 1972

INFLIGHT - APOLLO 16

S72-37001 (25 April 1972) --- Astronaut Thomas K. Mattingly II, command module pilot, performs an extravehicular...

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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: Vertical view Apollo 16 Descartes landing sites as photographed by Apollo 14
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Jan 12, 1971

Vertical view Apollo 16 Descartes landing sites as photographed by Apollo 14

S72-00147 (January 1972) --- An almost vertical view of the Apollo 16 Descartes landing area, as photographed from...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 16 landing sites from Apollo 14 spacecraft
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Feb 6, 1971

View of Apollo 16 landing sites from Apollo 14 spacecraft

AS14-69-9560 (February 1971) --- This 500mm vertical frame taken from the Apollo 14 spacecraft is of the Apollo 16...

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Apr 22, 1972

Astronaut John Young reaches for tools in Lunar Roving Vehicle during EVA

AS16-108-17622 (22 April 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission,...

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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 John Young at LRV prior to deployment of ALSEP during first EVA
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Apr 21, 1972

Astronaut John Young at LRV prior to deployment of ALSEP during first EVA

AS16-116-18578 (21 April 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, works...

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NASA image: View of the Apollo 16 Command/Service Module from the Lunar module in orbit
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Apr 20, 1971

View of the Apollo 16 Command/Service Module from the Lunar module in orbit

AS16-113-18282 (23 April 1972) --- The Apollo Command and Service Modules (CSM) "Casper" approaches the Lunar Module...

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NASA image: EXPERIMENT - APOLLO 16 (UV)
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Jun 6, 1972

EXPERIMENT - APOLLO 16 (UV)

S72-40821 (21 April 1972) --- An artificially reproduced color enhancement of a ten-minute far-ultraviolet exposure...

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NASA image: View of rim of South Ray crater on traverse up Stone Mountain during EVA
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Apr 22, 1972

View of rim of South Ray crater on traverse up Stone Mountain during EVA

AS16-112-18234 (22 April 1972) --- This view of South Ray Crater was taken during the second Apollo 16...

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NASA image: MISSION CONTROL CENTER (MCC) - APOLLO 16 - MSC
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May 8, 1972

MISSION CONTROL CENTER (MCC) - APOLLO 16 - MSC

S72-37010 (20 April 1972) --- NASA officials gather around a console in the Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR)...

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NASA image: Astronaut Charles Duke stands at rock adjacent to "House Rock"
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Feb 23, 1972

Astronaut Charles Duke stands at rock adjacent to "House Rock"

AS16-116-18653 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., Apollo 16 lunar module pilot, stands at a big rock...

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NASA image: Apollo 15 Landing Site: Hadley - Apennine region of the Moon
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May 8, 2022

Apollo 15 Landing Site: Hadley - Apennine region of the Moon

NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems’ Program Manager Shawn Quinn captured this image of the Hadley–Apennine region of...

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NASA image: EXPERIMENT - APOLLO 16 (UV)
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Jun 6, 1972

EXPERIMENT - APOLLO 16 (UV)

S72-40820 (21 April 1972) --- A color enhancement of a photograph taken on ultra-violet light showing the spectrum...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 Mission Image - View of the Al-Biruni and Goddard Craters.
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Mar 24, 2009

Apollo 16 Mission Image - View of the Al-Biruni and Goddard Craters.

AS16-122-19592 (16-27 April 1972) --- An oblique view of the Border Sea area on the lunar nearside, as photographed...

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NASA image: View of ceremonies welcoming Apollo 16 crew aboard U.S.S. Ticonderoga
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Apr 27, 1972

View of ceremonies welcoming Apollo 16 crew aboard U.S.S. Ticonderoga

S72-36262 (27 April 1972) --- A high-angle view of the Apollo 16 welcoming aboard ceremonies on the deck of the...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 Command Module during recovery operations after splashdown
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Apr 27, 1972

Apollo 16 Command Module during recovery operations after splashdown

S72-36602 (27 April 1972) --- The Apollo 16 Command Module bobbles photographed in the waters of the central Pacific...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 Mission image - View of the Mersenius C and Rilles Craters.
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Mar 25, 2009

Apollo 16 Mission image - View of the Mersenius C and Rilles Craters.

AS16-120-19332 (April 1972) --- This picture of the lunar surface was photographed from lunar orbit during the...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young drives in One-G Lunar Roving Vehicle during simulation
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Mar 4, 1971

Astronaut John Young drives in One-G Lunar Roving Vehicle during simulation

Astronaut John W. Young, Apollo 16 prime crew commander (right), takes a drive in the One-G Lunar Roving Vehicle...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 16 space vehicle on way from VAB to Pad A, Launch Complex 39
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Feb 11, 1972

View of Apollo 16 space vehicle on way from VAB to Pad A, Launch Complex 39

S72-19794 (13 Dec. 1971) --- A ground-level view showing the tall Apollo 16 (Spacecraft 113/Lunar Module 11/Saturn...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 Mission image - View of Station 1 and Sample 353 Rock,368 Soil Trench
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Mar 24, 2009

Apollo 16 Mission image - View of Station 1 and Sample 353 Rock,368 Soil Trench

AS16-114-18412 (16-27 April 1972) --- The gnomon and color patch, one of the Apollo Lunar Hand Tools (ALHT), is...

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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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