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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: LRO's Diviner Takes the Moon's Temperature During Eclipse: Eclipse Closeup
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Jun 17, 2011

LRO's Diviner Takes the Moon's Temperature During Eclipse: Eclipse Closeup

During the June 2011 lunar eclipse, scientists will be able to get a unique view of the moon. While the sun is...

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NASA image: LRO's Diviner Takes the Moon's Temperature During Eclipse: Diviner
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Jun 17, 2011

LRO's Diviner Takes the Moon's Temperature During Eclipse: Diviner

During the June 2011 lunar eclipse, scientists will be able to get a unique view of the moon. While the sun is...

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NASA image: Astronaut Charles Conrad uses lunar equipment conveyer at Lunar Module
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Nov 19, 1969

Astronaut Charles Conrad uses lunar equipment conveyer at Lunar Module

Astronaut Charles Conrad Jr., commander, uses the lunar equipment conveyer (LEC) at the Lunar Module during the...

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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

AS15-85-11514 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- Astronaut David R. Scott, commander, standing on the slope of Hadley Delta,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Charles Conrad stands at Modular Equipment Stowage Assemble
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Nov 19, 1969

Astronaut Charles Conrad stands at Modular Equipment Stowage Assemble

AS12-47-6988 (19 Nov. 1969) --- Astronaut Charles Conrad Jr., commander of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin poses for photograph beside deployed U.S. flag
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Jul 20, 1969

Astronaut Edwin Aldrin poses for photograph beside deployed U.S. flag

AS11-40-5875 (20 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot of the first lunar landing...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 lunar surface panoramic views
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Jul 1, 1969

Apollo 11 lunar surface panoramic views

S69-44465 (20 July 1969) --- These panoramic views of the lunar surface, photographed from the Apollo 11 Lunar...

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NASA image: Close-up of lunar roving vehicle at Apollo 17 Taurus-Littrow landing site
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Dec 12, 1972

Close-up of lunar roving vehicle at Apollo 17 Taurus-Littrow landing site

AS17-137-20979 (12 Dec. 1972) --- A close-up view of the lunar roving vehicle (LRV) at the Taurus-Littrow landing...

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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: View of Apollo 14 Lunar Module on the Moon
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Feb 5, 1971

View of Apollo 14 Lunar Module on the Moon

AS14-66-9277 (5 Feb. 1971) --- An excellent view of the Apollo 14 Lunar Module (LM) on the moon, as photographed...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edgar Mitchell looks at traverse map during EVA
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Feb 6, 1971

Astronaut Edgar Mitchell looks at traverse map during EVA

AS14-64-9089 (5-6 Feb. 1971) --- Astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell, lunar module pilot, moves across the lunar surface as...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Mission image -  Lunar surface and Lunar Module
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Dec 23, 2009

Apollo 11 Mission image - Lunar surface and Lunar Module

AS11-40-5915 (20 July 1969) --- Apollo 11 LM on lunar surface. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: View of crater Posidonius at edge of Sea of Serenity seen by Apollo 15
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Aug 1, 1971

View of crater Posidonius at edge of Sea of Serenity seen by Apollo 15

AS15-91-12366 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- The crater Posidonius at the northeastern edge of the Sea of Serenity, was...

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NASA image: View of crater Tsiolkovsky in highlands on lunar farside as seen by Apollo 15
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Aug 1, 1971

View of crater Tsiolkovsky in highlands on lunar farside as seen by Apollo 15

AS15-97-13168 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- A view of the flow structure on the rim and edge of the crater Tsiolkovsky...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard during Apollo 14 EVA on the moon
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Feb 5, 1971

Astronaut Alan Shepard during Apollo 14 EVA on the moon

AS14-66-9232 (5 Feb. 1971) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., commander of the Apollo 14 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin prepares to deploy EASEP on surface of moon
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Jul 20, 1969

Astronaut Edwin Aldrin prepares to deploy EASEP on surface of moon

AS11-40-5931 (20 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, prepares to deploy the Early...

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NASA image: High-oblique view of Moon's surface showing earth rising above horizon
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Dec 22, 1968

High-oblique view of Moon's surface showing earth rising above horizon

AS8-14-2392 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- High-oblique view of the moon's surface showing Earth rising above the lunar...

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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

AS15-86-11603 (31 July 1971) --- Astronaut James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot, works at the Lunar Roving Vehicle...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Bean participates in lunar surface simulation
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Oct 29, 1969

Astronaut Alan Bean participates in lunar surface simulation

S69-56059 (24 Oct. 1969) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, lunar module pilot of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: View of lunar surface from the inside of the Apollo 14 Lunar Module
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Feb 6, 1971

View of lunar surface from the inside of the Apollo 14 Lunar Module

AS14-66-9340 (6 Feb. 1971) --- A view from inside the Lunar Module (LM) following the second Apollo 14...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Lunar Module photographed against sun glare on lunar surface
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Feb 5, 1971

Apollo 14 Lunar Module photographed against sun glare on lunar surface

AS14-67-9367 (5 Feb. 1971) --- The Apollo 14 Lunar Module (LM) as seen by the two moon-exploring crewmen of the...

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NASA image: Close-up view of astronauts footprint in lunar soil
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Jul 20, 1969

Close-up view of astronauts footprint in lunar soil

AS11-40-5878 (20 July 1969) --- A close-up view of an astronaut's bootprint in the lunar soil, photographed with a...

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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: Astronaut James Irwin simulates using lunar surface geological tools
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Dec 17, 1970

Astronaut James Irwin simulates using lunar surface geological tools

S70-56433 (December 1970) --- Astronaut James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot of the Apollo 15 lunar landing mission,...

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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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