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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: Lunar Roving Vehicle parked in lunar depression on slope of Stone Mountain
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Apr 22, 1972

Lunar Roving Vehicle parked in lunar depression on slope of Stone Mountain

AS16-107-17473 (22 April 1972) --- The Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) appears to be parked in a deep lunar depression,...

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NASA image: Oblique view of lunar farside in area of IAU crater no. 312
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Jul 16, 1969

Oblique view of lunar farside in area of IAU crater no. 312

AS11-42-6248 (July 1969) --- An Apollo 11 oblique view of the lunar farside in the area of International...

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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: 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: 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: Astronaut John Young in shadow of Lunar Module behind ultraviolet camera
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Apr 22, 1972

Astronaut John Young in shadow of Lunar Module behind ultraviolet camera

AS16-114-18439 (22 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot, stands in the shadow of the...

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NASA image: Lunar Module photographed against lunarscape during Apollo 15 EVA
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Jul 31, 1971

Lunar Module photographed against lunarscape during Apollo 15 EVA

AS15-82-11057 (2 Aug. 1971) --- The Lunar Module (LM) "Falcon" is photographed against the barren lunarscape during...

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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 David Scott on slope of Hadley Delta during Apollo 15 EVA
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Aug 1, 1971

Astronaut David Scott on slope of Hadley Delta during Apollo 15 EVA

AS15-82-11168 (2 Aug. 1971) --- Astronaut James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot, walks away from the Lunar Roving...

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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 David Scott on slope of Hadley Delta during Apollo 15 EVA
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Aug 1, 1971

Astronaut David Scott on slope of Hadley Delta during Apollo 15 EVA

AS15-85-11437 (31 July 1971) --- Astronaut David R. Scott, commander, with tongs and gnomon in hand, studies a...

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

During the total solar eclipse, the Sun’s corona, only visible during the total eclipse, is shown as a crown of...

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

During the total solar eclipse, the Sun’s corona, only visible during the total eclipse, is shown as a crown of...

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

During the total solar eclipse, the Sun’s corona, only visible during the total eclipse, is shown as a crown of...

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

During the total solar eclipse, the Sun’s corona, only visible during the total eclipse, is shown as a crown of...

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NASA image: Birkhoff Crater in Low-Light Detail
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Apr 6, 2026

Birkhoff Crater in Low-Light Detail

art002e012723 (April 6, 2026) – A close-up view of the Birkhoff crater on the Moon’s far side, captured by the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2831
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Apr 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– The Atlas V first stage is moved from the hangar at the Atlas Space Operations Facility. It...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2809
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Apr 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians prepare the solar array panel...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2810
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Apr 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians prepare the solar array panel...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2837
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Apr 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At the Vertical Integration Facility on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2832
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Apr 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– The Atlas V first stage is being transferred from the hangar at the Atlas Space Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2801
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Apr 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians prepare the Lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2813
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Apr 19, 2009

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

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2807
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Apr 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians prepare the solar array panel...

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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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