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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: KSC-71PC-0685
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Jul 26, 1971

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Apollo 15's Saturn V rocket lifts off from Launch...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 lunar module "Orion" photographed from distance during EVA
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Apr 23, 1972

Apollo 16 lunar module "Orion" photographed from distance during EVA

AS16-116-18678 (23 April 1972) --- A view from the moving Apollo 16 Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) as the crew men...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc104
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Jan 6, 1998

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NASA’s Lunar Prospector is readied for launch as its gantry-like service tower is rolled back again at Cape...

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NASA image: ksc-69pc-442
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Jul 16, 1969

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Apollo 11 Saturn V space vehicle lifted off with Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong,...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc103
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Jan 6, 1998

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NASA’s Lunar Prospector is readied for launch as its gantry-like service tower is rolled back again at Cape...

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NASA image: ARTIST CONCEPT - APOLLO XI - LUNAR SURFACE
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Jul 11, 1969

ARTIST CONCEPT - APOLLO XI - LUNAR SURFACE

S69-39011 (July 1969) --- TRW Incorporated's artist concept depicting the Apollo 11 Lunar Module (LM) descending to...

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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: Apollo 12 Mission image - View of part of the deployed Apollo Lunar Surface Experiment Package (ALSEP)
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Nov 19, 1969

Apollo 12 Mission image - View of part of the deployed Apollo Lunar Surface Experiment Package (ALSEP)

AS12-47-6918 (19 Nov. 1969) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, lunar module pilot, took this photograph of three of the...

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NASA image: Seismometer reading from impact made by Lunar Module ascent stage
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Nov 20, 1969

Seismometer reading from impact made by Lunar Module ascent stage

S69-59547 (20 Nov. 1969) --- The seismometer reading from the impact made by the Lunar Module ascent stage when it...

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NASA image: APOLLO X - LAUNCH - PAD 39B - KSC
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May 18, 1969

APOLLO X - LAUNCH - PAD 39B - KSC

S69-34145 (18 May 1969) --- The Apollo 10 (Spacecraft 106/Lunar Module 4/Saturn 505) space vehicle is launched from...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 astronauts take lunar soil sample from Station no.9 during EVA
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Apr 22, 1971

Apollo 16 astronauts take lunar soil sample from Station no.9 during EVA

AS16-107-17561 (16-27 April 1972) --- One of the Apollo 16 astronauts scoops up lunar soil at the base of a small...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1753
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Feb 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., NASA's Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite,...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 27, 1972

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 16 Command Module splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on April 27, 1972 after an 11-day moon exploration...

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NASA image: Telecast of Astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin by the Lunar Module
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Jul 20, 1969

Telecast of Astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin by the Lunar Module

S69-39562 (20 July 1969) --- Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong (center), commander; and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. (right),...

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NASA image: A closeup view of a block found by Apollo 16 crewmen during second EVA
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Apr 22, 1972

A closeup view of a block found by Apollo 16 crewmen during second EVA

AS16-107-17573 (22 April 1972) --- A close-up view of a block (about 1/2 meter long) found by the two moon-exploring...

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NASA image: View of lunar surface at Apollo 16 station 11
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Apr 21, 1972

View of lunar surface at Apollo 16 station 11

AS16-116-18599 (21 April 1972) --- A close-up view of Buster Crater, which was visited by the two moon-exploring...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Mission image - View of the Lunar Module with Triplet and an Astronaut in the background.
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Feb 26, 2009

Apollo 14 Mission image - View of the Lunar Module with Triplet and an Astronaut in the background.

AS14-68-9487 (6 Feb. 1971) --- Astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell, lunar module pilot, photographed this sweeping view...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1751
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Feb 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite, known as LCROSS, arrives from Northrop...

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NASA image: APOLLO XIII - INFLIGHT (CREW ACTIVITIES)
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Mar 16, 1970

APOLLO XIII - INFLIGHT (CREW ACTIVITIES)

S70-30828 (March 1970) --- A photographic illustration of the Fra Mauro area showing the scheduled traverses planned...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1743
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Feb 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 crew assisted with egressing command module after landing
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Nov 24, 1969

Apollo 12 crew assisted with egressing command module after landing

S69-22271 (24 Nov. 1969) --- A United States Navy Underwater Demolition Team swimmer assists the Apollo 12 crew...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1744
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Feb 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: APOLLO X - LAUNCH - PAD 39B - KSC
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May 18, 1969

APOLLO X - LAUNCH - PAD 39B - KSC

S69-34144 (18 May 1969) --- The Apollo 10 (Spacecraft 106/Lunar Module 4/Saturn 505) space vehicle is launched from...

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NASA image: ksc-69pc-422
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Jul 16, 1969

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Apollo 11 Saturn V space vehicle lifts off with Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong,...

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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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