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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: Photos for OSTEM Web Feature - Angie Huerta
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Aug 12, 2022

Photos for OSTEM Web Feature - Angie Huerta

Angie Huerta, a first-year Ph.D. student studying particle physics at the University of Notre Dame, recently...

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NASA image: Photos for OSTEM Web Feature - Angie Huerta
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Aug 12, 2022

Photos for OSTEM Web Feature - Angie Huerta

Angie Huerta, a first-year Ph.D. student studying particle physics at the University of Notre Dame, recently...

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NASA image: Astronaut Charles Duke photographed collecting lunar samples at Station 1
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Apr 21, 1972

Astronaut Charles Duke photographed collecting lunar samples at Station 1

AS16-114-18423 (21 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot, is photographed collecting...

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NASA image: Oblique view of the lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft
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Dec 24, 1968

Oblique view of the lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS08-17-2814 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- This oblique view of the lunar surface taken from the Apollo 8 spacecraft looking...

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NASA image: Oblique view of the lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft
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Dec 24, 1968

Oblique view of the lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS08-17-2821 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- This oblique view of the lunar surface taken from the Apollo 8 spacecraft looking...

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NASA image: View of undisturbed lunar sediment as core tube from Apollo 11 is opened
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Aug 5, 1969

View of undisturbed lunar sediment as core tube from Apollo 11 is opened

S69-40945 (August 1969) --- This is a core tube sample under study and examination in the Manned Spacecraft Center?s...

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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: KSC-2012-3091
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May 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Teams taking part in NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition gather inside the Apollo/Saturn V...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3093
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May 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The team from the University of Alabama team took home the Joe Kosmo Award for Excellence for...

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NASA image: KSC-72PC-0440
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Aug 24, 1972

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Apollo 17 Lunar Module Pilot Harrison H. Schmitt, left, scoops soil samples into a specimen...

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NASA image: View of lunar sample no. 15305 in the Lunar Receiving Laboratory
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Aug 13, 1971

View of lunar sample no. 15305 in the Lunar Receiving Laboratory

S71-43050 (August 1971) --- A close-up view of Apollo 15 lunar sample No. 15305 in the Non-sterile Nitrogen...

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NASA image:  Panorama view of Apollo 17 Lunar surface photos
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Dec 1, 1972

Panorama view of Apollo 17 Lunar surface photos

Panorama view of Apollo 17 Lunar surface photos for use in presentations to NASA management and for Outreach...

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NASA image: Panoramas of Apollo sites
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Nov 14, 1969

Panoramas of Apollo sites

Panoramas of Apollo sites were created to familiarize various Constellation projects with the actual nature of the...

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NASA image: Astronauts Scott and Irwin join geologists in looking at Apollo 15 samples
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Aug 9, 1971

Astronauts Scott and Irwin join geologists in looking at Apollo 15 samples

S71-43203 (9 Aug. 1971) --- Astronauts David R. Scott, left foreground, and James B. Irwin, right foreground, join...

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NASA image: Panorama view of Apollo 17 Lunar surface photos
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Dec 1, 1972

Panorama view of Apollo 17 Lunar surface photos

Panorama view of Apollo 17 Lunar surface photos for use in presentations to NASA management and for Outreach...

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NASA image: Panoramas of Apollo sites
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Jun 16, 2016

Panoramas of Apollo sites

Panoramas of Apollo sites were created to familiarize various Constellation projects with the actual nature of the...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 stereo view of lunar surface upon which astronaut had stepped
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Nov 20, 1969

Apollo 12 stereo view of lunar surface upon which astronaut had stepped

AS12-57-8448 (19-20 Nov. 1969) --- An Apollo 12 stereo view showing a three-inch square of the lunar surface upon...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 crewman with tools and carrier of Apollo Lunar Hand Tools
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Nov 20, 1969

Apollo 12 crewman with tools and carrier of Apollo Lunar Hand Tools

AS12-49-7318 (19-20 Nov. 1969) --- One of the Apollo 12 crew members is photographed with the tools and carrier of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4086
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Jul 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAl, Fla. - Robert Mueller, left, explains differences in lunar, Martian and Earth soil using simulants...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4085
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Jul 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAl, Fla. - Robert Mueller, left, explains differences in lunar, Martian and Earth soil using simulants...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas and Kate Rubins - JETT 5 - jsc2024e035651
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May 16, 2024

Andre Douglas and Kate Rubins - JETT 5 - jsc2024e035651

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins places a sample marker in the soil before collecting a sample during a nighttime...

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NASA image: IPEx  NASA's ISRU Pilot Excavator
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Jul 28, 2022

IPEx NASA's ISRU Pilot Excavator

NASA’s ISRU Pilot Excavator (IPEx) project digs up lunar soil, known as regolith, and transports it across the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Mar 20, 1970

Saturn Apollo Program

Under the direction of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) was designed to allow...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 16 lunar sample no. 68815
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Apr 30, 1972

View of Apollo 16 lunar sample no. 68815

A closeup view or "mug shot" of Apollo 16 lunar sample no. 68815, a dislodged fragment from a parent boulder roughly...

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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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