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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 17 Command/Service Modules backdropped against lunar landing site
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Dec 10, 1972

Apollo 17 Command/Service Modules backdropped against lunar landing site

This 70mm frame, showintg the Apollo 17 Command/Service Modules (CSM) backdropped against the Taurus-Littrow landing...

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NASA image: View of field of boulders on flank of Cone Crater
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Feb 6, 1971

View of field of boulders on flank of Cone Crater

AS14-64-9103 (6 Feb. 1971) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., commander, photographed this overall view of a field...

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NASA image: View of Mount Hadley as photographed by Apollo 15 during EVA
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Jul 31, 1971

View of Mount Hadley as photographed by Apollo 15 during EVA

AS15-87-11849 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- An excellent view of Mount Hadley, fully lighted, showing abundant linear...

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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: Apollo 12 Mission image - Lunar surface
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Nov 19, 1969

Apollo 12 Mission image - Lunar surface

AS12-47-6938 (19 Nov. 1969) --- A close-up view of a heart-shaped depression (crater) in the lunar surface, as...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Mission image - Astronaut Edwin Aldrin descends the Lu
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Jul 20, 1969

Apollo 11 Mission image - Astronaut Edwin Aldrin descends the Lu

AS11-40-5866 (20 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, egresses the Lunar Module (LM)...

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NASA image: Astronaut Charles Duke examines surface of boulder at North Ray crater
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Apr 23, 1972

Astronaut Charles Duke examines surface of boulder at North Ray crater

AS16-116-18649 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot of the Apollo 16 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

S69-44464 (July 1969) --- Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong took this series of pictures of the landing site of Apollo...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Lunar Module ascent stage photographed from Command Module
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Jul 21, 1969

Apollo 11 Lunar Module ascent stage photographed from Command Module

AS11-44-6642 (21 July 1969) --- The Apollo 11 Lunar Module ascent stage, with astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 20, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The first manned lunar landing mission, Apollo 11, launched from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida via the...

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NASA image: PLAQUE - LUNAR SURFACE (APOLLO XV) - MSC
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Jul 8, 1971

PLAQUE - LUNAR SURFACE (APOLLO XV) - MSC

S71-39357 (July 1971) --- A photographic replica of the plaque which the Apollo 15 astronauts will leave behind on...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 Lunar Surface Experiment equipment
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Nov 30, 1972

Apollo 17 Lunar Surface Experiment equipment

S72-37259 (November 1972) --- The Geophone Module and Cable Reels of the Lunar Seismic Profiling Experiment (S-203),...

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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: Apollo 17 Lunar Surface Experiments package
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May 10, 1972

Apollo 17 Lunar Surface Experiments package

S72-37260 (November 1972) --- The remote antenna for the Lunar Seismic Profiling Experiment, Numbered S-203, a...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 crewmembers participate in lunar surface extravehicular simulations
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Oct 6, 1969

Apollo 12 crewmembers participate in lunar surface extravehicular simulations

S69-55362 (6 Oct. 1969) --- The two assigned moon-walking crew members for the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission...

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NASA image: View of lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft
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Dec 24, 1968

View of lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS08-12-2052 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- This near-vertical photograph from the Apollo 8 spacecraft covers an area of...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT ARMSTRONG, NEIL - LUNAR SURFACE SIMULATION TRAINING
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Nov 14, 1969

ASTRONAUT ARMSTRONG, NEIL - LUNAR SURFACE SIMULATION TRAINING

S69-31080 (18 April 1969) --- Suited astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, wearing an Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU),...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Command/Service modules photographed from Lunar Module in orbit
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Jul 20, 1969

Apollo 11 Command/Service modules photographed from Lunar Module in orbit

AS11-37-5445 (20 July 1969) --- The Apollo 11 Command and Service Modules (CSM) are photographed from the Lunar...

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NASA image: Astronaut James Irwin gives salute beside U.S. flag during EVA
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Aug 1, 1971

Astronaut James Irwin gives salute beside U.S. flag during EVA

AS15-88-11866 (1 Aug. 1971) --- Astronaut James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot, gives a military salute while standing...

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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

AS15-86-11602 (31 July 1971) --- Astronaut James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot, works at the Lunar Roving Vehicle...

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NASA image: View of crater Tsiolkovsky taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft
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Dec 24, 1968

View of crater Tsiolkovsky taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS08-12-2196 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- An oblique view from the Apollo 8 spacecraft looking eastward across the lunar...

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NASA image: Armstrong - scooping sample - CREW TRAINING - APOLLO XI - MSC
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Apr 18, 1969

Armstrong - scooping sample - CREW TRAINING - APOLLO XI - MSC

S69-31048 (18 April 1969) --- Suited astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, wearing an Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU),...

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NASA image: Astronauts Young and Duke begin simulated lunar surface traverse at KSC
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Mar 2, 1972

Astronauts Young and Duke begin simulated lunar surface traverse at KSC

S72-30695 (22 Dec. 1971) --- Astronauts John W. Young, right, Apollo 16 commander, and Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar...

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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

Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, moves toward a position to deploy two components of the Early...

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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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