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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: Indonesian Islands as seen from Gemini 11 spacecraft
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Sep 14, 1966

Indonesian Islands as seen from Gemini 11 spacecraft

S66-54692 (14 Sept. 1966) --- Indonesian Islands (partial cloud cover): Sumatra, Java, Bali, Borneo, and Sumbawa, as...

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NASA image: Woodlark Island in Solomon Sea as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft
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Oct 21, 1968

Woodlark Island in Solomon Sea as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft

AS07-04-1609 (21 Oct. 1968) --- Woodlark Island in the Solomon Sea, east of New Guinea and northeast of Australia,...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 view of the Earth rising above the lunar horizon
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May 18, 1969

Apollo 10 view of the Earth rising above the lunar horizon

AS10-27-3890 (18-26 May 1969) --- A view of Earth rising above the lunar horizon photographed from the Apollo 10...

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NASA image: Pacific coast southwestern Mexico as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft
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Oct 13, 1968

Pacific coast southwestern Mexico as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft

AS07-05-1652 (13 Oct. 1968) --- Pacific coast area of southwestern Mexico, State of Guerrero, from Acapulco to...

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NASA image: Endeavour backdropped against space with Sun displaying rayed effect
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Dec 9, 1993

Endeavour backdropped against space with Sun displaying rayed effect

STS061-105-024 (2-13 Dec. 1993) --- One of Endeavour's space walkers captured this view of Endeavour backdropped...

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NASA image: View of Earth showing clouds over water taken by Apollo 11 crewmembers
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Jul 16, 1969

View of Earth showing clouds over water taken by Apollo 11 crewmembers

AS11-36-5299 (16 July 1969) --- This view of Earth showing clouds over water was photographed from the Apollo 11...

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NASA image: View of Goclenius and other craters
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Dec 24, 1968

View of Goclenius and other craters

AS08-13-2225 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- This photograph was taken from the Apollo 8 spacecraft with long-focal length...

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NASA image: View of Earth, showing Africa, Europe and Asia taken by Apollo 11 crewmember
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Jul 16, 1969

View of Earth, showing Africa, Europe and Asia taken by Apollo 11 crewmember

AS11-36-5355 (17 July 1969) --- Most of Africa and portions of Europe and Asia can be seen in this spectacular...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 Command/Service Modules seen from Lunar Module after separation
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May 22, 1969

Apollo 10 Command/Service Modules seen from Lunar Module after separation

AS10-27-3873 (22 May 1969) --- The Apollo 10 Command and Service Modules (CSM) are photographed from the Lunar...

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NASA image: Houston, Texas and Gulf Coast area as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft
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Oct 15, 1968

Houston, Texas and Gulf Coast area as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft

AS07-07-1872 (11-22 Oct. 1968) --- The Houston, Texas, and Gulf Coast area, looking southeast, as seen from the...

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NASA image: Both sides of the Atlantic Ocean are visible from Apollo 8 spacecraft
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Dec 22, 1968

Both sides of the Atlantic Ocean are visible from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS08-16-2588 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- Both sides of the Atlantic Ocean are visible in this view from Apollo 8...

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NASA image: View of earth visible from Apollo 8 spacecraft during lunar orbital mission
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Dec 22, 1968

View of earth visible from Apollo 8 spacecraft during lunar orbital mission

AS08-16-2596 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- View of Earth as photographed by the Apollo 8 astronauts during their lunar orbit...

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NASA image: Dallas-Ft. Worth, Sherman, Denison, Red River, Lake Taxoma from Apollo 9
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Mar 11, 1969

Dallas-Ft. Worth, Sherman, Denison, Red River, Lake Taxoma from Apollo 9

AS09-23-3586 (11 March 1969) --- Dallas, Ft. Worth, Sherman, Denison, Red River, and Lake Texoma, as photographed...

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NASA image: Near vertical view of lunar farside taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft
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Dec 24, 1968

Near vertical view of lunar farside taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS08-17-2670 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- Near vertical view of the lunar farside as photographed from the Apollo 8...

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NASA image: World's mountains over 5 miles above sea level as seen from the Apollo 7
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Oct 15, 1968

World's mountains over 5 miles above sea level as seen from the Apollo 7

AS7-07-1748 (15 Oct. 1968) --- The world's dozen peaks which reach a height of greater than five miles above sea...

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NASA image: One-third of Earth's sphere as seen from Apollo 11 spacecraft
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Jul 20, 1969

One-third of Earth's sphere as seen from Apollo 11 spacecraft

AS11-44-6689 (16-24 July 1969) --- One-third of the Earth's sphere illuminated, Earth's terminator, sunglint, a...

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NASA image: Mir space station as seen from STS-63 Discovery
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Feb 6, 1995

Mir space station as seen from STS-63 Discovery

STS063-708-057 (6 Feb. 1995) --- Backdropped against the darkness of space, only the shiny part of Russia's Mir...

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NASA image: Pacific Coast of Southern California including Los Angeles and San Diego
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Feb 1, 1974

Pacific Coast of Southern California including Los Angeles and San Diego

SL4-142-4542 (November 1973-February 1974) --- An oblique view of the Pacific Coast of Southern California,...

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NASA image: Mir space station as seen from STS-63 Discovery
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Feb 6, 1995

Mir space station as seen from STS-63 Discovery

STS063-708-095 (6 Feb 1995) --- Cumulus and other clouds over the ocean form the backdrop for this scene of Russia's...

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NASA image: Oblique view of Houston, Texas as seen from Apollo 9
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Mar 9, 1969

Oblique view of Houston, Texas as seen from Apollo 9

AS09-22-3463 (9 March 1969) --- Oblique view of the Houston, Texas area as photographed from the Apollo 9 spacecraft...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Lunar Module pictured as seen from Apollo 12 command/service module
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Nov 24, 1969

Apollo 12 Lunar Module pictured as seen from Apollo 12 command/service module

AS12-50-7328 (14 Nov. 1969) --- Apollo 12 Lunar Module (LM), still attached to the Saturn V third (S-IVB) stage, is...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 view of the earth from translunar injection
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Apr 16, 1972

Apollo 16 view of the earth from translunar injection

AS16-118-18873 (16 April 1972) --- A good view of Earth photographed shortly after trans-lunar injection of April...

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NASA image: Astronauts Chilton and Godwin monitor and photograph clouds on earth
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Apr 14, 1994

Astronauts Chilton and Godwin monitor and photograph clouds on earth

STS059-13-030 (9-20 April 1994) --- From the Space Shuttle Endeavour's aft flight deck, astronauts Kevin P. Chilton,...

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NASA image: Persian Gulf are of Iran, Qeshm Island, as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft
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Oct 12, 1968

Persian Gulf are of Iran, Qeshm Island, as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft

AS7-05-1615 (12 Oct. 1968) --- Persian Gulf coastal area of Iran, Qeshm Island, as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft...

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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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