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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: Astronaut Eugene Cernan walks toward LRV during EVA
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Dec 13, 1972

Astronaut Eugene Cernan walks toward LRV during EVA

AS17-140-21388 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, mission commander, walks toward the Lunar Roving...

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NASA image: Wide-angle view of Station 4 during Apollo 17 second EVA
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Dec 12, 1972

Wide-angle view of Station 4 during Apollo 17 second EVA

AS17-137-20992 (12 Dec. 1972) --- A view looking into Shorty Crater, taken at Station 4, showing the orange soil....

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 4, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

Expedition 10 Commander and NASA Science Officer Leroy Chiao, right, Flight Engineer and Soyuz Commander Salizhan...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin descends steps of Lunar Module ladder to walk on moon
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Jul 20, 1969

Astronaut Edwin Aldrin descends steps of Lunar Module ladder to walk on moon

AS11-40-5868 (20 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, descends the steps of the Lunar...

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NASA image: Flag of the U.S. deployed on surface of the Moon
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Jul 20, 1969

Flag of the U.S. deployed on surface of the Moon

AS11-37-5545 (20 July 1969) --- The flag of the United States, deployed on the surface of the moon, dominates this...

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NASA image: In-flight portrait of the STS-60 crew
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Apr 9, 1999

In-flight portrait of the STS-60 crew

STS060-31-028 (3-11 Feb. 1994) --- Five NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut squeeze through the tunnel which...

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NASA image: View of a full Moon photographed from Apollo 11 spacecraft
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Jul 21, 1969

View of a full Moon photographed from Apollo 11 spacecraft

AS11-44-6667 (21 July 1969) --- This outstanding view of the whole full moon was photographed from the Apollo 11...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 and 11 Crewmembers in the U.S. Laboratory
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Apr 22, 2005

Expedition 10 and 11 Crewmembers in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS010-E-25149 (22 April 2005) --- The crewmembers onboard the International Space Station (ISS) gather in the...

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NASA image: Soviet Soyuz spacecraft contrasted against a black-sky background
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Jul 17, 1975

Soviet Soyuz spacecraft contrasted against a black-sky background

AST-09-572 (17-18 July 1975) --- The Soviet Soyuz 19 spacecraft is photographed from the American Apollo spacecraft...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 4, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

Expedition 10 Commander and NASA Science Officer Leroy Chiao, right, Flight Engineer and Soyuz Commander Salizhan...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 Mission image - station Lunar Module (LM),Flag,CDR,LRV
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Dec 7, 1972

Apollo 17 Mission image - station Lunar Module (LM),Flag,CDR,LRV

AS17-134-20386 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, Apollo 17 commander, is photographed next to the...

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NASA image: Expedition 14 and 15 joint crew portrait
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Apr 17, 2007

Expedition 14 and 15 joint crew portrait

ISS014-E-19535 (17 April 2007) --- The crewmembers onboard the International Space Station pose for a group portrait...

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NASA image: Expedition 34 Crew Landing
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Mar 16, 2013

Expedition 34 Crew Landing

A Russian helicopter commander waits inside his Search and Rescue helicopter that was grounded by low visibility at...

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NASA image: Astronauts Mitchell and Shepard during first Apollo 14 EVA
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Feb 5, 1971

Astronauts Mitchell and Shepard during first Apollo 14 EVA

S71-19509 (5 Feb. 1971) --- Astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell, lunar module pilot, operates the Active Seismic...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Mission image - View of the ALSEP Station
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Feb 5, 1971

Apollo 14 Mission image - View of the ALSEP Station

AS14-67-9361 (5 Feb. 1971) --- A close-up view of two components of the Apollo lunar surface experiments package...

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NASA image:    Apollo 12 Mission image - Photo of Al Bean and the TV taken from just inside the rim of Surveyor Crater
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Nov 19, 1969

Apollo 12 Mission image - Photo of Al Bean and the TV taken from just inside the rim of Surveyor Crater

AS12-46-6780 (19 Nov. 1969) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, lunar module pilot for the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: Exp 35 sticker placement on undocking day
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May 13, 2013

Exp 35 sticker placement on undocking day

ISS035-E-040109 (13 May 2013) --- One of the final acts aboard the International Space Station following a change of...

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NASA image: Apollo 15 Mission image - View of the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package (ALSEP)
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Jul 31, 1971

Apollo 15 Mission image - View of the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package (ALSEP)

AS15-85-11471 (31 July 1971) --- Astronaut David R. Scott, commander, is seated in the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV)...

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NASA image: Photographic replica of the plaque Apollo 13 astronauts will leave on moon
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Apr 13, 1970

Photographic replica of the plaque Apollo 13 astronauts will leave on moon

S70-34685 (April 1970) --- A photographic replica of the plaque which the Apollo 13 astronauts will leave behind on...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-07M Undocking
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May 13, 2013

Soyuz TMA-07M Undocking

ISS036-E-000041 (13 May 2013) --- From inside the International Space Station, the departing Soyuz TMA-07M was...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 Mission image - View of Station Lunar Module (LM) and Lunar Module Pilot (LMP), Charles M. Duke, Jr., and Flag
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Mar 24, 2009

Apollo 16 Mission image - View of Station Lunar Module (LM) and Lunar Module Pilot (LMP), Charles M. Duke, Jr., and Flag

AS16-113-18342 (21 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., Apollo 16 lunar module pilot, salutes the United...

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NASA image: View of the Earth seen by the Apollo 17 crew traveling toward the moon
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Dec 7, 1972

View of the Earth seen by the Apollo 17 crew traveling toward the moon

AS17-148-22742 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- Most of Australia (center) and part of Antarctica are visible in this photo of a...

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NASA image: Expedition 30 Farewell
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Apr 27, 2012

Expedition 30 Farewell

ISS030-E-257799 (27 April 2012) --- Expedition 30 crew members bid farewell to Expedition 31 crew members in the...

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NASA image: RECOVERY - APOLLO XIII - PACIFIC
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Apr 17, 1970

RECOVERY - APOLLO XIII - PACIFIC

S70-35622 (17 April 1970) --- United States Navy underwater demolition team swimmers assist in the recovery...

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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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