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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: Close-up view of lunar soil and boot prints made by Apollo 14 crew
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Feb 6, 1971

Close-up view of lunar soil and boot prints made by Apollo 14 crew

AS14-64-9127 (5-6 Feb. 1971) --- A close-up view of lunar soil, showing bootprints made by the Apollo 14 astronauts...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Bean holds Special Environmental Sample Container
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Nov 20, 1969

Astronaut Alan Bean holds Special Environmental Sample Container

AS12-49-7278 (19-20 Nov. 1969) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean holds a Special Environmental Sample Container filled with...

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NASA image: Panoramic view of Station 5 (Camelot Crater) during Apollo 17 EVA-2
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Dec 12, 1972

Panoramic view of Station 5 (Camelot Crater) during Apollo 17 EVA-2

AS17-145-22183 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- One of the Apollo 17 crew took this picture of a large boulder field during...

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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: Astronaut David Scott gives salute beside U.S. flag during EVA
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Aug 1, 1971

Astronaut David Scott gives salute beside U.S. flag during EVA

AS15-88-11863 (1 Aug. 1971) --- Astronaut David R. Scott, commander, gives a military salute while standing beside...

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NASA image: Components of the Early Apollo Scientific Experiments Package (EASEP)
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Jul 20, 1969

Components of the Early Apollo Scientific Experiments Package (EASEP)

AS11-37-5551 (20 July 1969) --- Two components of the Early Apollo Scientific Experiments Package (EASEP) are seen...

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NASA image: Astronauts James Lovell uses scoop from ALHT during simulation
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Dec 1, 1969

Astronauts James Lovell uses scoop from ALHT during simulation

S70-20272 (December 1969) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., commander of the upcoming Apollo 13 lunar landing...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young photographed collecting lunar samples
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Apr 23, 1972

Astronaut John Young photographed collecting lunar samples

AS16-106-17340 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, is...

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NASA image: Ascent stage of Apollo 10 Lunar Module seen from Command module
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May 22, 1969

Ascent stage of Apollo 10 Lunar Module seen from Command module

AS10-34-5112 (26 May 1969) --- The ascent stage of the Apollo 10 Lunar Module (LM) is photographed from the Command...

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NASA image: View of portion of "relatively fresh" crater as photographed by Apollo 15
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Jul 31, 1971

View of portion of "relatively fresh" crater as photographed by Apollo 15

AS15-82-11082 (2 Aug. 1971) --- A close-up view of a portion of a "relatively fresh" crater, looking southeast, as...

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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: 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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Jul 20, 1969

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

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NASA image: Apollo 17 Command/Service modules photographed from lunar module in orbit
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Dec 14, 1972

Apollo 17 Command/Service modules photographed from lunar module in orbit

AS17-145-22273 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- In this view, taken from the Lunar Module (LM), the Command and Service Module...

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NASA image: View of Surveyor III in its crater
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Nov 20, 1969

View of Surveyor III in its crater

AS12-48-7121 (20 Nov. 1969) --- An excellent view of the unmanned Surveyor 3 spacecraft which was photographed...

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NASA image: Lee Lincoln Scarp at the Apollo 17 Landing Site
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May 13, 2019

Lee Lincoln Scarp at the Apollo 17 Landing Site

The Lee Lincoln scarp is a low ridge or step about 80 meters high and running north-south through the western end of...

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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: View of Commemorative plaque left on moon at Hadley-Apennine landing site
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Aug 1, 1971

View of Commemorative plaque left on moon at Hadley-Apennine landing site

AS15-88-11894 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- A close-up view of a commemorative plaque left on the moon at the...

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NASA image: Astronaut David Scott watching hammer and feather fall to lunar surface
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Aug 2, 1971

Astronaut David Scott watching hammer and feather fall to lunar surface

S71-43788 (2 Aug. 1971) --- Astronaut David R. Scott, Apollo 15 commander, watches a geological hammer and a feather...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 6, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission launched from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida via the Marshall Space Flight Center...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Mission image - View of the Lunar Surface towards the northeastern Horizon.
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Feb 5, 1971

Apollo 14 Mission image - View of the Lunar Surface towards the northeastern Horizon.

AS14-66-9244 (5-6 Feb. 1971) --- An excellent view of the lunar terrain looking through the right window of the...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Mission image - View of lunar surface mound
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Nov 19, 1969

Apollo 12 Mission image - View of lunar surface mound

AS12-46-6832 (19 Nov. 1969) --- A close-up view of a lunar mound as photographed during the Apollo 12 extravehicular...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Mission image - Astronaut bootprint on the lunar surface
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Jan 29, 2009

Apollo 11 Mission image - Astronaut bootprint on the lunar surface

AS11-40-5877 (20 July 1969) --- A close-up view of an astronaut's bootprint in the lunar soil, photographed with a...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Bean deploys ALSEP during first Apollo 12 EVA on moon
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Nov 19, 1969

Astronaut Alan Bean deploys ALSEP during first Apollo 12 EVA on moon

AS12-47-6919 (19 Nov. 1969) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, lunar module pilot, deploys components of the Apollo Lunar...

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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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