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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 David Scott using Apollo Lunar Surface Drill during second EVA
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Aug 1, 1971

Astronaut David Scott using Apollo Lunar Surface Drill during second EVA

S71-41501 (1 Aug. 1971) --- Astronaut David R. Scott, Apollo 15 commander, is seen carrying the Apollo Lunar Surface...

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NASA image: Apollo 15 Lunar Module "Falcon" seen before ascent stage liftoff
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Aug 2, 1971

Apollo 15 Lunar Module "Falcon" seen before ascent stage liftoff

S71-41511 (2 Aug. 1971) --- The Apollo 15 Lunar Module (LM) "Falcon" is seen only seconds before ascent stage...

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NASA image: View of the earth transmitted during live televition transmission Apollo 8
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Dec 23, 1968

View of the earth transmitted during live televition transmission Apollo 8

S68-55816 (24 Dec. 1968) --- This is how the surface of the moon looked from an altitude of approximately 60 miles...

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NASA image: APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT (1ST EVA)
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Dec 12, 1972

APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT (1ST EVA)

S72-55064 (11 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan operates the Apollo Lunar Surface Drill during the first...

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NASA image: Apollo XVI TV TRANSMISSION - POOR QUALITY
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Apr 22, 1972

Apollo XVI TV TRANSMISSION - POOR QUALITY

S72-35611 (21 April 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, leaps from...

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NASA image: APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT
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Dec 14, 1972

APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT

The Apollo 17 Lunar Module (LM) "Challenger" ascent stage leaves the Taurus-Littrow landing site as it makes its...

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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: APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT (1ST EVA)
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Dec 12, 1972

APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT (1ST EVA)

S72-55065 (11 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt is seen anchoring the geophone module with a...

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NASA image: TV Transmission Images - Apollo/Saturn (A/S)-XVI Crewmen - Lunar Surface - Poor Quality.
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Apr 22, 1972

TV Transmission Images - Apollo/Saturn (A/S)-XVI Crewmen - Lunar Surface - Poor Quality.

S72-35594 (21 April 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, leaps from...

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NASA image: Astronaut David Scott performs the act of cancelling the first Apollo 15 commemorative postage stamp
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Aug 2, 1971

Astronaut David Scott performs the act of cancelling the first Apollo 15 commemorative postage stamp

S71-43785 (2 Aug. 1971) --- Astronaut David R. Scott, Apollo 15 commander, performs the act of cancelling the first...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT - APOLLO 16 (LM LAUNCH)
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Apr 23, 1972

INFLIGHT - APOLLO 16 (LM LAUNCH)

S72-35614 (23 April 1972) --- The Apollo 16 Lunar Module "Orion" ascent stage makes its liftoff from the lunar...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 lunar module "Challenger" liftoff from Taurus-Littrow landing site
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Dec 14, 1972

Apollo 17 lunar module "Challenger" liftoff from Taurus-Littrow landing site

S72-55421 (14 Dec. 1972) --- The Apollo 17 Lunar Module (LM) "Challenger" ascent stage leaves the Taurus-Littrow...

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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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