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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.

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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: Mapping Lunar Highlands
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Dec 5, 2012

Mapping Lunar Highlands

This graphic depicting the bulk density of the lunar highlands on the near and far sides of the moon was generated...

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NASA image: Mapping Lunar Highlands
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Dec 5, 2012

Mapping Lunar Highlands

This graphic depicting the bulk density of the lunar highlands on the near and far sides of the moon was generated...

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NASA image: First LROC Stereo Results
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Aug 25, 2009

First LROC Stereo Results

This is a synthetic perspective view looking south from the Apollo 16 landing area, topography is rendered naturally...

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NASA image: View of approach to Apollo Landing Site 2 in southwestern Sea of Tranquility
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Jul 20, 1959

View of approach to Apollo Landing Site 2 in southwestern Sea of Tranquility

AS11-37-5437 (20 July 1969) --- The approach to Apollo Landing Site 2 in southwestern Sea of Tranquility is seen in...

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NASA image: Oblique view of lunar nearside photographed from Apollo 16 spacecraft
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Apr 16, 1972

Oblique view of lunar nearside photographed from Apollo 16 spacecraft

AS16-120-19237 (April 1972) --- An oblique view of a portion of the lunar nearside as photographed from the Apollo...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 crewmembers during geological field trip
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Oct 24, 1969

Apollo 12 crewmembers during geological field trip

S69-55662 (10 Oct. 1969) --- Astronauts Alan L. Bean (left) and Charles Conrad Jr., the two crewmen of the Apollo 12...

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NASA image: Photograph of nearly full moon taken from Apollo 8
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Dec 22, 1968

Photograph of nearly full moon taken from Apollo 8

AS08-14-2506 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- This photograph of a nearly full moon was taken from the Apollo 8 spacecraft at a...

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NASA image: View of crater Posidonius at edge of Sea of Serenity seen by Apollo 15
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Aug 1, 1971

View of crater Posidonius at edge of Sea of Serenity seen by Apollo 15

AS15-91-12366 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- The crater Posidonius at the northeastern edge of the Sea of Serenity, was...

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NASA image: Oblique view of lunar nearside near northeast edge of Ocean of Storms
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Jul 31, 1971

Oblique view of lunar nearside near northeast edge of Ocean of Storms

AS15-88-12002 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- An oblique view of a portion of the lunar nearside located near the...

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NASA image: View of the crater on lunar farside from Apollo 13
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Apr 14, 1970

View of the crater on lunar farside from Apollo 13

AS13-60-8675 (April 1970) --- This bright-rayed crater on the lunar farside was photographed from the Apollo 13...

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NASA image: Vertical view of inner wall of King Crater on lunar farside
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Feb 6, 1971

Vertical view of inner wall of King Crater on lunar farside

AS14-72-9975 (February 1971) --- A near vertical view of the inner wall of King Crater located on the lunar farside,...

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NASA image: View of the lunar farside showing crater Tsiolkovsky from Apollo 13
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Apr 14, 1970

View of the lunar farside showing crater Tsiolkovsky from Apollo 13

AS13-60-8659 (14 April 1970) --- Excellent view of the lunar farside showing the crater Tsiolkovsky, as photographed...

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NASA image: View of lunar surface at Apollo 16 station 11
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Apr 21, 1972

View of lunar surface at Apollo 16 station 11

AS16-116-18599 (21 April 1972) --- A close-up view of Buster Crater, which was visited by the two moon-exploring...

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NASA image: View of crater Tsiolkovsky in highlands on lunar farside as seen by Apollo 15
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Aug 1, 1971

View of crater Tsiolkovsky in highlands on lunar farside as seen by Apollo 15

AS15-97-13168 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- A view of the flow structure on the rim and edge of the crater Tsiolkovsky...

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NASA image: View of crater Tsiolkovsky in highlands on lunar farside as seen by Apollo 15
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Aug 1, 1971

View of crater Tsiolkovsky in highlands on lunar farside as seen by Apollo 15

AS15-97-13160 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- A view of a portion of the crater Tsiolkovsky located in the highlands on...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 view of portion of lunar surface
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Apr 18, 1972

Apollo 16 view of portion of lunar surface

AS16-121-19449 (16-27 April 1972) --- This 70mm handheld camera's view of the moon, photographed during the Apollo...

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NASA image: View of crater Tsiolkovsky on lunar farside as photographed by Apollo 15
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Aug 25, 1971

View of crater Tsiolkovsky on lunar farside as photographed by Apollo 15

S71-44670 (31 July 1971) --- A near vertical view of the crater Tsiolkovsky on the lunar farside, as photographed by...

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NASA image: View of Schroter's Valley area as photographed by Apollo 15
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Aug 25, 1971

View of Schroter's Valley area as photographed by Apollo 15

AS15-93-12628 (31 July 1971) --- The snake-like rille feature in this 70mm frame, photographed from the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Bean steps from ladder of Lunar Module for EVA
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Nov 19, 1969

Astronaut Alan Bean steps from ladder of Lunar Module for EVA

AS12-46-6729 (19 Nov. 1969) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, lunar module pilot for the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: View of Hadley Delta from top hatch of Apollo 15 Lunar Module after landing
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Jul 31, 1971

View of Hadley Delta from top hatch of Apollo 15 Lunar Module after landing

AS15-87-11748 (31 July 1971) --- A view of Hadley Delta, looking southeasterly, as photographed from the top hatch...

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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: View form Lunar Module of surface of the moon near where LM touched down
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Jul 20, 1959

View form Lunar Module of surface of the moon near where LM touched down

AS11-37-5458 (20 July 1969) --- This excellent view from the right-hand window of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module (LM)...

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NASA image: Telephoto lens view of Silver Spur in the Hadley Delta region from Apollo 15
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Jul 31, 1971

Telephoto lens view of Silver Spur in the Hadley Delta region from Apollo 15

AS15-84-11250 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- A telephoto lens view of the prominent feature called Silver Spur in the...

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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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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.
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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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