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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: Nearside Spectacular
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Feb 21, 2011

Nearside Spectacular

Nearside Spectacular

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NASA image: Nearside of the Moon
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Sep 24, 2009

Nearside of the Moon

Nearside of the Moon

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NASA image: The Nearside of the Moon
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Apr 5, 2026

The Nearside of the Moon

art002e009057 (April 4, 2026) - A view of the nearside of the Moon, the side we always see from Earth. Some of the...

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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: Rima Ariadaeus - A Linear Rille
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Sep 28, 2009

Rima Ariadaeus - A Linear Rille

The linear rille Rima Ariadaeus is found on the nearside of the Moon, nestled between Mare Tranquillitatis and Mare...

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

View of crater Proclus on lunar nearside as photographed by Apollo 15

S71-44669 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- An oblique view of the rayed crater Proclus on the lunar nearside, as...

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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: Apollo 10 photograph of lunar nearside with crater Hyginus near Central Bay
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May 18, 1969

Apollo 10 photograph of lunar nearside with crater Hyginus near Central Bay

AS10-31-4650 (18-26 May 1969) --- This Apollo 10 oblique telephoto view of the lunar nearside is centered on the...

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NASA image: Gravity Anomaly Intersects Moon Basin
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Dec 5, 2012

Gravity Anomaly Intersects Moon Basin

A linear gravity anomaly intersecting the Crisium basin on the nearside of the moon has been revealed by NASA GRAIL...

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NASA image: Moon Gravity Field Using Prospector Data
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Dec 5, 2012

Moon Gravity Field Using Prospector Data

This map shows the gravity field of the moon from the Lunar Prospector mission. The viewing perspective, known as a...

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NASA image: GRAIL Gravity Field of the Moon
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Dec 5, 2012

GRAIL Gravity Field of the Moon

This map shows the gravity field of the moon as measured by NASA GRAIL mission. The viewing perspective, known as a...

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NASA image: Even Closer Now
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Apr 6, 2026

Even Closer Now

art002e009276 (April 6, 2026) - In this view of the Moon, the near side (the hemisphere we see from Earth), is...

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NASA image: Vertical view of Apollo 16 landing site located Descartes area lunar nearside
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Feb 1, 1971

Vertical view of Apollo 16 landing site located Descartes area lunar nearside

S71-44150 (February 1971) --- A vertical view of the Apollo 16 landing site located in the Descartes area on the...

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NASA image: Limb of Copernicus Impact Crater
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Jun 3, 1998

Limb of Copernicus Impact Crater

Copernicus is 93 km wide and is located within the Mare Imbrium Basin, northern nearside of the Moon 10 degrees N.,...

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NASA image: Moon Color Composite
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Feb 2, 1996

Moon Color Composite

This color image of the Moon was taken by NASA's Galileo spacecraft at 9:35 a.m. PST Dec. 9, 1990, at a range of...

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NASA image: Enlarged photograph of Apollo 15 landing area in Hadley-Apennine region
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Jul 16, 1971

Enlarged photograph of Apollo 15 landing area in Hadley-Apennine region

S71-02257 (June 1971) --- An enlarged Lunar Orbiter photograph showing the Apollo 15 landing area in the...

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NASA image: Apollo 15 Mission image - Scientific Instrument Module (SIM) bay on the Commander Service Module (CSM)
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Aug 2, 1971

Apollo 15 Mission image - Scientific Instrument Module (SIM) bay on the Commander Service Module (CSM)

AS15-88-11969 (30 July 1971) --- A view of the Apollo 15 Command and Service Modules (CSM) in lunar orbit as...

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NASA image: Oblique view of Copernicus crater
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Dec 13, 1972

Oblique view of Copernicus crater

AS17-145-22287 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- An oblique view of the large crater Copernicus on the lunar nearside, as...

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NASA image: View of the Apollo 15 Command/Service Module in lunar orbit
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Jul 30, 1971

View of the Apollo 15 Command/Service Module in lunar orbit

AS15-88-11974 (30 July 1971) --- A view of the Apollo 15 Command and Service Modules (CSM) in lunar orbit as...

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NASA image: Nearside of Earth's Moon as Seen by the Clementine Spacecraft
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Jun 4, 1998

Nearside of Earth's Moon as Seen by the Clementine Spacecraft

About 50,000 Clementine images were processed to produce the four orthographic views of the Moon. The images show...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 Mission image - View of the Seas of Serenity, Crisis and Tranquility.
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Apr 1, 1972

Apollo 16 Mission image - View of the Seas of Serenity, Crisis and Tranquility.

AS16-121-19438 (April 1972) --- An oblique view of a portion of the lunar nearside as photographed from the Apollo...

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NASA image:  Inflight - Apollo 10
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May 21, 1969

Inflight - Apollo 10

S69-34478 (21 May 1969) --- An oblique view of Barbara Mesa on the lunar nearside is seen in this color reproduction...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 view across Apollo Landing Site 3 in the Central Bay
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May 18, 1969

Apollo 10 view across Apollo Landing Site 3 in the Central Bay

AS10-27-3908 (18-26 May 1969) --- An Apollo 10 photograph of the lunar nearside looking westward across Apollo...

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NASA image: S70-54740
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Nov 28, 1970

S70-54740

S70-54740 (December 1970) --- A lunar orbiter photograph showing a vertical view of the Apollo 14 landing site...

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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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