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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: NASA Science Live: 50 Years of Apollo [Episode 7]
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Jul 23, 2019

NASA Science Live: 50 Years of Apollo [Episode 7]

This episode of NASA Science Live is from the USS Hornet, the boat that carried the Apollo 11 capsule after it...

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NASA image: APOLLO XII CREW  - WELCOME - USS HORNET - REAR ADMIRAL DONALD DAVID
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Nov 24, 1969

APOLLO XII CREW - WELCOME - USS HORNET - REAR ADMIRAL DONALD DAVID

S69-22876 (24 Nov. 1969) --- Rear Admiral Donald C. David, Commander, Manned Spacecraft Recovery Force, Pacific,...

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NASA image: President Nixon - Welcome - Apollo XI Astronauts - USS Hornet
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Jul 24, 1969

President Nixon - Welcome - Apollo XI Astronauts - USS Hornet

S69-21365 (24 July 1969) --- United States President Richard M. Nixon was in the central Pacific recovery area to...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Nov 24, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The smiling Apollo 12 astronauts peer out of the window of the mobile quarantine facility aboard the recovery ship,...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Nov 24, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Aboard the recovery ship, USS Hornet, Apollo 12 astronauts wave to the crowd as they enter the mobile quarantine...

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NASA image: KSC-69PC-453
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Jul 24, 1969

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS - A technician aboard the USS Hornet holds the Mobile Quarantine Facility door...

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NASA image: Recovery - Apollo 11
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Jul 24, 1969

Recovery - Apollo 11

S69-21783 (24 July 1969) --- The Apollo 11 Command Module (CM) is photographed as it is hoisted aboard the USS...

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NASA image: KSC-69PC-484
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Jul 26, 1969

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Within the Mobile Quarantine Facility, Apollo 11 astronauts (left to right) Michael...

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NASA image: 372772main_GPN-2000-001212_full
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Jul 29, 2019

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The Apollo 11 command module Columbia with astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin aboard...

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NASA image: Apollo XI Command Module (CM) - Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF) - U.S.S. Hornet
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Jul 24, 1969

Apollo XI Command Module (CM) - Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF) - U.S.S. Hornet

S69-40758 (24 July 1969) --- The Apollo 11 spacecraft Command Module (CM) and the Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF)...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 crewmen arrive aboard U.S.S. Hornet during recovery operation
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Jul 24, 1969

Apollo 11 crewmen arrive aboard U.S.S. Hornet during recovery operation

S69-40753 (24 July 1969) --- The Apollo 11 crewmen, wearing biological isolation garments, arrive aboard the USS...

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NASA image: Recovery - Apollo 11
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Jul 24, 1969

Recovery - Apollo 11

S69-21698 (24 July 1969) --- The three Apollo 11 crew men await pickup by a helicopter from the USS Hornet, prime...

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NASA image: Mission Control Center (MCC) - Celebration - Conclusion - Apollo XI Mission - MSC
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Jul 24, 1969

Mission Control Center (MCC) - Celebration - Conclusion - Apollo XI Mission - MSC

S69-40301 (24 July 1969) --- Overall view of the Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) in the Mission Control...

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NASA image: KSC-69P-658
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Jul 24, 1969

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Apollo 11 astronauts, left to right, Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin...

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NASA image: KSC-69PC-429
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Jul 24, 1969

KSC-69PC-429

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Apollo 11 astronauts, left to right, Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin...

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NASA image: U.S.S. Hornet crewmen greeted by crew of Apollo 12 lunar landing mission
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Nov 24, 1969

U.S.S. Hornet crewmen greeted by crew of Apollo 12 lunar landing mission

S69-22849 (24 Nov. 1969) --- USS Hornet crewmen are greeted by the crew of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission as...

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NASA image: President Nixon on deck of U.S.S. Hornet awaiting Apollo 11 crew arrival
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Jul 24, 1969

President Nixon on deck of U.S.S. Hornet awaiting Apollo 11 crew arrival

S69-21736 (24 July 1969) --- President Richard M. Nixon photographed on the deck of the USS Hornet, prime recovery...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Crewmembers - Greeting - Family - Arrival - Ellington AFB (EAFB), TX
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Nov 29, 1969

Apollo 12 Crewmembers - Greeting - Family - Arrival - Ellington AFB (EAFB), TX

S69-60759 (29 Nov. 1969) --- Members of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission's crew are greeted by their wives and...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Crewmembers - Greeting - Family - Arrival - Ellington AFB (EAFB), TX
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Nov 29, 1969

Apollo 12 Crewmembers - Greeting - Family - Arrival - Ellington AFB (EAFB), TX

S69-60760 (29 Nov. 1969) --- Members of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission's crew talk to their families from...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 crew assisted with egressing command module after landing
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Nov 24, 1969

Apollo 12 crew assisted with egressing command module after landing

S69-22271 (24 Nov. 1969) --- A United States Navy Underwater Demolition Team swimmer assists the Apollo 12 crew...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 24, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via a Saturn...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 24, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via a Saturn...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 24, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via a Saturn...

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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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