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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: Planetary Science: Astrogeology Profiles: Jim Rice
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Mar 30, 2011

Planetary Science: Astrogeology Profiles: Jim Rice

Meet Jim Rice, an astrogeologist whose work has taken him to every continent on the globe. Among the many activities...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas - JETT 5 - jsc2024e033758
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May 13, 2024

Andre Douglas - JETT 5 - jsc2024e033758

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas collects soil samples during the first in a series of four simulated moonwalks in the...

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May 14, 2024

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NASA astronauts Andre Douglas and Kate Rubins review procedures during a simulated moonwalk in the San Francisco...

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Jan 21, 2025

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Drone footage of NASA astronauts Kate Rubins and Andre Douglas during nighttime simulated moonwalks in the Arizona...

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May 13, 2024

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NASA astronaut Andre Douglas takes a picture of the lunar-like landscape during a simulated moonwalk in the San...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas and Kate Rubins - JETT 5 - jsc2024e035656
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May 16, 2024

Andre Douglas and Kate Rubins - JETT 5 - jsc2024e035656

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins conducts a tool audit to ensure she has all of her tools while NASA astronaut Andre...

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May 11, 2024

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Spacesuit engineers Sheldon Stockfleth and Christine Jerome work to set up the base camp for the Joint...

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May 16, 2024

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NASA astronauts Kate Rubins, left, and Andre Douglas look at a map that shows their traverse route during a...

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May 11, 2024

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Test deputy field manager Angela Garcia ties down a tent that will serve as the base camp for the Joint...

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NASA image: Planetary Science: Astrogeology Profiles: Jake Bleacher
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Mar 30, 2011

Planetary Science: Astrogeology Profiles: Jake Bleacher

Meet Jake Bleacher, an astrogeologist in the solar system exploration division at Goddard Space Flight Center. He...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas - JETT 5 - jsc2024e035653
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May 16, 2024

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NASA astronaut Andre Douglas examines a geologic sample collected during a nighttime simulated moonwalk in the San...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins, Andre Douglas - JETT 5 - jsc2024e033763
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May 13, 2024

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NASA astronauts Kate Rubins and Andre Douglas congratulate each other after the completion of the first simulated...

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NASA image: View - Apollo 14 Sample No. 14414,2 - MSC
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Feb 12, 1971

View - Apollo 14 Sample No. 14414,2 - MSC

S71-19269 (12 Feb. 1971) --- A close-up view of Apollo 14 sample number 14414 & 14412, a fine lunar powder-like...

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May 14, 2024

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NASA astronaut Kate Rubins closes a sample bag full of soil she collected during a simulated moonwalk in the San...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins and Andre Douglas - JETT 5 test - jsc2024e033754
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May 13, 2024

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NASA astronauts Kate Rubins and Andre Douglas review test objectives and traverse plans before their first simulated...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas and Kate Rubins - JETT 5 - jsc2024e035651
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May 16, 2024

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NASA astronaut Kate Rubins places a sample marker in the soil before collecting a sample during a nighttime...

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May 17, 2024

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NASA astronauts Kate Rubins and Andre Douglas walk through the lunar-like landscape during a simulated moonwalk in...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 prime and backup crewmen during geological field trip in New Mexico
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Sep 9, 1971

Apollo 16 prime and backup crewmen during geological field trip in New Mexico

Dr. Lee Silver (pointing foregroung), California Institute of Technology, calls a geological feature near Taos, New...

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NASA image: Global Landslide Catalog Aids View From Space
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Apr 16, 2015

Global Landslide Catalog Aids View From Space

Landslides are among the most common and dramatic natural hazards, reshaping landscapes -- and anything in their...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas and Kate Rubins - JETT 5 - jsc2024e035647
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May 16, 2024

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NASA astronauts Andre Douglas, left, and Kate Rubins review procedures during a nighttime simulated moonwalk in the...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins - JETT 5 - jsc2024e035655
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May 16, 2024

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NASA astronaut Kate Rubins uses a hammer to get a drive tube into the ground to collect a pristine soil sample...

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May 17, 2024

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NASA astronaut Andre Douglas uses a rake to pour “lunar” samples into a sample bag during a simulated moonwalk in...

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May 11, 2024

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NASA teams work to set up the base camp for the Joint Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Test Team...

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NASA image: Earth Science Week: Career Spotlights: Janel Thomas
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Sep 26, 2012

Earth Science Week: Career Spotlights: Janel Thomas

A short video profile of Janel Thomas. She was a member of NASA's Genesis and Rapid Intensification Processes (GRIP)...

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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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