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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: GRC-2010-C-01498
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Apr 18, 2006

GRC-2010-C-01498

Simulated Lunar Operations Laboratory (SLOPE), Surface Mobility Research

GRC
NASA image: Crew Training - Apollo 11
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May 15, 1969

Crew Training - Apollo 11

S69-33923 (April 1969) --- Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, wearing an Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU), deploys a...

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NASA image: APOLLO XVII - SIMULATIONS (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - KSC
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Jul 17, 1972

APOLLO XVII - SIMULATIONS (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - KSC

S72-44421 (June 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, commander of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission, practices...

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NASA image: APOLLO XII - EVA CREW TRAINING - KSC
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Oct 6, 1969

APOLLO XII - EVA CREW TRAINING - KSC

S69-55368 (6 Oct. 1969) --- Two members of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission participate in lunar surface...

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NASA image: Armstrong and Rock Box
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Dec 22, 2020

Armstrong and Rock Box

Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong works with an Apollo Lunar Sample Return Container during a two-and-a-half-hour...

JPL
NASA image: TEST - APOLLO GENERAL (EARLY APOLLO SCIENTIFIC EXPERIMENT PACKAGE [EASEP])
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Jan 23, 1969

TEST - APOLLO GENERAL (EARLY APOLLO SCIENTIFIC EXPERIMENT PACKAGE [EASEP])

Astronaut Don Lind wearing Apollo suit and testing EASEP on simulated Lunar surface. 1. Astronaut Lind, Don E. -...

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NASA image: APOLLO 17 - CREW TRAINING - EXTRAVEHICULAR (EVA) - KSC
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Sep 1, 1972

APOLLO 17 - CREW TRAINING - EXTRAVEHICULAR (EVA) - KSC

S72-48891 (September 1972) --- Two members of the prime crew of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission participate in...

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NASA image: Crew Training - Apollo 11
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Apr 9, 1969

Crew Training - Apollo 11

S69-32240 (22 April 1969) --- Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, wearing an Extravehicular Mobility Unit, participates in...

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NASA image: APOLLO XVII - SIMULATIONS (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - KSC
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Jul 17, 1972

APOLLO XVII - SIMULATIONS (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - KSC

S72-44422 (8 Sept. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. "Jack" Schmitt, lunar module pilot of the Apollo 17...

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NASA image: APOLLO XVII - SIMULATIONS (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - KSC
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Jul 17, 1972

APOLLO XVII - SIMULATIONS (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - KSC

S72-44420 (8 June 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, commander of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission, prepares...

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NASA image: APOLLO XIV - CREW TRAINING - KSC
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Jul 21, 1970

APOLLO XIV - CREW TRAINING - KSC

S70-46152 (July 1970) --- Two crew men of the Apollo 14 lunar landing mission participate in lunar surface...

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NASA image: Astronauts Lovell and Haise during simulation of lunar traverse at Hawaii
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Dec 1, 1969

Astronauts Lovell and Haise during simulation of lunar traverse at Hawaii

S70-20253 (December 1969) --- Astronauts James A. Lovell Jr. (left) commander, and Fred W. Haise Jr., lunar module...

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NASA image: Astronauts Cernan and Rossa participate in simulation aboard KC-135
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Sep 30, 1972

Astronauts Cernan and Rossa participate in simulation aboard KC-135

S72-50270 (September 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, commander of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: NASA Extracts Oxygen From Lunar Soil Simulant
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Jun 9, 2023

NASA Extracts Oxygen From Lunar Soil Simulant

Resources like oxygen are crucial building blocks in NASA’s plans to establish a long-term presence on the lunar...

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NASA image: Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach
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Nov 12, 1964

Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach

Artists used paintbrushes and airbrushes to recreate the lunar surface on each of the four models comprising the...

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NASA image: Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach
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Jul 11, 2018

Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach

Artists used paintbrushes and airbrushes to recreate the lunar surface on each of the four models comprising the...

LRC
NASA image: Apollo 12 - Bean - Conrad - during geological field trip
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Oct 24, 1969

Apollo 12 - Bean - Conrad - during geological field trip

S69-55667 (10 Oct. 1969) --- Astronauts Charles Conrad Jr. and Alan L. Bean train for their upcoming Apollo 12 lunar...

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NASA image: Artemis III Lunar Spacesuit Testing
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Nov 17, 2025

Artemis III Lunar Spacesuit Testing

NASA crew members practice emergency rescue drills during simulated lunar surface operations at NASA’s Neutral...

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NASA image: Artemis III Lunar Spacesuit Testing
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Nov 17, 2025

Artemis III Lunar Spacesuit Testing

A NASA crew member practices simulated lunar surface operations at NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory where teams...

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NASA image: iss071e462520
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Aug 12, 2024

iss071e462520

iss071e462520 (Aug. 12, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Matthew Dominick displays a bag...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Mar 1, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

This in an aerial view (looking north) of a Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), often referrd to as “Moonbuggy”, simulator...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Mar 1, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

This in an aerial view (looking west) of a Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), often referred to as “Moonbuggy”, simulator...

MSFC
NASA image: S72-48887
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Sep 13, 1972

S72-48887

S72-48887 (September 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan (right), commander, and scientist-astronaut Harrison H....

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NASA image: Members of Apollo 15 crew shown with Lunar Roving Vehicle One-G trainer
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Jan 29, 1971

Members of Apollo 15 crew shown with Lunar Roving Vehicle One-G trainer

S71-16722 (January 1971) --- Two members of the prime crew of the Apollo 15 lunar landing mission are shown with the...

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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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