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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: Astronaut Harrison Schmitt collects lunar rake samples during EVA
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Dec 11, 1972

Astronaut Harrison Schmitt collects lunar rake samples during EVA

AS17-134-20426 (11 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt collects lunar rake samples at Station 1...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Mission image  - Astronaut Alan L. Bean with the Hand Tool Kit
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Jan 29, 2009

Apollo 12 Mission image - Astronaut Alan L. Bean with the Hand Tool Kit

AS12-49-7281 (19-20 Nov 1969) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, lunar module pilot, pauses near a tool carrier during...

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NASA image: Astronauts Mitchell and Shepard during first Apollo 14 EVA
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Feb 5, 1971

Astronauts Mitchell and Shepard during first Apollo 14 EVA

S71-19509 (5 Feb. 1971) --- Astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell, lunar module pilot, operates the Active Seismic...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan B. Shepard in lunar surface simulation training
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Jul 21, 1970

Astronaut Alan B. Shepard in lunar surface simulation training

S70-46191 (July 1970) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., commander of the Apollo 14 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan B. Shepard in lunar surface simulation training
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Jul 21, 1970

Astronaut Alan B. Shepard in lunar surface simulation training

S70-46157 (July 1970) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., commander of the Apollo 14 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 Mission image - View of Station 1 and Sample 353 Rock,368 Soil Trench
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Mar 24, 2009

Apollo 16 Mission image - View of Station 1 and Sample 353 Rock,368 Soil Trench

AS16-114-18412 (16-27 April 1972) --- The gnomon and color patch, one of the Apollo Lunar Hand Tools (ALHT), is...

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NASA image: Axiom Space’s AxEMU Spacesuit
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Mar 1, 2024

Axiom Space’s AxEMU Spacesuit

An Axiom Space engineer kneels down to collect simulated lunar samples using a geology tool while wearing the AxEMU...

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NASA image: #AskNASA┃ How Do We Get New Science to the Moon?
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Dec 11, 2019

#AskNASA┃ How Do We Get New Science to the Moon?

NASA Commercial Lunar Project Deputy Manager Camille Alleyne answers questions about commercial partnerships....

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NASA image: Kate Rubins and Andre Douglas - JETT 5 - jsc2024e035657
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May 16, 2024

Kate Rubins and Andre Douglas - JETT 5 - jsc2024e035657

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas pushes a tool cart across the lunar-like landscape while NASA astronaut Kate Rubins...

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NASA image: JETT5 - jsc2024e035689
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May 17, 2024

JETT5 - jsc2024e035689

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas leads the way while NASA astronaut Kate Rubins follows behind with a lunar tool cart...

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NASA image: Artemis III Lunar Spacesuit Testing
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Jan 20, 2026

Artemis III Lunar Spacesuit Testing

A NASA crew member practices using lunar tools to collect geology samples at NASA’s Johnson Space Center during an...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a close-up view of a left front wheel of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) No. 1. The LRV was built to give...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a close-up inboard view of a left front wheel of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) No. 1. The LRV was built to...

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NASA image: Artemis III Lunar Spacesuit Testing
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Jan 22, 2026

Artemis III Lunar Spacesuit Testing

A NASA crew member practices using lunar tools to collect geology samples at NASA’s Johnson Space Center during an...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph shows a rear view of a folded configuration of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) No. 2. The LRV was...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph shows a front view of a folded configuration of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) No. 2. The LRV was...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jun 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph is a view of a display, control console, and hand controller for the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) No....

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a close-up view of a right rear wheel strut of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) No. 1. The LRV was built to...

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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: Prototype of the Modular Equipment Transporter (MET)
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Feb 13, 1970

Prototype of the Modular Equipment Transporter (MET)

S70-29505 (13-18 Feb. 1970) --- A prototype of the modular equipment transporter (MET), nicknamed the "Rickshaw"...

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NASA image: View of the orange soil which Apollo 17 crewmen found at Station 4 during EVA
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Dec 12, 1972

View of the orange soil which Apollo 17 crewmen found at Station 4 during EVA

AS17-137-20990 (12 Dec. 1972) --- A view of the area at Station 4 (Shorty Crater) showing the now highly-publicized...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 Mission image - Sta 6,SPL 6215, 6235-39, 6305-07, CDR
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Dec 13, 1972

Apollo 17 Mission image - Sta 6,SPL 6215, 6235-39, 6305-07, CDR

AS17-141-21608 (13 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan stands near an over-hanging rock during the third...

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NASA image: Astronaut Harrison Schmitt uses scoop to retrieve lunar samples during EVA
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Dec 12, 1972

Astronaut Harrison Schmitt uses scoop to retrieve lunar samples during EVA

AS17-145-22157 (12 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison Schmitt, Apollo 17 lunar module pilot, uses an...

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NASA image: jsc2020m001390_Astronauts_Test_Tools_Spacesuits_Facilities_in_Preparation_for_Moonwalks-MP4
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Oct 6, 2020

jsc2020m001390_Astronauts_Test_Tools_Spacesuits_Facilities_in_Preparation_for_Moonwalks-MP4

NASA Tests Tools, Spacesuits, Facilities to Prepare for Moonwalks At NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, teams...

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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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