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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 Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing
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May 9, 2025

NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing

These photos show how teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are using the Flat Floor...

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NASA image: NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing
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May 9, 2025

NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing

These photos show how teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are using the Flat Floor...

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NASA image: NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing
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May 9, 2025

NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing

These photos show how teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are using the Flat Floor...

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NASA image: NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing
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May 9, 2025

NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing

These photos show how teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are using the Flat Floor...

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NASA image: NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing
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May 9, 2025

NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing

These photos show how teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are using the Flat Floor...

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NASA image: NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing
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May 9, 2025

NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing

These photos show how teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are using the Flat Floor...

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NASA image: NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing
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May 9, 2025

NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing

These photos show how teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are using the Flat Floor...

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NASA image: CREW TRAINING - APOLLO XI
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Apr 9, 1969

CREW TRAINING - APOLLO XI

S69-32243 (22 April 1969) --- Two members of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission participate in a simulation of...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 crew training
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Jan 22, 1970

Apollo 13 crew training

S70-24009 (19 Jan. 1970) --- Astronaut Fred W. Haise Jr., Apollo 13 lunar module pilot, trains for his scheduled...

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NASA image: Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach was a simulator built at Langley
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Jul 23, 1961

Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach was a simulator built at Langley

Test subject sitting at the controls: Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach was a simulator built at...

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NASA image: APOLLO XIV - GEOLOGY TRAINING - HAWAII
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Apr 10, 1970

APOLLO XIV - GEOLOGY TRAINING - HAWAII

S70-34416 (April 1970) --- At Kapoho, Hawaii, two Apollo 14 prime crew members take part in a simulation of a lunar...

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NASA image: iss071e462507
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Aug 12, 2024

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iss071e462507 (Aug. 12, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Matthew Dominick mixes bags...

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

Crew Training - Apollo XI

S69-32247 (22 April 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., wearing an Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU),...

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NASA image: S69-31060
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Apr 18, 1969

S69-31060

S69-31060 (18 April 1969) --- Suited astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, wearing an Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU),...

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NASA image: KSC-71pc-0470
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Jul 7, 1971

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Apollo 15 Lunar Module Pilot James B. Irwin deploys the Suprathermal Ion Detector...

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NASA image: Apollo 15 - Alfred Worden
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Jul 2, 1971

Apollo 15 - Alfred Worden

Apollo 15 Command Module Pilot Alfred M. Worden practices alone in a mission simulator at the Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-72PC-0539
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Oct 27, 1972

KSC-72PC-0539

Dr. Harrison H. Schmitt, civilian scientist-astronaut, who will pilot the Lunar Module of Apollo 17 to the Moon’s...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 - Prime and Backup Crews - Geology Training - TX
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Mar 3, 1969

Apollo 11 - Prime and Backup Crews - Geology Training - TX

S69-25199 (25 Feb. 1969) --- Two Apollo 11 astronauts study a rock specimen during a geological field trip to the...

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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 simulated lunar surface operations at NASA’s Johnson Space Center during an elevated...

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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 simulated lunar surface operations at NASA’s Johnson Space Center during an elevated...

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NASA image: jsc2026m000112_NASA_Astronauts_Train_for_Walking_on_Lunar_Surface-SOCIAL
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May 1, 2026

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Four Artemis II astronauts just returned from their journey around the Moon, but preparations to land humans on the...

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NASA image: How NASA is Using Virtual Reality in Artemis Training -- jsc2024e076628
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Nov 19, 2024

How NASA is Using Virtual Reality in Artemis Training -- jsc2024e076628

jsc2024e076628 – Tess Caswell, a crew stand-in for the Artemis III Virtual Reality Mini-Simulation, executes a...

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NASA image: RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works
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May 27, 2025

RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works

Ben Burdess, mechanical engineer, observes NASA’s RASSOR (Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot)...

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NASA image: RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works
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May 27, 2025

RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works

NASA’s RASSOR (Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot) conducts excavation testing of simulated...

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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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