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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.

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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: Preparing for Artemis: NASA's Geology Training for Lunar Exploration
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Mar 26, 2025

Preparing for Artemis: NASA's Geology Training for Lunar Exploration

From the volcanic fields of Arizona to the lunar-like landscape of Iceland, NASA scientists are actively preparing...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew geology training in Iceland - jsc2024e055119
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Aug 1, 2024

Artemis II Crew geology training in Iceland - jsc2024e055119

Lunar science lead for Artemis II and Artemis II science officer at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Geology Crew Training in Iceland -- jsc2023e041422
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Jul 15, 2022

Artemis II Geology Crew Training in Iceland -- jsc2023e041422

jsc2023e041422 --- Artemis II science trainers push a lunar tool cart across the lunar-like landscape of Iceland...

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NASA image: Apollo 15 crewmen riding lunar roving vehicle simulator during geology trip
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Nov 2, 1970

Apollo 15 crewmen riding lunar roving vehicle simulator during geology trip

S70-53300 (2-3 Nov. 1970) --- Two Apollo 15 crew members, riding a Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) simulator, participate...

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Apr 18, 2025

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Houston, We Have a Podcast Episode 386: EHP Tools || Guests: Holly Newton Mejia and Dr. Juliane Gross Introduction...

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NASA image: Lunar Geology from Apollo to Artemis
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Oct 22, 2019

Lunar Geology from Apollo to Artemis

NASA’s Artemis program will return Americans to the Moon by 2024 and help get us ready to go on to Mars. Join the...

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NASA image: Lunar Terrain Vehicle Testing
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Oct 29, 2024

Lunar Terrain Vehicle Testing

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir grabs a lunar geology tool from a tool rack on Lunar Outpost’s Eagle lunar terrain...

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NASA image: PHOTOMICROPHOTOGRAPHY- GEOLOGY ( SEM)
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Oct 10, 1972

PHOTOMICROPHOTOGRAPHY- GEOLOGY ( SEM)

PHOTOMICROPHOTOGRAPHY -GEOLOGY (SEM) High magnification and resolution views of lunar, meteorite and terrestrial...

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NASA image: Moon or Abstract Expressionism?
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Dec 22, 2009

Moon or Abstract Expressionism?

Seeing small areas of the Moon at 50 cm per pixel often presents unexpected views, and sometimes it is hard to...

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NASA image: Lunar Terrain Vehicle Testing
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Oct 3, 2024

Lunar Terrain Vehicle Testing

NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins picks up a lunar geology tool from a stowage drawer on Astrolab’s FLEX lunar terrain...

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NASA image: NASA's Artemis geology team discuss science objectives -- jsc2025e082977
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Oct 22, 2025

NASA's Artemis geology team discuss science objectives -- jsc2025e082977

Members of NASA's Artemis geology team discuss science objectives during a mission simulation at NASA's Johnson...

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NASA image: PHOTOMICROPHOTOGRAPHY- GEOLOGY ( SEM)
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Oct 13, 1972

PHOTOMICROPHOTOGRAPHY- GEOLOGY ( SEM)

PHOTOMICROPHOTOGRAPHY -GEOLOGY (SEM) High magnification and resolution views of lunar, meteorite and terrestrial...

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NASA image: GRC-2007-C-02718
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May 1, 2004

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New Approach to Self Achievement (N.A.S.A.) Project Students learn about the geology of the Moon at the Aerospace...

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May 13, 2021

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Test subjects Kelsey Young and Tess Caswell evaluate lunar field geology tasks as part of the Exploration...

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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

AS17-134-20425 (11 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt, lunar module pilot, collects lunar rake...

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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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NASA image: Photograph of nearly full moon taken from Apollo 8
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Dec 22, 1968

Photograph of nearly full moon taken from Apollo 8

AS08-14-2506 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- This photograph of a nearly full moon was taken from the Apollo 8 spacecraft at a...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew geology training in Iceland - jsc2024e055200
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Aug 1, 2024

Artemis II Crew geology training in Iceland - jsc2024e055200

Angela Garcia, Artemis II science officer and exploration geologist, demonstrates how to use a rock hammer and...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew geology training in Iceland - jsc2024e055031
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Jul 31, 2024

Artemis II Crew geology training in Iceland - jsc2024e055031

The Artemis II crew, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency (CSA)...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew geology training in Iceland - jsc2024e055198
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Aug 1, 2024

Artemis II Crew geology training in Iceland - jsc2024e055198

A view of the Holuhraun lava field from the Bárðarbunga volcano, located in Vatnajökull National Park in Iceland....

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew geology training in Iceland - jsc2024e055124
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Aug 1, 2024

Artemis II Crew geology training in Iceland - jsc2024e055124

CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut and Artemis II backup crew member, Jenni Gibbons, participates in geology...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew geology training in Iceland - jsc2024e055308
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Aug 1, 2024

Artemis II Crew geology training in Iceland - jsc2024e055308

NASA astronaut and Artemis II backup crew member Andre Douglas uses a rock hammer and chisel to break a sample off a...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew geology training in Iceland - jsc2024e055261
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Aug 1, 2024

Artemis II Crew geology training in Iceland - jsc2024e055261

Artemis II Crew Geology Training in Iceland. Nautagil / Holohraun Science Activity. Photo Date: August 1, 2024....

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NASA image: jsc2024e040812 - Artemis II Crew Geology Classroom Training
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Jun 7, 2024

jsc2024e040812 - Artemis II Crew Geology Classroom Training

jsc2024e040812 (June 7, 2024) --- Juliane Gross, curation lead for the Artemis Internal Science Team, leads a...

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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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