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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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NASA image: Apollo 13 Astronaut James Lovel during lunar surface simulation training
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Jan 16, 1970

Apollo 13 Astronaut James Lovel during lunar surface simulation training

S70-28229 (16 Jan. 1970) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., commander of the Apollo 13 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 Astronaut Fred Haise during lunar surface simulation training
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Jan 19, 1970

Apollo 13 Astronaut Fred Haise during lunar surface simulation training

S70-24012 (19 Jan. 1970) --- Astronaut Fred W. Haise Jr., lunar module pilot of the Apollo 13 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 13 crewmen simulate lunar surface EVA during training exercise
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Feb 4, 1970

Apollo 13 crewmen simulate lunar surface EVA during training exercise

S70-27036 (4 Feb. 1970) --- Two crew men of the Apollo 13 lunar landing mission simulate lunar surface...

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NASA image: Astronaut Fred Haise simulates lunar surface EVA during training exercise
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Feb 4, 1970

Astronaut Fred Haise simulates lunar surface EVA during training exercise

S70-27034 (4 Feb. 1970) --- Astronaut Fred W. Haise Jr., lunar module pilot of the Apollo 13 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Bean participates in lunar surface simulation
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Oct 29, 1969

Astronaut Alan Bean participates in lunar surface simulation

S69-56059 (24 Oct. 1969) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, lunar module pilot of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 crewmembers participate in lunar surface extravehicular simulations
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Oct 6, 1969

Apollo 12 crewmembers participate in lunar surface extravehicular simulations

S69-55362 (6 Oct. 1969) --- The two assigned moon-walking crew members for the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission...

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NASA image: Astronaut James Irwin simulates using lunar surface geological tools
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Dec 17, 1970

Astronaut James Irwin simulates using lunar surface geological tools

S70-56433 (December 1970) --- Astronaut James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot of the Apollo 15 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT ARMSTRONG, NEIL - LUNAR SURFACE SIMULATION TRAINING
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Nov 14, 1969

ASTRONAUT ARMSTRONG, NEIL - LUNAR SURFACE SIMULATION TRAINING

S69-31080 (18 April 1969) --- Suited astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, wearing an Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU),...

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NASA image: Astronauts Young and Duke begin simulated lunar surface traverse at KSC
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Mar 2, 1972

Astronauts Young and Duke begin simulated lunar surface traverse at KSC

S72-30695 (22 Dec. 1971) --- Astronauts John W. Young, right, Apollo 16 commander, and Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar...

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NASA image: Astronauts James Lovell uses scoop from ALHT during simulation
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Dec 1, 1969

Astronauts James Lovell uses scoop from ALHT during simulation

S70-20272 (December 1969) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., commander of the upcoming Apollo 13 lunar landing...

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NASA image: LOLA Project Artists
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Aug 10, 1965

LOLA Project Artists

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

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NASA image: Apollo 17 Crewmembers - Rock Specimen Exam - Geological Field Trip - NV
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Sep 6, 1972

Apollo 17 Crewmembers - Rock Specimen Exam - Geological Field Trip - NV

S72-48854 (6 Sept. 1972) --- Two members of the prime crew of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission examine rock...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 crewmen simulate lunar surface EVA during training exercise
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Feb 4, 1970

Apollo 13 crewmen simulate lunar surface EVA during training exercise

S70-27037 (4 Feb. 1970) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., commander of the Apollo 13 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Neil Armstrong participates in lunar surface simulation training
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Apr 18, 1969

Astronaut Neil Armstrong participates in lunar surface simulation training

S69-31042 (18 April 1969) --- Suited astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, wearing an Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU),...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 crewmen simulate lunar surface EVA during training exercise
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Feb 4, 1970

Apollo 13 crewmen simulate lunar surface EVA during training exercise

S70-27038 (4 Feb. 1970) --- Two crew men of the Apollo 13 lunar landing mission simulate lunar surface...

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NASA image: Astronauts Scott and Irwin shown on Lunar Roving Vehicle at KSC
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Jun 30, 1971

Astronauts Scott and Irwin shown on Lunar Roving Vehicle at KSC

S71-39867 (June 1971) --- Astronauts David R. Scott (right), commander, and James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot, are...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 crewmembers participates in simulation of moon's surface
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Apr 22, 1969

Apollo 11 crewmembers participates in simulation of moon's surface

Two members of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission participate in a simulation of deploying and using lunar tools on...

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NASA image: LOLA Project
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Oct 28, 1964

LOLA Project

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

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NASA image: Astronaut Neil Armstrong during thermovacuum training
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May 7, 1969

Astronaut Neil Armstrong during thermovacuum training

Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, commander of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission, is photographed during thermovacuum...

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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: Apollo - LOLA Project
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Dec 5, 1961

Apollo - LOLA Project

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

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NASA image: Apollo XII - EVA CREW SIMULATIONS - KSC
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Oct 9, 1969

Apollo XII - EVA CREW SIMULATIONS - KSC

S69-54148 (October 1969) --- Two members of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission participates in lunar surface...

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NASA image: Apollo XII - EVA CREW TRAINING SIMULATIONS - KSC
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Oct 9, 1969

Apollo XII - EVA CREW TRAINING SIMULATIONS - KSC

S69-54147 (October 1969) --- Two members of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission participates in lunar surface...

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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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