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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: Visual Docking Moon Simulator
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Sep 30, 1963

Visual Docking Moon Simulator

Astronaut James Lovell at the controls of the Visual Docking Simulator. From A.W. Vogeley, "Piloted Space-Flight...

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NASA image: Visual Docking Moon Simulator
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Sep 30, 1963

Visual Docking Moon Simulator

Astronaut James Lovell at the controls of the Visual Docking Simulator. From A.W. Vogeley, "Piloted Space-Flight...

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NASA image: Frank Borman in Visual Docking Simulator
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Sep 30, 1963

Frank Borman in Visual Docking Simulator

Astronaut Frank Borman at the controls of the Visual Docking Simulator. From A.W. Vogeley, "Piloted Space-Flight...

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NASA image: Charles P. Conrad, Jr. and John Young in Visual Docking Simulator
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Nov 14, 1963

Charles P. Conrad, Jr. and John Young in Visual Docking Simulator

Astronaut Charles Conrad at the controls of the Visual Docking Simulator. From A.W. Vogeley, "Piloted Space-Flight...

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NASA image: Charles P. Conrad, Jr. and John W. Young at Visual Docking Simulator
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Nov 12, 1963

Charles P. Conrad, Jr. and John W. Young at Visual Docking Simulator

Astronauts Charles Conrad (left) and John W. Young (right) at the controls of the Visual Docking Simulator. From...

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NASA image: Virgil Gus Grissom's Visit to LaRC
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Feb 22, 1963

Virgil Gus Grissom's Visit to LaRC

Astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom at the controls of the Visual Docking Simulator. From A.W. Vogeley, "Piloted...

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NASA image: Virgil Gus Grissom's Visit to LaRC
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Feb 22, 1963

Virgil Gus Grissom's Visit to LaRC

Astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom at the controls of the Visual Docking Simulator. From A.W. Vogeley, "Piloted...

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NASA image: Alan Shepard in the Rendezvous Docking Simulator
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Nov 14, 1963

Alan Shepard in the Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Alan Shepard and engineer looking at equipment, alone in Visual Docking Simulator, with engineers in Visual Docking...

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NASA image: Alan Shepard in the Rendezvous Docking Simulator
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Nov 14, 1963

Alan Shepard in the Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Alan Shepard and engineer looking at equipment, alone in Visual Docking Simulator, with engineers in Visual Docking...

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NASA image: iss048e045888
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Jul 29, 2016

iss048e045888

iss048e045888 (07/29/2016) --- The visual scope looking down at the Pirs docking compartment on the Russian segment...

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NASA image: Artist's concept of Apollo/Soyuz spacecraft docking approach
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Aug 1, 1973

Artist's concept of Apollo/Soyuz spacecraft docking approach

S73-02395 (August 1973) --- An artist?s concept illustrating an Apollo-type spacecraft (on left) about to dock with...

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NASA image: Artist's drawing of internal arrangement of orbiting Apollo & Soyuz crafts
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Dec 1, 1974

Artist's drawing of internal arrangement of orbiting Apollo & Soyuz crafts

S74-05269 (December 1974) --- An artist?s drawing illustrating the internal arrangement of the Apollo and Soyuz...

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NASA image: Dezhurov performs in-flight maintenance in Mir Core module
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Jun 28, 1995

Dezhurov performs in-flight maintenance in Mir Core module

NM18-308-037 (28 June 1995) --- Onboard Mir, cosmonaut Vladimir N. Dezhurov prepares to change batteries at a power...

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NASA image: Gemini Simulator and Neil Armstrong
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Nov 6, 1963

Gemini Simulator and Neil Armstrong

Astronaut Neil Armstrong (left) was one of 14 astronauts, 8 NASA test pilots, and 2 McDonnell test pilots who took...

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NASA image: John W. Young in Rendezvous Docking Simulator
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Nov 12, 1963

John W. Young in Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Astronaut John Young (above) was one of 14 astronauts, 8 NASA test pilots, and 2 McDonnell test pilots who took part...

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NASA image: Apollo Docking with the LEM Target
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Apr 27, 1965

Apollo Docking with the LEM Target

Originally the Rendezvous was used by the astronauts preparing for Gemini missions. The Rendezvous Docking Simulator...

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NASA image: Gemini rendezvous docking simulator
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Nov 4, 1963

Gemini rendezvous docking simulator

Multiple exposure of Gemini rendezvous docking simulator. Francis B. Smith wrote in his paper "Simulators for Manned...

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NASA image: Astronauts Visit to Moon Simulator
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Sep 30, 1963

Astronauts Visit to Moon Simulator

Walter (Wally) M. Schirra in Visual Docking Simulator From A.W. Vogeley, "Piloted Space-Flight Simulation at Langley...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1970

Early Program Development

Managed by Marshall Space Flight Center, the Space Tug concept was intended to be a reusable multipurpose space...

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NASA image: View of ISS taken during the STS-126 Approach
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Nov 16, 2008

View of ISS taken during the STS-126 Approach

S126-E-006925 (16 Nov. 2008) --- As the Space Shuttle Endeavour and the International Space Station approached each...

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NASA image: View of ISS taken during the STS-126 Approach
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Nov 16, 2008

View of ISS taken during the STS-126 Approach

S126-E-006923 (16 Nov. 2008) --- As the Space Shuttle Endeavour and the International Space Station approached each...

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NASA image: Apollo Rendezvous Docking Simulator
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Nov 2, 1964

Apollo Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Originally the Rendezvous was used by the astronauts preparing for Gemini missions. The Rendezvous Docking Simulator...

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NASA image: Rendezvous Docking Simulator
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Oct 29, 1964

Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Originally the Rendezvous was used by the astronauts preparing for Gemini missions. The Rendezvous Docking Simulator...

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NASA image: Rendezvous Docking Simulator
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Oct 29, 1964

Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Originally the Rendezvous was used by the astronauts preparing for Gemini missions. The Rendezvous Docking Simulator...

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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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