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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: STS-27 Atlantis, OV-104, crewmembers on shuttle mission simulator flight deck
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Feb 3, 1988

STS-27 Atlantis, OV-104, crewmembers on shuttle mission simulator flight deck

S88-27505 (3 Feb. 1988) --- Astronauts William M. Shepherd (standing) and Jerry L. Ross, both STS-27 mission...

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NASA image: Voyager Test Model Configuration
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Jul 5, 2017

Voyager Test Model Configuration

This archival photo shows the Voyager proof test model, which did not fly in space, in the 25-foot space simulator...

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NASA image: Simulating a Submarine Hydrothermal Vent
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Jan 16, 2013

Simulating a Submarine Hydrothermal Vent

A team of scientists at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is testing whether organic molecules can be brewed in a...

JPL
NASA image: Simulating Titan-Like Smog
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Apr 3, 2013

Simulating Titan-Like Smog

In a laboratory experiment at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., scientists simulate the atmosphere...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0194-27
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Mar 14, 1985

ARC-1985-AC85-0194-27

N-258 NAS (Numerical Aerodynamic Simulation) ground breaking with Dr Bill Ballhaus, Ames Director

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0194-8
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Mar 14, 1985

ARC-1985-AC85-0194-8

N-258 NAS (Numerical Aerodynamic Simulation) ground breaking with Dr Bill Ballhaus, Ames Director

ARC
NASA image: Flight Director works out problem during STS-61 simulations
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Sep 1, 1993

Flight Director works out problem during STS-61 simulations

Flight Director Robert E. Castle Jr. works out a problem during joint integrated simulations for the STS-61 mission....

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NASA image: Crew Training - Apollo 8 - KSC
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Nov 20, 1968

Crew Training - Apollo 8 - KSC

S68-54520 (13 Nov. 1968) --- The Apollo 8 prime crew is seen inside a simulator at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC)...

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NASA image: Simulator - Ride, Sally K.
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May 24, 1983

Simulator - Ride, Sally K.

S83-32568 (23 May 1983) --- Astronaut Sally K. Ride, STS-7 mission specialist, straps herself into a seat in the...

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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: Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Simulator at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center with Pilot
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Mar 12, 2024

Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Simulator at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center with Pilot

NASA test pilot Wayne Ringelberg sits in the air taxi virtual reality flight simulator during a test at NASA’s...

AFRC
NASA image: Artemis II 23rd Cryo Simulation and 24th Terminal Count Simulation
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Dec 10, 2025

Artemis II 23rd Cryo Simulation and 24th Terminal Count Simulation

Artemis launch team members participate in an integrated launch countdown simulation for Artemis II inside Firing...

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NASA image: Artemis II 23rd Cryo Simulation and 24th Terminal Count Simulation
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Dec 10, 2025

Artemis II 23rd Cryo Simulation and 24th Terminal Count Simulation

Artemis launch team members participate in an integrated launch countdown simulation for Artemis II inside Firing...

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NASA image: Artemis II 23rd Cryo Simulation and 24th Terminal Count Simulation
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Dec 10, 2025

Artemis II 23rd Cryo Simulation and 24th Terminal Count Simulation

Artemis launch team members participate in an integrated launch countdown simulation for Artemis II inside Firing...

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NASA image: Artemis II 23rd Cryo Simulation and 24th Terminal Count Simulation
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Dec 10, 2025

Artemis II 23rd Cryo Simulation and 24th Terminal Count Simulation

Artemis launch team members participate in an integrated launch countdown simulation for Artemis II inside Firing...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II 23rd Cryo Simulation and 24th Terminal Count Simulation
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Dec 10, 2025

Artemis II 23rd Cryo Simulation and 24th Terminal Count Simulation

Artemis launch team members participate in an integrated launch countdown simulation for Artemis II inside Firing...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II 23rd Cryo Simulation and 24th Terminal Count Simulation
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Dec 10, 2025

Artemis II 23rd Cryo Simulation and 24th Terminal Count Simulation

Artemis launch team members participate in an integrated launch countdown simulation for Artemis II inside Firing...

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NASA image: Artemis II 23rd Cryo Simulation and 24th Terminal Count Simulation
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Dec 10, 2025

Artemis II 23rd Cryo Simulation and 24th Terminal Count Simulation

Artemis launch team members participate in an integrated launch countdown simulation for Artemis II inside Firing...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II 23rd Cryo Simulation and 24th Terminal Count Simulation
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Dec 10, 2025

Artemis II 23rd Cryo Simulation and 24th Terminal Count Simulation

Artemis launch team members participate in an integrated launch countdown simulation for Artemis II inside Firing...

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NASA image:  Crew Training - Apollo 9 - KSC
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Feb 17, 1969

Crew Training - Apollo 9 - KSC

S69-19983 (17 Feb. 1969) --- The Apollo 9 crew is shown suited up for a simulated flight in the Apollo Mission...

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NASA image: STS-72 crew trains in Fixed Base (FB) Shuttle Mission Simulator (SMS)
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Jun 7, 1995

STS-72 crew trains in Fixed Base (FB) Shuttle Mission Simulator (SMS)

S95-12703 (May 1995) --- Astronauts Koichi Wakata (left) and Daniel T. Barry check the settings on a 35mm camera...

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NASA image: Orbiting Rainbows Simulation
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Apr 22, 2015

Orbiting Rainbows Simulation

This simulated image shows how a cloud of glitter in geostationary orbit would be illuminated and controlled by two...

JPL
NASA image: Artemis I Launch Simulation
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Oct 27, 2022

Artemis I Launch Simulation

Artemis I Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson monitors operations from her position in Firing Room 1 as...

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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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