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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: Black Hole Simulation
Image
Nov 30, 1999

Black Hole Simulation

This graphic shows the computer simulation of a black hole from start to finish. Plasma is falling slowly toward the...

JPL
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
Image
Nov 14, 1967

Wernher von Braun

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Director, Dr. von Braun, submerges after spending some time under water in the...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Jan 1, 1977

Space Shuttle Project

MSFC, Ala. -- The Space Shuttle Orbiter simulator is hoisted into the giant dynamics test stand at NASA's Marshall...

MSFC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
Image
Nov 14, 1967

Wernher von Braun

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Director, Dr. von Braun, submerges after spending some time under water in the...

MSFC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
Image
Nov 14, 1967

Wernher von Braun

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Director, Dr. von Braun, is shown fitted with suit and diving equipment as he...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1997-AC97-0295-9
Image
Sep 3, 1997

ARC-1997-AC97-0295-9

N-257 CVSRF: ACFS (Advanced Cab Flight Simulator) cockpit

ARC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Mar 4, 1994

International Space Station (ISS)

International Space Station testing is conducted in Marshall's Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS).

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1997-AC97-0295-4
Image
Sep 3, 1997

ARC-1997-AC97-0295-4

N-257 CVSRF: ACFS (Advanced Cab Flight Simulator)

ARC
NASA image: 1001829
Image
Sep 28, 2010

1001829

THRUST VECTOR CONTROL (TVC) TEST LAB INERTIAL LOAD SIMULATORS

MSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Mar 4, 1994

International Space Station (ISS)

International Space Station testing is conducted in Marshall's Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS).

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
Image
Dec 7, 1993

Around Marshall

Photo Voltaic Module testing in Marshall's Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS).

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1997-AC97-0295-7
Image
Sep 3, 1997

ARC-1997-AC97-0295-7

N-257 CVSRF: ACFS (Advanced Cab Flight Simulator)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1997-AC97-0295-6
Image
Sep 3, 1997

ARC-1997-AC97-0295-6

N-257 CVSRF: ACFS (Advanced Cab Flight Simulator)

ARC
NASA image: Around Marshall
Image
Feb 23, 1993

Around Marshall

Japanese Experimental Module testing in Marshall's Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS).

MSFC
NASA image: Simulating Ancient Ocean Vents at JPL
Image
Apr 15, 2020

Simulating Ancient Ocean Vents at JPL

Lauren White, a scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, adjusts an experiment that simulates how ancient...

JPL
NASA image: Using JPL's DUSTIE Planetary Simulation Chamber to Mimic Vesta
Image
Dec 20, 2024

Using JPL's DUSTIE Planetary Simulation Chamber to Mimic Vesta

To simulate conditions on the giant asteroid Vesta that would occur after meteoroids strike the surface for a study...

JPL
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
Image
Jun 1, 1969

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun, Director of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), and Dr. Debus, Director of Launch Operations...

MSFC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
Image
Jun 1, 1969

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun, Director of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), and Dr. Debus, Director of Launch Operations...

MSFC
NASA image: Astronauts Hoffman and Musgrave monitor Neutral Buoyancy Simulator training
Image
Jun 15, 1993

Astronauts Hoffman and Musgrave monitor Neutral Buoyancy Simulator training

Astronauts Jeffrey A. Hoffman (far left) and F. Story Musgrave (second left) monitor a training session from...

JSC
NASA image: POGO Partial Gravity Simulator at Lunar Landing Facility
Image
May 18, 1967

POGO Partial Gravity Simulator at Lunar Landing Facility

POGO is a device that uses cables connected to the ceiling to suspend an astronaut. POGO supports five-sixths of a...

LRC
NASA image: Apollo 11 crewmembers participates in simulation of moon's surface
Image
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...

JSC
NASA image: Artemis I Orion Weather Simulation
Video
Nov 3, 2021

Artemis I Orion Weather Simulation

Artemis I Orion Weather Simulation

KSC
NASA image: Spherical Air Bearing Satellite Simulator
Image
May 14, 1959

Spherical Air Bearing Satellite Simulator

Spherical Air Bearing Satellite Simulator

LARC
NASA image: Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation
Video
Sep 6, 2024

Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation

Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation

KSC
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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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