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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: Apollo 7/S-IVB Rendezvous in space
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Oct 11, 1968

Apollo 7/S-IVB Rendezvous in space

AS07-03-1538 (11 Oct. 1968) --- The expended Saturn IVB stage as photographed from the Apollo 7 spacecraft during...

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NASA image: Soviet and American ASTP commanders in Soyuz orbital module mock-up
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Sep 24, 1974

Soviet and American ASTP commanders in Soyuz orbital module mock-up

S74-29041 (September 1974) --- The commanders of the American astronaut and Soviet cosmonaut crews for the joint...

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NASA image: Venus - 3-D Perspective View of Sif Mons
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Feb 2, 1996

Venus - 3-D Perspective View of Sif Mons

Sif Mons is displayed in this computer-simulated view obtained by NASA's Magellan spacecraft of the surface of...

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NASA image: Venus - 3-D Perspective View of Idem-Kuva
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Feb 2, 1996

Venus - 3-D Perspective View of Idem-Kuva

A corona is displayed in this computer-simulated view from NASA's Magellan spacecraft of the surface of Venus....

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NASA image: Vesta Northern and Equatorial Regions in Simulated True Color
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Oct 26, 2011

Vesta Northern and Equatorial Regions in Simulated True Color

This composite image from NASA Dawn spacecraft is a simulated true color image of asteroid Vesta northern and...

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NASA image: Venus - 3-D Perspective View of Gula Mons
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Feb 8, 1996

Venus - 3-D Perspective View of Gula Mons

Gula Mons is displayed in this computer-simulated view from NASA Magellan spacecraft of the surface of Venus....

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NASA image: GPM Core Spacecraft Integration and Testing: TVAC
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Jun 14, 2012

GPM Core Spacecraft Integration and Testing: TVAC

The GPM Core spacecraft readies for thermal vacuum testing in the Space Environmental Simulator (SES).

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NASA image: Vesta South Polar Region in Simulated True Color
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Oct 28, 2011

Vesta South Polar Region in Simulated True Color

This composite image NASA Dawn spacecraft is a simulated true color image of part of asteroid Vesta south polar region.

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NASA image: Astronauts Grissom and Young in Gemini Mission Simulator
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May 22, 1964

Astronauts Grissom and Young in Gemini Mission Simulator

S64-25295 (March 1964) --- Astronauts Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom (right) and John W. Young, prime crew for the first...

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NASA image: InSight Moments Away From Landing, Top View (Illustration)
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Oct 10, 2018

InSight Moments Away From Landing, Top View (Illustration)

This is an illustration showing a simulated view of NASA's InSight about to land on the surface of Mars. This view...

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NASA image: InSight Moments Away From Landing, Underside View (Illustration)
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Oct 10, 2018

InSight Moments Away From Landing, Underside View (Illustration)

This is an illustration showing a simulated view of NASA's InSight lander about to land on the surface of Mars. This...

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NASA image: Apollo 7/S-IVB Rendezvous in space
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Oct 11, 1968

Apollo 7/S-IVB Rendezvous in space

AS07-03-1535 (11 Oct. 1968) --- The expended Saturn IVB stage as photographed from the Apollo 7 spacecraft during...

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NASA image: Inside the JPL Space Simulator with Europa Clipper
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Mar 27, 2024

Inside the JPL Space Simulator with Europa Clipper

The conditions that NASA spacecraft endure are indeed extreme: the intense shaking of a rocket launch, the jolt of...

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NASA image: Visible and Infrared Data Mosaic
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Sep 10, 2011

Visible and Infrared Data Mosaic

NASA Dawn spacecraft obtained these images with its visible and infrared instrument of asteroid Vesta. The top image...

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NASA image: Haiti Earthquake Landslides
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Jan 18, 2010

Haiti Earthquake Landslides

An instrument on NASA Terra spacecraft captured a simulated natural color image of the Port-au-Prince, Haiti, area,...

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NASA image: Apollo 7/S-IVB Rendezvous in space
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Oct 11, 1968

Apollo 7/S-IVB Rendezvous in space

AS07-03-1541 (11 Oct. 1968) --- The expended Saturn IVB stage as photographed from the Apollo 7 spacecraft during...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Moves Into JPL’s Space Simulator
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Mar 27, 2024

Europa Clipper Moves Into JPL’s Space Simulator

A timelapse video shows engineers and technicians moving NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft into the 85-foot-tall...

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NASA image: Astronauts Grissom and Young prepare to preform flight simulations
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Mar 19, 1965

Astronauts Grissom and Young prepare to preform flight simulations

S65-21864 (19 March 1965) --- Astronauts Virgil I. Grissom (left), command pilot; and John W. Young, pilot, prepare...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Spacecraft Gets Cold
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May 23, 2019

Mars 2020 Spacecraft Gets Cold

Engineers prepare the Mars 2020 spacecraft for a thermal vacuum (TVAC) test in the Space Simulator Facility at...

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NASA image: Payload specialists Marc Garneau and Paul Scully-Power in SMS
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Sep 4, 1984

Payload specialists Marc Garneau and Paul Scully-Power in SMS

41D-3138 (4 Sept 1984)--- Canada's backup payload specialist assists the two 41-G prime payload specialists during a...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young in Command Module Simulator during Apollo Simulation
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Jan 15, 1968

Astronaut John Young in Command Module Simulator during Apollo Simulation

S68-15979 (15 Jan. 1968) --- Astronaut John W. Young, command module pilot, inside the Command Module Simulator in...

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NASA image: Three astronauts inside Command Module Simulator during Apollo Simulation
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Jan 15, 1968

Three astronauts inside Command Module Simulator during Apollo Simulation

S68-15952 (15 Jan. 1968) --- Three astronauts inside the Command Module Simulator in Building 5 during an Apollo...

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NASA image: Gemini 11 prime and back-up crews at Gemini Mission Simulator at Cape Kennedy
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Sep 8, 1966

Gemini 11 prime and back-up crews at Gemini Mission Simulator at Cape Kennedy

S66-50769 (8 Sept. 1966) --- Gemini-11 prime and backup crews are pictured at the Gemini Mission Simulator at Cape...

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NASA image: Payload specialists in training for STS 51-L in mockup & integration lab
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Jan 9, 1986

Payload specialists in training for STS 51-L in mockup & integration lab

S86-25254 (January 1986) --- Payload specialists in training for STS-51L take a break in shuttle emergency egress...

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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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