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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: New Supercomputer Simulation Sheds Light on Moon’s Origin
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Oct 4, 2022

New Supercomputer Simulation Sheds Light on Moon’s Origin

A new NASA and Durham University simulation puts forth a different theory of the Moon’s origin – the Moon may have...

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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: The C-17 simulator at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California
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Oct 4, 2004

The C-17 simulator at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California

The C-17 simulator at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. Simulators offer a safe and...

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NASA image: Simulated View for Rover Activity Planning
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Nov 22, 2005

Simulated View for Rover Activity Planning

Simulated View for Rover Activity Planning

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch Simulation
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Jul 20, 2023

Artemis II Launch Simulation

A team of NASA and Jacobs engineers are on console for the first Artemis II launch simulation inside Firing Room at...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch Simulation
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Jul 20, 2023

Artemis II Launch Simulation

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, NASA Artemis launch director, leads the first launch simulation for the Artemis II...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch Simulation
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Jul 20, 2023

Artemis II Launch Simulation

A team of NASA and Jacobs engineers are on console for the first Artemis II launch simulation inside Firing Room at...

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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: Artemis II Launch Simulation
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Jul 20, 2023

Artemis II Launch Simulation

Artemis launch team members are on console inside Firing Room 1 at the Launch Control Center at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch Simulation
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Jul 20, 2023

Artemis II Launch Simulation

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, at left, NASA Artemis launch director; and Jeremy Graeber, assistant Artemis launch...

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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: Simulation of Galactic Collision Simulation
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Jan 10, 2013

Simulation of Galactic Collision Simulation

Computer simulations of the collision between NGC 6872 and IC 4970 reproduce the basic features of the galaxies as...

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NASA image: Microgravity Simulation Lab
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Dec 20, 2018

Microgravity Simulation Lab

Dr. Ye Zhang, project scientist for the ISS Research Office at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, demonstrates...

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NASA image: Jet Shoe Simulator
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Nov 7, 1968

Jet Shoe Simulator

Jet Shoe Simulator

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NASA image: NASA Simulation Shows Ocean Turbulence in the North Atlantic
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Feb 21, 2018

NASA Simulation Shows Ocean Turbulence in the North Atlantic

This image shows a simulated snapshot of ocean turbulence in the North Atlantic Ocean in March 2012, from a...

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NASA image: Lunar Landing Walking Simulator
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Sep 3, 1965

Lunar Landing Walking Simulator

Lunar Landing Walking Simulator: Researchers at Langley study the ability of astronauts to walk, run and perform...

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NASA image: Microgravity Simulation Lab
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Dec 20, 2018

Microgravity Simulation Lab

Jeffrey Richards, project science coordinator and research scientist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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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: Astronaut Sally K. Ride outside of shuttle mission simulator
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May 26, 1983

Astronaut Sally K. Ride outside of shuttle mission simulator

S83-32890 (23 May 1983) --- Astronaut Sally K. Ride, STS-7 mission specialist, stands near the Shuttle Mission...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch Simulation Firing Room 1
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Jul 20, 2023

Artemis II Launch Simulation Firing Room 1

Imagery of first Atemis II launch simulation

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NASA image: Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploratio
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Jun 17, 2019

Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploratio

Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploration Habitat Demonstrator with astronauts to evaluate...

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NASA image: Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploratio
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Jun 17, 2019

Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploratio

Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploration Habitat Demonstrator with astronauts to evaluate...

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NASA image: Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploratio
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Jun 17, 2019

Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploratio

Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploration Habitat Demonstrator with astronauts to evaluate...

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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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