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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: ARC-1989-AC89-0437-9
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Jul 14, 1989

ARC-1989-AC89-0437-9

Virtual Environment Reality workstation technology (helmet & gloves)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0437-20
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Jul 14, 1989

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Virtual Environment Reality workstation helmet and gloves

ARC
NASA image: Computer Automatic Virtual Environment, CAVE Tours to Mark the 3
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Nov 7, 2019

Computer Automatic Virtual Environment, CAVE Tours to Mark the 3

Computer Automatic Virtual Environment, CAVE Tours to Mark the 30th Anniversary of the Graphics and Visualization...

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0326-19
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May 29, 1992

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Virtual Environment Telepresence workstation, simulated Mars Exploration group: Lewis Hitchner, (seated) Cindy...

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NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0191-4
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Jun 6, 1996

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Virtual Environment for (facial) ) reconstructive surgery, Dr Ross and Rei Cheng work with the 3d glasses as they...

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0326-25
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May 29, 1992

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Virtual Environment Telepresence workstation, simulated Mars Exploration group Lewis Hitchner (seated) Cindy...

ARC
NASA image: Stennis personnel participate in test program
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Sep 9, 2008

Stennis personnel participate in test program

Fernando Figueroa (left), an aerospace technologist at Stennis, and John Schmatzel (center), a professor on loan...

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NASA image: ARC-1990-AC90-0563-10
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Sep 19, 1990

ARC-1990-AC90-0563-10

N-258 NAS facility virtual reality workstation, hand-held maneuvering unit , test and virtual environment simulation...

ARC
NASA image: Space Science
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Jun 1, 2003

Space Science

NASA’s Virtual Glovebox (VGX) was developed to allow astronauts on Earth to train for complex biology research tasks...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0065-04
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Apr 4, 2002

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HAPTIC Cueing Research Study (p.i.: Steve Ellis) Virtual environments: Shown is Heather Smith with headgear and controls

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0065-02
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Apr 4, 2002

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HAPTIC Cueing Research Study (p.i.: Steve Ellis) Virtual environments: Shown is Heather Smith with headgear and controls

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0065-05
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Apr 4, 2002

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HAPTIC Cueing Research Study (p.i.: Steve Ellis) Virtual environments: Shown is Heather Smith with headgear and controls

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0065-06
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Apr 4, 2002

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HAPTIC Cueing Research Study (p.i.: Steve Ellis) Virtual environments: HAPTIC cue stick

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0065-10
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Apr 4, 2002

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HAPTIC Cueing Research Study (p.i.: Steve Ellis) Virtual environments: system stand

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0065-11
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Apr 4, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0065-11

HAPTIC Cueing Research Study (p.i.: Steve Ellis) Virtual environments: Premovement VR display

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0065-08
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Apr 4, 2002

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HAPTIC Cueing Research Study (p.i.: Steve Ellis) Virtual environments: joystick control

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0065-01
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Apr 4, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0065-01

HAPTIC Cueing Research Study (p.i.: Steve Ellis) Virtual environments: Shown is Heather Smith with headgear and controls

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0065-07
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Apr 4, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0065-07

HAPTIC Cueing Research Study (p.i.: Steve Ellis) Virtual environments: HAPTIC cue stick

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0065-03
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Apr 4, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0065-03

HAPTIC Cueing Research Study (p.i.: Steve Ellis) Virtual environments: Shown is Heather Smith with headgear and controls

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0065-09
Image
Apr 4, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0065-09

HAPTIC Cueing Research Study (p.i.: Steve Ellis) Virtual environments: joystick control

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0065-12
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Apr 4, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0065-12

HAPTIC Cueing Research Study (p.i.: Steve Ellis) Virtual environments: Postmovement VR Displays

ARC
NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Exploration Portable Life Support Subsystem (xPLSS) Component Testing Laboratory Capabilities
Video
May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Exploration Portable Life Support Subsystem (xPLSS) Component Testing Laboratory Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC Exploration Portable Life Support Subsystem (xPLSS) Component Testing Lab that provides an...

JSC
NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Exploration Portable Life Support Subsystem (xPLSS) Electrical Fabrication and Test Laboratory Capabilities
Video
May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Exploration Portable Life Support Subsystem (xPLSS) Electrical Fabrication and Test Laboratory Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC Exploration Portable Life Support Subsystem (xPLSS) Electrical Fabrication and Test Lab...

JSC
NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Virtual Reality Laboratory Capabilities
Video
May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Virtual Reality Laboratory Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC Virtual Reality laboratory (VRL), a VR simulation development and operations laboratory...

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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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