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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: Artemis Cryo Sim 4
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Aug 18, 2020

Artemis Cryo Sim 4

Inside the Launch Control Center’s Firing Room 1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Artemis I...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0211-032
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Sep 22, 2009

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Kepler Project Team member Mike Sims

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NASA image: Line drawing of layout of Scietific Instrument Module of Apollo 16
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Mar 1, 1972

Line drawing of layout of Scietific Instrument Module of Apollo 16

A line drawing illustrating the layout of the Scietific Instrument Module (SIM) of the Apollo 16 Service Module....

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NASA image: News Interviews: NASA Center for Climate Simulation Debutser
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Dec 8, 2017

News Interviews: NASA Center for Climate Simulation Debutser

Senior Earth Scientist Dr. Compton Tucker talks about the new climate siumulation facility....

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NASA image: ARC-1994-ACD94-0123-16
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Mar 2, 1994

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NASA Ames VMS (Vertical Motion simulator) S-cab Space Shuttle sim with out the window views 'night landing'

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NASA image: ARC-1994-ACD94-0123-17
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Mar 2, 1994

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NASA Ames VMS (Vertical Motion simulator) S-cab Space Shuttle sim with out the window views 'DFRC landing'

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NASA image: ARC-1994-ACD94-0123-18
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Mar 2, 1994

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VMS S-cab Space Shuttle sim with out the window views 'KSC landing'

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0179-001
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Aug 14, 2008

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James Marr, NASA JPL presents a Director's Colloquium to Ames staff on 'The SIM-lite Mission Concept: Detecting...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0179-003
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Aug 14, 2008

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James Marr, NASA JPL presents a Director's Colloquium to Ames staff on 'The SIM-lite Mission Concept: Detecting...

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NASA image: HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center.
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Aug 27, 2014

HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center.

HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center. shown here at the Vertical Motion...

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NASA image: Commercial Crew Program Astronaut Training - Mike Fincke, Nicole
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Feb 20, 2019

Commercial Crew Program Astronaut Training - Mike Fincke, Nicole

Commercial Crew Program astronauts Mike Fincke, Nicole Mann and Barry "Butch" Wilmore in Free Flyer Track & Capture...

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NASA image: Commercial Crew Program Astronaut Training - Mike Fincke, Nicole
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Feb 20, 2019

Commercial Crew Program Astronaut Training - Mike Fincke, Nicole

Commercial Crew Program astronauts Mike Fincke, Nicole Mann and Barry "Butch" Wilmore in Free Flyer Track & Capture...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0179-002
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Aug 14, 2008

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James Marr, NASA JPL presents a Director's Colloquium to Ames staff on 'The SIM-lite Mission Concept: Detecting...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0179-004
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Aug 14, 2008

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James Marr, NASA JPL presents a Director's Colloquium to Ames staff on 'The SIM-lite Mission Concept: Detecting...

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NASA image: Commercial Crew Program Astronaut Training - Mike Fincke, Nicole
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Feb 20, 2019

Commercial Crew Program Astronaut Training - Mike Fincke, Nicole

Commercial Crew Program astronauts Mike Fincke, Nicole Mann and Barry "Butch" Wilmore in Free Flyer Track & Capture...

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NASA image: HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center.
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Aug 27, 2014

HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center.

HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center. shown here at the Vertical Motion...

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NASA image: View of crater Humboldt as photographed by Apollo 15
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Aug 25, 1971

View of crater Humboldt as photographed by Apollo 15

S71-44668 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- An oblique view of the crater Humboldt, as photographed by the Fairchild metric...

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NASA image: View of Scientific Instrument Module to be flown on Apollo 15
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Jun 27, 1971

View of Scientific Instrument Module to be flown on Apollo 15

S71-2250X (June 1971) --- A close-up view of the Scientific Instrument Module (SIM) to be flown for the first time...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 Command/Service modules photographed from lunar module in orbit
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Dec 14, 1972

Apollo 17 Command/Service modules photographed from lunar module in orbit

AS17-145-22254 (14 Dec. 1972) --- An excellent view of the Apollo 17 Command and Service Modules (CSM) photographed...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1341
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May 12, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Participants in the Mode VIII exercise being conducted at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., are...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1342
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May 12, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Participants in the Mode VIII exercise being conducted at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., get...

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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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Jan 27, 2025

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Four BioNutrients-3 yogurt bags, following completion of hydration but before incubation. Note the purple color...

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Jan 27, 2025

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Four BioNutrients-3 yogurt bags, following completion of incubation. Note the pink color showing that the yogurt has...

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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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