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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: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Oct 15, 1993

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

Astronaut Kathy Thornton conducts Hubble Space Telescope training in Marshall's Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS).

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
Image
Oct 15, 1993

Around Marshall

Astronaut Storey Musgrave conducts Hubble Space Telescope (HST) training in Marshall's Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS).

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Mar 18, 1996

Around Marshall

Astronauts Greg Harbaugh and Joe Tarner conduct Hubble Space Telescope training in Marshall's Neutral Buoyancy...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1997-AC97-0295-14
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Sep 3, 1997

ARC-1997-AC97-0295-14

N-257 CVSRF: control rooms for 747 and ACSF cabs - LEFT SIDE; EOS - ACFS (Advanced Cab Flight Simulator) w. (l-r)...

ARC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph was taken during a deployment simulation of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV). The LRV was built to...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jul 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph was taken during a deployment simulation of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV). The LRV was built to...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 1, 1970

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph was taken during a deployment simulation of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV). The LRV was built to...

MSFC
NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
Image
Jan 1, 1993

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

STS-61 astronauts practice installing the corrective optics module on a Hubble Space Telescope mockup in Marshall...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Mar 1, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

This in an aerial view (looking north) of a Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), often referrd to as “Moonbuggy”, simulator...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Mar 1, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

This in an aerial view (looking west) of a Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), often referred to as “Moonbuggy”, simulator...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jul 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph was taken during a deployment simulation of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV). The LRV was built to...

MSFC
NASA image: What Juno will see at Jupiter South Pole Simulation
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Aug 3, 2011

What Juno will see at Jupiter South Pole Simulation

This simulated view of the south pole of Jupiter illustrates the unique perspective of NASA Juno mission. Juno polar...

JPL
NASA image: Eddie Patterson enjoyed "flying" a C-17 simulator during Take Your Children to Work Day June 22 while Dryden engineer Ken Norlin and other students look on
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Jun 22, 2004

Eddie Patterson enjoyed "flying" a C-17 simulator during Take Your Children to Work Day June 22 while Dryden engineer Ken Norlin and other students look on

Eddie Patterson, a fourth-grade student at Tehachapi's Tompkins Elementary School, enjoyed "flying" a C-17...

AFRC
NASA image: Testing of Icy-Soil Sample Delivery in Simulated Martian Conditions Animation
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Aug 4, 2008

Testing of Icy-Soil Sample Delivery in Simulated Martian Conditions Animation

This image shows testing under simulated Mars conditions on Earth in preparation for NASA Phoenix Mars Lander using...

JPL
NASA image: Icy Curtain Eruptions on Enceladus Create an Illusion of Discrete Jets Simulation
Image
May 6, 2015

Icy Curtain Eruptions on Enceladus Create an Illusion of Discrete Jets Simulation

This simulation, which begins and ends with a real image from NASA Cassini spacecraft, demonstrates how the...

JPL
NASA image: Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation
Image
Nov 7, 2024

Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation

Members of the Artemis launch team participate in the Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation #11 inside Firing Room 1...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation
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Nov 7, 2024

Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director, Exploration Ground Systems at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation
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Nov 7, 2024

Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation

Members of the Artemis launch team participate in the Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation #11 inside Firing Room 1...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation
Image
Nov 7, 2024

Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation

Mari Forrestel, Artemis launch director technical assistant, Exploration Ground Systems at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation
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Nov 7, 2024

Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director, Exploration Ground Systems at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation
Image
Nov 7, 2024

Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation

Members of the Artemis launch team participate in the Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation #11 inside Firing Room 1...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1297
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Jan 22, 2009

KSC-2009-1297

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., the forward fifth segment simulator of the Ares I-X is...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1298
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Jan 22, 2009

KSC-2009-1298

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., workers prepare forward fifth segment simulator of the Ares...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1296
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Jan 22, 2009

KSC-2009-1296

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., workers prepare forward fifth segment simulator of the Ares...

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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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