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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: CREW TRAINING (MOTION BASE SIMULATOR [MBS]) -  STS-26R - JSC
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Feb 11, 1987

CREW TRAINING (MOTION BASE SIMULATOR [MBS]) - STS-26R - JSC

S87-26822 (11 Feb. 1987) --- The Return to Flight crew, STS-26 pose for a photo prior to a training session in a...

JSC
NASA image: 2017 Hurricanes and Aerosols Simulation
Video
Nov 13, 2017

2017 Hurricanes and Aerosols Simulation

Tracking the aerosols carried on the winds let scientists see the currents in our atmosphere. This visualization...

GSFC
NASA image: Sen. Jake Garn and payload specialist Charles Waler in middeck simulation
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Apr 12, 1985

Sen. Jake Garn and payload specialist Charles Waler in middeck simulation

Two payload specialists for the STS 51-D mission get in some training time in the crew compartment trainerat JSC....

JSC
NASA image: Computer Simulation of Rover Selfie
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Jun 25, 2021

Computer Simulation of Rover Selfie

This animation shows a computer simulation of NASA's Perseverance Mars rover taking its first selfie. The point of...

JPL
NASA image: EC98-44471-1
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Feb 17, 1998

EC98-44471-1

Pilot Mark Stucky in Eclipse Simulator

AFRC
NASA image: Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation
Video
Jan 14, 2026

Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation

Artemis launch team members participate in the Artemis II terminal count simulation on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026,...

KSC
NASA image: Firing Room 1 Simulations for Artemis I
Video
Feb 3, 2020

Firing Room 1 Simulations for Artemis I

Simulation #2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center for the launch of Artemis I, the first test flight of the Orion...

KSC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is responsible for designing and building the life support systems that will...

MSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is responsible for designing and building the life support systems that will...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 24, 1991

Around Marshall

Two years prior to being used during a shuttle mission, the Transfer to Orbit System (TOS) is being demonstrated at...

MSFC
NASA image: John W. Young in Rendezvous Docking Simulator
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Nov 12, 1963

John W. Young in Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Astronaut John Young (above) was one of 14 astronauts, 8 NASA test pilots, and 2 McDonnell test pilots who took part...

LRC
NASA image: SPACE SHUTTLE MISSION SIMULATOR (SMS) - CONTROL PANEL - JSC
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Mar 22, 1978

SPACE SHUTTLE MISSION SIMULATOR (SMS) - CONTROL PANEL - JSC

S79-29067 (15 March 1979) --- An interior view of the space shuttle mission simulator (SMS), featuring the area...

JSC
NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-12 - TRAINING (PRIOR) - MISSION SIMULATOR
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Sep 6, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-12 - TRAINING (PRIOR) - MISSION SIMULATOR

S66-45579 (6 Sept. 1966) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr. (right), prime crew command pilot of the Gemini-12...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1996
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Mar 9, 2009

KSC-2009-1996

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Media were invited to a showing of the Ares I-X simulator rocket segments at NASA's Kennedy...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis I Final Simulation
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Aug 4, 2022

Artemis I Final Simulation

Artemis teams conduct the final simulation for the Artemis I mission inside the Launch Control Center at NASA’s...

KSC
NASA image: Simulator - Ride, Sally K.
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May 24, 1983

Simulator - Ride, Sally K.

S83-32569 (23 May 1983) --- A preview of NASA?s next spaceflight is provided by this scene in the Johnson Space...

JSC
NASA image: Artemis I Final Simulation
Image
Aug 4, 2022

Artemis I Final Simulation

Artemis teams conduct the final simulation for the Artemis I mission inside the Launch Control Center at NASA’s...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis I Final Simulation
Image
Aug 4, 2022

Artemis I Final Simulation

Artemis teams conduct the final simulation for the Artemis I mission inside the Launch Control Center at NASA’s...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis I Final Simulation
Image
Aug 4, 2022

Artemis I Final Simulation

Artemis teams conduct the final simulation for the Artemis I mission inside the Launch Control Center at NASA’s...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis I Final Simulation
Image
Aug 4, 2022

Artemis I Final Simulation

Artemis teams conduct the final simulation for the Artemis I mission inside the Launch Control Center at NASA’s...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis I Final Simulation
Image
Aug 4, 2022

Artemis I Final Simulation

Artemis teams conduct the final simulation for the Artemis I mission inside the Launch Control Center at NASA’s...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis I Final Simulation
Image
Aug 4, 2022

Artemis I Final Simulation

Artemis teams conduct the final simulation for the Artemis I mission inside the Launch Control Center at NASA’s...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis I Final Simulation
Image
Aug 4, 2022

Artemis I Final Simulation

Artemis teams conduct the final simulation for the Artemis I mission inside the Launch Control Center at NASA’s...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis I Final Simulation
Image
Aug 4, 2022

Artemis I Final Simulation

Artemis teams conduct the final simulation for the Artemis I mission inside the Launch Control Center at NASA’s...

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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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