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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-1996-AC96-0223-3
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Jun 27, 1996

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ARTIFICIAL HORIZON gage used in the NASA Ames VMS: S-CAB, (Vertical Motion Simulator).

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0205-009
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Nov 30, 2011

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Capt. Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger visits Ames Vertical Motion Simulator facility and takes a 'ride' in the Shuttle...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0205-012
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Nov 30, 2011

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Capt. Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger visits Ames Vertical Motion Simulator facility and takes a 'ride' in the Shuttle...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0205-007
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Nov 30, 2011

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Capt. Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger visits Ames Vertical Motion Simulator facility and takes a 'ride' in the Shuttle...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0038-063
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Mar 2, 2010

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Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS) interior with Shuttle Cab (S-cab) mounted in facility.

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0205-010
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Nov 30, 2011

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Capt. Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger visits Ames Vertical Motion Simulator facility and takes a 'ride' in the Shuttle...

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NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0223-2
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Jun 27, 1996

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NASA Ames VMS (Vertical Motion Simulator): S-CAB, THROTTLE CONSOLE studio shoot

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NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0223-1
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Jun 27, 1996

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ROTOCRAFT CONSOLE. NASA Ames VMS: S-CAB, (Vertical Motion Simulator). studio shot

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0028-18
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Feb 27, 2002

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British royalty visits Ames; Prince Andrew, Duke of York on tour of Vertical Motion Simulator Facilities (VMS)

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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-1997-AC97-0410-1
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Dec 12, 1997

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NASA Ames Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS); T-Cab Civil Tilt Rotor Project (CTR) project cab configuration

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NASA image: ARC-1995-AC95-0066-2
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Feb 17, 1995

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NASA Ames VMS (Vertical Motion Simulator) S-Cab (Space Shuttle Cab) overhead fisheye view

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0028-09
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Feb 27, 2002

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British royalty visits Ames; Prince Andrew, Duke of York on tour at the VMS (Vertical Motion Simulator)

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0038-007
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Mar 2, 2010

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Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS) control room with Steve Beard and Estela Hernandez-Buchmann

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0038-024
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Mar 2, 2010

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Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS) interior with Shuttle Cab (S-cab) mounted in facility.

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0038-033
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Mar 2, 2010

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Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS) interior with Shuttle Cab (S-cab) mounted in facility.

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NASA image: ARC-1977-AC77-0846-40
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Jul 5, 1977

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Aerial of Ames: N-243 (Flight and Guidance Simulation Laboratory) and N-243A (Simulation Equipment) houses the...

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NASA image: ARC-1962-A-29323
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Jun 6, 1962

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Ames 5 degrees-of-freedom motion simulator: This simulator incorporated a centrifuge of 30ft radius. The simulatored...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0028-01
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Feb 27, 2002

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British Royalty visits Ames; Prince Andrew, Duke of York on tour. Seen here in the Vertical Motion Simulator in...

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NASA image: ARC-1997-ACD97-0383-30
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Nov 12, 1997

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NASA Ames Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS)VMS: F-cab SIMFR (Simulation Frequency Response) Project; Pilots cockpit...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC-42137
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Feb 5, 1969

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Height-Control Test Apparatus (HICONTA) Simulator mounted to the exterior of the 40x80ft W.T. Building N-221B and...

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NASA image: ARC-1997-ACD97-0410-18_1
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Dec 12, 1997

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NASA Ames Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS); T-Cab Civil Tilt Rotor Project (CTR) OTW (out the window) composite views

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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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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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