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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: Astronauts in X-57 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronauts in X-57 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates (L to R) Bob Hines, Matthew Dominick and Jasmin Moghbeli practice flying in X-57...

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NASA image: SIMULATION - ASTRONAUT EDWARD H. WHITE II - MISC.
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Jun 3, 1965

SIMULATION - ASTRONAUT EDWARD H. WHITE II - MISC.

S65-29650 (3 June 1965) --- Fisheye view of astronauts James A. McDivitt and Edward H. White II inside the Gemini-4...

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NASA image: APOLLO XVII - SIMULATIONS (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - KSC
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Jul 17, 1972

APOLLO XVII - SIMULATIONS (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - KSC

S72-44422 (8 Sept. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. "Jack" Schmitt, lunar module pilot of the Apollo 17...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT WALTER M. SCHIRRA, JR. - TRAINING - (SIMULATOR)
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Jan 15, 1965

ASTRONAUT WALTER M. SCHIRRA, JR. - TRAINING - (SIMULATOR)

S65-13919 (15 Jan. 1965) --- Astronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr., command pilot of the Gemini-6 prime crew, is pictured...

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NASA image: APOLLO XVII - SIMULATIONS (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - KSC
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Jul 17, 1972

APOLLO XVII - SIMULATIONS (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - KSC

S72-44420 (8 June 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, commander of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission, prepares...

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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...

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NASA image: Artemis II Cryo Simulation
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Jan 15, 2026

Artemis II Cryo Simulation

Alex Pandelos, ground launch sequencer operator, participates in a cryogenic propellant loading simulation on...

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NASA image: Artemis II Cryo Simulation
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Jan 15, 2026

Artemis II Cryo Simulation

Artemis launch team members participate in a cryogenic propellant loading simulation on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Cryo Simulation
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Jan 15, 2026

Artemis II Cryo Simulation

Artemis launch team members participate in a cryogenic propellant loading simulation on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026,...

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NASA image: Artemis I Weather Simulation
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Nov 3, 2021

Artemis I Weather Simulation

Meteorological Data Specialist Michael Boyer prepares weather balloons for release at the Cape Canaveral Space Force...

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NASA image: Artemis I Weather Simulation
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Nov 3, 2021

Artemis I Weather Simulation

Weather balloons are lined up prior to release at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) Weather Station in...

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NASA image: Artemis I Weather Simulation
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Nov 3, 2021

Artemis I Weather Simulation

Meteorological Data Specialist Michael Boyer releases a weather balloon at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station...

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NASA image: Artemis I Weather Simulation
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Nov 3, 2021

Artemis I Weather Simulation

Meteorological Data Specialist Michael Boyer prepares weather balloons for release at the Cape Canaveral Space Force...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis I Weather Simulation
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Nov 3, 2021

Artemis I Weather Simulation

Meteorological Data Specialist Michael Boyer prepares weather balloons for release at the Cape Canaveral Space Force...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis I Weather Simulation
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Nov 3, 2021

Artemis I Weather Simulation

Meteorological Data Specialist Michael Boyer prepares to release a weather balloon at the Cape Canaveral Space Force...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II Cryo Simulation
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Jan 15, 2026

Artemis II Cryo Simulation

An Artemis launch team member participates in a cryogenic propellant loading simulation on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026,...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis I Weather Simulation
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Nov 3, 2021

Artemis I Weather Simulation

Meteorological Data Specialist Michael Boyer releases a weather balloon at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis I Weather Simulation
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Nov 3, 2021

Artemis I Weather Simulation

Meteorological Data Specialist Michael Boyer releases a weather balloon at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station...

KSC
NASA image: Apollo Docking with the LEM Target
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Apr 27, 1965

Apollo Docking with the LEM Target

Originally the Rendezvous was used by the astronauts preparing for Gemini missions. The Rendezvous Docking Simulator...

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NASA image: Skylab
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May 1, 1973

Skylab

After its launch on May 14, 1973, it was immediately known that there were some major problems with Skylab. The...

MSFC
NASA image: Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading
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Apr 12, 2019

Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading

EM-1 Countdown Demonstration with Cryogenic Loading Simulation

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NASA image: Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading
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Apr 12, 2019

Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading

EM-1 Countdown Demonstration with Cryogenic Loading Simulation

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NASA image: SIDRM Ice Build-up
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Feb 17, 2023

SIDRM Ice Build-up

Significant ice build-up on the Simulated Inter-compressor Duct Research Model (SIDRM) at the Icing Research Tunnel....

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NASA image: 1201062
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Nov 2, 2012

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MIKE HOUTS AND BILL EMRICH DISCUSSING NUCLEAR THERMAL ROCKET ELEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SIMULATOR (NTREES) IN BUILDING...

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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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