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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: 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...

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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: 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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NASA image: 1201065
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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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NASA image: 1201064
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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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NASA image: 1201063
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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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NASA image: Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation #25
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Jan 14, 2026

Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation #25

An American flag displays inside Firing Room 1 of the Rocco A. Petrone Launch Control Center while members of NASA’s...

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NASA image: Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation #25
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Jan 14, 2026

Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation #25

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

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NASA image: Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation #25
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Jan 14, 2026

Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation #25

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis II launch director, participates in the Artemis II terminal count simulation on...

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NASA image: Artemis I - First Joint Launch Countdown Simulation
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Jul 8, 2021

Artemis I - First Joint Launch Countdown Simulation

Seen here is an exterior view of the Launch Control Center (LCC) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, located...

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NASA image: Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation #25
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Jan 14, 2026

Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation #25

Alora Mazarakis, Artemis launch team member, participates in the Artemis II terminal count simulation on Wednesday,...

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NASA image: AIM being prepared for integrated testing and flight simulation
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Mar 24, 2007

AIM being prepared for integrated testing and flight simulation

Flight simulation No. 3 is on the schedule for the Pegasus XL launch vehicle, seen here in Building 1555 on North...

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NASA image: Artemis I 11th Terminal Count Simulation
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Oct 14, 2021

Artemis I 11th Terminal Count Simulation

Mike Bolger, manager, Exploration Ground Systems, participates in the 11th terminal countdown simulation for the...

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NASA image: Artemis I 11th Terminal Count Simulation
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Oct 14, 2021

Artemis I 11th Terminal Count Simulation

Mike Bolger; front; manager; NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems; and Chris Cianciola; NASA’s Space Launch System...

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NASA image: Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation #25
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Jan 14, 2026

Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation #25

Madison Schmaltz, Artemis launch team member, participates in the Artemis II terminal count simulation on Wednesday,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation #25
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Jan 14, 2026

Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation #25

From left, Dan Florez, NASA test director, and Lili Villarreal, Artemis II landing and recovery director,...

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NASA image: Artemis I 11th Terminal Count Simulation
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Oct 14, 2021

Artemis I 11th Terminal Count Simulation

Melissa Jones, Landing and Recovery director, NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems, participates in the 11th terminal...

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NASA image: Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation #25
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Jan 14, 2026

Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation #25

Kevin Todaro, Artemis launch team member, participates in the Artemis II terminal count simulation on Wednesday,...

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NASA image: Artemis I 11th Terminal Count Simulation
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Oct 14, 2021

Artemis I 11th Terminal Count Simulation

From left, Scott Cieslak, NASA umbilical operations and testing technical lead, and Elliot Payne, arms & umbilical...

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NASA image: Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation #25
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Jan 14, 2026

Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation #25

From left to right, Artemis launch team members Emily Eilish, Clare Hadley, and Holly Wells participate in the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation #25
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Jan 14, 2026

Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation #25

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis II launch director, participates in the Artemis II terminal count simulation on...

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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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