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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: KSC-04pd1030
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May 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers remove the Rudder Speed Brake panel on the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1033
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May 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers lower Atlantis’ Rudder Speed Brake panel...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1034
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May 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers attach Atlantis’ Rudder Speed Brake panel...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1029
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May 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, a worker tightens a fitting on the device being...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1035
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May 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers attach Atlantis’ Rudder Speed Brake panel...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1032
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May 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers lower Atlantis’ Rudder Speed Brake panel...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1025
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May 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, a technician looks at the Rudder Speed Brake panel...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1027
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May 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers connect a device onto the vertical tail of...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1028
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May 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers begin removing the Rudder Speed Brake...

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NASA image: Automated Flight and Contingency Management, or AFCM, Subproject
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Jun 23, 2022

Automated Flight and Contingency Management, or AFCM, Subproject

AFCM subproject simulation FAA-2 flight test team members Thomas Lombaerts, left, and Kimberlee Shish, right, in the...

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NASA image: Automated Flight and Contingency Management, or AFCM, Subproject
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Jun 23, 2022

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AFCM subproject simulation FAA-2 flight test team members Allen Ruan, left, Thomas Lombaerts, Kimberlee Shish, Edgar...

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NASA image: Automated Flight and Contingency Management, or AFCM, Subproject
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Jun 23, 2022

Automated Flight and Contingency Management, or AFCM, Subproject

Group photo of AFCM subproject simulation FAA-2 flight test team members Thomas Lombaerts, left, Mike Feary, Dave...

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NASA image: Automated Flight and Contingency Management, or AFCM, Subproject
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Jun 23, 2022

Automated Flight and Contingency Management, or AFCM, Subproject

AFCM subproject simulation FAA-2 flight test team member Thomas Lombaerts in the VMS control room, N243, during a...

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NASA image: Automated Flight and Contingency Management, or AFCM, Subproject
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Jun 23, 2022

Automated Flight and Contingency Management, or AFCM, Subproject

AFCM subproject simulation FAA-2 flight test team member Thomas Lombaerts in the VMS control room, N243, during a...

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NASA image: Automated Flight and Contingency Management, or AFCM, Subproject
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Jun 23, 2022

Automated Flight and Contingency Management, or AFCM, Subproject

AFCM subproject simulation FAA-2 flight test team members Thomas Lombaerts, left, and Kimberlee Shish, right, in the...

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NASA image: Automated Flight and Contingency Management, or AFCM, Subproject
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Jun 23, 2022

Automated Flight and Contingency Management, or AFCM, Subproject

AFCM subproject simulation FAA-2 flight test team members Allen Ruan, left, Thomas Lombaerts, Kimberlee Shish, Edgar...

ARC
NASA image: Automated Flight and Contingency Management, or AFCM, Subproject
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Jun 23, 2022

Automated Flight and Contingency Management, or AFCM, Subproject

AFCM subproject simulation FAA-2 flight test team members Allen Ruan, left, Thomas Lombaerts, and Kimberlee Shish,...

ARC
NASA image: Automated Flight and Contingency Management, or AFCM, Subproject
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Jun 23, 2022

Automated Flight and Contingency Management, or AFCM, Subproject

AFCM subproject simulation FAA-2 flight test team members Allen Ruan, left, Thomas Lombaerts, and Kimberlee Shish,...

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0484-3
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Sep 24, 1993

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NASA Ames VMS (Vertical Motion simulator) S-Cab: Cockpit, Control Panel and heads-up displays

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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-2008-ACD08-0160-001
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Jul 29, 2008

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Vertical Motion Simulator VMS Simulation; Rotorcraft Stability/Phase Margin in T-cab.

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NASA image: 1401332
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Sep 12, 2014

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NEW ORLEANS MAYOR MITCH LANDRIEU, ROBERT LIGHT FOOT, AND TODD MAY CHAT AFTER DEDICATION OF VERTICAL ASSEMBLY CENTER

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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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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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