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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-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

ARC-2011-ACD11-0205-010

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

ARC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 1, 1983

Microgravity

A Drop Tube is a long vertical shaft used for dropping experiment packages, enabling them to achieve microgravity...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Spacecraft Lift and Mate
Video
Jul 7, 2020

Mars 2020 Spacecraft Lift and Mate

Mars 2020 spacecraft is lifted and mated to the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at the Vertical Integration...

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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
Image
Feb 27, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0028-18

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-1997-AC97-0375-2
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Oct 24, 1997

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NASA Ames Bldg N-243A Vertical Motion Simulator cab in Motion in motion.

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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: 1401326
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Sep 12, 2014

1401326

PATRICK SCHEUERMANN POINTS OUT FEATURES OF VERTICAL ASSEMBLY CENTER TO NEW ORLEANS MAYOR MITCH LANDRIEU

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NASA image: ARC-1997-AC97-0410-1
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Dec 12, 1997

ARC-1997-AC97-0410-1

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

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NASA image: GEMINI SPACECRAFT - MANEUVERING CONTROL - MSC
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May 1, 1965

GEMINI SPACECRAFT - MANEUVERING CONTROL - MSC

S65-05399 (1965) --- Composite drawing showing the vertical, lateral, forward and aft maneuvering control of the...

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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: Sentinel-6 Spacecraft Transition & Movement For Fueling
Video
Oct 22, 2020

Sentinel-6 Spacecraft Transition & Movement For Fueling

Sentinel-6 spacecraft tilt, rotation to vertical, and move to fueling island in preparation for fueling.

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NASA image: Artemis I Stacking Timelapse Compiled
Video
Nov 15, 2021

Artemis I Stacking Timelapse Compiled

Timelapse edit of Artemis I hardware stacking at the Vertical Assembly Building (VAB), Kennedy Space Center.

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1981-AC81-0098
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Feb 2, 1981

ARC-1981-AC81-0098

N-204A Verticle Gun is used to simulate the physics and mechanics of planetaryimpact cratering phenomena. (gun shown...

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NASA image: MAF_20201029_ZetaResponse_012
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Oct 29, 2020

MAF_20201029_ZetaResponse_012

Hurricane Zeta damage to NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility – East side of Bldg. 110 the Vertical Assembly Building (VAB).

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0038-003
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Mar 2, 2010

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Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS) Astronaut Terry Virts flying the shuttle during simulation flight

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NASA image: GRC-2006-C-00151
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2006-C-00151

Spray Bars with new vertical fins to stabilize air flow. Test section is seen in background

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0231
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Apr 3, 1985

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composite art Tilt Rotor (XV-15) JVX composite; vertical, transition & horizontal flight; artwork.

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

ARC-2002-ACD02-0028-09

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

ARC
NASA image: MAF_20201029_ZetaResponse_014
Image
Oct 29, 2020

MAF_20201029_ZetaResponse_014

Hurricane Zeta damage to NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility – East side of Bldg. 110 the Vertical Assembly Building (VAB).

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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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