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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: STS-131 crew members during UNDOCK MAL Timeline training.
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Jan 5, 2010

STS-131 crew members during UNDOCK MAL Timeline training.

JSC2010-E-006702 (5 Jan. 2010) --- NASA astronaut James P. Dutton Jr., STS-131 pilot, participates in an undocking...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 Astronaut James Lovel during lunar surface simulation training
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Jan 16, 1970

Apollo 13 Astronaut James Lovel during lunar surface simulation training

S70-28229 (16 Jan. 1970) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., commander of the Apollo 13 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: STS-131 crew members during UNDOCK MAL Timeline training.
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Jan 5, 2010

STS-131 crew members during UNDOCK MAL Timeline training.

JSC2010-E-006706 (5 Jan. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander, participates in an undocking...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 Astronaut Fred Haise during lunar surface simulation training
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Jan 19, 1970

Apollo 13 Astronaut Fred Haise during lunar surface simulation training

S70-24012 (19 Jan. 1970) --- Astronaut Fred W. Haise Jr., lunar module pilot of the Apollo 13 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0032-008
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Mar 2, 2011

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STS-135 astronaut training in the Vertical Motion Simulator, Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA. Mission Chris...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Bean participates in lunar surface simulation
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Oct 29, 1969

Astronaut Alan Bean participates in lunar surface simulation

S69-56059 (24 Oct. 1969) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, lunar module pilot of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: STS-130 crew during their Rendezvous sim time line training in the fixed base simulator in building 5
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Nov 12, 2009

STS-130 crew during their Rendezvous sim time line training in the fixed base simulator in building 5

JSC2009-E-240773 (12 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Terry Virts, STS-130 pilot, occupies the commander?s station during a...

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NASA image: STS-131 crew members during UNDOCK MAL Timeline training.
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Jan 5, 2010

STS-131 crew members during UNDOCK MAL Timeline training.

JSC2010-E-006698 (5 Jan. 2010) --- NASA astronaut James P. Dutton Jr., STS-131 pilot, participates in an undocking...

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NASA image: 02704-STS-131-B5 Deorbit Prep_ 9-11-09
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Sep 11, 2009

02704-STS-131-B5 Deorbit Prep_ 9-11-09

JSC2009-E-207317 (11 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut James P. Dutton Jr., STS-131 pilot, occupies the pilot?s station...

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NASA image: STS-130 crew during their Rendezvous sim time line training in the fixed base simulator in building 5
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Nov 12, 2009

STS-130 crew during their Rendezvous sim time line training in the fixed base simulator in building 5

JSC2009-E-240770 (12 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut George Zamka, STS-130 commander, occupies the pilot?s station during a...

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NASA image: 02704-STS-131-B5 Deorbit Prep_ 9-11-09
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Sep 11, 2009

02704-STS-131-B5 Deorbit Prep_ 9-11-09

JSC2009-E-207369 (11 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander, occupies the commander?s...

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NASA image: Remote Manipulator System (RMS) - Astronaut Ride, Sally (Flyswatter) - JSC
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Apr 17, 1985

Remote Manipulator System (RMS) - Astronaut Ride, Sally (Flyswatter) - JSC

Simulation activities with the RMS in Bldg. 9A, with Astronaut Sally Ride testing the feasibility of the...

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NASA image: Remote Manipulator System (RMS) - Astronaut Ride, Sally (Flyswatter) - JSC
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Apr 17, 1985

Remote Manipulator System (RMS) - Astronaut Ride, Sally (Flyswatter) - JSC

Simulation activities with the RMS in Bldg. 9A, with Astronaut Sally Ride testing the feasibility of the...

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NASA image: Crew Training- Apollo 9
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Feb 24, 1969

Crew Training- Apollo 9

S69-19858 (December 1968) --- Two members of the Apollo 9 prime crew participate in simulation training in the...

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NASA image: Artemis III Launch Simulation - Cryo Sim
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May 6, 2026

Artemis III Launch Simulation - Cryo Sim

The Artemis launch team conduct the first cryogenic and terminal countdown launch simulations in preparation for the...

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NASA image: ARC-1982-AC82-0145-10
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Jan 4, 1982

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CMAPS (Compact Multi-Mission Airborne Propulsion Simulator) testing in the 9x7ft w.t. with Ron Gailey

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NASA image: Artemis II Countdown Sim - Day 2
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Dec 12, 2024

Artemis II Countdown Sim - Day 2

Artemis launch team performs cryogenic and terminal count simulations ahead of the Artemis II mission.

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NASA image: ARC-2000-87-HC-151
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Apr 26, 2000

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An astronaut training in 1965 for the Gemini missions, using a simulator chair based on an Ames design

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NASA image: Astronaut Russell Schweickart inside simulator for EVA training
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Dec 11, 1968

Astronaut Russell Schweickart inside simulator for EVA training

S68-55391 (11 Dec. 1968) --- Astronaut Russell L. Schweickart, lunar module pilot of the Apollo 9 (Spacecraft...

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NASA image: Orion Program Manager Cathy Koerner, visits the Orion Mission Si
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Dec 14, 2020

Orion Program Manager Cathy Koerner, visits the Orion Mission Si

Examination of Orion spacecraft simulator that recently arrived at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on...

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NASA image: SIMULATIONS - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROGRAM (ASTP) - DOCKING/COMMAND MODULE (CM) - JSC
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Feb 17, 1975

SIMULATIONS - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROGRAM (ASTP) - DOCKING/COMMAND MODULE (CM) - JSC

S75-21715 (19 Feb. 1975) --- Cosmonaut Aleksey A. Leonov focuses his camera for an interior shot during a simulation...

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NASA image: STS-134 crew commander Mark Kelly and some of his crew (Fincke, Vittori, Johnson)
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Feb 11, 2011

STS-134 crew commander Mark Kelly and some of his crew (Fincke, Vittori, Johnson)

JSC2011-E-016872 (11 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronauts Mark Kelly (left), STS-134 commander, and Gregory H. Johnson,...

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NASA image: STS-134 crew commander Mark Kelly and some of his crew (Fincke, Vittori, Johnson)
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Feb 11, 2011

STS-134 crew commander Mark Kelly and some of his crew (Fincke, Vittori, Johnson)

JSC2011-E-016871 (11 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronauts Mark Kelly (left), STS-134 commander, and Gregory H. Johnson,...

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NASA image: Apollo XII - EVA CREW SIMULATIONS - KSC
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Oct 9, 1969

Apollo XII - EVA CREW SIMULATIONS - KSC

S69-54148 (October 1969) --- Two members of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission participates in lunar surface...

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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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