CosmosObservatory
Explore
Solar System
Live
Learn
Tools
About
Cosmos Observatory
ToolsAbout
Cosmos Observatory

Explore the universe through NASA data, real-time ISS tracking, Mars rover imagery, asteroid monitoring, and comprehensive space encyclopedia. Your gateway to the cosmos.

Explore

  • APOD
  • Mars Rovers
  • Earth Imagery
  • NASA Gallery
  • ISS Tracker

Data

  • Asteroids
  • Solar System
  • Exoplanets
  • Space Weather
  • Launches

Tools

  • Glossary
  • News
  • Calculators

Legal

  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Space Tools
  • Contact

Stay updated with the cosmos

Get weekly digests of APOD highlights, upcoming launches, and space events.

© 2026 Cosmos Observatory. All rights reserved. Built with for space enthusiasts.

This website is not affiliated with, maintained, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with NASA or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. All NASA imagery is in the public domain unless otherwise noted. Data sourced from NASA Open APIs, Launch Library 2, and other open data services.

NASA Gallery

Explore NASA's vast collection of space images, videos, and audio from missions past and present.

  1. Home
  2. /
  3. NASA Gallery

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.

Showing results for "MOON SIMULATOR"

1,431 results found - Page 1 of 60

NASA image: New Supercomputer Simulation Sheds Light on Moon’s Origin
Video
Oct 4, 2022

New Supercomputer Simulation Sheds Light on Moon’s Origin

A new NASA and Durham University simulation puts forth a different theory of the Moon’s origin – the Moon may have...

ARC
NASA image: Simulating a New Mission to the Moon
Video
Dec 6, 2022

Simulating a New Mission to the Moon

While designers and engineers develop new spacecraft, astronauts who will fly the missions and the specialists who...

JSC
NASA image: Astronauts Visit to Moon Simulator
Image
Sep 30, 1963

Astronauts Visit to Moon Simulator

Walter (Wally) M. Schirra in Visual Docking Simulator From A.W. Vogeley, "Piloted Space-Flight Simulation at Langley...

LRC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1297
Image
Jan 22, 2009

KSC-2009-1297

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., the forward fifth segment simulator of the Ares I-X is...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1298
Image
Jan 22, 2009

KSC-2009-1298

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., workers prepare forward fifth segment simulator of the Ares...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1296
Image
Jan 22, 2009

KSC-2009-1296

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., workers prepare forward fifth segment simulator of the Ares...

KSC
NASA image: Researchers Analyze a Moon Dust Simulation
Image
Jun 23, 1960

Researchers Analyze a Moon Dust Simulation

NASA Researchers view a demonstration of the moon dust simulator in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel facility...

GRC
NASA image: APOLLO XI CREWMEMBERS - SIMULATION - DEPLOYMENT - MOON SURFACE
Image
Apr 22, 1969

APOLLO XI CREWMEMBERS - SIMULATION - DEPLOYMENT - MOON SURFACE

S69-32242 (22 April 1969) --- Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, wearing an Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU),...

JSC
NASA image: Apollo 11 crewmembers participates in simulation of moon's surface
Image
Apr 22, 1969

Apollo 11 crewmembers participates in simulation of moon's surface

Two members of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission participate in a simulation of deploying and using lunar tools on...

JSC
NASA image: Viper Rover, in SLOPE Lab,
Image
Jun 29, 2022

Viper Rover, in SLOPE Lab,

An Engineer maps out the position of rocks during VIPER testing at The NASA Glenn Research Center. A test version of...

GRC
NASA image: NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing
Image
May 9, 2025

NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing

These photos show how teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are using the Flat Floor...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing
Image
May 9, 2025

NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing

These photos show how teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are using the Flat Floor...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing
Image
May 9, 2025

NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing

These photos show how teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are using the Flat Floor...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing
Image
May 9, 2025

NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing

These photos show how teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are using the Flat Floor...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing
Image
May 9, 2025

NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing

These photos show how teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are using the Flat Floor...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing
Image
May 9, 2025

NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing

These photos show how teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are using the Flat Floor...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing
Image
May 9, 2025

NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing

These photos show how teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are using the Flat Floor...

MSFC
NASA image: Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport
Image
Sep 18, 2022

Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans guide the Inter-Stage Simulator (ISS) to the Michoud...

MAF
NASA image: Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport
Image
Sep 18, 2022

Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans guide the Inter-Stage Simulator (ISS) to the Michoud...

MAF
NASA image: Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport
Image
Sep 18, 2022

Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans guide the Inter-Stage Simulator (ISS) to the Michoud...

MAF
NASA image: Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport
Image
Sep 18, 2022

Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans guide the Inter-Stage Simulator (ISS) to the Michoud...

MAF
NASA image: Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport
Image
Sep 19, 2022

Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans guide the Inter-Stage Simulator (ISS) to the Michoud...

MAF
NASA image: Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport
Image
Sep 18, 2022

Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans guide the Inter-Stage Simulator (ISS) to the Michoud...

MAF
NASA image: Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport
Image
Sep 18, 2022

Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans guide the Inter-Stage Simulator (ISS) to the Michoud...

MAF
PreviousPage 1 of 60Next

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.

Explore More NASA Content

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Daily curated space image

Mars Rover Photos

Curiosity & Perseverance images

Earth from Space

DSCOVR EPIC daily images

Launch Schedule

Upcoming rocket launches

Space News

Mission updates & discoveries