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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: The Time of Apollo - 1960 to 1975
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Jan 1, 1960

The Time of Apollo - 1960 to 1975

The Time of Apollo - 1960 to 1975

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NASA image: Vertol 76 Tilt Wing VTOL - ARMY Vertol 76 in flight
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May 14, 1960

Vertol 76 Tilt Wing VTOL - ARMY Vertol 76 in flight

Vertol 76 Tilt Wing VTOL. Photographed 9/13/1960. Photograph published in Sixty Years of Aeronautical Research...

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NASA image: Vertol 76 Tilt Wing VTOL - ARMY Vertol 76 in flight
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May 14, 1960

Vertol 76 Tilt Wing VTOL - ARMY Vertol 76 in flight

Vertol 76 Tilt Wing VTOL. Photographed 9/13/1960. Photograph published in Sixty Years of Aeronautical Research...

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NASA image: Scout launch
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Jun 13, 1960

Scout launch

The first Scout prepared for launch at Wallops Island July 1, 1960, and launched the evening of the same day. --...

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NASA image: Launch Area #3 for Scout - Wallops Island
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Oct 10, 1960

Launch Area #3 for Scout - Wallops Island

Aside from native flora, fauna and the Langley rocket-research complex, there was not much on Wallops Island....

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NASA image: Test Setup For Model Landing Investigation of a Winged Space Vehicle
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Jul 20, 1960

Test Setup For Model Landing Investigation of a Winged Space Vehicle

Test Setup For Model Landing Investigation of a Winged Space Vehicle Image used in NASA Document TN-D-1496...

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NASA image: Test Setup For Model Landing Investigation of a Winged Space Vehicle
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Jul 20, 1960

Test Setup For Model Landing Investigation of a Winged Space Vehicle

Test Setup For Model Landing Investigation of a Winged Space Vehicle Image used in NASA Document TN-D-1496...

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NASA image: Test Setup For Model Landing Investigation of a Winged Space Vehicle
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Jul 20, 1960

Test Setup For Model Landing Investigation of a Winged Space Vehicle

Test Setup For Model Landing Investigation of a Winged Space Vehicle Image used in NASA Document TN-D-1496...

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NASA image: Little Joe on Launch Pad
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Jan 13, 1960

Little Joe on Launch Pad

The Little Joe launch vehicle being readied for a test launch from Wallops in January 1960... Page 77. Photograph...

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NASA image: Echo: skin stress test
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May 14, 1960

Echo: skin stress test

Photographed in 1960. -- Skin Stress Test of the 12-foot satellite built as a prototype of the full-scale Echo...

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NASA image: Scale Model of 9x6 Thermal Structures Tunnel
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Jul 19, 1960

Scale Model of 9x6 Thermal Structures Tunnel

Scale Model of 9x6 Thermal Structures Tunnel: Image L-7256.01 is a Drawing Figure 12 in NASA Document L-1265. The...

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NASA image: Scout
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Sep 22, 1960

Scout

Photographed on 09/22/1960. -- An examination of the Aerojet-General "Aerobee 150A" propulsion system in February...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1960
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Apr 9, 2013

KSC-2013-1960

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Cocoa Beach, Fla., Pat Simpkins, director of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1960
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Apr 5, 2012

KSC-2012-1960

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, right, shows a space shuttle high-temperature...

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NASA image: ARC-1960-AC-26438
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Mar 1, 1960

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BELL XV-3 (AF54-148) Convertiplane (experimental tilt rotor) IN FLIGHT Note: Used in publication in Flight Research...

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NASA image: ARC-1960-A-27281A
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Jan 29, 1960

ARC-1960-A-27281A

Tektites from the European collections

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NASA image: ARC-1960-A-26378
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Mar 2, 1960

ARC-1960-A-26378

M-1 reentry body test model in high enthalpy (heat function) air stream

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1960
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Mar 1, 2011

KSC-2011-1960

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- As the sun rises over Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the first stage...

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NASA image: ARC-1972-A72-1960
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Mar 9, 1972

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R.T. Jones Oblique Wing model: singal fuselage - 3 view artwork

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NASA image: ARC-1960-A-27290
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Nov 30, 1960

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3 degree simulator with engineer John Dusterberry

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NASA image: ARC-1960-A-26446
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Mar 30, 1960

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3/4 rear view with pilot Merriweather - 60 degrees bank angle. NE-2 degree of freedom simulator set-up for pitch and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1960
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Mar 6, 2009

KSC-2009-1960

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, the Delta II 7925 rocket stands ready for launch...

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NASA image: ARC-1960-A-26921-B
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Aug 17, 1960

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Hi-Speed impact test simulating space debris hitting an orbiting capsule. A blunt nose 20 millimeter model built of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1960
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Apr 3, 2014

KSC-2014-1960

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The NASA Railroad track borders a creek that often serves as a popular gathering place for...

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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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