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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: General Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Research Model with High Disk Loading Direct Lifting Fan Mounted in Fuselage
Image
Oct 26, 1960

General Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Research Model with High Disk Loading Direct Lifting Fan Mounted in Fuselage

3/4 Low front view of fuselage and fan. Showing jet engine hanging below. Lift fan powered by jet exhaust. General...

ARC
NASA image: Skylab
Image
Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This illustration shows general characteristics of the Skylab with callouts of its major components. In an early...

MSFC
NASA image: Magellan Perspective View of Ovda Regio, 0° S, 129° E
Image
Jun 4, 1998

Magellan Perspective View of Ovda Regio, 0° S, 129° E

This perspective view of Venus, generated by computer from NASA Magellan data and color-coded with emissivity, shows...

JPL
NASA image: Magellan Perspective View of Ovda Regio, 0° N, 77° E
Image
Jun 4, 1998

Magellan Perspective View of Ovda Regio, 0° N, 77° E

This perspective view of Venus, generated by computer from NASA Magellan data and color-coded with emissivity, shows...

JPL
NASA image: Magellan Perspective View of Ovda Regio, 0° N, 129° E
Image
Jun 4, 1998

Magellan Perspective View of Ovda Regio, 0° N, 129° E

This perspective view of Venus, generated by computer from NASA Magellan data and color-coded with emissivity, shows...

JPL
NASA image: AC-27149-A. General Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Research Model with High Disk Loading Direct Lifting Fan Mounted in Fuselage.
Image
Oct 26, 1960

AC-27149-A. General Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Research Model with High Disk Loading Direct Lifting Fan Mounted in Fuselage.

3/4 Low front view of fuselage and fan. Showing jet engine hanging below. Lift fan powered by jet exhaust.

ARC
NASA image: Transonic Truss-Braced Wing: Wind Tunnels Enabling the Next Generation of Transport Aircraft Technology
Video
Nov 19, 2021

Transonic Truss-Braced Wing: Wind Tunnels Enabling the Next Generation of Transport Aircraft Technology

NASA’s Aerosciences Evaluation and Test Capabilities Portfolio (AETC) is helping to enable the next generation of...

HQ
NASA image: ECN-2478
Image
Aug 9, 1970

ECN-2478

The C-140 JetStar was reconfigured as the General Purpose Airborne Simulator (GPAS) to simulate the flight...

AFRC
NASA image: Skylab
Image
Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This chart describes the Skylab student experiment X-Ray Stellar Classes, proposed by Joe Reihs of Baton Rouge,...

MSFC
NASA image: CSI-05 PHAB (Science Insert 5 / Plant Habitat) in CGBA-5
Image
Sep 29, 2011

CSI-05 PHAB (Science Insert 5 / Plant Habitat) in CGBA-5

ISS029-E-011813 (29 Sept. 2011) --- In the International Space Station?s Destiny laboratory, Japan Aerospace...

JSC
NASA image: Skylab
Image
Jan 1, 1972

Skylab

This cutaway illustration shows the characteristics and basic elements of the Skylab Orbiter Workshop (OWS). The OWS...

MSFC
NASA image: EC95-42960-4
Image
Feb 15, 1995

EC95-42960-4

NASA's single-seat F-16XL makes a drag chute landing at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. The...

AFRC
NASA image: Research Technology
Image
May 12, 1999

Research Technology

The Gasdynamic Mirror, or GDM, is an example of a magnetic mirror-based fusion propulsion system. Its design is...

MSFC
NASA image: EC95-42960-5
Image
Feb 15, 1995

EC95-42960-5

NASA's single-seat F-16XL makes a drag chute landing on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave...

AFRC
NASA image: Human Influence on Global Droughts Goes Back 100 Years
Video
May 1, 2019

Human Influence on Global Droughts Goes Back 100 Years

Human-generated greenhouse gases and atmospheric particles were affecting global drought risk as far back as the...

GSFC
NASA image: JAXA's Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Arrives at Goddard
Video
Mar 19, 2012

JAXA's Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Arrives at Goddard

The Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) built by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for the Global...

GSFC
NASA image: JAXA's Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Arrives at Goddard Extended B-Roll
Video
Mar 19, 2012

JAXA's Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Arrives at Goddard Extended B-Roll

The Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) built by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for the Global...

GSFC
NASA image: JAXA's Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Arrives at Goddard Extended Interviews
Video
Mar 19, 2012

JAXA's Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Arrives at Goddard Extended Interviews

The Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) built by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for the Global...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
Image
Sep 2, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-75141 (2 Sept. 2006) --- Erg Oriental, Algeria is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 13...

JSC
NASA image: Earth observations during STS-89
Image
Jan 26, 1998

Earth observations during STS-89

STS089-743-004 (22-31 Jan. 1998) --- This picture showing Auckland Island, New Zealand was photographed with a 70mm...

JSC
NASA image: Supersonic Research Display for Tour
Image
Mar 23, 1946

Supersonic Research Display for Tour

On March 22, 1946, 250 members of the Institute of Aeronautical Science toured the NACA’s Aircraft Engine Research...

GRC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Ribbons is a program developed at UAB used worldwide to graphically depict complicated protein structures in a...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Researcher Examines an Aircraft Model with a Four-Fan Thrust Reverser
Image
Mar 23, 1972

NASA Researcher Examines an Aircraft Model with a Four-Fan Thrust Reverser

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) researcher John Carpenter inspects an aircraft model with a...

GRC
NASA image: SHIFT Campaign Helps NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Research Partners Study  Diverse Ecosystems
Video
Apr 25, 2022

SHIFT Campaign Helps NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Research Partners Study  Diverse Ecosystems

B-roll for media and public use. Above Santa Barbara County, scientists from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory are...

JPL
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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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