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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: NASA Langley Research Center Impact Dynamics Facility
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Oct 21, 2021

NASA Langley Research Center Impact Dynamics Facility

Langley’s historic Impact Dynamics Facility for full-scale aircraft crash testing stands on the western corner of...

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NASA image: NASA Langley Photographer Halen Capen at the top of the Impact Dynamics Facility NASA Langley.
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May 20, 2021

NASA Langley Photographer Halen Capen at the top of the Impact Dynamics Facility NASA Langley.

Images from Orion Structural Test Article (STA) vertical water impact testing (WIT) Swing Test 4, Photographer...

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NASA image: Impact Landing Dynamics Facility Crash Test
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Aug 3, 1975

Impact Landing Dynamics Facility Crash Test

Photographed on: 08/03/75. -- By 1972 the Lunar Landing Research Facility was no longer in use for its original...

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NASA image: LRC-2021-B701_P-00295.tif
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Mar 23, 2021

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Images of Structural Test Article (STA) vertical water impact testing (WIT) testing at Impact Dynamics Facility NASA...

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NASA image: Aerials: Lunar Landing Research Gantry Facility1297
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Aug 28, 1969

Aerials: Lunar Landing Research Gantry Facility1297

Aerial views of Gantry and moonscape pavement below. Building 1297 Impact Dynamic Research Facility

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NASA image: Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center
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Jun 19, 2012

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center

Aerial of NASA Langley's Gantry and slashdown pool also known as Impact Dynamic Faciltiy

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NASA image: Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center
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Jun 19, 2012

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center

Aerial of NASA Langley's Gantry and slashdown pool also known as Impact Dynamic Faciltiy

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NASA image: Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center
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Jun 19, 2012

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center

Aerial of NASA Langley's Gantry and slashdown pool also known as Impact Dynamic Faciltiy

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NASA image: Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center
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Jun 19, 2012

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center

Aerial of NASA Langley's Gantry and slashdown pool also known as Impact Dynamic Faciltiy

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NASA image: Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center
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Jun 19, 2012

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center

Aerial of NASA Langley's Gantry and slashdown pool also known as Impact Dynamic Faciltiy

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NASA image: Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center
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Jun 19, 2012

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center

Aerial of NASA Langley's Gantry and slashdown pool also known as Impact Dynamic Faciltiy

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NASA image: Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center
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Jun 19, 2012

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center

Aerial of NASA Langley's Gantry and slashdown pool also known as Impact Dynamic Faciltiy

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NASA image: Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center
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Jun 19, 2012

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center

Aerial of NASA Langley's Gantry and slashdown pool also known as Impact Dynamic Faciltiy

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NASA image: Space X Capsule Test
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Feb 25, 2019

Space X Capsule Test

The Space X capsule being tested at NASA Langley’s Splash Test Basin. A series of drop tests into the Hydro Impact...

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NASA image: Space X Capsule Test
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Mar 5, 2019

Space X Capsule Test

The Space X capsule being tested at NASA Langley’s Splash Test Basin. A series of drop tests into the Hydro Impact...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1450
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Jan 23, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., the logo on the outside of...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1422
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Jan 21, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1472
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Jan 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vertical Integration Facility at Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1702
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Feb 9, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, with NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory atop,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1456
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Jan 23, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1420
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Jan 21, 2010

KSC-2010-1420

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., processing of NASA's Solar...

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NASA image: Mercury: impact studies
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Sep 7, 1958

Mercury: impact studies

Photographed on: 08 05 1958. -- Impact test conducted by Langley's Hydrodynamics Division. The Division conducted a...

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NASA image: Mercury: impact studies
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Aug 5, 1958

Mercury: impact studies

Photographed on: 08 05 1958. -- Impact test conducted by Langley's Hydrodynamics Division. The Division conducted a...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1051
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Jan 7, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., spacecraft fueling...

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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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