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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: Peering Through the Plane
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Jan 22, 2008

Peering Through the Plane

Peering Through the Plane

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NASA image: Passage through the Ring Plane
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Jun 3, 2004

Passage through the Ring Plane

The path that lies ahead for the Cassini-Huygens mission is indicated in this image which illustrates where the...

JPL
NASA image: World’s First International X-Plane
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Mar 15, 1994

World’s First International X-Plane

The X-31, the world’s first international X-plane, demonstrates controlled flight at high alpha courtesy of its...

AFRC
NASA image: Hubble Views Saturn Ring-Plane Crossing
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Aug 2, 1998

Hubble Views Saturn Ring-Plane Crossing

Hubble Views Saturn Ring-Plane Crossing

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NASA image: Viewing Saturn from the Plane
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Apr 19, 2006

Viewing Saturn from the Plane

This view of the ringed planet shows its tilt relative to the plane of its orbit around the Sun. The planet tilts...

JPL
NASA image: Melvin Gough at the Tail of a NACA Lockheed Plane
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Sep 7, 1957

Melvin Gough at the Tail of a NACA Lockheed Plane

Melvin Gough at the Tail of a NACA Lockheed Plane

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NASA image: Hubble Views Saturn Ring-Plane Crossing Satellites Labeled
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Aug 2, 1998

Hubble Views Saturn Ring-Plane Crossing Satellites Labeled

Hubble Views Saturn Ring-Plane Crossing Satellites Labeled

JPL
NASA image: Mars 2020's B-Plane
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Feb 16, 2021

Mars 2020's B-Plane

This graphic shows the B-Plane for NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover mission as of February 15, 2021. A B-Plane is...

JPL
NASA image: The Sierra Space Plane, Dream Chaser, is ready to be lifted into
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Mar 13, 2024

The Sierra Space Plane, Dream Chaser, is ready to be lifted into

The Sierra Space Plane, Dream Chaser, suspended by a crane sits just inside the overhead door of the ISP (In Space...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0075-010
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May 12, 2006

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Sierra Uninhaited Aerial System (UAV plane) in the Ames hangar. aks; Sierra Unpiloted Aerial system (UAS)

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0075-009
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May 12, 2006

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Sierra Uninhaited Aerial System (UAV plane) in the Ames hangar. aks; Sierra Unpiloted Aerial system (UAS)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0075-015
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May 12, 2006

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Sierra Uninhaited Aerial System (UAV plane) in the Ames hangar. aks; Sierra Unpiloted Aerial system (UAS)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0075-016
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May 12, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0075-016

Sierra Uninhaited Aerial System (UAV plane) in the Ames hangar. aks; Sierra Unpiloted Aerial system (UAS)

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0075-002
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May 12, 2006

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Sierra Uninhaited Aerial System (UAV plane) in the Ames hangar. aks; Sierra Unpiloted Aerial system (UAS)

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NASA image: Rollout of Our Experimental Supersonic X-Plane on This Week @NASA – January 12, 2024
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Jan 12, 2024

Rollout of Our Experimental Supersonic X-Plane on This Week @NASA – January 12, 2024

Rollout of our experimental supersonic X-plane, schedule updates for future Artemis missions, and another year of...

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NASA image: Paresev 1A and Stearman tow plane on lakebed.
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Aug 24, 1962

Paresev 1A and Stearman tow plane on lakebed.

Paresev 1A and Stearman tow plane on lakebed.

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NASA image: A plane flew right through the middle of the moon.
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Sep 16, 2024

A plane flew right through the middle of the moon.

While photographing the Supermoon on September 17, 2024 for a NASA GRC Aerospace Frontiers article on the 2024...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0075-005
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May 12, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0075-005

Sierra Uninhaited Aerial System (UAV plane) in the Ames hangar. aks; Sierra Unpiloted Aerial system (UAS) with L-R:...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0075-021
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May 12, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0075-021

Sierra Uninhaited Aerial System (UAV plane) in the Ames hangar. aks; Sierra Unpiloted Aerial system (UAS) with...

ARC
NASA image: Roman Coronagraph Focal Plane Mask
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Dec 21, 2022

Roman Coronagraph Focal Plane Mask

The focal plane mask for the Coronagraph Instrument on NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, shown here, is one...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0125-022
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Jun 23, 2010

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SIERRA (Systems Integration Evaluation Remote Research Aircraft) Uninhabited Aerial System (UAV plane) on the Ames...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0125-027
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Jun 23, 2010

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SIERRA (Systems Integration Evaluation Remote Research Aircraft) Uninhabited Aerial System (UAV plane) on the Ames...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0125-012
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Jun 23, 2010

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SIERRA (Systems Integration Evaluation Remote Research Aircraft) Uninhabited Aerial System (UAV plane) on the Ames...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0125-015
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Jun 23, 2010

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SIERRA (Systems Integration Evaluation Remote Research Aircraft) Uninhabited Aerial System (UAV plane) on the Ames...

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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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