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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’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission
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Apr 1, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission

The DC-8 aircraft returned to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 in Palmdale, California, on April...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission
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Apr 1, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission

The DC-8 aircraft returned to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 in Palmdale, California, on April...

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NASA image: Hydrazine Dry Run
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Feb 7, 2022

Hydrazine Dry Run

Maintainers perform a hydrazine safety check on NASA’s quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft at U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in...

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NASA image: Hydrazine Test
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Feb 7, 2022

Hydrazine Test

Maintainers perform a hydrazine safety check on the agency’s quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft at U.S. Air Force Plant...

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NASA image: NASA Uses F-15D to Validate X-59’s Electromagnetic Interference Testing
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Feb 11, 2025

NASA Uses F-15D to Validate X-59’s Electromagnetic Interference Testing

NASA’s F-15D research aircraft is positioned behind the X-59 during electromagnetic compatibility testing at U.S....

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Begins Taxi Tests
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Jul 10, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Begins Taxi Tests

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft taxis across the runway during a low-speed taxi test at U.S. Air...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Begins Taxi Tests
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Jul 10, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Begins Taxi Tests

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft taxis across the runway during a low-speed taxi test at U.S. Air...

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NASA image: Hydrazine Test
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Feb 7, 2022

Hydrazine Test

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft is seen at dawn with firetrucks and safety personnel nearby during a...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft lifts off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Accelerates for Takeoff
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Accelerates for Takeoff

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft accelerates down the runway Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at U.S. Air Force...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Takes Historic First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Takes Historic First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft lifts off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Takes Historic First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Takes Historic First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft lifts off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Soars After Historic Takeoff
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Soars After Historic Takeoff

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft took off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Soars After Historic Takeoff
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Soars After Historic Takeoff

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft took off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Takes Historic First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Takes Historic First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft lifts off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Accelerates for Takeoff
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Accelerates for Takeoff

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft accelerates down the runway Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at U.S. Air Force...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Accelerates for Takeoff
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Accelerates for Takeoff

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft accelerates down the runway Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at U.S. Air Force...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Soars After Historic Takeoff
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Soars After Historic Takeoff

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft took off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft lifts off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Taxis to Runway for Historic First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Taxis to Runway for Historic First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft begins its taxi Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from Lockheed Martin’s Skunk...

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NASA image: NASA's DC-8 Returns from Final Mission
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Apr 22, 2024

NASA's DC-8 Returns from Final Mission

The DC-8 aircraft returned to NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 in Palmdale, California, on April...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Visits NASA Armstrong
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Oct 12, 2021

NASA Administrator Visits NASA Armstrong

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy land at the U.S. Air Force Base Plant 42 in...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft lifts off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

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NASA image: Confined Space Exercise Improves Response
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Oct 10, 2019

Confined Space Exercise Improves Response

U.S. Air Force Plant 42 Fire Department responders carry out the mannequin to an emergency vehicle during an...

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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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