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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: Collins Aerodyne VTOL model.
Image
Sep 21, 1958

Collins Aerodyne VTOL model.

Collins Aerodyne VTOL Vertical take off and landing model in the 40x80 foot wind tunnel at NASA's Ames Research...

ARC
NASA image: GRC-1993-C-07355
Image
Sep 29, 1993

GRC-1993-C-07355

Supersonic Short Take Off Vertical Landing Hot Gas Ingestion Model Testing in the 9x15-foot Low Speed Wind Tunnel, LSWT

GRC
NASA image: Curtiss-Wright X-100 (VTOL) Vertical Take-Off Transport.
Image
Nov 22, 1960

Curtiss-Wright X-100 (VTOL) Vertical Take-Off Transport.

Curtiss-Wright X-100 (VTOL) Vertical Take-Off Transport.

LARC
NASA image: GRC-1993-C-07356
Image
Sep 29, 1993

GRC-1993-C-07356

SUPERSONIC SHORT TAKE OFF Vertical LANDING HOT GAS INGESTION MODEL 9X15 WIND TUNNEL

GRC
NASA image: ARC-1988-AC88-0530-29
Image
Aug 31, 1988

ARC-1988-AC88-0530-29

E-7 STOVL fighter model testing in Ames 40x80ft Subsonic wind tunnel. Investigating Supersonic Short Take-off and...

ARC
NASA image: DC-9 V/STOL Transport Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Apr 28, 1971

DC-9 V/STOL Transport Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view of McDonnell-Douglas Large-Scale lift fan, vertical and/or short take-off and landing (V/STOL),...

ARC
NASA image: Vertol VZ-2 (Model 76)
Image
Dec 15, 1960

Vertol VZ-2 (Model 76)

Vertol VZ-2 (Model 76): Arriving at Langley from Edwards Air Force Base, California, this Vertol VZ-2 underwent...

LRC
NASA image: Collins Aerodyne VTOL aircraft investigations
Image
Jan 11, 1960

Collins Aerodyne VTOL aircraft investigations

Collins Aerodyne vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft investigations. Ground plane support system. 3/4...

ARC
NASA image: GRC-1994-C-00158
Image
Jan 5, 1994

GRC-1994-C-00158

The 9x15 low speed tunnel tests take off and landing of aircraft. The laser velocimetry system for flow measurement...

GRC
NASA image: Vanguard 2C VTOL Airplane Tested in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Feb 1, 1960

Vanguard 2C VTOL Airplane Tested in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Vanguard 2C vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) airplane, wind tunnel test. Front view from below, model 14 1/2...

ARC
NASA image: STS-135_VMS
Image
Mar 2, 2011

STS-135_VMS

JSC2011-E-040205 (2 March 2011) --- A NASA T-38 jet trainer piloted by astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander,...

JSC
NASA image: X-33
Image
Apr 15, 2004

X-33

This is an artist's concept of the completely operational International Space Station being approached by an X-33...

MSFC
NASA image: X-33
Image
Apr 15, 2004

X-33

This is an artist's interpretation of a future launch complex for third generation propulsion reusable launch...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-01KODI-042
Image
May 31, 2001

KSC-01KODI-042

KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Castor 120, the first stage of the Athena 1 launch vehicle, is lifted into a vertical...

KSC
NASA image: KSC01KODI042
Image
May 31, 2001

KSC01KODI042

KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Castor 120, the first stage of the Athena 1 launch vehicle, is lifted into a vertical...

KSC
NASA image: STOVL (Short Take Off Vertical Landing) Phase III Hot Gas Ingestion Into Engine Intake Test in the 9x15 Low Speed Wind Tunnel
Image
Jan 5, 1994

STOVL (Short Take Off Vertical Landing) Phase III Hot Gas Ingestion Into Engine Intake Test in the 9x15 Low Speed Wind Tunnel

The 9x15 low speed tunnel tests take off and landing of aircraft. The laser velocimetry system for flow measurement...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-06pd1733
Image
Aug 5, 2006

KSC-06pd1733

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After its return to Launch Complex 17 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd1557
Image
Jul 14, 2006

KSC-06pd1557

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shrouded with a protective cover, half of the payload fairing for the STEREO spacecraft...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd1735
Image
Aug 5, 2006

KSC-06pd1735

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 17 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the now-vertical second stage...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd2318
Image
Oct 11, 2005

KSC-05pd2318

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In front of the mobile service tower on Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2412
Image
Apr 17, 2012

KSC-2012-2412

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft transporting space shuttle Discovery flies over the Vertical...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-4430
Image
Jun 14, 2011

KSC-2011-4430

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers prepare a canister, carrying the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module, or MPLM,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-4428
Image
Jun 14, 2011

KSC-2011-4428

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A canister, carrying the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module, or MPLM, for the STS-135...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-4433
Image
Jun 14, 2011

KSC-2011-4433

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers monitor the progress of a canister, carrying the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics...

KSC
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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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