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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: E-2889
Image
Aug 4, 1953

E-2889

A 1953 photo of some of the research aircraft at the NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station (now known as the the...

AFRC
NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
Image
Jan 1, 1980

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This image of the suspected Black Hole, Cygnus X-1, was the first object seen by the High Energy Astronomy...

MSFC
NASA image: Right side view of Bell X-1 #6063
Image
Dec 15, 1951

Right side view of Bell X-1 #6063

The Bell Aircraft Corporation X-1-2 aircraft on the ramp at NACA High Speed Flight Research Station located on the...

AFRC
NASA image: E-960
Image
Apr 27, 1953

E-960

In the center foreground of this 1953 hangar photo is the YF-84A (NACA 134/Air Force 45-59490) used for vortex...

AFRC
NASA image: ARC-1944-AAL-6167
Image
Jul 17, 1944

ARC-1944-AAL-6167

PV-1 model; rear view with 2 1/2' x 2 1/2' trubulene net mount in the 7x10ft w.t. at Ames Research Center

ARC
NASA image: ET61-0145
Image
Mar 30, 1952

ET61-0145

NACA X-Planes on South Base ramp. Northrop X-4, Bell X-1, Bell X-5, Douglas D-558-1, Douglas D-558-2. Back row...

AFRC
NASA image: GRC-2008-C-00583
Image
Mar 24, 2004

GRC-2008-C-00583

Ares 1-X segment US-3 being lifted onto the cart prior to being stacked onto US-2 to start forming the Ares 1-X USS...

GRC
NASA image: COTS-1 RP1 BERM
Image
Dec 4, 2010

COTS-1 RP1 BERM

SPACE X FALCON 9 COTS-1 TEST FIRE - DAY 2

KSC
NASA image: COTS-1 LOX BERM
Image
Dec 4, 2010

COTS-1 LOX BERM

SPACE X FALCON 9 COTS-1 TEST FIRE - DAY 2

KSC
NASA image: COTS-1 RP1 BERM
Image
Dec 4, 2010

COTS-1 RP1 BERM

SPACE X FALCON 9 COTS-1 TEST FIRE - DAY 2

KSC
NASA image: ARC-2013-ACD13-0027-008
Image
Feb 14, 2013

ARC-2013-ACD13-0027-008

TROPI Seed Growth-1 payload (will fly to ISS on Space X 2) with John Freeman, Intrinsyx @ Ames, Plant Scientist

ARC
NASA image: Benefit from NASA
Image
Apr 15, 2004

Benefit from NASA

Originally devised to observe Saturn stage separation during Apollo flights, Marshall Space Flight Center's...

MSFC
NASA image: GRC-2008-C-00125
Image
Jan 24, 2004

GRC-2008-C-00125

The first of Ares 1-X Flight Segments, the US-2 being stacked onto the SSAS (Super Structure Assembly Stand). This...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-2009-4287
Image
Jul 30, 2009

KSC-2009-4287

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building's High Bay 3, the Ares I-X "super stack 1" is being attached...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-4286
Image
Jul 30, 2009

KSC-2009-4286

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building's High Bay 3, the Ares I-X "super stack 1" is being attached...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-4284
Image
Jul 30, 2009

KSC-2009-4284

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building's High Bay 4, the Ares I-X "super stack 1" is to be lifted...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-4285
Image
Jul 30, 2009

KSC-2009-4285

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building's High Bay 3, the Ares I-X "super stack 1" is being attached...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-2013-ACD13-0027-007
Image
Feb 14, 2013

ARC-2013-ACD13-0027-007

TROPI Seed Growth-1 payload (will fly to ISS on Space X 2) with Thomas Neidermaier, Europeon Modular Culitivation...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2013-ACD13-0027-001
Image
Feb 14, 2013

ARC-2013-ACD13-0027-001

TROPI Seed Growth-1 payload (will fly to ISS on Space X 2) with Reinhard Born, Astrium Space Transportaton,...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-2009-3898
Image
Jul 7, 2009

KSC-2009-3898

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, segments of the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-3899
Image
Jul 7, 2009

KSC-2009-3899

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, segments of the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-3895
Image
Jul 7, 2009

KSC-2009-3895

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, segments of the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-3897
Image
Jul 7, 2009

KSC-2009-3897

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, segments of the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-3892
Image
Jul 7, 2009

KSC-2009-3892

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, segments of the...

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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