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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: LaRosa II Focuses on Flight Safety
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Apr 6, 2023

LaRosa II Focuses on Flight Safety

Aerial coordinator and test pilot Kevin LaRosa II describes what it takes to safely plan and document breathtaking...

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NASA image: LaRosa II Focuses on Flight Safety
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Apr 6, 2023

LaRosa II Focuses on Flight Safety

Aerial coordinator and test pilot Kevin LaRosa II describes what it takes to safely plan and document breathtaking...

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NASA image: NASA Values Safety and Reducing Risk
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Apr 4, 2024

NASA Values Safety and Reducing Risk

Brad Flick, center director at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, amplifies the...

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NASA image: NASA Values Safety and Reducing Risk
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Apr 4, 2024

NASA Values Safety and Reducing Risk

Bob Conway, NASA Safety Center deputy director, explains key factors in a safe work environment include...

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NASA image: NASA Honors NASA Stennis Employees for Flight Safety
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Aug 21, 2024

NASA Honors NASA Stennis Employees for Flight Safety

NASA Stennis Director John Bailey welcomes employees and guests to the Silver Snoopy Award ceremony on Aug. 21 at...

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NASA image: NASA Values Safety and Reducing Risk
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Apr 4, 2024

NASA Values Safety and Reducing Risk

Elissa Dawson, an emergency management specialist at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California,...

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NASA image: NASA Values Safety and Reducing Risk
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Apr 4, 2024

NASA Values Safety and Reducing Risk

Timothy Risch, a technical manager at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, cautions...

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NASA image: NASA Values Safety and Reducing Risk
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Apr 4, 2024

NASA Values Safety and Reducing Risk

Cathy Bahm, Low Boom Flight Demonstrator project manager at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

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NASA image: NASA Values Safety and Reducing Risk
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Apr 4, 2024

NASA Values Safety and Reducing Risk

Cathy Bahm, Low Boom Flight Demonstrator project manager at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

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NASA image: NASA Values Safety and Reducing Risk
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Apr 4, 2024

NASA Values Safety and Reducing Risk

Cathy Bahm, Low Boom Flight Demonstrator project manager at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

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NASA image: Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams inspect safety hardware
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Aug 9, 2024

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams inspect safety hardware

iss071e513842 (Aug. 9, 2024) --- NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, Boeing's Crew Flight Test...

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NASA image: AFRC 75th Anniversary Series- Episode 5 Safety
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Jan 15, 2022

AFRC 75th Anniversary Series- Episode 5 Safety

NASA Armstrong’s Flight research center is honoring 75 years of advancing technology and science through flight. For...

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NASA image: Bridenstine stands by AFRC center director David McBride in one of Armstrong's mission control rooms that monitor flights, talk with pilots and gather data to project analysis.
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Aug 28, 2018

Bridenstine stands by AFRC center director David McBride in one of Armstrong's mission control rooms that monitor flights, talk with pilots and gather data to project analysis.

NASA Administrator Bridenstine learns about the many uses for mission control rooms for flight research projects...

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NASA image: Astronaut Robinson presents 2010 Silver Snoopy awards
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Jun 23, 2010

Astronaut Robinson presents 2010 Silver Snoopy awards

NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann and astronaut Steve Robinson stand with recipients...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Payload Operations Center (POC) is the science command post for the International Space Station (ISS). Located...

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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: Dryden's T-34 Chases the X-48B
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Mar 19, 2010

Dryden's T-34 Chases the X-48B

NASA Dryden Flight Research Center's T-34 support aircraft provided safety chase for the joint NASA/Boeing X-48B.

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bridenstine and Armstrong Center Director McBride discuss the capabilities and use of aircraft for flight research inside one of the aircraft hangars at the center.
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Aug 28, 2018

NASA Administrator Bridenstine and Armstrong Center Director McBride discuss the capabilities and use of aircraft for flight research inside one of the aircraft hangars at the center.

Bridenstine tours main Armstrong hangar that houses the center aircraft used for flight research and safety chase...

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NASA image: Flight Engineers Scott Tingle and Anton Shkaplerov
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Dec 18, 2017

Flight Engineers Scott Tingle and Anton Shkaplerov

iss054e001441 (Dec. 19, 2017) --- Newly arrived Flight Engineers Scott Tingle and Anton Shkaplerov float into the...

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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: Ascent Abort-2 Test ISO Launch B-roll String
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Test ISO Launch B-roll String

NASA engineers put Orion’s launch abort system to the test under high stress condition during the Ascent Abort-2...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort 2 Live Launch Coverage
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort 2 Live Launch Coverage

NASA engineers put Orion’s launch abort system to the test under high stress condition during the Ascent Abort-2...

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NASA image: NASA's SOFIA airborne observatory is shadowed by a NASA F/A-18 safety chase aircraft during its second checkout flight near Waco, Texas on May 10, 2007
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May 10, 2007

NASA's SOFIA airborne observatory is shadowed by a NASA F/A-18 safety chase aircraft during its second checkout flight near Waco, Texas on May 10, 2007

NASA's SOFIA airborne observatory is shadowed by a NASA F/A-18 safety chase aircraft during its second checkout...

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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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