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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: ECN-33298-03
Image
Dec 19, 1985

ECN-33298-03

This image shows a plastic 1/48-scale model of an F-18 aircraft inside the "Water Tunnel" more formally known as the...

AFRC
NASA image: GRC-2000-C-00441
Image
Nov 10, 1999

GRC-2000-C-00441

STALL FLUTTER TEST - FLOW VISUALIZATION

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2000-C-01288
Image
Nov 11, 1999

GRC-2000-C-01288

STALL FLUTTER TEST - FLOW VISUALIZATION

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2000-C-00990
Image
Nov 10, 1999

GRC-2000-C-00990

STALL FLUTTER TEST - FLOW VISUALIZATION

GRC
NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0357-16
Image
Oct 15, 1996

ARC-1996-AC96-0357-16

XV-15 Rotor Test Apparatus (RTA) flow visualization Hover test-80-0021 in 80x120ft w.t. (rotor tip)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1964-AC-33500-4
Image
Oct 1, 1964

ARC-1964-AC-33500-4

ON LANDING. OGEE Wing Plan Form on F5D-1 Airplane FLight Tests. 'Flow Visualization Photographs'.

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NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0357-15
Image
Oct 15, 1996

ARC-1996-AC96-0357-15

XV-15 Rotor Test Apparatus (RTA) flow visualization Hover test-80-0021 in 80x120ft w.t.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AC86-0977-3
Image
Dec 18, 1986

ARC-1969-AC86-0977-3

Brimmer All Body Hypersonic Aircraft Model 3.5ft W.T. Test-260 Flow Visualization

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1973-AC73-5172-6
Image
Nov 8, 1973

ARC-1973-AC73-5172-6

AH-1G Cobra helicopter model tail rotor flow visualization testing in 7X10ft#2 W.T. (Army tunnel - no test number)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1973-AC73-5172-8
Image
Nov 8, 1973

ARC-1973-AC73-5172-8

AH-1G Cobra helicopter model tail rotor flow visualization testing in 7X10ft#2 W.T. (Army tunnel - no test number)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1964-AC-33500-2
Image
Oct 1, 1964

ARC-1964-AC-33500-2

DURING APPROACH. OGEE Wing Planform on modified F5D-1 SkylancerAirplane Flight Tests. 'Flow Visualization...

ARC
NASA image: Our Aeronautics Research is a Thing of Beauty
Video
Dec 21, 2020

Our Aeronautics Research is a Thing of Beauty

The rapid growth of high-performance computing (HPC) in the past decade has enabled the use of state-of-the-art...

HQ
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
Image
Jan 14, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-034228 (14 Jan. 2012) --- The Great Salt Lake in Utah serves as a striking visual marker for the Expedition...

JSC
NASA image: The Mozambique Channel Flows Inland to the Bombetoka Bay
Image
Jun 26, 2024

The Mozambique Channel Flows Inland to the Bombetoka Bay

iss071e218069 (June 26, 2024) -- On Madagascar's northwestern coast, the Mozambique Channel flows inland to the...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the STS-135 Crew
Image
Jul 9, 2011

Earth Observations taken by the STS-135 Crew

S135-E-006466 (9 July 2011) --- As in the case of many previous space missions, the Great Salt Lake in Utah serves...

JSC
NASA image: NASA Photographer Uses Schlieren Photography System
Image
Aug 26, 2024

NASA Photographer Uses Schlieren Photography System

NASA Photographer Carla Thomas holds the Airborne Schlieren Photography System (ASPS), aiming it out the window in...

AFRC
NASA image: Galaxy Cluster Abell 1689
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Galaxy Cluster Abell 1689

Release Date: March 10, 2010 - Distant galaxy clusters mysteriously stream at a million miles per hour along a path...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth Observation
Image
Jul 6, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-043231 (6 July 2014) --- As in the case of many previous space missions, the Great Salt Lake in Utah serves...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0237-120
Image
May 13, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-0237-120

Pratt & Whitney Advanced Ducted Propulsor (ADP) Engine Test-590 in NASA Ames 40x80ft Subsonic Wind Tunnel. The Pratt...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0237-121
Image
May 13, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-0237-121

Pratt & Whitney Advanced Ducted Propulsor (ADP) Engine Test-590 in NASA Ames 40x80ft Subsonic Wind Tunnel. The Pratt...

ARC
NASA image: Earth Observation
Image
Jul 6, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-043230 (6 July 2014) --- As in the case of many previous space missions, the Great Salt Lake in Utah serves...

JSC
NASA image: Exp 38 Patch Design - decal file allpath Replacement Pantones 4-
Image
Apr 30, 2013

Exp 38 Patch Design - decal file allpath Replacement Pantones 4-

ISS038-S-001 (April 2013) --- As the International Space Station (ISS) has become a stepping stone to future space...

JSC
NASA image: The Rivers of the Mississippi Watershed
Image
Dec 8, 2017

The Rivers of the Mississippi Watershed

The Mississippi Watershed is the largest drainage basin in North America at 3.2 million square kilometers in area....

GSFC
NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) by Expedition Five Crew
Image
Oct 7, 2002

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) by Expedition Five Crew

ISS005-E-16729 (7 October 2002) --- Great Salt Lake, Utah, is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 5...

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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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