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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 QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight

NASA pilots, engineers, and communications specialists brief the day’s operations prior to a supersonic research...

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NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight

NASA pilots, engineers, and communications specialists brief the day’s operations prior to a supersonic research...

AFRC
NASA image: Super Guppy Flight Engineer Michael Robinson inside the Cargo Hold.
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Jan 25, 2016

Super Guppy Flight Engineer Michael Robinson inside the Cargo Hold.

Super Guppy Flight Engineer Michael Robinson inside the Cargo Hold. The Super Guppy's cargo hold has a useable...

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NASA image: NASA's ER-2 No.806 Returns to Flight
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Apr 7, 2022

NASA's ER-2 No.806 Returns to Flight

NASA pilot Greg "Coach" Nelson prepared for flight on the ER-2 by air crew life support at Armstrong Flight Research...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Eyes Pathway for Quick Flight Opportunities
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Sep 12, 2023

NASA Armstrong Eyes Pathway for Quick Flight Opportunities

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo professors Russ Westphal, left, and Aaron Drake posed next to NASA Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: Aurora Flight Sciences' Perseus B Remotely Piloted Aircraft in Flight
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Jun 5, 1998

Aurora Flight Sciences' Perseus B Remotely Piloted Aircraft in Flight

A long, slender wing and a pusher propeller at the rear characterize the Perseus B remotely piloted research...

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NASA image: Aurora Flight Sciences' Perseus B Remotely Piloted Aircraft in Flight
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Jun 5, 1998

Aurora Flight Sciences' Perseus B Remotely Piloted Aircraft in Flight

A long, slender wing and a pusher propeller at the rear characterize the Perseus B remotely piloted research...

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NASA image: Perseus A in Flight with Moon
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Aug 15, 1994

Perseus A in Flight with Moon

The Perseus A, a remotely-piloted, high-altitude research aircraft, is seen here framed against the moon and sky...

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NASA image: AFRC-2019-12889-1-PilotBreathingAssessment-5-1-19
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Jan 22, 2020

AFRC-2019-12889-1-PilotBreathingAssessment-5-1-19

NASA is doing complex flight research to look at how pilots breathe to make it safer for them to fly. The NASA...

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NASA image: Scott Crossfield speaking at the Centennial of Flight Colloquium held at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center in October, 2003.
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Oct 3, 2003

Scott Crossfield speaking at the Centennial of Flight Colloquium held at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center in October, 2003.

Scott Crossfield speaking at the Centennial of Flight Colloquium held at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: C-20 ASAR Flight
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Jul 22, 2021

C-20 ASAR Flight

NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center flies the C-20 aircraft in support of the Advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar...

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NASA image: C-20 ASAR Flight
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Jul 22, 2021

C-20 ASAR Flight

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center flies the C-20 aircraft in support of the Advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar...

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NASA image: C-20 ASAR Flight
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Jul 22, 2021

C-20 ASAR Flight

NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center flies the C-20 aircraft in support of the Advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar...

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NASA image: C-20 ASAR Flight
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Jul 22, 2021

C-20 ASAR Flight

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center flies the C-20 aircraft in support of the Advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar...

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NASA image: X-40A on runway after Free Flight #2A
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Apr 12, 2001

X-40A on runway after Free Flight #2A

Second free-flight of the X-40A at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, on Edwards AFB, Calif., was made on Apr....

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NASA image: AFRC 75th Anniversary Series- Episode 2 Control
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Oct 15, 2021

AFRC 75th Anniversary Series- Episode 2 Control

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

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NASA image: JWST Flight Mirrors
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Dec 8, 2017

JWST Flight Mirrors

Project scientist Mark Clampin is reflected in the flight mirrors of the Webb Space Telescope at Marshall Space...

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NASA image: NASA G-III Captures Heat Shield Data for Artemis II Mission
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Apr 9, 2025

NASA G-III Captures Heat Shield Data for Artemis II Mission

A Gulfstream G-III takes off Friday, March 27, 2026, from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports Employee Incentive Flights
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Apr 15, 2026

NASA Armstrong Supports Employee Incentive Flights

NASA pilot Jim Less and Phil Wellner, aircrew life support technician, help prepare Mike Frederick, aerospace...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports Employee Incentive Flights
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Apr 15, 2026

NASA Armstrong Supports Employee Incentive Flights

Crew chief, David Leiva, prepares NASA pilot Jim Less and Mike Frederick, aerospace engineer and researcher, for an...

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NASA image: STS-3 FLIGHT DAY 1 ACTIVITIES - MISSION OPERATIONS CONTROL ROOM (MOCR) - JSC
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Mar 22, 1982

STS-3 FLIGHT DAY 1 ACTIVITIES - MISSION OPERATIONS CONTROL ROOM (MOCR) - JSC

MOCR during Flight Day 1 of the STS-3 Mission. View: Thomas L. Moser, of the Structures and Mechanics Division,...

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NASA image: NASA Aeronautics and Center Leadership Observe X-59’s First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA Aeronautics and Center Leadership Observe X-59’s First Flight

NASA Aeronautics and center leadership gather inside the viewing area of the main control room at NASA’s Armstrong...

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NASA image: NASA Aeronautics and Center Leadership Observe X-59’s First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA Aeronautics and Center Leadership Observe X-59’s First Flight

NASA Aeronautics and center leadership gather inside the viewing area of the main control room at NASA’s Armstrong...

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NASA image: NASA Aeronautics and Center Leadership Observe X-59’s First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA Aeronautics and Center Leadership Observe X-59’s First Flight

NASA Aeronautics and center leadership gather inside the viewing area of the main control room at NASA’s Armstrong...

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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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