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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: Lockheed ER-2 high altitude research aircraft in flight
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Nov 4, 1997

Lockheed ER-2 high altitude research aircraft in flight

ER-2 tail number 706, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Chris Williams collect frozen research samples
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Feb 26, 2026

NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Chris Williams collect frozen research samples

iss074e0333991 (Feb. 26, 2026) --- Expedition 74 Flight Engineers Jessica Meir and Chris Williams, both NASA...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke performs research operations for the BioNugtrients-2 investigation
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Oct 7, 2025

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke performs research operations for the BioNugtrients-2 investigation

iss073e0865425 (Oct. 7, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Mike Fincke performs research...

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NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 high altitude research aircraft in flight
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Nov 4, 1997

Lockheed ER-2 high altitude research aircraft in flight

ER-2 tail number 706, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

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NASA image: NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even
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May 5, 2014

NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks to students from Mapletown Jr/Sr High School and Margaret Bell Middle...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke works on a Kubik research incubator
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Oct 20, 2025

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke works on a Kubik research incubator

iss073e0917076 (Oct. 20, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Mike Fincke works on science...

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NASA image: NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even
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May 5, 2014

NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even

Dr. Amber Straughn, Lead Scientist for James Webb Space Telescope Education & Public Outreach at NASA's Goddard...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Chris Williams configures research hardware for a biotechnology investigation
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Apr 16, 2026

NASA astronaut Chris Williams configures research hardware for a biotechnology investigation

iss074e0491074 (April 16, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Chris Williams configures...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway configures research hardware for a biotechnology investigation
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Apr 16, 2026

NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway configures research hardware for a biotechnology investigation

iss074e0490731 (April 16, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jack Hathaway configures...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jessica Meir configures research hardware for a biotechnology investigation
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Apr 16, 2026

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir configures research hardware for a biotechnology investigation

iss074e0490661 (April 16, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jessica Meir configures...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jessica Meir swapps scientific hardware inside the BioLab research incubator
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Apr 22, 2026

Astronaut Jessica Meir swapps scientific hardware inside the BioLab research incubator

iss074e0503710 (April 22, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jessica Meir works inside the...

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NASA image: Federal Woman's council
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May 7, 1973

Federal Woman's council

ADVISORY COMMITTEE: The Federal Women’ s Program Advisory Committee has been established to assist in the...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Joey Mercer, principle investigator for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Joey Mercer, principle investigator for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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NASA image: EC95-42960-4
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Feb 15, 1995

EC95-42960-4

NASA's single-seat F-16XL makes a drag chute landing at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. The...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Joey Mercer, principle investigator for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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NASA image: NASA's OMG at Thule Air Base, Greenland
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Jan 26, 2022

NASA's OMG at Thule Air Base, Greenland

NASA's Gulfstream III was one of several research aircraft that NASA's Oceans Melting Greenland mission used during...

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NASA image: NASA F-15s Ready for Dual Ship Flights
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May 14, 2025

NASA F-15s Ready for Dual Ship Flights

Two NASA F-15 aircraft sit on the ramp at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Edwards, California, ahead of...

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NASA image: Pathfinder aircraft flight #1
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Nov 19, 1996

Pathfinder aircraft flight #1

The Pathfinder research aircraft's wing structure is clearly defined as it soars under a clear blue sky during a...

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NASA image: Pathfinder aircraft flight #1
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Nov 19, 1996

Pathfinder aircraft flight #1

The Pathfinder solar-powered research aircraft heads for landing on the bed of Rogers Dry Lake at the Dryden Flight...

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NASA image: Pathfinder aircraft flight #1
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Nov 19, 1996

Pathfinder aircraft flight #1

The Pathfinder solar-powered research aircraft is silhouetted against a clear blue sky as it soars aloft during a...

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NASA image: Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator
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Feb 11, 1963

Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator

A test subject being suited up for studies on the Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator located in the hangar at Langley...

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NASA image: Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator
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Oct 24, 1963

Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator

Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator located in the hangar at Langley Research Center. The initial version of this...

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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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