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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 Employees’ Careers Started as Interns
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Nov 29, 2022

NASA Employees’ Careers Started as Interns

Julio Treviño, lead operations engineer for NASA’s Global Hawk SkyRange project, stands in front of an F/A-18...

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NASA image: Engineering Club Visits NASA Armstrong
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Jan 15, 2025

Engineering Club Visits NASA Armstrong

Students examine small parts made at the Experimental Fabrication Shop at NASA’s Armstrong Research Flight Center in...

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NASA image: Student Sits in Aircraft Cockpit Before the Space Station Downlink at NASA Armstrong
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Jun 28, 2018

Student Sits in Aircraft Cockpit Before the Space Station Downlink at NASA Armstrong

Rylee Ritter, student and first time visitor to NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center, sits in a mockup of an F-15...

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NASA image: Student Asks Question to NASA Astronaut During Space Station Downlink at NASA Armstrong
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Jun 28, 2018

Student Asks Question to NASA Astronaut During Space Station Downlink at NASA Armstrong

Eric Swanson stands at the microphone as he asks Serena M. Auñón-Chancel, a NASA astronaut, a question during the...

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NASA image: SOFIA Returns from Southern Hemisphere Deployment
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Aug 11, 2022

SOFIA Returns from Southern Hemisphere Deployment

The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) returns to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: Can You Hear Me Now?
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May 15, 2018

Can You Hear Me Now?

The black circle inside the helmet on the right contains some of the new elements of a noise reduction headphone...

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NASA image: SOFIA Returns from Southern Hemisphere Deployment
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Aug 11, 2022

SOFIA Returns from Southern Hemisphere Deployment

The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) returns to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: EC01-0267-4
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Sep 20, 2001

EC01-0267-4

Flying an Autonomous Formation Flight mission, two F/A-18s from the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards,...

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NASA image: NASA Launches S-MODE Flights
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May 3, 2021

NASA Launches S-MODE Flights

A flight crew prepares for the B200 King Air Sub-Mesoscale Ocean Dynamics Experiment (S-MODE) at NASA’s Armstrong...

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NASA image: NASA Platform Connects Classrooms and Communities
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Apr 9, 2025

NASA Platform Connects Classrooms and Communities

Giovanna Camacho, Pathways systems engineering intern at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

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NASA image: NASA’s B200 King Air Supports SoOpSAR Campaign
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Feb 27, 2023

NASA’s B200 King Air Supports SoOpSAR Campaign

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, flew the B200 King Air in support of the Signals of...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is a wind tunnel test of the Ares model for force/moment testing in support of the Ares/Clv integrated vehicle...

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NASA image: Hundreds of Students Attend NASA Armstrong's First Downlink with the International Space Station
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Jun 28, 2018

Hundreds of Students Attend NASA Armstrong's First Downlink with the International Space Station

Over 300 students watch as Serena M. Auñón-Chancel, a NASA astronaut, answers several questions from children...

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NASA image: SOFIA Returns from Southern Hemisphere Deployment
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Aug 11, 2022

SOFIA Returns from Southern Hemisphere Deployment

The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) returns to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong ER-2
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Mar 31, 2026

NASA Armstrong ER-2

A NASA ER-2 aircraft takes off from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Tuesday,...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Gulfstream GV
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Jan 13, 2026

NASA Armstrong Gulfstream GV

A Gulfstream GV aircraft sits on the ramp at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on...

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NASA image: GRC-2019-C-12340
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Nov 26, 2019

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Orion Spaceraft transport to Plum Brook Station for testing in the SEC facility

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NASA image: GRC-2019-C-12352
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Nov 26, 2019

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Orion Spaceraft transport to Plum Brook Station for testing in the SEC facility

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NASA image: GRC-2019-C-12356
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Nov 26, 2019

GRC-2019-C-12356

Orion Spaceraft transport to Plum Brook Station for testing in the SEC facility

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NASA image: Structural Heat Intercept, Insulation and Vibration Evaluation R
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Mar 12, 2019

Structural Heat Intercept, Insulation and Vibration Evaluation R

Structural Heat Intercept, Insulation and Vibration Evaluation Rig, SHIIVER is installed in the In-Space Propulsion...

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NASA image: Jet Engine Installed on NASA’s Quiet Supersonic X-59
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Nov 22, 2022

Jet Engine Installed on NASA’s Quiet Supersonic X-59

The engine that will power NASA’s quiet supersonic X-59 in flight is installed, marking a major milestone in the...

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NASA image: Viewing the Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

Viewing the Total Solar Eclipse

Event attendee views and photographs the eclipse safely. NASA Glenn Research Center and the Great Lakes Science...

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NASA image: Viewing the Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

Viewing the Total Solar Eclipse

Event attendees view the eclipse. NASA Glenn Research Center and the Great Lakes Science Center hosted a three-day...

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NASA image: TigerShark Delivered, Assembled at NASA Armstrong
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May 6, 2019

TigerShark Delivered, Assembled at NASA Armstrong

Daryl Ferguson attaches the TigerShark’s tail at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in California.

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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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