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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: Mobility Test of the Free-Flying Astrobee Robotic Assistant
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Jul 12, 2019

Mobility Test of the Free-Flying Astrobee Robotic Assistant

iss060e007162 (July 12, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Christina Koch tests the mobility...

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NASA image: iss065e012810
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May 3, 2021

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iss065e012810 (May 3, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough is pictured inside...

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NASA image: AstroBee
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May 23, 2019

AstroBee

iss059e072286 (May 23, 2020) --- Expedition 59 Flight Engineer David Saint-Jacques of the Canadian Space Agency...

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NASA image: ARC-1950-A-15590
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Oct 2, 1950

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Supersonic Free flight Wind tunnel model construction and firing techniques; separation of model and finger type sabot

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NASA image: ARC-1950-A-15481
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Aug 23, 1950

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NACA photograpehr Drop 2 SI-2 body in free fall flight (SI-II missile)

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NASA image: ARC-1966-A-37975
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Dec 2, 1966

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Alvin Seiff at Hypervelocity Free Flight Facility control room at the Ames Research Center.

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NASA image: ARC-1950-A-15058
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Apr 17, 1950

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Ames hi-speed research schematic drawing of the Supersonic Free Flight Tunnel (SSFFT)

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NASA image: View of Mission Control during first Shuttle Approach and Landing Tests
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Aug 12, 1977

View of Mission Control during first Shuttle Approach and Landing Tests

S77-27546 (12 Aug 1977) --- An overall view of Mission Control Operations in the Mission Control Center, bldg 30, at...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3392
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Aug 22, 2013

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EDWARDS AFB, Calif. - ED13-0300-003 – An Erickson Air-Crane helicopter lifts Sierra Nevada Corporation's Dream...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3390
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Aug 22, 2013

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EDWARDS AFB, Calif. - ED13-0300-001 – An Erickson Air-Crane helicopter lifts Sierra Nevada Corporation's Dream...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3391
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Aug 22, 2013

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EDWARDS AFB, Calif. - ED13-0300-002 – An Erickson Air-Crane helicopter lifts Sierra Nevada Corporation's Dream...

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NASA image: NASA and Lockheed Martin Officials in Front of Unveiled X-59
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA and Lockheed Martin Officials in Front of Unveiled X-59

(from left to right) NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free, California Senior Economic Advisor to the Governor Dee...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-040
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Sep 20, 2006

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CEV (Crew Escape Vehicle) capsule Balistic Range testing to examine static and dynamic stability characteristics (at...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-037
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Sep 20, 2006

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CEV (Crew Escape Vehicle) capsule Balistic Range testing to examine static and dynamic stability characteristics (at...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-041
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Sep 20, 2006

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CEV (Crew Escape Vehicle) capsule Balistic Range testing to examine static and dynamic stability characteristics (at...

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NASA image: EC00-0318-1
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Nov 2, 2000

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B-52 008 landing on runway 04 at Edwards Air Force Base after first free flight of X-38 vehicle #131R

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NASA image: Plasma Diagnostics Package (PDP) drifts in space
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Aug 1, 1985

Plasma Diagnostics Package (PDP) drifts in space

51F-34-041 (29 July-6 Aug. 1985) --- The plasma diagnostics package(PDP) in free flight over heavily cloud-covered...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-033
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Sep 20, 2006

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CEV (Crew Escape Vehicle) capsule Balistic Range testing to examine static and dynamic stability characteristics (at...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-038
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Sep 20, 2006

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CEV (Crew Escape Vehicle) capsule Balistic Range testing to examine static and dynamic stability characteristics (at...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-048
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Sep 20, 2006

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CEV (Crew Escape Vehicle) capsule Balistic Range testing to examine static and dynamic stability characteristics (at...

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NASA image: Sierra Nevada Corporation's Dream Chaser Test Article Altitude T
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Aug 30, 2017

Sierra Nevada Corporation's Dream Chaser Test Article Altitude T

Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Dream Chaser completed an important step toward orbital flight with a successful captive...

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NASA image: Cygnus in the grips of the Canadarm2
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Aug 6, 2024

Cygnus in the grips of the Canadarm2

iss071e418235 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo craft, with its prominent cymbal-shaped UltraFlex...

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NASA image: View of the SPARTAN satellite during its release into orbit
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May 20, 1996

View of the SPARTAN satellite during its release into orbit

STS077-711-054 (21 May 1996) --- The Spartan 207 free flyer is held in the grasp of the Remote Manipulator System...

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NASA image: Orbiter "Enterprise" soars above the NASA 747 carrier
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Aug 12, 1977

Orbiter "Enterprise" soars above the NASA 747 carrier

S77-27945 (12 Aug 1977) --- The space shuttle Orbiter 101 "Enterprise" soars above the NASA 747 carrier aircraft...

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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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