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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: With the X-43A and its booster rocket tucked under its right wing, NASA's venerable B-52B mothership climbs out after takeoff on its final research mission
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Nov 16, 2004

With the X-43A and its booster rocket tucked under its right wing, NASA's venerable B-52B mothership climbs out after takeoff on its final research mission

With the X-43A and its booster rocket tucked under its right wing, NASA's venerable B-52B mothership climbs out...

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NASA image: ECN-2304
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Sep 10, 1969

ECN-2304

The Hyper III was a full-scale lifting-body remotely piloted research vehicle (RPRV) built at what was then the NASA...

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NASA image: NASA engineers monitor mission progress from a Dryden control room prior to launch of the X-43A scramjet and its booster from NASA's B-52B mothership
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Oct 10, 2004

NASA engineers monitor mission progress from a Dryden control room prior to launch of the X-43A scramjet and its booster from NASA's B-52B mothership

NASA engineers monitor mission progress from a Dryden control room prior to launch of the X-43A scramjet and its...

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NASA image: NASA Dryden aircraft and avionics technicians install the nose cone on an inert Phoenix missile prior to a fit check on the center's F-15B research aircraft.
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Nov 13, 2006

NASA Dryden aircraft and avionics technicians install the nose cone on an inert Phoenix missile prior to a fit check on the center's F-15B research aircraft.

NASA Dryden aircraft and avionics technicians (from left) Bryan Hookland, Art Cope, Herman Rijfkogel and Jonathan...

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NASA image: NASA's Brad Neal, X-43A Monitor Station Operator aboard NASA's B-52B mothership, performing pre-flight checks on November 16, 2004
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Nov 16, 2004

NASA's Brad Neal, X-43A Monitor Station Operator aboard NASA's B-52B mothership, performing pre-flight checks on November 16, 2004

NASA X-43A Monitor Station Operator Brad Neal performs final checks and pre-flight preparations aboard the B-52 for...

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NASA image: The Pegasus rocket that powered NASA's X-43A scramjet to almost Mach 10 test conditions leaves a bright arc in the Pacific sky during the boost phase
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Nov 16, 2004

The Pegasus rocket that powered NASA's X-43A scramjet to almost Mach 10 test conditions leaves a bright arc in the Pacific sky during the boost phase

The Pegasus rocket that powered NASA's X-43A scramjet to almost Mach 10 test conditions leaves a bright arc in the...

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NASA image: NASA's B-52B mothership, escorted by two F-18s, makes a final flyover after its last research mission that launched the X-43A on its record Mach 9.6 flight
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Nov 16, 2004

NASA's B-52B mothership, escorted by two F-18s, makes a final flyover after its last research mission that launched the X-43A on its record Mach 9.6 flight

NASA's B-52B mothership, escorted by two F-18s, makes a final flyover after its last research mission that launched...

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NASA image: Missile on Display at the 1957 NACA Lewis Inspection
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Oct 23, 1957

Missile on Display at the 1957 NACA Lewis Inspection

A researcher examines a model being installed in the test section of the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel...

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NASA image: -----SPACE TRANSPORTATION
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May 1, 2000

-----SPACE TRANSPORTATION

This photograph depicts an air-breathing rocket engine that completed an hour or 3,600 seconds of testing at the...

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NASA image: NASA Glenn Research Center's Plum Brook Station - Go For Launch
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Jul 23, 2018

NASA Glenn Research Center's Plum Brook Station - Go For Launch

"Go For Launch" video highlighting NASA Glenn Research Center's Plum Brook Station's facilities and capabilities.

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NASA image: ECN-2301
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Sep 10, 1969

ECN-2301

The Hyper III was a low-cost test vehicle for an advanced lifting-body shape. Like the earlier M2-F1, it was a...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00314
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Dec 5, 2005

KSC-05-S-00314

Hi, my name is Eric Anderson and I work for NASA here at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. I am the Lead...

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NASA image: Cracked canopy glass on right side of X-15 #2 after flt. 2-21-37 on Nov. 9 1961. Robert White-pilot. First flight to mach 6
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Nov 9, 1961

Cracked canopy glass on right side of X-15 #2 after flt. 2-21-37 on Nov. 9 1961. Robert White-pilot. First flight to mach 6

Cracked canopy glass on right side of X-15 #2 after flt. 2-21-37 on Nov. 9 1961. Robert White-pilot. First flight to...

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NASA image: Dream Chaser Departs NASA Armstrong
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Apr 5, 2018

Dream Chaser Departs NASA Armstrong

Dream Chaser departs in front of HL-10 at NASA Armstrong where it underwent testing and preparation for successful...

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Apr 5, 2018

Dream Chaser Departs NASA Armstrong

SNC Dream Chaser is in NASA Armstrong, previously known as space shuttle, hangar being loaded on truck for its...

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NASA image: Southwestern US, with Las Vegas, NV in foreground, taken by X-15 Hycon HR-236 Camera during flt. 2-39-70 on June 27, 1965
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Jun 27, 1965

Southwestern US, with Las Vegas, NV in foreground, taken by X-15 Hycon HR-236 Camera during flt. 2-39-70 on June 27, 1965

Southwestern US, with Las Vegas, NV in foreground, taken by X-15 Hycon HR-236 Camera during flt. 2-39-70 on June 27,...

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NASA image: Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15
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Jan 20, 1962

Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15

Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15.

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NASA image: Three view art of the North American X-15
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Apr 10, 1961

Three view art of the North American X-15

Three view art of the North American X-15.

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NASA image: Dream Chaser Departs NASA Armstrong
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Apr 5, 2018

Dream Chaser Departs NASA Armstrong

SNC Dream Chaser is lifted on to a truck in NASA Armstrong’s historic space shuttle hangar where the spacecraft...

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NASA image: X-15A-2 post flight photo showing heat damage from Mach 6.7 flight on 3 Oct 67. Flt. 2-53-97; pilot-Pete Knight
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Nov 4, 1967

X-15A-2 post flight photo showing heat damage from Mach 6.7 flight on 3 Oct 67. Flt. 2-53-97; pilot-Pete Knight

X-15A-2 post flight photo showing heat damage from Mach 6.7 flight on 3 Oct 67. Flt. 2-53-97; pilot-Pete Knight.

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NASA image: X-15 #2 landing accident at Mud Lake, Nevada on November 9, 1962 after flight 2-31-52
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Nov 9, 1962

X-15 #2 landing accident at Mud Lake, Nevada on November 9, 1962 after flight 2-31-52

NASA research pilot Jack McKay was injured in a crash landing of the X-15 #2 on November 9, 1962. Following the...

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NASA image: Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15
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Jan 20, 1962

Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15

Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15.

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Audio
Sep 26, 2025

Ep402_On_A_Desert_Island_With_the_2025_Class_of_Astronaut_Candidates

Nilufar Ramji (Host) Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center...

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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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