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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: Portrait Katherine G. Johnson
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Mar 18, 1971

Portrait Katherine G. Johnson

Portrait Katherine G. Johnson. Hall of Honor inductee 2017. Langley Research Center NACA and NASA Hall of Honor. In...

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NASA image: LRC-2024-OCIO_P-00668.TIF
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Oct 30, 2024

LRC-2024-OCIO_P-00668.TIF

A model of the X-66 aircraft with a wingspan of almost 6 feet was placed in the 12-Foot Low-Speed Wind Tunnel at...

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NASA image: Terminal Tower illuminated in red to commemorate the Mars Landing of Perseverance Rover
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Feb 17, 2021

Terminal Tower illuminated in red to commemorate the Mars Landing of Perseverance Rover

February 17, 2021, The Terminal Tower is illuminated in red to commemorate the Landing of NASA’s Perseverance Rover...

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NASA image: Testing Gateway's AEPS Thruster at NASA Glenn (grc-2025-c-05197)
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Jun 26, 2025

Testing Gateway's AEPS Thruster at NASA Glenn (grc-2025-c-05197)

Engineers at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland work together to position and secure the second of three...

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NASA image: ACD20-0044-001
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Apr 8, 2020

ACD20-0044-001

An illustration of Kepler-1649c orbiting around its host red dwarf star. This newly discovered exoplanet is in its...

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NASA image: X-48B Flight Preparation
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Mar 19, 2010

X-48B Flight Preparation

NASA Dryden engineer Gary Cosentino prepares the X-48B for flight.

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NASA image: Underside of Manta Ray-Shaped X-48C Hybrid
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Feb 28, 2013

Underside of Manta Ray-Shaped X-48C Hybrid

The manta ray-like shape of the X-48C Hybrid Wing Body aircraft was obvious in this underside view as it flew over...

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NASA image: Skyray Preparations
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Mar 19, 2010

Skyray Preparations

NASA engineer Gary Cosentino communicates with fellow X-48B flight team personnel in preparation for another flight.

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NASA image: X-48B Demonstrates its Unique Triangular Lines
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Oct 24, 2006

X-48B Demonstrates its Unique Triangular Lines

Boeing's colorful X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator showed off its unique triangular lines while...

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NASA image: ED13-0399-12
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Dec 20, 2013

ED13-0399-12

NASA's Global Hawk 872 soared over Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, during an instrument checkout...

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NASA image: NASA to Test In-Flight Folding Spanwise Adaptive Wing to Enhance Aircraft Efficiency
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Oct 21, 2014

NASA to Test In-Flight Folding Spanwise Adaptive Wing to Enhance Aircraft Efficiency

The objectives of testing on PTERA include the development of tools and vetting of system integration, evaluation of...

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NASA image: X-48B on Rogers Dry Lakebed
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Oct 24, 2006

X-48B on Rogers Dry Lakebed

Boeing's sub-scale X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator showed off its unique lines on the vast expanse...

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NASA image: X-48B on First Flight
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Jul 20, 2007

X-48B on First Flight

X-48B blended wing body aircraft during first flight on July 20, 2007.

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NASA image: X-48B Shows Off its Spin Parachute Tail Stinger
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Oct 24, 2006

X-48B Shows Off its Spin Parachute Tail Stinger

With its spin parachute tail stinger extending aft, Boeing's sub-scale X-48B BWB technology demonstrator showed off...

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NASA image: ECN-2064
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Jun 12, 1968

ECN-2064

The HL-10 Lifting Body is seen here parked on Rogers Dry Lake, the unique location where it landed after research...

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NASA image: Mercury Capsule Construction at the NASA Lewis Research Center
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Aug 23, 1959

Mercury Capsule Construction at the NASA Lewis Research Center

A NASA mechanic secures the afterbody to a Mercury capsule in the hangar at the Lewis Research Center. The capsule...

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NASA image: EC65-0649
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Apr 26, 1965

EC65-0649

LLRV flight #1-16-61F with Bell 47 Helicopter providing chase support. The use of chase planes was a critical part...

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NASA image: NASA Meteorologists Launch Weather Balloon Before Research Flight
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Nov 6, 2018

NASA Meteorologists Launch Weather Balloon Before Research Flight

In order to make sure weather conditions are acceptable at multiple altitudes, NASA meteorologists on the ground...

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NASA image: NASA Meteorologists Launch Weather Balloon Before Research Flight
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Nov 6, 2018

NASA Meteorologists Launch Weather Balloon Before Research Flight

In order to make sure weather conditions are acceptable at multiple altitudes, NASA meteorologists on the ground...

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NASA image: NASA Meteorologists Launch Weather Balloon Before Research Flight
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Nov 6, 2018

NASA Meteorologists Launch Weather Balloon Before Research Flight

In order to make sure weather conditions are acceptable at multiple altitudes, NASA meteorologists on the ground...

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NASA image: NASA Meteorologists Launch Weather Balloon Before Research Flight
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Nov 6, 2018

NASA Meteorologists Launch Weather Balloon Before Research Flight

In order to make sure weather conditions are acceptable at multiple altitudes, NASA meteorologists on the ground...

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NASA image: NASA Meteorologists Launch Weather Balloon Before Research Flight
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Nov 6, 2018

NASA Meteorologists Launch Weather Balloon Before Research Flight

In order to make sure weather conditions are acceptable at multiple altitudes, NASA meteorologists on the ground...

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NASA image: NASA Meteorologists Launch Weather Balloon Before Research Flight
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Nov 6, 2018

NASA Meteorologists Launch Weather Balloon Before Research Flight

In order to make sure weather conditions are acceptable at multiple altitudes, NASA meteorologists on the ground...

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NASA image: Galveston as Seen From NASA F/A-18 Following Research Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

Galveston as Seen From NASA F/A-18 Following Research Flight

Part of the mission criteria that led to the decision to fly off the coast of Galveston for QSF18 was the...

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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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