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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’s The Quiet Crew | Paul Dees
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May 20, 2021

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Paul Dees

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll learn how musical production led Paul Dees to his career at NASA. Dees is...

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NASA image: Open House 2023 Highlights
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Oct 21, 2023

Open House 2023 Highlights

NASA's Langley Research Center invited the public to see where aerospace history was made and where the triumphs of...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Steven King
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Sep 3, 2021

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Steven King

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll learn about Steven King, Lockheed Martin’s 3-D Artist. Steven and his team...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Don Durston
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Aug 5, 2021

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Don Durston

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll learn how a flight over Disneyland inspired Don Durston's fascination with...

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NASA image: GRC-2014-C-08231
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Dec 9, 2010

GRC-2014-C-08231

A T34-C aircraft reflects the large multi-paned windows on the Hangar doors. When NASA GRC obtained this T-34C from...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3993
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Jul 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the RLV Hangar near NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3995
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Jul 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the RLV Hangar near NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, in...

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NASA image: Meet Butch Wilmore, Commander of NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test
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Jun 5, 2024

Meet Butch Wilmore, Commander of NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test

NASA astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore is the commander of NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test mission. This will be his...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00360
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Nov 19, 2004

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Accelerating to speeds of nearly Mach 9.8, or 7,000 miles per hour, NASA's supersonic combustion ramjet or scramjet,...

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NASA image: Helicopter Heritage Flight (Huey and H-135)
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Oct 27, 2020

Helicopter Heritage Flight (Huey and H-135)

On Oct. 27, 2020, in front of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Bell Huey 2...

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NASA image: Helicopter Heritage Flight (Huey and H-135)
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Oct 27, 2020

Helicopter Heritage Flight (Huey and H-135)

On Oct. 27, 2020, in front of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Bell Huey 2...

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NASA image: Helicopter Heritage Flight (Huey and H-135)
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Oct 27, 2020

Helicopter Heritage Flight (Huey and H-135)

Helicopter Heritage Flight (Huey and H-135)

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NASA image: Helicopter Heritage Flight (Huey and H-135)
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Oct 27, 2020

Helicopter Heritage Flight (Huey and H-135)

On Oct. 27, 2020, in front of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Bell Huey 2...

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NASA image: Helicopter Heritage Flight (Huey and H-135)
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Oct 27, 2020

Helicopter Heritage Flight (Huey and H-135)

On Oct. 27, 2020, in front of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Bell Huey 2...

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NASA image: Helicopter Heritage Flight (Huey and H-135)
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Oct 27, 2020

Helicopter Heritage Flight (Huey and H-135)

On Oct. 27, 2020, in front of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Bell Huey 2...

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NASA image: Helicopter Heritage Flight (Huey and H-135)
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Oct 27, 2020

Helicopter Heritage Flight (Huey and H-135)

The Bell Huey 2 (left) and Airbus H135 helicopters used for security operations at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: During Avaiation Day, 2018, a Participant uses a Microsoft HoloLens Virtual Reality Headset to view a NASA Created Immersive Visualization
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Aug 16, 2018

During Avaiation Day, 2018, a Participant uses a Microsoft HoloLens Virtual Reality Headset to view a NASA Created Immersive Visualization

During Avaiation Day, 2018, a Participant uses a Microsoft HoloLens Virtual Reality Headset to view a NASA Created...

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NASA image: Helicopter Heritage Flight (Huey and H-135)
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Oct 27, 2020

Helicopter Heritage Flight (Huey and H-135)

On Oct. 27, 2020, in front of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Bell Huey 2...

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Jul 13, 2009

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The Davidson Center for Space Exploration is like no other in the country. In its 476 foot long, 90 foot wide and 63...

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NASA image: FEELING LIKE AN ASTRONAUT_Mp4
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Sep 6, 2022

FEELING LIKE AN ASTRONAUT_Mp4

Ever wondered what it's like to fly backseat in a NASA T-38? NASA photographer Josh Valcarcel takes you...

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NASA image: NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson
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Apr 16, 2025

NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson

Jeremy Johnson leaving the hangar for a test flight in NASA Glenn Research Center’s PC-12 aircraft on Wednesday,...

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NASA image: NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson
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Apr 16, 2025

NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson

Jeremy Johnson leaving the hangar for a test flight in NASA Glenn Research Center’s PC-12 aircraft on Wednesday,...

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NASA image: NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson
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Apr 16, 2025

NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson

Jeremy Johnson leaving the hangar for a test flight in NASA Glenn Research Center’s PC-12 aircraft on Wednesday,...

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NASA image: NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson
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Apr 16, 2025

NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson

Jeremy Johnson leaving the hangar for a test flight in NASA Glenn Research Center’s PC-12 aircraft on Wednesday,...

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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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