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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: Early Rockets
Image
Oct 18, 1967

Early Rockets

Photographed are models of early rocketry: The Atlas Mercury, Atlas Centaur, and Atlas Agena.

MSFC
NASA image: Fundamental Study of a boundary layer ingesting (BLI) propuls...
Image
Jul 8, 2019

Fundamental Study of a boundary layer ingesting (BLI) propuls...

Fundamental Study of a boundary layer ingesting (BLI) propulsion model

GRC
NASA image: Kepler Media Briefing
Image
Feb 19, 2009

Kepler Media Briefing

A small model of NASA's Kepler spacecraft is seen on display prior to a media briefing, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at...

HQ
NASA image: Space Radiation Highlights: Wayward Field Lines Challenge Solar Radiation Models
Video
Sep 28, 2016

Space Radiation Highlights: Wayward Field Lines Challenge Solar Radiation Models

In addition to the constant emission of warmth and light, our sun sends out occasional bursts of solar radiation...

GSFC
NASA image: Model - Shuttle General
Image
Dec 18, 1969

Model - Shuttle General

S69-64137 (1969) --- Maxime A. Faget, Director of Engineering and Development, Manned Spacecraft Center, Houston,...

JSC
NASA image: MADCAT model  Interior of Structure
Image
Aug 8, 2017

MADCAT model Interior of Structure

Mission Adaptive Digital Composite Aerostructure Technologies (MADCAT) model in the 14x22 test section. Interior of...

LRC
NASA image: Model - Shuttle General
Image
Dec 18, 1969

Model - Shuttle General

S69-64132 (1969) --- Maxime A. Faget, Director of Engineering and Development, Manned Spacecraft Center, Houston,...

JSC
NASA image: MADCAT model  Interior of Structure
Image
Aug 8, 2017

MADCAT model Interior of Structure

Mission Adaptive Digital Composite Aerostructure Technologies (MADCAT) model in the 14x22 test section. Interior of...

LRC
NASA image: Test Model of Mars Landing Radar
Image
Jun 11, 2010

Test Model of Mars Landing Radar

The engineering test model for the radar system that will be used during the next landing on Mars is shown here...

JPL
NASA image: B-32 Model Close Up
Image
Jul 4, 1944

B-32 Model Close Up

B-32 Model Close Up. Test conducted in the NACA 19 foot pressure tunnel LMAL-38560 NACA document.

LRC
NASA image: Lift Engine Pod Model
Image
Feb 5, 1965

Lift Engine Pod Model

3/4 front, top view of Noriar Lift Engine Pod installation in Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel

ARC
NASA image: Scientists Create First-Ever 3D Model of a Melting Snowflake
Video
Mar 29, 2018

Scientists Create First-Ever 3D Model of a Melting Snowflake

This visualization is based on the first three-dimensional numerical model of melting snowflakes in the atmosphere,...

GSFC
NASA image: Saturn Model in 19 Foot Tunnel at NASA Langley
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Oct 16, 1964

Saturn Model in 19 Foot Tunnel at NASA Langley

Saturn Model in 19 Foot Tunnel

LRC
NASA image: Mercury Project
Image
Nov 5, 1959

Mercury Project

One-sixth scale model of Mercury space capsule model used in wind tunnel testing.

LARC
NASA image: Mars Atmosphere Density Model
Image
Apr 5, 2022

Mars Atmosphere Density Model

Models for the seasonal variation in atmospheric density on Mars between summer (low density) and winter (higher...

JPL
NASA image: General Electric Fan-In-Fuselage Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.
Image
May 15, 1961

General Electric Fan-In-Fuselage Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.

G.E fan-in-fuselage model (lifting) 3/4 front view of fan at low G.P. position

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0051-008
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Mar 20, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0051-008

3% Space shuttle Acoustics model test-11-150 in 11ft. wind tunnel on PAL Ramp

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0051-007
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Mar 20, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0051-007

3% Space shuttle Acoustics model test-11-150 in 11ft. wind tunnel on PAL Ramp

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0051-009
Image
Mar 20, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0051-009

3% Space shuttle Acoustics model test-11-150 in 11ft. wind tunnel on PAL Ramp

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0051-002
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Mar 20, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0051-002

3% Space shuttle Acoustics model test-11-150 in 11ft. wind tunnel on PAL Ramp

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0051-012
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Mar 20, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0051-012

3% Space shuttle Acoustics model test-11-150 in 11ft. wind tunnel on PAL Ramp

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0051-015
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Mar 20, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0051-015

3% Space shuttle Acoustics model test-11-150 in 11ft. wind tunnel on PAL Ramp

ARC
NASA image: Early Rockets
Image
Oct 17, 1967

Early Rockets

Photographed are models of early rocketry: The Atlas Mercury, Redstone Mercury; and Saturn C-1.

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0051-018
Image
Mar 20, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0051-018

3% Space shuttle Acoustics model test-11-150 in 11ft. wind tunnel on PAL Ramp

ARC
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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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