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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: General Research Model in 300 MOH 7x10
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Aug 10, 1957

General Research Model in 300 MOH 7x10

General Research Model in 300 MOH 7x10

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NASA image: Groundbreaking for the NACA’s Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Jan 23, 1941

Groundbreaking for the NACA’s Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

Local politicians and National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) officials were on hand for the January 23,...

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NASA image: LEM at Lunar Landing Research Facility (LLRF).
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Feb 17, 1965

LEM at Lunar Landing Research Facility (LLRF).

Lunar landing test of LEM at Lunar Landing Research Facility (LLRF).

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NASA image: Vehicle for Lunar Landing Research Facility
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Nov 1, 2004

Vehicle for Lunar Landing Research Facility

Vehicle for Lunar Landing Research Facility at Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia.

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NASA image: X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft in flight
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Oct 30, 1997

X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft in flight

The tailless X-36 technology demonstrator research aircraft cruises over the California desert at low altitude...

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NASA image: Deformed Skin Adhesion Test Documentation Photos at the Icing Research Tunnel (IRT)
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Feb 23, 2023

Deformed Skin Adhesion Test Documentation Photos at the Icing Research Tunnel (IRT)

Technicians spray steam to help scrape off ice at the Icing Research Tunnel. The technicians need all the help they...

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NASA image: 2017 Solar Eclipse, Ames Research Center
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Solar Eclipse, Ames Research Center

Taking a break from his duties at Ames Research Center Jacob Cohen, Ames Chief Scientist grabs his own view of the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nick Hague handles combustion research hardware
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Jan 23, 2025

Astronaut Nick Hague handles combustion research hardware

iss072e519705 (Jan. 23, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Nick Hague handles research...

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NASA image: CURTIS TAYLOR, PRESIDENT OF LINC RESEARCH CORP.
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Apr 27, 2016

CURTIS TAYLOR, PRESIDENT OF LINC RESEARCH CORP.

CURTIS O. TAYLOR, PRESIDENT OF LINC RESEARCH CORP, (L), AND JEFF LINDNER, CHIEF ENGINEER, POSE WITH HARDWARE FOR...

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NASA image: NASA in Silicon Valley Live - Air Taxis and the Future of Flight
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Dec 19, 2019

NASA in Silicon Valley Live - Air Taxis and the Future of Flight

NASA in Silicon Valley Live is a talk show that features conversations with scientists, researchers, engineers and...

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NASA image: NASA in Silicon Valley Live - How to Get an Internship at NASA
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Jul 25, 2019

NASA in Silicon Valley Live - How to Get an Internship at NASA

NASA in Silicon Valley Live is a talk show that features conversations with scientists, researchers, engineers and...

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NASA image: Supercomputer Simulation of Seasonal Changes in Martian Clouds, Dust and Ice
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Nov 18, 2019

Supercomputer Simulation of Seasonal Changes in Martian Clouds, Dust and Ice

This video is a simulation of the climate on Mars spanning one year, from spring through winter in the northern...

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NASA image: Research Model in the 7x10 High Speed Tunnel
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Feb 11, 1958

Research Model in the 7x10 High Speed Tunnel

Research Model in the 7x10 High Speed Tunnel Building 1212B 300 mph tunnel

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NASA image: Minority Professionals at NASA Langley Research Center
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Dec 24, 1974

Minority Professionals at NASA Langley Research Center

Minority Professionals at NASA Langley Research Center. Samuel J. Scott working in the Office of Director for...

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NASA image: Research Model in the 7x10 High Speed Tunnel
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Feb 11, 1958

Research Model in the 7x10 High Speed Tunnel

Research Model in the 7x10 High Speed Tunnel Building 1212B 300 mph tunnel

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NASA image: Research Model in the 7x10 High Speed Tunnel
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Feb 11, 1958

Research Model in the 7x10 High Speed Tunnel

Research Model in the 7x10 High Speed Tunnel Building 1212B 300 mph tunnel

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NASA image: SOFIA Returns to NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703
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Mar 16, 2021

SOFIA Returns to NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703

SOFIA Returns to NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 Caption: SOFIA returns to NASA's Armstrong...

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NASA image: SOFIA Returns to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703
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Mar 16, 2021

SOFIA Returns to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703

SOFIA Returns to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 Caption: SOFIA pilots are welcomed home to...

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NASA image: SOFIA Returns to NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703
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Mar 16, 2021

SOFIA Returns to NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703

SOFIA Returns to NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 Caption: SOFIA returns to NASA's Armstrong...

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NASA image: NASA Builds Replacement Subscale Research Aircraft
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Sep 12, 2025

NASA Builds Replacement Subscale Research Aircraft

Justin Link, left, holds the subscale aircraft in place, while Justin Hall manages engine speed during preliminary...

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NASA image: NASA Builds Replacement Subscale Research Aircraft
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Sep 12, 2025

NASA Builds Replacement Subscale Research Aircraft

Justin Hall, left, controls a subscale aircraft as Justin Link holds the aircraft in place during preliminary engine...

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NASA image: NASA Builds Replacement Subscale Research Aircraft
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Sep 3, 2025

NASA Builds Replacement Subscale Research Aircraft

Justin Link turns a subscale aircraft on its side to continue work to mark where the engine cowl will go and where...

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NASA image: Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR) and Fluids Integrated Rack (FIR) Controlled by NASA Glenn Research Center’s Telescience Support Center (TSC)
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Feb 21, 2023

Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR) and Fluids Integrated Rack (FIR) Controlled by NASA Glenn Research Center’s Telescience Support Center (TSC)

Johnson Space Center’s Sharon Conover highlights the Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR) and Fluids Integrated Rack...

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NASA image: TTBW Wing-Truss Junction Model at the Icing Research Tunnel
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Oct 23, 2024

TTBW Wing-Truss Junction Model at the Icing Research Tunnel

A technician is shown preparing the research model for its next test condition by removing ice accretion. Photo...

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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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