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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: ED15-0249-032
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Aug 13, 2015

ED15-0249-032

NASA’s Global Hawk aircraft deploys a dropsonde during a test flight over the Dryden Aeronautical Test Range in...

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NASA image: AFRC 75th Anniversary Series Episode 11- Simulators
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Jul 15, 2022

AFRC 75th Anniversary Series Episode 11- Simulators

NASA Armstrong’s Flight research center is honoring 75 years of advancing technology and science through flight. For...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Administrator Bridenstine is inside Armstrong Flight Research Center's Flight Loads Lab, which is capable of conducting mechanical-load and thermal studies of structural components and complete flight vehicles.
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Aug 28, 2018

NASA Administrator Bridenstine is inside Armstrong Flight Research Center's Flight Loads Lab, which is capable of conducting mechanical-load and thermal studies of structural components and complete flight vehicles.

NASA Administrator Bridenstine talks with Armstrong's Larry Hudson about the capabilities of the Flight Loads Lab to...

AFRC
NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 27, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

Pipistrel-USA Pilots Robin Reid, left, and David Morss, talk on their cell phones shortly after participating in the...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator, Astronauts Talk about Historic First Flight of SpaceX Crew Dragon
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Mar 2, 2019

NASA Administrator, Astronauts Talk about Historic First Flight of SpaceX Crew Dragon

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and NASA astronauts assigned to the fly on future SpaceX Crew Dragon missions...

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NASA image: SubTec-7 Gives New Technologies a Flight Test
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Dec 8, 2017

SubTec-7 Gives New Technologies a Flight Test

NASA successfully launched the SubTec-7 payload on a Black Brant IX suborbital sounding rocket at 5:45 a.m. EDT, May...

GSFC
NASA image: Vice President Kamala Harris Visited NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center - Wrap Package
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Nov 5, 2021

Vice President Kamala Harris Visited NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center - Wrap Package

The urgency of Earth science and climate studies took the spotlight Friday, Nov. 5, as U.S. Vice President Kamala...

GSFC
NASA image: AFRC 75th Anniversary Series- Episode 3 Maneuverability
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Nov 15, 2021

AFRC 75th Anniversary Series- Episode 3 Maneuverability

NASA Armstrong’s Flight research center is honoring 75 years of advancing technology and science through flight. For...

AFRC
NASA image: Runco on aft flight deck
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May 24, 1996

Runco on aft flight deck

S77-E-5078 (24 May 1996) --- On the Space Shuttle Endeavour's aft flight deck, astronaut Mario Runco, Jr., mission...

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NASA image: Bursch on aft flight deck
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May 24, 1996

Bursch on aft flight deck

S77-E-5077 (24 May 1996) --- On the Space Shuttle Endeavour's aft flight deck, astronaut Daniel W. Bursch, mission...

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NASA image: AFRC2017-0076-3
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Apr 4, 2017

AFRC2017-0076-3

Johanna Lucht, observing data from the Mission Control Center at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

AFRC
NASA image: Northrop Grumman Engineer Discusses Flight Support Booster Test
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Sep 2, 2020

Northrop Grumman Engineer Discusses Flight Support Booster Test

From Promontory, Utah, Northrop Grumman Ballistic Engineer Nik Ciastom, provides an overview of the Sept. 2, Flight...

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NASA image: The first uncrewed Commercial Crew Flight Test is complete on This Week @NASA – March 8, 2019 Rev
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Mar 8, 2019

The first uncrewed Commercial Crew Flight Test is complete on This Week @NASA – March 8, 2019 Rev

The first uncrewed Commercial Crew Flight Test is complete, Vice President Pence calls the space station, and the...

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NASA image: The first uncrewed Commercial Crew Flight Test is complete on This Week @NASA – March 8, 2019
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Mar 8, 2019

The first uncrewed Commercial Crew Flight Test is complete on This Week @NASA – March 8, 2019

The first uncrewed Commercial Crew Flight Test is complete, Vice President Pence calls the space station, and the...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Eyes Pathway for Quick Flight Opportunities
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Sep 12, 2023

NASA Armstrong Eyes Pathway for Quick Flight Opportunities

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Professor Russ Westphal, left, and NASA Armstrong’s Technology Transfer Officer Benjamin...

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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...

AFRC
NASA image: Marshall Space Flight Center Resource Reel 2022
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Aug 22, 2022

Marshall Space Flight Center Resource Reel 2022

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center is located in Huntsville, Alabama on the Redstone Arsenal. This resource reel is...

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NASA image: NASA Looking at Next Steps for Ingenuity Mars Helicopter
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Mar 23, 2021

NASA Looking at Next Steps for Ingenuity Mars Helicopter

NASA is targeting early April for the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter to make the first attempt at powered, controlled...

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NASA image: Human Space Flight Plans Committee
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Aug 11, 2009

Human Space Flight Plans Committee

Norman Augustine, chair, listens to a speaker's presentation during the final meeting of the Human Space Flight...

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NASA image: Marshall Space Flight Center 4200 Implosion
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Oct 29, 2022

Marshall Space Flight Center 4200 Implosion

Building 4200, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center’s administrative headquarters from 1963 until 2020, was...

MSFC
NASA image: LaRosa II Focuses on Flight Safety
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Apr 6, 2023

LaRosa II Focuses on Flight Safety

Aerial coordinator and test pilot Kevin LaRosa II describes what it takes to safely plan and document breathtaking...

AFRC
NASA image: LaRosa II Focuses on Flight Safety
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Apr 6, 2023

LaRosa II Focuses on Flight Safety

Aerial coordinator and test pilot Kevin LaRosa II describes what it takes to safely plan and document breathtaking...

AFRC
NASA image: Visitors learn about Return to Flight at StenniSphere
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Apr 19, 2005

Visitors learn about Return to Flight at StenniSphere

Visitors to StenniSphere, the visitor center at NASA's Stennis Space Center, learn about the crew of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Artemis II Flight Day 7 Highlights
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Apr 7, 2026

Artemis II Flight Day 7 Highlights

Artemis II Flight Day 7 Highlights: Includes Artemis II Crew Ship-To-Ship Call with the International Space Station...

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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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