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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: ARC-1941-AAL-1697
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Nov 20, 1941

ARC-1941-AAL-1697

NACA photographer Ice Reearch being conducted at NACA Ames Aeronautical Laboratory on a Lockheed 12-A, NACA 97; test...

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NASA image: ARC-1987-AC87-0034-59
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Jan 1, 1987

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NAS (Numerical Aerodynamic Simulaiton) theme sculpture model: - Ames Triad of Aeronautical Research Exhibit in lobby...

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NASA image: Paolo Nespoli Astronaut portrait
Image
Jan 12, 2010

Paolo Nespoli Astronaut portrait

JSC2010-E-045317 (12 Jan. 2010) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Paolo Nespoli, ISS flight engineer. Photo...

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NASA image: ARC-1948-A-13091
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Jul 7, 1948

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Investigation of Flying Qualities on the Lockheed P-80A airplane plan view Note: Used in publication in Flight...

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NASA image: Charles F. Bolden Jr. Sworn In As Administrator
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Sep 18, 2009

Charles F. Bolden Jr. Sworn In As Administrator

Charles F. Bolden Jr. is sworn in as 12th Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at NASA...

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NASA image: SHEPARD, ALAN B., ASTRONAUT - SUIT
Image
Jan 1, 1960

SHEPARD, ALAN B., ASTRONAUT - SUIT

G60-02665 (1960) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) pilot, wearing pressure suit with body...

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NASA image: ARC-1960-AC-26438
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Mar 1, 1960

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BELL XV-3 (AF54-148) Convertiplane (experimental tilt rotor) IN FLIGHT Note: Used in publication in Flight Research...

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NASA image: Robert M. Lightfoot Jr., NASA Acting Administrator, Official Portrait
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Jan 23, 2017

Robert M. Lightfoot Jr., NASA Acting Administrator, Official Portrait

Portrait, Robert M. Lightfoot Jr., Acting Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),...

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NASA image: View of the Gemini 6 and Gemini 7 rendezvous
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Dec 15, 1965

View of the Gemini 6 and Gemini 7 rendezvous

S65-63171 (15 Dec. 1965) --- The Gemini-7 spacecraft as seen from the Gemini-6 spacecraft during their rendezvous...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4290
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Feb 11, 2011

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston, Texas --- JSC2011-E-039719 --- NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus, mission specialist. Photo...

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NASA image: Seeking Landers to Return Humans to the Moon on This Week @NASA – July 26, 2019
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Jul 26, 2019

Seeking Landers to Return Humans to the Moon on This Week @NASA – July 26, 2019

Seeking ideas for landing systems to return humans to the Moon, showcasing our aeronautics research efforts, and the...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0157-005
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Jul 28, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0157-005

NASA AA - Associate Administrator for Aeronautics Jai Shin visits Ames Research Center and tours the Vertical Motion...

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NASA image: Clinton E. Brown Portrait
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Aug 19, 1960

Clinton E. Brown Portrait

L60-5232 Clinton E. Brown of the Brown Hypersonic Study Group. Photograph published in Engineer in Charge: A History...

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NASA image: Bell X-1 Research Model on Single Support Strut in 7 x 10 Foot Wind Tunnel
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Jun 14, 1947

Bell X-1 Research Model on Single Support Strut in 7 x 10 Foot Wind Tunnel

Modified Bell X-1 model pioneered variable-sweep studies in 1947. Photograph published in Sixty Years of...

LRC
NASA image: Charles Bolden First Day As Administrator
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Jul 16, 2009

Charles Bolden First Day As Administrator

Charles F. Bolden, Jr. enters the NASA Administrator's office to start his first day as the 12th administrator of...

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NASA image: Astronauts Shepard and Glenn - Breakfast - Pre-Mercury-Redstone (MR)-3 Flight - Cape
Image
Jan 1, 1961

Astronauts Shepard and Glenn - Breakfast - Pre-Mercury-Redstone (MR)-3 Flight - Cape

S61-02735 (5 May 1961) --- Astronauts Alan Shepard and John Glenn at breakfast before Shepard's Mercury-Redstone 3...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, left, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, and Director of Aeronautics Huy Tran, right,...

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NASA image: Bell X-1 Research Model on Single Support Strut in 7 x 10 Foot Wind Tunnel
Image
Jun 14, 1947

Bell X-1 Research Model on Single Support Strut in 7 x 10 Foot Wind Tunnel

Modified Bell X-1 model pioneered variable-sweep studies in 1947. Photograph published in Sixty Years of...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC93-0401-2
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Aug 13, 1993

ARC-1969-AC93-0401-2

UH-IH (USA 64-13628 NASA 734) IN FLIGHT. Rotorcraft Research. NASA SP Flight Research at Ames: 57 Years of...

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NASA image: Robert Champine in X-Series Pressure Suit
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Sep 7, 1957

Robert Champine in X-Series Pressure Suit

Robert Champine in X-Series Pressure Suit. Photograph published in Engineer in Charge: A History of the Langley...

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0186-2
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Mar 12, 1985

ARC-1985-AC85-0186-2

XV-15 Tilt Rotor (NASA-703) in flight at Ames Research Center Note: Used in publication in Flight Research at Ames;...

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NASA image: NHQ201909260007
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Sep 26, 2019

NHQ201909260007

Portrait of Irma Rodriguez, program specialist in NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, on Thursday,...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0238-001
Image
Oct 29, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0238-001

NASA Advisory Council Meeting at NASA Ames Research Center NRP Conference Center. Charlie Bolden, NASA...

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Image
Jun 14, 1947

Bell X-1 Research Model on Single Support Strut in 7 x 10 Foot Wind Tunnel

Modified Bell X-1 model pioneered variable-sweep studies in 1947. Photograph published in Sixty Years of...

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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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