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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: QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)
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Nov 2, 2018

QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)

NASA's F/A-18 research aircraft takes off from Ellington Field in Houston, Texas for a quiet supersonic research...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight

NASA’s F/A-18 research aircraft takes off from Ellington Field in Houston, Texas for a quiet supersonic research...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight

NASA’s F/A-18 research aircraft takes off from Ellington Field in Houston, Texas for a quiet supersonic research...

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NASA image: Mississippi delta taken by the Expedition Two crew
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May 14, 2001

Mississippi delta taken by the Expedition Two crew

ISS002-E-6239 (14 May 2001) --- This digital still camera's image, recorded by one of the Expedition Two crew...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Aug 4, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-012465 (4 Aug. 2008) --- Tropical Storm Edouard, as photographed from the International Space Station by...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight

NASA’s F/A-18 research aircraft takes off from Ellington Field in Houston, Texas for a quiet supersonic research...

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NASA image: iss070e080020
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Jan 23, 2024

iss070e080020

iss070e080020 (Jan. 23, 2024) --- Ciudad del Carmen, a city in the Mexican state of Campeche on the coast of the...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight

NASA’s F/A-18 research aircraft takes off from Ellington Field in Houston, Texas for a quiet supersonic research...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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Sep 21, 2005

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISS011-E-13532 (21 Sept. 2005) --- A close-up view of the eye of Hurricane Rita, as it swirls in the Gulf of Mexico,...

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NASA image: iss050e038462
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Feb 3, 2017

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iss050e038462 (02/03/2017) --- A Russian Soyuz spacecraft can be seen in this image from the International Space...

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NASA image: WATER EGRESS
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Jul 16, 1965

WATER EGRESS

S65-28459 (16 July 1965) --- Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, command pilot for the Gemini-5 backup crew, inside the...

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NASA image: Helicopter - Aircraft
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Aug 12, 1968

Helicopter - Aircraft

S68-42343 (5 Aug. 1968) --- The prime crew of the first manned Apollo space mission, Apollo 7, stands on the deck of...

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NASA image: WATER EGRESS -  ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - TRAINING
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Feb 23, 1965

WATER EGRESS - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - TRAINING

S65-14454 (23 Feb. 1965) --- A technician adjusts the suit of astronaut Virgil I. Grissom during water egress...

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NASA image: TRAINING - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - WATER EGRESS - GULF
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Jul 13, 1966

TRAINING - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - WATER EGRESS - GULF

S66-44511 (13 July 1966) --- The Gemini-11 prime crew, astronauts Richard F. Gordon Jr. (left), pilot, and Charles...

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NASA image: iss064e002219
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Oct 28, 2020

iss064e002219

iss064e002219 (Oct. 28, 2020) --- Hurricane Zeta was pictured from the International Space Station as the category...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Aug 4, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-012569 (4 Aug. 2008) --- A low oblique view of Tropical Storm Edouard, as it was seen from the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Aug 4, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-012545 (4 Aug. 2008) --- Tropical Storm Edouard, as photographed from the International Space Station by...

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NASA image: iss067e031423
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Apr 27, 2022

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iss067e031423 (April 27, 2022) --- Houston, Texas (home of NASA's Johnson Space Center) and its surrounding suburbs...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight

NASA’s F/A-18 research aircraft takes off from Ellington Field in Houston, Texas for a quiet supersonic research...

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NASA image: iss065e319503
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Aug 28, 2021

iss065e319503

iss065e319503 (Aug. 28, 2021) --- Hurricane Ida is pictured as a category 2 storm from the International Space...

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NASA image: iss065e319769
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Aug 28, 2021

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iss065e319769 (Aug. 28, 2021) --- Hurricane Ida is pictured as a category 2 storm from the International Space...

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NASA image: Crew Training - Apollo 9 (Egress) - Gulf
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Nov 20, 1968

Crew Training - Apollo 9 (Egress) - Gulf

S68-50989 (20 Nov. 1968) --- Astronaut James A. McDivitt, commander of the Apollo 9 prime crew, is hoisted up to a...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight

NASA's F/A-18 research aircraft takes off from Ellington Field in Houston, Texas for a quiet supersonic research...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight

NASA’s F/A-18 research aircraft takes off from Ellington Field in Houston, Texas for a quiet supersonic research...

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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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