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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: John Clark Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling
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Jan 12, 2024

John Clark Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Vice President and General Manager John Clark speaks on stage prior to the unveiling of...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1073
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Jun 18, 1999

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At the Launch Equipment Test Facility, Mike Solomon (left) and Will Reaves (right), both with Lockheed Martin...

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NASA image: NASA Engineer Poses in Front of Unveiled X-59
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA Engineer Poses in Front of Unveiled X-59

NASA’s chief engineer for the Low Boom Flight Demonstrator project, Jay Brandon, poses in front of the agency’s X-59...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 Supports IMPACTS Mission
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Jan 29, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 Supports IMPACTS Mission

The NASA ER-2 high-altitude aircraft was prepared to support the Investigation of Microphysics and Precipitation for...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 Supports IMPACTS Mission
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Jan 29, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 Supports IMPACTS Mission

The NASA ER-2 high-altitude aircraft supported the Investigation of Microphysics and Precipitation for Atlantic...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Aircraft is Prepared for an International Air Quality Research Mission
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Jan 24, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Aircraft is Prepared for an International Air Quality Research Mission

DC-8 aircraft conducts test flights at Building 703 in Palmdale, CA. The DC-8 aircraft is prepared for its last...

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NASA image: NASA's Super Guppy in the hangar at Armstrong Building 703
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Aug 24, 2021

NASA's Super Guppy in the hangar at Armstrong Building 703

NASA's Super Guppy Turbine cargo aircraft in the hangar at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center on August 24,...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft Prior to Unveiling
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Jan 11, 2024

NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft Prior to Unveiling

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits in position inside a hangar at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in...

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NASA image: NASA’s Associate Administrator Speaks in Front of Unveiled X-59
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s Associate Administrator Speaks in Front of Unveiled X-59

NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free speaks on stage following the unveiling of the agency’s X-59 quiet supersonic...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Aircraft is Prepared for an International Air Quality Research Mission
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Jan 24, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Aircraft is Prepared for an International Air Quality Research Mission

Alan Hills fills liquid nitrogen in the Trace Organic Gas Analyzer (TOGA) instrument onboard the DC-8 aircraft at...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission
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Apr 1, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission

Walter Klein, DC-8 navigator, exits the aircraft cabin and is welcomed with applause from a supportive team after...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1069
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Jun 18, 1999

KSC-99pp1069

At the Launch Equipment Test Facility, Will Reaves (top of stand), with Lockheed Martin Technical Operations, looks...

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NASA image: NASA's Super Guppy in the hangar at Armstrong Building 703
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Aug 24, 2021

NASA's Super Guppy in the hangar at Armstrong Building 703

NASA's Super Guppy Turbine cargo aircraft in the hangar at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center on August 24,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Associate Administrator for Aeronautics Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s Associate Administrator for Aeronautics Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling

NASA Associate Administrator for the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate Bob Pearce speaks on stage prior to...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Aircraft is Prepared for an International Air Quality Research Mission
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Jan 9, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Aircraft is Prepared for an International Air Quality Research Mission

Kat Ball, Chemical Engineering Ph.D candidate at Caltech, attends to the Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometer...

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NASA image: NASA Test Pilot Checks Out Painted X-59
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Dec 12, 2023

NASA Test Pilot Checks Out Painted X-59

NASA test pilot Nils Larson gets an initial look at the painted X-59 as it sits on the ramp at Lockheed Martin Skunk...

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NASA image: X-59 Prepares for First Engine Run
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Oct 30, 2024

X-59 Prepares for First Engine Run

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits in its run stall at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility in...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Visits NASA Armstrong
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Oct 12, 2021

NASA Administrator Visits NASA Armstrong

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy receive a briefing on the high-altitude ER-2...

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NASA image: NASA’s Deputy Administrator Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s Deputy Administrator Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy speaks on stage prior to the official unveiling of the agency’s X-59 quiet...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 Supports IMPACTS Mission
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Jan 29, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 Supports IMPACTS Mission

The NASA ER-2 high-altitude aircraft supported the Investigation of Microphysics and Precipitation for Atlantic...

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NASA image: X-59 SIL Round 2
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Jun 10, 2021

X-59 SIL Round 2

This image shows a close up of the cockpit view of the eXternal Vision System that will be placed in the X-59....

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission
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Apr 1, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission

Kelly Jellison, avionics lead, and Tim Sandon, flight engineer, exit the DC-8 aircraft cabin and are welcomed with...

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NASA image: Event Host Eric Fox Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling
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Jan 12, 2024

Event Host Eric Fox Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Director of Government Affairs Eric Fox speaks on stage prior to the unveiling of the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Deputy Administrator Speaks in Front of Unveiled X-59
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s Deputy Administrator Speaks in Front of Unveiled X-59

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy speaks on stage immediately following the unveiling of the agency’s X-59 quiet...

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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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