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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: Around Marshall
Image
May 22, 2002

Around Marshall

Filled with anticipation, students from two local universities, the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), and...

MSFC
NASA image: s48-e-007
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Jan 15, 2013

s48-e-007

S48-E-007 (12 Sept 1991) --- Astronaut James F. Buchli, mission specialist, catches snack crackers as they float in...

JSC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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May 22, 2002

Around Marshall

Filled with anticipation, students from two local universities, the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), and...

MSFC
NASA image: CADRE Rovers Explore the Moon Together (Artist's Concept)
Image
May 13, 2024

CADRE Rovers Explore the Moon Together (Artist's Concept)

This animated artist's concept depicts three small rovers – part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed...

JPL
NASA image: Around Marshall
Image
May 22, 2002

Around Marshall

Filled with anticipation, students from two local universities, the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), and...

MSFC
NASA image: Refan Engine in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory
Image
Oct 23, 1974

Refan Engine in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory

A refanned Pratt and Whitney JT-8D-109 turbofan engine installed in Cell 4 of the Propulsion Systems Laboratory at...

GRC
NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors Will Piece Together Cosmic Puzzles
Image
Dec 8, 2017

James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors Will Piece Together Cosmic Puzzles

The primary mirror of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope consisting of 18 hexagonal mirrors looks like a giant puzzle...

GSFC
NASA image: Aerial View of NACA's Lewis Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory
Image
May 23, 1946

Aerial View of NACA's Lewis Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory

The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory in Cleveland, Ohio as seen...

GRC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 1, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph shows the Saturn-I first stage (S-1 stage) being transported to the test stand for a static test...

MSFC
NASA image: Westinghouse 19B Turbojet in the Altitude Wind Tunnel
Image
Nov 23, 1944

Westinghouse 19B Turbojet in the Altitude Wind Tunnel

The Westinghouse 19XB turbojet seen from the side in the Altitude Wind Tunnel (AWT) test section at the National...

GRC
NASA image: -----SPACE TRANSPORTATION
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May 1, 2000

-----SPACE TRANSPORTATION

This photograph depicts an air-breathing rocket engine that completed an hour or 3,600 seconds of testing at the...

MSFC
NASA image: Stan Butchart climbing into B-47
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Jul 14, 1954

Stan Butchart climbing into B-47

From December 10, 1966, until his retirement on February 27, 1976, Stanley P. Butchart served as Chief (later,...

AFRC
NASA image: Fairchild C-82 Packet Destroyed in NACA Crash Fire Tests
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Sep 23, 1952

Fairchild C-82 Packet Destroyed in NACA Crash Fire Tests

A Fairchild C-82 Packet is purposely destroyed by researchers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics...

GRC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Responds to Call for COVID-19 Solutions
Video
Apr 24, 2020

NASA Armstrong Responds to Call for COVID-19 Solutions

NASA Armstrong Responds to Call for COVID-19 Solutions Armstrong Flight Research Center in California partnered with...

HQ
NASA image: John W. Young in Rendezvous Docking Simulator
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Nov 12, 1963

John W. Young in Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Astronaut John Young (above) was one of 14 astronauts, 8 NASA test pilots, and 2 McDonnell test pilots who took part...

LRC
NASA image: Wreckage of the X-2 rocket plane was taken to NACA's High Speed Flight Station for analysis following the 1956 crash that killed Air Force pilot Capt. Mel Apt
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Nov 21, 1956

Wreckage of the X-2 rocket plane was taken to NACA's High Speed Flight Station for analysis following the 1956 crash that killed Air Force pilot Capt. Mel Apt

The X-2, initially an Air Force program, was scheduled to be transferred to the civilian National Advisory Committee...

AFRC
NASA image: GSFC_20231031_PACE_030767
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Oct 31, 2023

GSFC_20231031_PACE_030767

The Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter #2 (HARP2) instrument (top) and the SPEXone instrument on The Plankton,...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-05-S-00062
Video
Mar 15, 2005

KSC-05-S-00062

Now on NASA's Space Shuttle Status Report: Getting ready to roll: Final work is progressing for Space Shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: George Lewis Addresses Staff during the Construction of the New Laboratory
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May 23, 1942

George Lewis Addresses Staff during the Construction of the New Laboratory

Construction Manager Raymond Sharp and the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Director of Research...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1267
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Jun 7, 2005

KSC-05pd-1267

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This is Launch Complex 5_6 blockhouse, now a museum at the Cape Canaveral Air Force...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1274
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Jun 8, 2005

KSC-05pd-1274

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This is Launch Complex 5_6 blockhouse, now a museum at the Cape Canaveral Air Force...

KSC
NASA image: Rolls Royce Avon RA-14 Engine in the Altitude Wind Tunnel
Image
Mar 23, 1956

Rolls Royce Avon RA-14 Engine in the Altitude Wind Tunnel

A Rolls Royce Avon RA-14 engine was tested in the Altitude Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee for...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1266
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Jun 7, 2005

KSC-05pd-1266

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Special Agent Dan Oakland holds up a long-lost spacesuit recently uncovered at the...

KSC
NASA image: XV-15 tilt rotor ship #1 and #2 parked on NASA ramp
Image
Apr 3, 1981

XV-15 tilt rotor ship #1 and #2 parked on NASA ramp

The XV-15 tilt rotor ships #1 and #2 parked on the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center ramp. The XV-15s, manufactured...

AFRC
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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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