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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: ED15-0104-78
Image
Apr 9, 2015

ED15-0104-78

The X-56A Multi-Utility Technology Testbed (MUTT) is greeted on an Edwards Air Force Base runway by a U.S. Air Force...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-2074
Image
Sep 2, 2005

KSC-05PD-2074

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -Workers at Kennedy Space Center place boxes of supplies in the airplane heading to...

KSC
NASA image: ED01-0273-1
Image
Apr 25, 2001

ED01-0273-1

The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator aircraft's wings begin deploying following separation from...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1257
Image
Jun 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-1257

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Skid Strip, a second stage Centaur (Block I) is...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-2072
Image
Sep 2, 2005

KSC-05PD-2072

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers at Kennedy Space Center load an airplane with supplies heading to Stennis Space...

KSC
NASA image: EC01-0136-3
Image
Apr 25, 2001

EC01-0136-3

Inflatable Wing project personnel prepare a deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment flown by...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-2073
Image
Sep 2, 2005

KSC-05PD-2073

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers at Kennedy Space Center load an airplane with supplies heading to Stennis Space...

KSC
NASA image: Testing Air Taxis, Drones and More with NASA’s Multirotor Test Bed
Video
Dec 4, 2019

Testing Air Taxis, Drones and More with NASA’s Multirotor Test Bed

NASA has developed a flexible way to test new designs for aircraft that use multiple rotors to fly. The Multirotor...

ARC
NASA image: ED03-0152-60
Image
Jun 7, 2003

ED03-0152-60

The takeoff set the stage for a two-day Helios endurance flight in the stratosphere planned for mid-July. The Helios...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-2011-1211
Image
Jan 27, 2011

KSC-2011-1211

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A wreath is displayed at the foot of the Space Mirror Memorial at the Kennedy Space Center...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-1962-A-29323
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Jun 6, 1962

ARC-1962-A-29323

Ames 5 degrees-of-freedom motion simulator: This simulator incorporated a centrifuge of 30ft radius. The simulatored...

ARC
NASA image: EC01-0136-15
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Apr 25, 2001

EC01-0136-15

Wing Deployment Sequence #2: The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment aircraft's wings...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1259
Image
Jun 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-1259

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Skid Strip, a second stage Centaur (Block I) is...

KSC
NASA image: EC01-0136-11
Image
Apr 25, 2001

EC01-0136-11

The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment separates from its carrier aircraft during a...

AFRC
NASA image: F8U-3 aircraft
Image
Sep 10, 1959

F8U-3 aircraft

Crusader on runway. Navy aircraft number 6340. L59-6101 caption: The Navy's Vought XF8U-3 Supersonic Fighter was an...

LARC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0556
Image
Apr 1, 2005

KSC-05pd-0556

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Skid Strip, the booster segment for a Lockheed...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-1210
Image
Jan 27, 2011

KSC-2011-1210

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A flag flies at half-staff near the Space Mirror Memorial at the Kennedy Space Center...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1694
Image
Nov 13, 1998

KSC-98pc1694

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA's "Super Guppy" aircraft arrives in KSC air space escorted by two T-38 aircraft...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0551
Image
Apr 1, 2005

KSC-05pd-0551

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Skid Strip, workers begin offloading the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0554
Image
Apr 1, 2005

KSC-05pd-0554

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Skid Strip, workers inside a Russian Antonov...

KSC
NASA image: EC01-0136-9
Image
Apr 25, 2001

EC01-0136-9

The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment aircraft looks good during a flight conducted by...

AFRC
NASA image: EC01-0136-12
Image
Apr 25, 2001

EC01-0136-12

The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment aircraft maintains a steady attitude following...

AFRC
NASA image: The Best Observed X-class Flare
Video
May 7, 2014

The Best Observed X-class Flare

On March 29, 2014 the sun released an X-class flare. It was observed by NASA's Interface Region Imaging...

GSFC
NASA image: EC01-0136-14
Image
Apr 25, 2001

EC01-0136-14

Wing Deployment Sequence #1: The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment aircraft's wings...

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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