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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: The Lockheed T-33 modified for area-suction leading-edge and trailing edge flaps.
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Nov 2, 1954

The Lockheed T-33 modified for area-suction leading-edge and trailing edge flaps.

3/4 front view of Wind Tunnel investigation of the Lockheed T-33 modified for area-suction leading-edge and trailing...

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NASA image: Operation Airlift
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Feb 21, 1958

Operation Airlift

Operation Airlift

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NASA image: WS-110A "Brown Bomber"
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Jan 30, 1957

WS-110A "Brown Bomber"

WS-110A "Brown Bomber"

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NASA image: Brown Arrow Wing Bomber
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Jan 30, 1958

Brown Arrow Wing Bomber

Brown Arrow Wing Bomber

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NASA image: Vertical model flying in LaRC Full Scale Tunnel
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Jun 21, 1957

Vertical model flying in LaRC Full Scale Tunnel

Vertical model flying in Langley Research Center's Full Scale Tunnel.

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NASA image: WS-110A "Brown Bomber"
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Jan 30, 1957

WS-110A "Brown Bomber"

WS-110A "Brown Bomber"

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NASA image: Prop Damage in the 8 foot TT (Transfer Tunnel)
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Sep 7, 1958

Prop Damage in the 8 foot TT (Transfer Tunnel)

Prop Damage in the 8 foot TT (Transfer Tunnel)

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NASA image: Hypersonic Glider Model in Full Scale Tunnel 1957
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Sep 7, 1957

Hypersonic Glider Model in Full Scale Tunnel 1957

L57-1439 A model based on Langley s concept of a hypersonic glider was test flown on an umbilical cord inside the...

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NASA image: Phase SB Propeller installed on F88B
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Jun 6, 1957

Phase SB Propeller installed on F88B

Phase SB Propeller installed on F88B

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NASA image: F11F Airplane
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Sep 7, 1957

F11F Airplane

F11F Airplane

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Aug 7, 1958

Mercury Project

Scale model of Mercury capsule shape A, indicating the position of the astronaut.

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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...

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NASA image: Release of Boilerplate Mercury Capsule Sequence
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Dec 16, 1958

Release of Boilerplate Mercury Capsule Sequence

Photographed on: 12 16 58. -- L58-1083a caption: Sequenced pictures showing events from release of boilerplate...

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NASA image: 4'x4' Supersonic Pressure Tunnel Staff
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Aug 15, 1956

4'x4' Supersonic Pressure Tunnel Staff

This photograph was taken August 15, 1956. Mary Jackson first person in the front row right side. Mary Jackson began...

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NASA image: Heat Treat Shop in the Technical Services Building
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Jan 23, 1948

Heat Treat Shop in the Technical Services Building

A technician prepares a metal component for a high-temperature bake in the Heat Treatment Shop at the National...

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NASA image: Draftsmen Create a Blade Template in the Materials and Stresses Building
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Apr 23, 1953

Draftsmen Create a Blade Template in the Materials and Stresses Building

Draftsmen in the Materials and Stresses Building at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis...

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NASA image: Republic P-47G Thunderbolt Undergoes Ground Testing
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Jun 23, 1945

Republic P-47G Thunderbolt Undergoes Ground Testing

A Republic P-47G Thunderbolt is tested with a large blower on the hangar apron at the National Advisory Committee...

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NASA image: Guard House at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Aug 23, 1945

Guard House at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

A vehicle leaves the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory on...

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NASA image: Engine Propeller Research Building at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory
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Feb 23, 1955

Engine Propeller Research Building at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory

The Engine Propeller Research Building, referred to as the Prop House, emits steam from its acoustic silencers at...

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NASA image: Altitude Wind Tunnel Operating at Night
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Apr 23, 1945

Altitude Wind Tunnel Operating at Night

The Altitude Wind Tunnel (AWT) during one of its overnight runs at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics...

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NASA image: Ramjet Model and Technicians in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Feb 23, 1952

Ramjet Model and Technicians in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A researcher at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory checks the...

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NASA image: James Doolittle and Frederick Crawford Tour Lewis
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Jun 23, 1958

James Doolittle and Frederick Crawford Tour Lewis

National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Chairman James Doolittle and Thompson Products Chairman of the...

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NASA image: Inspection of the New 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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May 23, 1956

Inspection of the New 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

Attendees listen during the May 22, 1956 Inspection of the new 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel at the National...

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NASA image: Python Turboprop Prepared for a Test in the Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Aug 23, 1949

Python Turboprop Prepared for a Test in the Altitude Wind Tunnel

A 3670-horsepower Armstrong-Siddeley Python turboprop being prepared for tests in the Altitude Wind Tunnel at the...

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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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