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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: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 25, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

The Pipistrel-USA, Taurus G4 aircraft takes off during the 2011 Green Flight Challenge, sponsored by Google, at the...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 28, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

PhoEnix Aircraft Pilot Jim Lee poses for a photograph during the 2011 Green Flight Challenge, sponsored by Google,...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 28, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

Various team members applaud as aircraft return from the speed competition during the 2011 Green Flight Challenge,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Flight Control Team During Splashdown
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Flight Control Team During Splashdown

jsc2026e022251(April 10, 2026) - Artemis II Flight Control Team pictured at consoles within the White Flight Control...

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NASA image: Approach & Landing Test (ALT) - Shuttle Free-Flight (FF)-2 - New Release - Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC), CA
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Sep 13, 1977

Approach & Landing Test (ALT) - Shuttle Free-Flight (FF)-2 - New Release - Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC), CA

S77-28136 (13 Sept 1977) --- The Orbiter 101 "Enterprise" is seen separating from the NASA 747 carrier aircraft...

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NASA image: Voyager 2 Flight Hardware
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Feb 24, 1977

Voyager 2 Flight Hardware

This archival photo shows engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory working on the 10-sided central structure,...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Test Pilot Hugs Wife After Historic First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Test Pilot Hugs Wife After Historic First Flight

NASA test pilot Nils Larson reaches for a hug from his wife after completing the X-59’s first flight on Tuesday,...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Test Pilot Hugs Wife After Historic First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Test Pilot Hugs Wife After Historic First Flight

NASA test pilot Nils Larson reaches for a hug from his wife after completing the X-59’s first flight on Tuesday,...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Test Pilot Hugs Wife After Historic First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Test Pilot Hugs Wife After Historic First Flight

NASA test pilot Nils Larson reaches for a hug from his wife after completing the X-59’s first flight on Tuesday,...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Test Pilot Hugs Wife After Historic First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Test Pilot Hugs Wife After Historic First Flight

NASA test pilot Nils Larson reaches for a hug from his wife after completing the X-59’s first flight on Tuesday,...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Sits on Apron Prior to Flight
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Jul 31, 2020

NASA F/A-18 Sits on Apron Prior to Flight

A NASA F/A-18 sits on the apron at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, prior to a...

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NASA image: DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights
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Feb 10, 2020

DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights

The Triplex 7M telemetry antenna at far right and the two radars to the left are a few assets of the Dryden...

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NASA image: DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights
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Sep 25, 2019

DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights

Jeff Koenig and Carlos Torres  at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in California prepare to support...

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NASA image: Flight Directors of Artemis I
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Directors of Artemis I

Artemis I, the first flight of a human-rated spacecraft to orbit the Moon in almost 50 years, is being controlled at...

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NASA image: X-40A landing after Free Flight 4A
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May 5, 2001

X-40A landing after Free Flight 4A

X-40A landing after Free Flight 4A

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NASA image: X-59 Arrives at NASA Armstrong Following First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

X-59 Arrives at NASA Armstrong Following First Flight

The X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft arrives at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

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NASA image: Helios Functional Check Flight
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Jun 7, 2003

Helios Functional Check Flight

The first flight of a large aircraft to be powered by electric fuel cells began with a takeoff at 8:43 a.m. HST...

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NASA image: ED13-0399-12
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Dec 20, 2013

ED13-0399-12

NASA's Global Hawk 872 soared over Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, during an instrument checkout...

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NASA image: Human Space Flight Plans Committee
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Aug 11, 2009

Human Space Flight Plans Committee

Dr. Edward Crawley, Ford Professor of Engineering at MIT and co-chair, NASA Exploration Technology Development...

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NASA image: NASA Certifies SpaceX Crew Transportation System for Regular Astronaut Flights to Space
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Nov 10, 2020

NASA Certifies SpaceX Crew Transportation System for Regular Astronaut Flights to Space

NASA completed signing of the Human Rating Certification Plan for SpaceX’s crew transportation system on Tuesday,...

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NASA image: Artemis II: Flight Day 5 Highlights
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II: Flight Day 5 Highlights

Artemis II Flight Day 5 Highlights: Includes crew wakeup call from Charlie Duke, a special presentation for crew...

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NASA image: NASA Launches S-MODE Flights
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May 3, 2021

NASA Launches S-MODE Flights

Flight crews at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, flew the Sub-Mesoscale Ocean...

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NASA image: NASA Launches S-MODE Flights
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May 3, 2021

NASA Launches S-MODE Flights

Delphine Hypolite, Multiscale Observing System of the Ocean Surface (MOSES) Operator from University of California...

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NASA image: NASA Launches S-MODE Flights
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May 3, 2021

NASA Launches S-MODE Flights

A flight crew prepares for the B200 King Air Sub-Mesoscale Ocean Dynamics Experiment (S-MODE) at NASA’s Armstrong...

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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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