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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: NASA F/A-18 Research Aircraft Prior to QSF18 Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Research Aircraft Prior to QSF18 Flight

NASA's F/A-18 research aircraft stands ready prior to a QSF18 supersonic research flight off the coast of Galveston,...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Research Aircraft Prior to QSF18 Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Research Aircraft Prior to QSF18 Flight

NASA’s F/A-18 research aircraft stands ready prior to a QSF18 supersonic research flight off the coast of Galveston,...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Research Aircraft Prior to QSF18 Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Research Aircraft Prior to QSF18 Flight

NASA’s F/A-18 research aircraft stands ready prior to a QSF18 supersonic research flight off the coast of Galveston,...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Research Aircraft Prior to QSF18 Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Research Aircraft Prior to QSF18 Flight

NASA's F/A-18 research aircraft stands ready prior to a QSF18 supersonic research flight off the coast of Galveston,...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Research Aircraft Prior to QSF18 Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Research Aircraft Prior to QSF18 Flight

NASA's F/A-18 research aircraft stands ready prior to a QSF18 supersonic research flight off the coast of Galveston,...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Research Aircraft Prior to QSF18 Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Research Aircraft Prior to QSF18 Flight

NASA's F/A-18 research aircraft stands ready prior to a QSF18 supersonic research flight off the coast of Galveston,...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Research Aircraft Prior to QSF18 Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Research Aircraft Prior to QSF18 Flight

NASA’s F/A-18 research aircraft stands ready prior to a QSF18 supersonic research flight off the coast of Galveston,...

AFRC
NASA image: X-48C Hybrid - Blended Wing Body Demonstrator
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Feb 28, 2013

X-48C Hybrid - Blended Wing Body Demonstrator

NASA X-48C Hybrid Wing Body aircraft flew over one of the runways laid out on Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force...

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NASA image: 2022-H1_V_Lift&CruiseDropTest-5
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Nov 9, 2022

2022-H1_V_Lift&CruiseDropTest-5

NASA researchers recently completed a full-scale crash test of an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL)...

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NASA image: SIDRM Ice Build-up
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Feb 17, 2023

SIDRM Ice Build-up

Significant ice build-up on the Simulated Inter-compressor Duct Research Model (SIDRM) at the Icing Research Tunnel....

GRC
NASA image: Gateway Hardware Milestone: First AEPS Thruster for Power and Propulsion Element Delivered to NASA Glenn (GRC-2025-C-01694)
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Mar 12, 2025

Gateway Hardware Milestone: First AEPS Thruster for Power and Propulsion Element Delivered to NASA Glenn (GRC-2025-C-01694)

NASA Glenn Research Center has received the first of three Advanced Electric Propulsion System (AEPS) thrusters for...

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NASA image: Artemis Flag Flys in Front of the Glenn Research Center Admin...
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Mar 11, 2020

Artemis Flag Flys in Front of the Glenn Research Center Admin...

Artemis Flag Flys in Front of the Glenn Research Center Administration Building

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NASA image: Katherine Johnson At Her Desk at NASA Langley Research Center
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Sep 8, 1966

Katherine Johnson At Her Desk at NASA Langley Research Center

Katherine Johnson At Her Desk at NASA Langley Research Center

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NASA image: X-48C Hybrid - Blended Wing Body Demonstrator
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Feb 28, 2013

X-48C Hybrid - Blended Wing Body Demonstrator

Earth and sky met as the X-48C Hybrid Wing Body aircraft flew over Edwards Air Force Base on Feb. 28, 2013, from...

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NASA image: Parachute-Deployment Flight Termination System on X-48C
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Feb 28, 2013

Parachute-Deployment Flight Termination System on X-48C

The X-48C Hybrid Wing Body aircraft flew over Rogers Dry Lake on Feb. 28, 2013, from NASA's Dryden Flight Research...

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NASA image: NASA Glider Aircraft Supports Quesst Rehearsal Flights
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Jun 3, 2025

NASA Glider Aircraft Supports Quesst Rehearsal Flights

A NASA TG-14 glider aircraft is prepared for flight at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

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NASA image: NASA Langley Research Center Open House 2023 Highlights
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Oct 24, 2023

NASA Langley Research Center Open House 2023 Highlights

NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va. hosted it's first Open House in six years. The visitors, which...

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NASA image: X-43A hypersonic research aircraft mated to its modified Pegasus® booster rocket.
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Jan 22, 2001

X-43A hypersonic research aircraft mated to its modified Pegasus® booster rocket.

The first of three X-43A hypersonic research aircraft was mated to its modified Pegasus® booster rocket in late...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Apr 15, 2004

Research Technology

The Boussard Interstellar Ramjet engine concept uses interstellar hydrogen scooped up from its environment as the...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Oct 21, 1999

Research Technology

Travel to distant stars is a long-range goal of Marshall Space Flight Center's Advanced Concept Group. One of the...

MSFC
NASA image: Research Technology
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Apr 15, 2004

Research Technology

This is an artist's concept of an orbiting space vehicle in the Jovian system using an electrodynamic tether...

MSFC
NASA image: Research Technology
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Apr 15, 2004

Research Technology

Looking like an alien space ship or a flying saucer the Microwave Lightcraft is an unconventional launch vehicle...

MSFC
NASA image: Human Research Obstacle Course B-roll
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Apr 22, 2026

Human Research Obstacle Course B-roll

A compilation video of NASA astronauts completing various tasks in the agency’s Mockup and Training facility at the...

ARC
NASA image: SIDRM Ice Build-up Time-lapse
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Feb 17, 2023

SIDRM Ice Build-up Time-lapse

Tests were conducted in the Icing Research Tunnel using the Simulated Inter-compressor Duct Research Model (SIDRM)...

GRC
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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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