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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: Helicopter Active Flow Control Tests in the 14x22 Subsonic Wind
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Jun 4, 2013

Helicopter Active Flow Control Tests in the 14x22 Subsonic Wind

Helicopter active flow control tests in the 14X22 subsonic wind tunnel. Photos include preparation of the model...

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NASA image: Helicopter Active Flow Control Tests in the 14x22 Subsonic Wind
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Jun 4, 2013

Helicopter Active Flow Control Tests in the 14x22 Subsonic Wind

Helicopter active flow control tests in the 14X22 subsonic wind tunnel. Photos include preparation of the model...

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NASA image: Helicopter Active Flow Control Tests in the 14x22 Subsonic Wind
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Jun 3, 2013

Helicopter Active Flow Control Tests in the 14x22 Subsonic Wind

Helicopter active flow control tests in the 14X22 subsonic wind tunnel. Photos include preparation of the model...

LRC
NASA image: Helicopter Active Flow Control Tests in the 14x22 Subsonic Wind
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Jun 4, 2013

Helicopter Active Flow Control Tests in the 14x22 Subsonic Wind

Helicopter active flow control tests in the 14X22 subsonic wind tunnel. Photos include preparation of the model...

LRC
NASA image: Helicopter Active Flow Control Tests in the 14x22 Subsonic Wind
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Jun 4, 2013

Helicopter Active Flow Control Tests in the 14x22 Subsonic Wind

Helicopter active flow control tests in the 14X22 subsonic wind tunnel. Photos include preparation of the model...

LRC
NASA image: Photosynthetic Activity in US Midwest
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Dec 8, 2017

Photosynthetic Activity in US Midwest

Amazing the things you can 'see' from space, if you just know how to look ... Satellite data show that during the...

GSFC
NASA image: F-15 ACTIVE touches down on Edwards AFB runway
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Apr 14, 1998

F-15 ACTIVE touches down on Edwards AFB runway

The F-15 ACTIVE touches down on the Edwards runway following its April 14, 1998 flight. The nose is high while the...

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NASA image: GT-9A - EVA - EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY
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Jun 5, 1966

GT-9A - EVA - EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY

S66-38515 (5 June 1966) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, pilot of the Gemini-9A spaceflight, is pictured outside of...

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NASA image: Rambunctious Active Region
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Jul 5, 2018

Rambunctious Active Region

A new active region appeared on June 19th, quickly growing in size over two days (June 20-22, 2018). Active regions...

JPL
NASA image: Tangled up Active Region
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Dec 8, 2017

Tangled up Active Region

This close-up image of the sun presents an active region in profile as it rotated out of view. We can observe both...

GSFC
NASA image: Spasmodic Active Region
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Dec 8, 2017

Spasmodic Active Region

An active region that was rotating out of view off the sun's western limb, displayed a dazzling variety of dozens of...

GSFC
NASA image: Camaxtli Patera, An Active Volcanic Center on Io
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Oct 26, 2000

Camaxtli Patera, An Active Volcanic Center on Io

Camaxtli Patera, An Active Volcanic Center on Io

JPL
NASA image: Snapshot of Southern Spring Dust Storm Activity
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Oct 13, 2001

Snapshot of Southern Spring Dust Storm Activity

Snapshot of Southern Spring Dust Storm Activity

JPL
NASA image: Ongoing Geologic Activity at Prometheus Volcano, Io
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Nov 19, 1999

Ongoing Geologic Activity at Prometheus Volcano, Io

Ongoing Geologic Activity at Prometheus Volcano, Io

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NASA image: Color Mosaic and Active Volcanic Plumes on Io
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Nov 17, 1997

Color Mosaic and Active Volcanic Plumes on Io

Color Mosaic and Active Volcanic Plumes on Io

JPL
NASA image: Active Processes: Bright Streaks and Dark Fans
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Dec 11, 2007

Active Processes: Bright Streaks and Dark Fans

Active Processes: Bright Streaks and Dark Fans

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NASA image: Signs of Eolian and Periglacial Activity at Vastitas Borealis
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Feb 21, 2007

Signs of Eolian and Periglacial Activity at Vastitas Borealis

Signs of Eolian and Periglacial Activity at Vastitas Borealis

JPL
NASA image: Sequence Showing Active Volcanic Plumes on Io
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Dec 7, 1998

Sequence Showing Active Volcanic Plumes on Io

Sequence Showing Active Volcanic Plumes on Io

JPL
NASA image: Lack of Visible Change Around Active Hotspots on Io
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Nov 18, 1997

Lack of Visible Change Around Active Hotspots on Io

Lack of Visible Change Around Active Hotspots on Io

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NASA image: NASA Launches Rocket Into Active Auroras
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Launches Rocket Into Active Auroras

A test rocket is launched the night of Feb. 17 from the Poker Flat Research Range in Alaska. Test rockets are...

GSFC
NASA image: Volcanic Activity at Shiveluch and Plosky Tolbachik
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Dec 8, 2017

Volcanic Activity at Shiveluch and Plosky Tolbachik

On March 7, 2013 the Terra satellite passed over eastern Russia, allowing the Moderate Resolution Imaging...

GSFC
NASA image: STS-29 crew activities
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Apr 19, 2000

STS-29 crew activities

STS029-04-029 (13-18 March 1989) --- Astronaut Michael L. Coats appears to like the status of the STS-29 flight as...

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NASA image: Latest Activity at Europe Most Active Volcano Captured by NASA Spacecraft
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Feb 11, 2014

Latest Activity at Europe Most Active Volcano Captured by NASA Spacecraft

This image acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft is of Mt. Etna, Europe most active volcano, as it continued its latest...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Friends and Family Day. Tours and activities in Buildin
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Feb 3, 2018

ICESat-2 Friends and Family Day. Tours and activities in Buildin

ICESat-2 Friends and Family Day. Tours and activities in Building 7 and 28.

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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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