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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: Pathfinder aircraft in flight
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Jul 27, 1995

Pathfinder aircraft in flight

The Pathfinder research aircraft's wing structure was clearly defined as it soared under a clear blue sky during a...

AFRC
NASA image: EC02-0031-6
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Feb 1, 2002

EC02-0031-6

The Helios Prototype flying wing stretches almost the full length of the 300-foot-long hangar at NASA's Dryden...

AFRC
NASA image: Sample Recovery Helicopter Model Gets a Test
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Dec 12, 2022

Sample Recovery Helicopter Model Gets a Test

A model Sample Recovery Helicopter drives and positions itself over a sample tube during a test in the Mars Yard at...

JPL
NASA image: ED03-0152-4
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Jun 7, 2003

ED03-0152-4

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

AFRC
NASA image: ED03-0152-3
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Jun 7, 2003

ED03-0152-3

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

AFRC
NASA image: ED03-0152-1
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Jun 7, 2003

ED03-0152-1

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

AFRC
NASA image: ED03-0152-2
Image
Jun 7, 2003

ED03-0152-2

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

AFRC
NASA image: Pathfinder aircraft liftoff on altitude record setting flight of 71,500 feet
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Jul 7, 1997

Pathfinder aircraft liftoff on altitude record setting flight of 71,500 feet

The Pathfinder aircraft has set a new unofficial world record for high-altitude flight of over 71,500 feet for...

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NASA image: EC02-0031-7
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Feb 1, 2002

EC02-0031-7

The solar-powered Helios Prototype flying wing frames two modified F-15 research aircraft in a hangar at NASA's...

AFRC
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...

AFRC
NASA image: Model of Proposed Mars Science Helicopter
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Dec 12, 2022

Model of Proposed Mars Science Helicopter

A model of NASA's Mars Science Helicopter concept is shown in this photo. This helicopter concept is a more capable...

JPL
NASA image: AFRC 75th Anniversary Series Episode 8- Green Technology
Video
Apr 15, 2022

AFRC 75th Anniversary Series Episode 8- Green Technology

NASA Armstrong’s Flight research center is honoring 75 years of advancing technology and science through flight. For...

AFRC
NASA image: Proposed Mars Science Helicopter (Illustration)
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Jul 14, 2021

Proposed Mars Science Helicopter (Illustration)

This illustration shows a conceptual design of a Mars Science Helicopter, a proposed follow-on to NASA's Ingenuity...

JPL
NASA image: NASA's Mars Chopper Concept (Rendering)
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Dec 11, 2024

NASA's Mars Chopper Concept (Rendering)

NASA's Mars Chopper concept, shown in a design software rendering, is a more capable proposed follow-on to the...

JPL
NASA image: ED01-0230-4
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Aug 13, 2001

ED01-0230-4

The Helios Prototype aircraft at approximately 10,000 feet flying above cloud cover northwest of Kauai, Hawaii.

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NASA image: ED01-0230-2
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Aug 13, 2001

ED01-0230-2

The Helios Prototype aircraft during initial climb-out to the west over the Pacific Ocean.

AFRC
NASA image: Sensitive instruments on wing-mounted booms measure air turbulence and its effect on the stability of the Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric flying wing.
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Sep 17, 2004

Sensitive instruments on wing-mounted booms measure air turbulence and its effect on the stability of the Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric flying wing.

Sensitive instruments mounted on booms extending forward of the wing measure air turbulence and its effect on the...

AFRC
NASA image: ED03-0152-60
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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: ED01-0146-3
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Apr 28, 2001

ED01-0146-3

The 247-foot length of the Helios prototype wing is in evidence as the high-altitude, solar-powered flying wing...

AFRC
NASA image: Ingenuity's Hard Landing
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Dec 11, 2024

Ingenuity's Hard Landing

This graphic depicts the most likely scenario for the hard landing NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter took during its...

JPL
NASA image: Ingenuity at Airfield D
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May 6, 2022

Ingenuity at Airfield D

This image of NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter was taken by the Mastcam-Z instrument of the Perseverance rover on...

JPL
NASA image: Pathfinder-Plus on flight over Hawaii
Image
Jun 17, 1998

Pathfinder-Plus on flight over Hawaii

Pathfinder-Plus on flight over Hawaii.

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NASA image: Pathfinder-Plus flight in Hawaii
Image
Jun 24, 2002

Pathfinder-Plus flight in Hawaii

Pathfinder-Plus flight in Hawaii June 2002

AFRC
NASA image: Pathfinder-Plus on flight over Hawaiian island N'ihau
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Jun 17, 1998

Pathfinder-Plus on flight over Hawaiian island N'ihau

Pathfinder-Plus on a flight over the Hawaiian island of N'ihau in 1998.

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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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