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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: Various Components of Goodyear Inflatable Airplane in Full Scale Tunnel
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Jul 13, 2012

Various Components of Goodyear Inflatable Airplane in Full Scale Tunnel

Various Components of Goodyear Inflatable Airplane in Full Scale Tunnel building 643 Test 238

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NASA image: Various Components of Goodyear Inflatable Airplane in Full Scale Tunnel
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Jul 13, 2012

Various Components of Goodyear Inflatable Airplane in Full Scale Tunnel

Various Components of Goodyear Inflatable Airplane in Full Scale Tunnel building 643 Test 238

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NASA image: Various Components of Goodyear Inflatable Airplane in Full Scale Tunnel
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Jul 13, 2012

Various Components of Goodyear Inflatable Airplane in Full Scale Tunnel

Various Components of Goodyear Inflatable Airplane in Full Scale Tunnel building 643 Test 238

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NASA image: McDonnell F4-H1 Airplane Rocket Model
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Dec 23, 1957

McDonnell F4-H1 Airplane Rocket Model

L57-2809 Rocket model of McDonnell F4-H1 airplane on Terrier launcher with Nike booster, June 17, 1957. Photograph...

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NASA image: Next Generation Aircraft Design Key to Aviation Sustainability
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Apr 22, 2020

Next Generation Aircraft Design Key to Aviation Sustainability

For NASA’s aeronautical innovators, when it comes to designing the next generation of passenger-carrying airplanes,...

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NASA image: GRC-1995-C-00104
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Jan 4, 1995

GRC-1995-C-00104

DC-9 AIRPLANE FLYING OVER CLEVELAND OHIO SEPTEMBER 23 1994

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Dec 17, 1903

Early Rockets

On December 17, 1903, two brothers from Dayton, Ohio, named Wilbur and Orville Wright, were successful in flying an...

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NASA image: GRC-1996-C-01436
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May 6, 1996

GRC-1996-C-01436

DC-9 AIRPLANE IN FLIGHT AT 50 DEGREES ANGLE OVER HORIZON

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NASA image: C-130 drop tests capsule #1
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Dec 9, 1958

C-130 drop tests capsule #1

Photographed on: 12 09 58. -- Mercury capsule details, capsule in cargo bay of C-130 airplane prior to drop test,...

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NASA image: C-130 drop tests capsule #1
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Dec 9, 1958

C-130 drop tests capsule #1

Photographed on: 12 09 58. -- Mercury capsule details, capsule in cargo bay of C-130 airplane prior to drop test,...

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NASA image: U.S. Air Force FU-959 airplane
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Sep 23, 1958

U.S. Air Force FU-959 airplane

F86 D 959

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NASA image: ARC-1969-M-1046
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Dec 30, 1940

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O-47A Airplane - first test airplane at Ames

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NASA image: ARC-1969-M-1045
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Dec 30, 1940

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O-47A Airplane - first test airplane at Ames

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Crew Arrival in Baikonur
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Mar 26, 2021

Expedition 65 Crew Arrival in Baikonur

The airplane carrying Expedition 65 prime crew members, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei, Russian cosmonauts Oleg...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Landing
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Oct 24, 2004

Expedition 9 Landing

Expedition 9 Commander Gennady Padalka, center, and Expedition 9 Flight Engineer Michael Fincke, background, exit...

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NASA image: Sam Maximizes Mars Airplane Internship
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Mar 2, 2020

Sam Maximizes Mars Airplane Internship

Nathan Sam shows the Prandtl-M aircraft he helped fabricate at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: Sam Maximizes Mars Airplane Internship
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Feb 27, 2020

Sam Maximizes Mars Airplane Internship

Nathan Sam and Robert “Red” Jensen lay material into a Prandtl-M aircraft mold at NASA’s Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: Expedition 64 Arrival in Baikonur
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Sep 27, 2020

Expedition 64 Arrival in Baikonur

Expedition 64 prime crew member, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins, center, affixes an Expedition 64 sticker inside the...

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NASA image: GRIP Experiment 2010
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Aug 15, 2010

GRIP Experiment 2010

The NASA DC-8 airplane sits on the tarmac, Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport...

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NASA image: USA Science and Engineering Festival
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Oct 22, 2010

USA Science and Engineering Festival

A young girl watches as her paper airplane is flown in a small wind tunnel during the USA Science and Engineering...

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NASA image: SEG 230 Nose Attachement
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Jan 5, 2022

SEG 230 Nose Attachement

This panoramic side view of NASA’s X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology airplane shows the aircraft sitting on jacks at...

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NASA image: X-59 - Various Angles in Test Fixture
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Jan 10, 2022

X-59 - Various Angles in Test Fixture

NASA’s X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology airplane undergoes structural stress tests at a Lockheed Martin facility in...

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NASA image: BT2D-1 Airplane lowering into the 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel at Ames.
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Feb 21, 2000

BT2D-1 Airplane lowering into the 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel at Ames.

Test #9.

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NASA image: F-84F jet airplane in the Ames 40X80 foot wind tunnel.
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Oct 10, 1948

F-84F jet airplane in the Ames 40X80 foot wind tunnel.

3/4 front view from below.

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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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