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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: Kaman K-16 in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames Research Center.
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Sep 19, 1962

Kaman K-16 in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames Research Center.

Test No. 175 Kaman K-16 in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames Research Center. Pictured with two Kaman employees. 3/4...

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NASA image: Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).
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Feb 15, 2017

Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).

(Left): Kyle Botteon (front) and Hunjpp Kim (Behind), NASA JPL. (Right): Gregory Zilliac, Advance Propulsion...

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NASA image: Supercomputer Simulation of Seasonal Changes in Martian Clouds, Dust and Ice
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Nov 18, 2019

Supercomputer Simulation of Seasonal Changes in Martian Clouds, Dust and Ice

This video is a simulation of the climate on Mars spanning one year, from spring through winter in the northern...

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NASA image: 2017 Solar Eclipse, Ames Research Center
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Solar Eclipse, Ames Research Center

Taking a break from his duties at the Ames Vertical Gun Range to look up at the eclipse over Ames Research Center in...

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NASA image: SOFIA Discovers Universe’s First Molecule
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Apr 17, 2019

SOFIA Discovers Universe’s First Molecule

Researchers discovered what is thought to be the first kind of molecule to form after the Big Bang. While theory...

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NASA image: NASA’s Ames Research Center Contributes to Mars 2020 Mission (B-roll Resource Reel)
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Feb 11, 2021

NASA’s Ames Research Center Contributes to Mars 2020 Mission (B-roll Resource Reel)

NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley made key contributions both to the Mars 2020 Perseverance...

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NASA image: Mission Animation: NASA’s Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite, or LCROSS
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Oct 7, 2019

Mission Animation: NASA’s Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite, or LCROSS

This video is an updated animation of the Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite, or LCROSS, mission. On...

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NASA image: LCROSS Mission - 10 Year Anniversary Discussion
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Oct 9, 2019

LCROSS Mission - 10 Year Anniversary Discussion

On October 9, 2019, at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley, LCROSS project manager Daniel...

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NASA image: NASA in Silicon Valley Live - 2nd Annual Halloween Costume and Cosplay Contest
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Oct 24, 2019

NASA in Silicon Valley Live - 2nd Annual Halloween Costume and Cosplay Contest

NASA in Silicon Valley Live is a talk show that features conversations with scientists, researchers, engineers and...

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NASA image: SOFIA Reveals New View of Milky Way’s Center
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Jan 3, 2020

SOFIA Reveals New View of Milky Way’s Center

NASA’s flying telescope SOFIA captured a crisp infrared image of the center of our Milky Way galaxy. Spanning more...

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NASA image: NASA in Silicon Valley Live – Is There Life on Mars?
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Sep 24, 2019

NASA in Silicon Valley Live – Is There Life on Mars?

NASA in Silicon Valley Live is a talk show that features conversations with scientists, researchers, engineers and...

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NASA image: Aerial View Of The Site From The 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel At Nasa Ames Research Center.
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Mar 12, 1943

Aerial View Of The Site From The 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel At Nasa Ames Research Center.

(03/12/1943) Aerial view of the site from the 40x80 wind tunnel At NASA Ames Research Center. Site includes the 16...

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NASA image: The Earth Science Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Demonstration in the Rover Scape at NASA's Ames Research Center.
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Sep 30, 2016

The Earth Science Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Demonstration in the Rover Scape at NASA's Ames Research Center.

Flight Test in the Roverscape (N-269) at NASA's Ames Research Center, the project team tests the DJI Matrice 600...

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NASA image: 2017 Solar Eclipse, Ames Research Center
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Solar Eclipse, Ames Research Center

Taking a break from their duties at the Ames Vertical Gun Range to look up at the eclipse over Ames Research Center...

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NASA image: The Universe’s First Molecule Is Found at Last
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Apr 17, 2019

The Universe’s First Molecule Is Found at Last

Scientists on the airborne observatory SOFIA detected the first type of molecule that ever formed in the universe....

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NASA image: Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).
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Feb 15, 2017

Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).

3/4 view of the Nozzle of the Peregrine Rocket Motor, tested at the Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF,...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Visits Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Visits Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, right, speaks during a workforce Q&A session, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Visits Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Visits Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman views an arc jet test, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at NASA’s Ames Research Center in...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Visits Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Visits Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, right, greets members of the workforce, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at NASA’s Ames...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Visits Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Visits Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, left, views an arc jet test, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at NASA’s Ames Research...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Visits Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Visits Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman poses for a photograph with the workforce, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at NASA’s Ames...

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NASA image: Can Robots Take Care of Spacecraft?
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Aug 10, 2021

Can Robots Take Care of Spacecraft?

NASA’s Integrated System for Autonomous and Adaptive Caretaking, or ISAAC, is advancing new technology for robots to...

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NASA image: NASA is sending a rover to hunt for water on the Moon
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Oct 25, 2019

NASA is sending a rover to hunt for water on the Moon

NASA is sending a mobile robot to the south pole of the Moon to get a close-up view of the location and...

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NASA image: Supercomputer Simulation of Orion Spacecraft Launch Abort System
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Jan 9, 2020

Supercomputer Simulation of Orion Spacecraft Launch Abort System

This visualization, made from a simulation of the Pad Abort 1 flight test of Orion's Launch Abort System, helps...

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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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