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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: Senate Aviation and Space Subcommittee Hearing
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May 14, 2019

Senate Aviation and Space Subcommittee Hearing

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, and Kevin O’Connell, Director, Office of Space Commerce, Department of...

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NASA image: NASA Eco-Friendly Aviation Project Announcement
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Jan 18, 2023

NASA Eco-Friendly Aviation Project Announcement

On Wednesday, Jan. 18, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, Associate Administrator Bob...

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NASA image: Senate Aviation and Space Subcommittee Hearing
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May 14, 2019

Senate Aviation and Space Subcommittee Hearing

Kevin O’Connell, Director, Office of Space Commerce, Department of Commerce, left, Robert Cardillo, Former Director,...

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NASA image: Senate Aviation and Space Subcommittee Hearing
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May 14, 2019

Senate Aviation and Space Subcommittee Hearing

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, Kevin O’Connell, Director, Office of Space Commerce, Department of...

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NASA image: NHQ20200617ARMD001
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Jun 17, 2020

NHQ20200617ARMD001

COVID-19 has impacted us all, but has dealt a particularly damaging blow to the global aviation industry. NASA is...

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NASA image: North American Aviation F-100 in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Feb 12, 1959

North American Aviation F-100 in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

North American F-100-F airplane, equipped with thrust reversers, full scale wind tunnel test. 3/4 front view of...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 1, 1961

Wernher von Braun

This is a photograph of Dr. von Braun, taken in 1961, visiting North American Aviation's Space and Information...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Nick Hague Talks with Kansas Aviation Museum – Thursday, December 5, 2024
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Dec 5, 2024

NASA Astronaut Nick Hague Talks with Kansas Aviation Museum – Thursday, December 5, 2024

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Nick Hague of NASA discussed life and work...

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NASA image: NASA DC-8 ecoDemonstrator Video File Interview Soundbytes
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Oct 27, 2023

NASA DC-8 ecoDemonstrator Video File Interview Soundbytes

Subject Matter Expert Interview Soundbytes. NASA joined with partners in October to generate critical new data on...

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NASA image: NASA DC-8 ecoDemonstrator Video File BROLL
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Oct 27, 2023

NASA DC-8 ecoDemonstrator Video File BROLL

NASA joined with partners in October to generate critical new data on sustainable aviation fuel through Boeing’s...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 1, 1962

Wernher von Braun

Dr. Wernher von Braun, Director of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), during his tour of the Space information...

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NASA image: NASA: With You When You Fly
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Mar 14, 2023

NASA: With You When You Fly

At NASA, we’re aeronautical pioneers. From developing the world’s first all-electric airplane to improving air...

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NASA image: EXAMINATION - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - SCHOOL OF AVIATION MEDICINE - PENSACOLA, FL
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Dec 7, 1961

EXAMINATION - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - SCHOOL OF AVIATION MEDICINE - PENSACOLA, FL

S61-04571 (1961) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter's balance mechanism performance is tested as he walks a straight...

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NASA image: NASA experts engage with students during National Aviation History Month
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Nov 6, 2024

NASA experts engage with students during National Aviation History Month

A group of middle school students and their teachers sit in the control room for a hands-on experience at NASA’s...

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NASA image: EXAMINATION - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - SCHOOL OF AVIATION MEDICINE - PENSACOLA, FL
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Dec 7, 1961

EXAMINATION - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - SCHOOL OF AVIATION MEDICINE - PENSACOLA, FL

S61-04570 (1961) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter's balance mechanism performance is tested by his walking on a...

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NASA image: NASA Minute: Aug. 22, 2025
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Aug 22, 2025

NASA Minute: Aug. 22, 2025

This week Secretary Duffy toured astronaut training facilities and celebrated National Aviation Day. Also, our teams...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong’s DC-8 Aircraft Upload for EcoDemonstrator 2023
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Oct 27, 2023

NASA Armstrong’s DC-8 Aircraft Upload for EcoDemonstrator 2023

NASA joined partners in October 2023 to generate critical new data on sustainable aviation fuel through Boeing’s...

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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: NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson
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Apr 17, 2025

NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson

Jeremy Johnson, a research pilot and aviation safety officer, poses in front of a PC-12 aircraft inside the hangar...

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NASA image: NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson
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Apr 17, 2025

NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson

Jeremy Johnson, a research pilot and aviation safety officer, poses in front of a PC-12 aircraft inside the hangar...

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NASA image: NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson
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Apr 17, 2025

NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson

Jeremy Johnson, a research pilot and aviation safety officer, poses in front of a PC-12 aircraft inside the hangar...

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NASA image: NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson
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Apr 17, 2025

NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson

Jeremy Johnson, a research pilot and aviation safety officer, poses in front of a PC-12 aircraft inside the hangar...

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NASA image: NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson
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Apr 17, 2025

NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson

Jeremy Johnson, a research pilot and aviation safety officer, poses in front of a PC-12 aircraft inside the hangar...

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NASA image: NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson
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Apr 17, 2025

NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson

Jeremy Johnson, a research pilot and aviation safety officer, poses in front of a PC-12 aircraft inside the hangar...

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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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