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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: 2010-3906
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Jun 25, 2010

2010-3906

STS-133 DISCOVERY BOUNDARY LAYER TRANSITION TILE BONDING

KSC
NASA image: ARC-1952-A-17181B
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May 14, 1952

ARC-1952-A-17181B

NACA Photographer Shadowgraph: Boundary Layer on Missile body @ M-3

ARC
NASA image: 2010-3907
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Jun 25, 2010

2010-3907

STS-133 DISCOVERY BOUNDARY LAYER TRANSITION TILE BONDING

KSC
NASA image: 2010-3909
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Jun 25, 2010

2010-3909

STS-133 DISCOVERY BOUNDARY LAYER TRANSITION TILE BONDING

KSC
NASA image: 2010-3910
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Jun 25, 2010

2010-3910

STS-133 DISCOVERY BOUNDARY LAYER TRANSITION TILE BONDING

KSC
NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0075-1R
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Feb 13, 1989

ARC-1989-AC89-0075-1R

Photo by Dunn camera system Turbulence Physics in Numerical Simulated Boundary Layer - ER-2 simulated flight graphics

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1971-AC71-5323
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Feb 1, 1971

ARC-1971-AC71-5323

North American Space Shuttle Orbiter Model NA129 surface heating and boundary layer transition test in 3.5ft w.t.

ARC
NASA image: Monitoring of Polar Avalanche Region
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Mar 3, 2010

Monitoring of Polar Avalanche Region

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows the scarp that demarcates the boundary between layered...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1961-A-28387
Image
Oct 31, 1961

ARC-1961-A-28387

Lockheed NC-130B STOL turboprop-powered aircraft with ailerons drooped 30 degrees. Note trailing-edge flaps...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1958-A-24041
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Jul 8, 1958

ARC-1958-A-24041

North American F-100A NASA-200 Super Sabre airplane - wing leading edge deflected 60 degrees for increased lift with...

ARC
NASA image: Tilt Nacelle Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing Engine
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Mar 23, 1979

Tilt Nacelle Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing Engine

Center Director John McCarthy, left, and researcher Al Johns pose with a one-third scale model of a Grumman...

GRC
NASA image: Detail of Discoloration Pattern Seen by Curiosity
Image
Dec 17, 2015

Detail of Discoloration Pattern Seen by Curiosity

This image from NASA's Curiosity Mars rover reveals details of a bedrock discoloration pattern at a site between...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1969-A-31322
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Mar 10, 1963

ARC-1969-A-31322

3/4 REAR VIEW OF Breguet 941 AIRPLANE; FLIGHT EVALUATION, MAY 1963. Boundary Layer Control, STOL, and V/STOL...

ARC
NASA image: 40X80 foot Wind Tunnel Tests Of Avrocar Annular Jet VTOL Airplane.
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Apr 20, 1961

40X80 foot Wind Tunnel Tests Of Avrocar Annular Jet VTOL Airplane.

3/4 front view of Avrocar without tail, showing ground board and variable height struts. The ground board minimizes...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1969-A-20485
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Jun 22, 1955

ARC-1969-A-20485

Grumman F9F-6 (Bu. No. 128138) Cougar airplane. EVALUATION OF CARRIER APPROACH TECHNIQUES Boundary Layer Control,...

ARC
NASA image: Where Does Space Begin? We Asked a NASA Expert
Video
Jul 11, 2023

Where Does Space Begin? We Asked a NASA Expert

Where does space begin? There is no sharp physical boundary that marks the end of atmosphere and the beginning of...

HQ
NASA image: A Shot in the Dark
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Mar 18, 2015

A Shot in the Dark

The image shown here was acquired at 24 m/pixel, the highest resolution that has been obtained for any of Mercury's...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-08pd3288
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Oct 20, 2008

KSC-08pd3288

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, boundary...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3289
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Oct 20, 2008

KSC-08pd3289

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3291
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Oct 20, 2008

KSC-08pd3291

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3290
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Oct 20, 2008

KSC-08pd3290

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

KSC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew
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Dec 6, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew

ISS018-E-011127 (6 Dec. 2008) --- Raven Ridge, Colorado is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 18...

JSC
NASA image: Lower Boundary of Icy Layers Covering Mars South Polar Region
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Mar 15, 2007

Lower Boundary of Icy Layers Covering Mars South Polar Region

This map shows the topography of the south polar region of Mars, including topography buried by thick deposits of...

JPL
NASA image: (UPWT)Unitary Plan wind Tunnel Test 1998 Continuous Data Sonic B
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Oct 17, 2011

(UPWT)Unitary Plan wind Tunnel Test 1998 Continuous Data Sonic B

UPWT Test 1998 Continuous Data Sonic Boom Test. Sonic Boom Hardward Mounted in the Langley Unitary Plan wind...

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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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