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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

LRC
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

LRC
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

LRC
NASA image: EC01-0136-3
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Apr 25, 2001

EC01-0136-3

Inflatable Wing project personnel prepare a deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment flown by...

AFRC
NASA image: Orbie the Astronaut
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May 19, 2011

Orbie the Astronaut

Students at South Hancock Elementary School in Bay St. Louis, Miss., gather around Orbie the Astronaut on May 19 as...

SSC
NASA image: EC01-0136-17
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Apr 25, 2001

EC01-0136-17

Wing Deployment Sequence #3: The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment aircraft's wings...

AFRC
NASA image: EC01-0136-15
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Apr 25, 2001

EC01-0136-15

Wing Deployment Sequence #2: The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment aircraft's wings...

AFRC
NASA image: EC01-0136-11
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Apr 25, 2001

EC01-0136-11

The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment separates from its carrier aircraft during a...

AFRC
NASA image: EC01-0136-9
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Apr 25, 2001

EC01-0136-9

The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment aircraft looks good during a flight conducted by...

AFRC
NASA image: EC01-0136-12
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Apr 25, 2001

EC01-0136-12

The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment aircraft maintains a steady attitude following...

AFRC
NASA image: EC01-0136-14
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Apr 25, 2001

EC01-0136-14

Wing Deployment Sequence #1: The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment aircraft's wings...

AFRC
NASA image: EC01-0136-2
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Apr 25, 2001

EC01-0136-2

Engineers Jim Murray and Joe Pahle prepare a deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment flown by...

AFRC
NASA image: Paresev 1-C with inflatable wing testbed aboard a truck in preparation for flight tests
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Apr 7, 1963

Paresev 1-C with inflatable wing testbed aboard a truck in preparation for flight tests

Aboard a truck and ready for a test flight is the Paresev 1-C on the ramp at the NASA Flight Research Center,...

AFRC
NASA image: STS-32 Commander Brandenstein celebrates birthday on OV-102's aft flight deck
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Jan 17, 1990

STS-32 Commander Brandenstein celebrates birthday on OV-102's aft flight deck

STS032-15-022 (17 Jan 1990) --- Astronaut Daniel C. Brandenstein, STS-32 mission commander, holds up a cake that's...

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NASA image: 1301004
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Sep 12, 2013

1301004

TERESA VANHOOSER, LEFT, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER, LISTENS AS ADVANCED PLANNING ANALYST...

MSFC
NASA image: EC01-0136-8
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Apr 25, 2001

EC01-0136-8

The I2000, a deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment aircraft, leaves the ground during a...

AFRC
NASA image: Hubble Sees a Star ‘Inflating’ a Giant Bubble
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees a Star ‘Inflating’ a Giant Bubble

For the 26th birthday of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers are highlighting a Hubble image of an enormous...

GSFC
NASA image: Hubble Sees a Star ‘Inflating’ a Giant Bubble
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees a Star ‘Inflating’ a Giant Bubble

For the 26th birthday of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers are highlighting a Hubble image of an enormous...

GSFC
NASA image: STS-45 Pilot Duffy with inflatable Earth globe on OV-104's middeck
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Apr 2, 1992

STS-45 Pilot Duffy with inflatable Earth globe on OV-104's middeck

STS045-19-032 (24 March-2 April 1992) --- Astronaut Brian Duffy, STS-45 pilot, uses an inflatable globe to...

JSC
NASA image: Orion Big Head Revealed in Infrared
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Apr 14, 2011

Orion Big Head Revealed in Infrared

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, shows a giant nebula around Lambda Orionis, inflating Orion head to huge...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Tests Future Mars Landing Technology
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Jun 8, 2012

NASA Tests Future Mars Landing Technology

Sled tests will allow NASA Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator Project, or LDSD, to test inflatable and parachute...

JPL
NASA image: Preparing for a Supersonic Test
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May 16, 2014

Preparing for a Supersonic Test

NASA Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator project, will test an inflatable decelerator and a parachute at high...

JPL
NASA image: Expedition 37 Landing
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Nov 11, 2013

Expedition 37 Landing

The inflatable medical tent is seen in a remote area outside the town of Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan, on Monday, Nov. 11,...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 9 Landing
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Oct 24, 2004

Expedition 9 Landing

An inflatable medical tent stands in the foreground of the Expedition 9 landing site, while an incoming Russian...

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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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