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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: Paraglider
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Jun 30, 1961

Paraglider

Image L61-4369 is available as an electronic file from the photo lab. See URL. -- Photographed on 06/30/1961. --...

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NASA image: Hypersonic Glider Model in Full Scale Tunnel 1957
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Sep 7, 1957

Hypersonic Glider Model in Full Scale Tunnel 1957

L57-1439 A model based on Langley s concept of a hypersonic glider was test flown on an umbilical cord inside the...

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NASA image: Little Joe on Launch Pad
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Jan 13, 1960

Little Joe on Launch Pad

The Little Joe launch vehicle being readied for a test launch from Wallops in January 1960... Page 77. Photograph...

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NASA image: Flying Boat Construction
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Apr 24, 1946

Flying Boat Construction

Technicians are pictured installing flaps and wiring on a flying-boat model, circa 1944 (page 47). Photograph...

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NASA image: Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator
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Feb 11, 1963

Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator

A test subject being suited up for studies on the Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator located in the hangar at Langley...

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NASA image: Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator
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Jun 20, 1964

Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator

A "suited" test subject on the Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator located in the hangar at Langley Research Center....

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Astronaut Roger Chaffee
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Nov 17, 1965

Apollo 1 Astronaut Roger Chaffee

Astronaut Roger Chaffee on the Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator located at the Lunar Landing Facility. The purpose...

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NASA image: jsc2023e017059
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Apr 3, 2023

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jsc2023e017059 (April 4, 2023) -- NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian...

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NASA image: jsc2023e017056
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Apr 3, 2023

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jsc2023e017056 (April 4, 2023) -- CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen is announced as one of four...

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NASA image: Five Stage Missile Research Rocket, Wallops Island , 1957
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Nov 19, 1957

Five Stage Missile Research Rocket, Wallops Island , 1957

**Note also copied and numbered as L90-3749. -- L57-4827 caption: Take off of a five-stage missile research rocket...

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NASA image: "First Man" Premiere at NASM
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Oct 4, 2018

"First Man" Premiere at NASM

American actor Brian D'Arcy James arrives on the red carpet for the premiere of the film "First Man" at the...

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NASA image: Hot-Air Jets/Ceramic Heat Exchangers/ Materials for Nose Cones and Reentry Vehicles
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Sep 7, 1957

Hot-Air Jets/Ceramic Heat Exchangers/ Materials for Nose Cones and Reentry Vehicles

L57-5383 Hot-air jets employing ceramic heat exchangers played an important role at Langley in the study of...

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NASA image: Apollo Project
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Dec 5, 1961

Apollo Project

Image L61-8036 is available as an electronic file from the photo lab. See URL. -- Photographed on 12/05/1961. --...

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NASA image: Bell X-1E and Vought XF-8U Dynamic Models in 1957
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Feb 19, 1957

Bell X-1E and Vought XF-8U Dynamic Models in 1957

L57-660 A technician prepares dynamic models of the Bell X-1E and the Vought XF-8U Crusader for wind tunnel testing...

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NASA image: Echo: skin stress test
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May 14, 1960

Echo: skin stress test

Photographed in 1960. -- Skin Stress Test of the 12-foot satellite built as a prototype of the full-scale Echo...

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NASA image: Lunar Orbiter Camera System
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Jun 21, 1967

Lunar Orbiter Camera System

Lunar Orbiter was essentially a flying camera. The payload structure was built around a pressurized shell holding...

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NASA image: jsc2023e017055
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Apr 3, 2023

jsc2023e017055

jsc2023e017055 (April 4, 2023) -- NASA astronaut Christina Koch is announced as one of four members of the Artemis...

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NASA image: jsc2023e017057
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Apr 3, 2023

jsc2023e017057

jsc2023e017057 (April 4, 2023) -- NASA astronaut Victor Glover is announced as one of four members of the Artemis II...

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NASA image: jsc2023e017058
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Apr 3, 2023

jsc2023e017058

jsc2023e017058 (April 4, 2023) -- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman is announced as one of four members of the Artemis II...

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NASA image: Little Joe Model Mercury Project
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Jun 26, 1959

Little Joe Model Mercury Project

Publicity photograph of a technician measuring a wind tunnel model of the Little Joe test vehicle. Joseph Shortal...

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NASA image: North American X-15 model tested in 300MPH Low Speed 7x10 Tunnel
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Sep 7, 1958

North American X-15 model tested in 300MPH Low Speed 7x10 Tunnel

A one-twentieth scale model of the X-15 originally suspended beneath the wing of a B-52 is observed by a scientist...

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NASA image: Lunar Excursion Model in Full Scale Wind Tunnel.  Apollo Project. Bell Lunar Landing Training Vehicle (LLTV)
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Jan 16, 1969

Lunar Excursion Model in Full Scale Wind Tunnel. Apollo Project. Bell Lunar Landing Training Vehicle (LLTV)

Concept model of the Lunar Excursion Module tested in the Full-Scale wind tunnel. -- Published in James R. Hansen,...

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NASA image: Maxime A. Faget Portrait
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Feb 18, 1953

Maxime A. Faget Portrait

L59-1497-6 Maxime A. Faget was born in British Honduras in 1921, the son of an honored physician of the U.S. Public...

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NASA image: Lunar Excursion Model in Full Scale Wind Tunnel.  Apollo Project. Bell Lunar Landing Training Vehicle (LLTV)
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Jan 16, 1969

Lunar Excursion Model in Full Scale Wind Tunnel. Apollo Project. Bell Lunar Landing Training Vehicle (LLTV)

Concept model of the Lunar Excursion Module tested in the Full-Scale wind tunnel. -- Published in James R. Hansen,...

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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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