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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: EC77-7428
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Jun 10, 1977

EC77-7428

Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Drop Test Vehicle (SRB-DTV) captive flight on NB-52B

AFRC
NASA image: EC84-32107
Image
Dec 17, 1984

EC84-32107

Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Drop Test Vehicle (SRB-DTV) mated to NB-52B in snow

AFRC
NASA image: Around Marshall
Image
Oct 10, 1985

Around Marshall

Prior to its launch in April 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) went through years of development and testing....

MSFC
NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
Image
Jul 9, 1993

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This photograph shows an STS-61 astronaut training for the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) servicing mission (STS-61)...

MSFC
NASA image: Skylab
Image
May 1, 1973

Skylab

This photograph was taken in the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS) during the...

MSFC
NASA image: Spacelab
Image
Oct 13, 1977

Spacelab

Once the United States' space program had progressed from Earth's orbit into outerspace, the prospect of building...

MSFC
NASA image: The X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus® booster rocket recently underwent combined systems testing while mounted to NASA's NB-52B carrier aircraft
Image
Mar 15, 2001

The X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus® booster rocket recently underwent combined systems testing while mounted to NASA's NB-52B carrier aircraft

The first of three X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus® booster rocket recently underwent...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA's NB-52B carrier aircraft rolls down a taxiway with the X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus® booster rocket slung from a pylon under its right wing
Image
Mar 15, 2001

NASA's NB-52B carrier aircraft rolls down a taxiway with the X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus® booster rocket slung from a pylon under its right wing

NASA's NB-52B carrier aircraft rolls down a taxiway at Edwards Air Force Base with the X-43A hypersonic research...

AFRC
NASA image: The X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus® booster rocket nestled under the wing of NASA's NB-52B carrier aircraft during pre-flight systems testing
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Mar 15, 2001

The X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus® booster rocket nestled under the wing of NASA's NB-52B carrier aircraft during pre-flight systems testing

The X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus® booster rocket are nestled under the wing of NASA's...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA's NB-52B carrier aircraft rolls down a taxiway with the X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus® booster rocket attached to a pylon under its right wing.
Image
Mar 15, 2001

NASA's NB-52B carrier aircraft rolls down a taxiway with the X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus® booster rocket attached to a pylon under its right wing.

As part of a combined systems test conducted by NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, NASA's NB-52B carrier aircraft...

AFRC
NASA image: EC04-0327-39
Image
Nov 15, 2004

EC04-0327-39

Shadowed by two F/A-18s, NASA Dryden's venerable NB-52B is saluted by employees as it makes its final flyover after...

AFRC
NASA image: EC79-10168
Image
Jan 29, 1979

EC79-10168

Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Drop Test Vehicle (SRB-DTV) with chutes open after release from NB-52B

AFRC
NASA image: Skylab
Image
May 1, 1973

Skylab

This photograph was taken during testing of an emergency procedure to free jammed solar array panels on the Skylab...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
Image
Jun 30, 1993

Around Marshall

This photograph shows STS-61 crewmemmbers training for the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) servicing mission in the...

MSFC
NASA image: The X-38 Vehicle 131R drops away from its launch pylon on the wing of NASA's NB-52B mothership as it begins its eighth free flight on Thursday, December 13, 2001
Image
Dec 13, 2001

The X-38 Vehicle 131R drops away from its launch pylon on the wing of NASA's NB-52B mothership as it begins its eighth free flight on Thursday, December 13, 2001

The X-38 prototype of the Crew Return Vehicle for the International Space Station drops away from its launch pylon...

AFRC
NASA image: Around Marshall
Image
Apr 16, 1979

Around Marshall

Once the United States' space program had progressed from Earth's orbit into outerspace, the prospect of building...

MSFC
NASA image: Spacelab
Image
Aug 30, 1977

Spacelab

Once the United States' space program had progressed from Earth's orbit into outerspace, the prospect of building...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
Image
May 6, 1980

Around Marshall

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is a cooperative program of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the National...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
Image
Nov 19, 1982

Around Marshall

The Space Platform was first conceived as a launching site for deep space exploration. The original idea was to...

MSFC
NASA image: The X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus® booster rocket mounted to NASA's NB-52B carrier aircraft at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California
Image
Mar 13, 2001

The X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus® booster rocket mounted to NASA's NB-52B carrier aircraft at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California

The first of three X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus® booster rocket recently underwent...

AFRC
NASA image: Space Station
Image
Dec 1, 1985

Space Station

Skylab's success proved that scientific experimentation in a low gravity environment was essential to scientific...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
Image
Jan 7, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
Image
Jan 7, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
Image
Apr 1, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

MSFC
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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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