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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: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

The Moon is seen passing in front of the Sun during a total solar eclipse on Monday, August 21, 2017 from onboard a...

AFRC
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...

LRC
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...

LRC
NASA image: North American XF-82 Twin Mustang Prepares for Ramjet Test Flight
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Apr 23, 1949

North American XF-82 Twin Mustang Prepares for Ramjet Test Flight

Pilot William Swann, right cockpit, prepares the North American XF-82 Twin Mustang for flight at the National...

GRC
NASA image: Aircraft Fleet on the Tarmac at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory
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Apr 23, 1946

Aircraft Fleet on the Tarmac at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory

This fleet of military aircraft was used in the 1940s for research at the National Advisory Committee for...

GRC
NASA image: X-31 wing removal
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May 18, 1995

X-31 wing removal

U.S. and German personnel of the X-31 Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability Technology Demonstrator aircraft program...

AFRC
NASA image: A-5A on lakebed.
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Mar 25, 1963

A-5A on lakebed.

A North American Aviation A-5A Vigilante (Navy serial number 147858/NASA tail number 858) arrived from the Naval Air...

AFRC
NASA image: A-5A on lakebed.
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Oct 25, 1963

A-5A on lakebed.

A North American Aviation A-5A Vigilante (Navy serial number 147858/NASA tail number 858) arrived from the Naval Air...

AFRC
NASA image: Lewis Rodert Receiving a Collier Trophy from President Truman
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Dec 23, 1947

Lewis Rodert Receiving a Collier Trophy from President Truman

Lewis Rodert, then of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory,...

GRC
NASA image: X-31 Wing Storage for Shipping
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May 18, 1995

X-31 Wing Storage for Shipping

The right wing of the X-31 Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability Technology Demonstrator Aircraft is seen here being put...

AFRC
NASA image: North American AJ-2 Savage used for Microgravity Flights
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Sep 23, 1960

North American AJ-2 Savage used for Microgravity Flights

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center acquired two North American AJ-2...

GRC
NASA image: Wright R–2600–8 Engine in the Engine Propeller Research Building
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Mar 23, 1943

Wright R–2600–8 Engine in the Engine Propeller Research Building

A Wright Aeronautical R–2600 Cyclone piston engine installed in the Engine Propeller Research Building, or Prop...

GRC
NASA image: Consolidated B-24M Liberator Equipped for Icing Research
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Jul 23, 1946

Consolidated B-24M Liberator Equipped for Icing Research

A Consolidated B-25M Liberator modified for icing research by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA)...

GRC
NASA image: 16-Inch Diameter Ramjet Prepared for Flight Test
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Jul 23, 1947

16-Inch Diameter Ramjet Prepared for Flight Test

A NACA researcher prepares a 16-inch diameter and 16-foot long ramjet for a launch over Wallops Island in July 1947....

GRC
NASA image: Optical Recorder of the Lunar Sounder Experiment
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Nov 22, 1972

Optical Recorder of the Lunar Sounder Experiment

S72-49482 (November 1972) --- The Optical Recorder of the Lunar Sounder Experiment (S-209) which will be mounted in...

JSC
NASA image: Skylab
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Jul 1, 1969

Skylab

This is an interior view of the living quarters of the deep-sea research submarine "Ben Franklin." Named for...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA SMAPVEX 15 Field Campaign Measures Soil Moisture Over Arizona
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Sep 9, 2015

NASA SMAPVEX 15 Field Campaign Measures Soil Moisture Over Arizona

NASA's SMAP (Soil Moisture Active Passive) satellite observatory conducted a field experiment as part of its soil...

JPL
NASA image: EXPERIMENTS - APOLLO 17
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Nov 17, 1972

EXPERIMENTS - APOLLO 17

S72-53472 (November 1972) --- An artist's concept illustrating how radar beams of the Apollo 17 lunar sounder...

JSC
NASA image: AFRC 75th Anniversary Series- Episode 3 Maneuverability
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Nov 15, 2021

AFRC 75th Anniversary Series- Episode 3 Maneuverability

NASA Armstrong’s Flight research center is honoring 75 years of advancing technology and science through flight. For...

AFRC
NASA image: Skylab
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Jul 1, 1969

Skylab

This is an aerial view of the deep-sea research submarine "Ben Franklin" at dock. Named for American patriot and...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA's MISR Spots Alaskan Volcano's Latest Eruption
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Jun 2, 2017

NASA's MISR Spots Alaskan Volcano's Latest Eruption

The tiny Aleutian island of Bogoslof in Alaska, erupting regularly since December 2016, produced fresh activity on...

JPL
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jul 1, 1969

Wernher von Braun

This photograph depicts Dr. von Braun (fourth from far right) and other NASA officials surveying the deep-sea...

MSFC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
Image
Jul 1, 1969

Wernher von Braun

This photograph depicts Dr. von Braun (at right, showing his back) and other NASA officials surveying the deep-sea...

MSFC
NASA image: Skylab
Image
Jul 1, 1969

Skylab

In this photograph, the deep-sea Research Submarine "Ben Franklin" drifts off the East Coast of the United States...

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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