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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: 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-1965-AC-36014
Image
Dec 15, 1965

ARC-1965-AC-36014

6 degree V/STOL Control Systems Research All Axes, Simulator (simulator pilot: Richard K Greif) at the Ames Research...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AC-42137
Image
Feb 5, 1969

ARC-1969-AC-42137

Height-Control Test Apparatus (HICONTA) Simulator mounted to the exterior of the 40x80ft W.T. Building N-221B and...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0740-13
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Oct 7, 1985

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AV-8B Harrier V/STOL Aircraft NASA-704 take off at the NASA Ames facillity Crows Landing, CA

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1961-A-28249
Image
Sep 12, 1961

ARC-1961-A-28249

Lockheed NC-130B (AF58-712) Aircraft. A Study of STOL Operational Techniques; landing approach. Nose-low pitch...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1990-AC90-0686-2
Image
Nov 5, 1990

ARC-1990-AC90-0686-2

McDonnell Douglas YAV-8B (Bu. No. 158394 NASA 704 VSRA) Harrier V/STOL Systems Research Aircraft hover Note: Used in...

ARC
NASA image: XC-142 Tilt Wing; 0.6 Scale Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames Research Center.
Image
Jan 22, 1964

XC-142 Tilt Wing; 0.6 Scale Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames Research Center.

3/4 front right side only with Tim Wills on right and Charles Greco, mechanic. Large flaps on Variable height...

ARC
NASA image: Bell VSTOL X-14 Airplane in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Mar 23, 1998

Bell VSTOL X-14 Airplane in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Bell V/STOL X-14 airplane mounted at 90 degrees yaw in 40x80 foot wind tunnel.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1961-A-28245
Image
May 12, 1961

ARC-1961-A-28245

close up of CLAM SHELL. NC-130B Aircraft. A Study of STOL Operational Techniques. BLC instrumentation

ARC
NASA image: AC75-0919. Lift Fan STOL Transport in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Apr 18, 1975

AC75-0919. Lift Fan STOL Transport in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 lower front view of DC-9 lift/cruz fan transport model. Pictured with Eloy Martinez (left, mechanic) Leo Hall...

ARC
NASA image: Tilt Nacelle Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing Engine
Image
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: F-15B ACTIVE in flight
Image
Jun 15, 1993

F-15B ACTIVE in flight

F-15B ACTIVE in flight

AFRC
NASA image: F-15B ACTIVE in flight
Image
Jun 15, 1993

F-15B ACTIVE in flight

F-15B ACTIVE in flight

AFRC
NASA image: Western Aeronautical Test Range (WATR) mission control Blue room
Image
Dec 5, 1994

Western Aeronautical Test Range (WATR) mission control Blue room

Mission control Blue Room, seen here, in building 4800 at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, is part of the...

AFRC
NASA image: F-15B ACTIVE in flight over lakebed
Image
Jun 15, 1993

F-15B ACTIVE in flight over lakebed

F-15B ACTIVE in flight over lakebed

AFRC
NASA image: Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing Model in the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
Image
May 23, 1979

Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing Model in the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A technician checks a 0.25-scale engine model of a Vought Corporation V-530 engine in the test section of the 10- by...

GRC
NASA image: Sonic Inlet for the Quiet Engine Program
Image
Jan 23, 1974

Sonic Inlet for the Quiet Engine Program

Brent Miller, of the V/STOL and Noise Division at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis...

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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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