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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: KSC-04pd0900
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Apr 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - White pelicans soar into the blue sky above a lake north of Kennedy Space Center....

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0899
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Apr 9, 2004

KSC-04pd0899

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - White pelicans approach for a landing near white herons in a lake north of Kennedy...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd2901
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Oct 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Debris from apparent contact with a tree near Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2899
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Oct 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The left position light, strobe light and wing tip of one of NASA's Shuttle Training...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd2900
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Oct 20, 2007

KSC-07pd2900

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Debris from apparent contact with a tree near Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing...

KSC
NASA image: Administration Building Lobby
Image
Jul 23, 1943

Administration Building Lobby

Receptionist Mary Louise Gosney enjoys the new Administration Building at the NACA’s Aircraft Engine Research...

GRC
NASA image: AERIALS - STS-2 - KSC
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Nov 12, 1981

AERIALS - STS-2 - KSC

S81-39527 (12 Nov. 1981) --- This photograph of the STS-2 crew and the space shuttle Columbia soaring toward Earth...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1190
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Sep 30, 1998

KSC-98pc1190

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Deep Space 1 rests on its work platform after being fitted with thermal insulation....

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1188
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Sep 30, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility lower Deep Space 1 onto its...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1187
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Sep 30, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After covering the bulk of Deep Space 1 in thermal insulating blankets, workers in the...

KSC
NASA image: SEG 400 Main Wing Assembly, SEG 430 Spine, SEG 500 Empennage
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Apr 28, 2021

SEG 400 Main Wing Assembly, SEG 430 Spine, SEG 500 Empennage

Here is a wide shot of the wing, engine and engine inlet area of NASA’s X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology or QueSST...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp1622
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Jul 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A vapor trail flows from Discovery's wing tip as it makes a speedy approach to Runway...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp1620
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Jul 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Vapor trails from Discovery's wing tips look like balls of smoke as the orbiter touches...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp1619
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Jul 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Vapor trails flow from Discovery's wing tips as it makes a speedy approach to Runway 15...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp1618
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Jul 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Vapor trails flow from Discovery's wing tips as it makes a speedy approach to Runway 15...

KSC
NASA image: E-4123
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Jun 5, 1958

E-4123

The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, besides being used extensively in its primary role as an inflight aircraft refueler,...

AFRC
NASA image: First Test Program in the NACA’s Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Mar 23, 1944

First Test Program in the NACA’s Altitude Wind Tunnel

The Altitude Wind Tunnel (AWT) was the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research...

GRC
NASA image: Bell XP–59A Airacomet in the Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Mar 23, 1944

Bell XP–59A Airacomet in the Altitude Wind Tunnel

The secret test of the Bell YP–59A Airacomet in the spring of 1944 was the first investigation in the National...

GRC
NASA image: Swirl of Clouds over the Pacific
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Dec 8, 2017

Swirl of Clouds over the Pacific

Theodore von Kármán, a Hungarian-American physicist, was the first to describe the physical processes that create...

GSFC
NASA image: M2-F2 on ramp
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Feb 24, 1966

M2-F2 on ramp

The M2-F2 Lifting Body is seen here on the ramp at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center. The success of Dryden's...

AFRC
NASA image: M2-F2 cockpit instrument panels
Image
Mar 27, 1966

M2-F2 cockpit instrument panels

This photo shows the left side cockpit instrumentation panel of the M2-F2 Lifting Body. The success of Dryden's...

AFRC
NASA image: M2-F2 cockpit instrument panels
Image
Mar 27, 1966

M2-F2 cockpit instrument panels

This photo shows the right side cockpit instrumentation panel of the M2-F2 Lifting Body. The success of Dryden's...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Tests Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Wing in Langley Wind Tunnel
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Jun 30, 2025

NASA Tests Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Wing in Langley Wind Tunnel

NASA researcher Norman W. Schaeffler adjusts a propellor, which is part of a 7-foot wing model that was recently...

LaRC
NASA image: NASA Pilatus PC-12 cuts through the desert skies over NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California with the compass rose in the background on Sept. 18, 2024.
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Sep 18, 2024

NASA Pilatus PC-12 cuts through the desert skies over NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California with the compass rose in the background on Sept. 18, 2024.

Used as a directional indicator the compass rose guides pilots flying test and experimental aircraft like the...

AFRC
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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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