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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: E-960
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Apr 27, 1953

E-960

In the center foreground of this 1953 hangar photo is the YF-84A (NACA 134/Air Force 45-59490) used for vortex...

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NASA image: Nils Larson
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Mar 16, 2007

Nils Larson

Nils Larson is a research pilot in the Flight Crew Branch of NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif....

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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...

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NASA image: M2-F2 cockpit instrument panels
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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...

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NASA image: M2-F2 cockpit instrument panels
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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...

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NASA image: F-8 SCW on ramp with test pilot Tom McMurtry
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Dec 20, 1972

F-8 SCW on ramp with test pilot Tom McMurtry

A Vought F-8A Crusader was selected by NASA as the testbed aircraft (designated TF-8A) to install an experimental...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 9, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Neil Armstrong, donned in his space suit, poses for his official Apollo 11 portrait. Armstrong began his flight...

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NASA image: Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets
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Jun 26, 2019

Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets

NASA’s 2017 astronaut candidates (L to R) Jessica Watkins, Zena Cardman, Kayla Barron toured aircraft hangar at...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft flies above Palmdale and Edwards, California, during its first flight...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft flies above Palmdale and Edwards, California, during its first flight...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 2001

Space Shuttle Projects

This illustration is an orbiter cutaway view with callouts. The orbiter is both the brains and heart of the Space...

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NASA image: NASA Test Pilot Prepares for Rehearsal Flight
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Jun 3, 2025

NASA Test Pilot Prepares for Rehearsal Flight

NASA test pilot Nils Larson walks around an F-15B research aircraft for a rehearsal flight supporting the agency’s...

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NASA image: NASA Glider Aircraft Supports Quesst Rehearsal Flights
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Jun 3, 2025

NASA Glider Aircraft Supports Quesst Rehearsal Flights

A NASA TG-14 glider aircraft is prepared for flight at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

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NASA image: NASA Intern Sets Up Ground Recording System Units
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Jun 11, 2025

NASA Intern Sets Up Ground Recording System Units

A NASA intern sets up ground recording system (GRS) units in California’s Mojave Desert during a Phase 2 rehearsal...

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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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