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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: NASA’s Associate Administrator for Aeronautics Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s Associate Administrator for Aeronautics Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling

NASA Associate Administrator for the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate Bob Pearce speaks on stage prior to...

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NASA image: NASA’s Associate Administrator for Aeronautics Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s Associate Administrator for Aeronautics Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling

NASA Associate Administrator for the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate Bob Pearce speaks on stage prior to...

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NASA image: Ryan VZ-3 Vertiplane #92.
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Jun 18, 1958

Ryan VZ-3 Vertiplane #92.

Research engineer, Harry Henninger of the Ryan Aeronautical Company, with the deflected slipstream model VZ-3RY...

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NASA image: Before NASA, Before Silicon Valley: The 1939 Founding of Ames Aeronautical Laboratory
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Jan 15, 2010

Before NASA, Before Silicon Valley: The 1939 Founding of Ames Aeronautical Laboratory

It all started with a mission to explore flight. From our establishment in 1939 as the second U.S. national...

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NASA image: NASA Aeronautics and Space Report: Shuttle Rollout
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Feb 16, 2021

NASA Aeronautics and Space Report: Shuttle Rollout

NASA Aeronautics and Space Report: Shuttle Rollout Space Transportation System OV-101—Enterprise—at formal public...

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NASA image: Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
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Jul 1, 1960

Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)

The Marshall Space Flight Center was activated on July 1, 1960 as a part of NASA, which had been established on...

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NASA image: AFRC2016-0090-13
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Mar 17, 2016

AFRC2016-0090-13

NASA Associate Administrator for Aeronautics Jaiwon Shin talked to staff and managers at NASA Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: Daniel Williams Displays Aeronautics AR App
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Sep 26, 2019

Daniel Williams Displays Aeronautics AR App

Daniel Williams, intern, shows what the app looks like while in use with the 3D model of the X-57 Maxwell displayed...

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NASA image: Christopher Morales works on Aeronautics AR app
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Mar 14, 2019

Christopher Morales works on Aeronautics AR app

Christopher Morales, spring and summer 2019 intern, works to produce the first iOS version of the app

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NASA image: Western Aeronautical Test Range (WATR) mission control Blue room
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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...

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NASA image: Our Aeronautics Research is a Thing of Beauty
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Dec 21, 2020

Our Aeronautics Research is a Thing of Beauty

The rapid growth of high-performance computing (HPC) in the past decade has enabled the use of state-of-the-art...

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NASA image: Next Generation Aircraft Design Key to Aviation Sustainability
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Apr 22, 2020

Next Generation Aircraft Design Key to Aviation Sustainability

For NASA’s aeronautical innovators, when it comes to designing the next generation of passenger-carrying airplanes,...

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NASA image: NASA: With You When You Fly
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Mar 14, 2023

NASA: With You When You Fly

At NASA, we’re aeronautical pioneers. From developing the world’s first all-electric airplane to improving air...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Mar 1, 1961

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun, Director of the Marshall Space Flight Center, spoke of the progress in the Saturn Program during his...

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NASA image: Phillips testitifes during  House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing
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Jun 14, 2005

Phillips testitifes during House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing

JSC2005-E-22364 (14 June 2005) --- Astronaut John L. Phillips, Expedition 11 NASA ISS science officer and flight...

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NASA image: Whitson and Fincke in MCC during  House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing
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Jun 14, 2005

Whitson and Fincke in MCC during House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing

JSC2005-E-22363 (14 June 2005) --- Astronauts Peggy A. Whitson (left) and Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, former Station...

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NASA image: Things are Really Looking Up (on Mars)
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Mar 23, 2021

Things are Really Looking Up (on Mars)

Did you know that NASA’s aeronautical innovators had a hand in the creation of the first flying vehicle on Mars?...

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NASA image: NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.
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Oct 19, 2016

NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.

News Conference following the test of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) technical capability Level...

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NASA image: Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
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Jan 1, 1959

Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was created on October 1, 1958, to perform civilian...

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NASA image: Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., chairman of the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, was briefed by X-43A engineer Laurie Grindle during his tour of Dryden
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Jun 2, 2005

Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., chairman of the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, was briefed by X-43A engineer Laurie Grindle during his tour of Dryden

Rep. Ken Calvert, (R-Calif.), chairman of the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, received an update on the...

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NASA image: ED05-0082-09
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Apr 20, 2005

ED05-0082-09

Terrence Hertz, Deputy Associate Administrator for Technology, NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, at the...

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NASA image: DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights
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Feb 10, 2020

DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights

The Dryden Aeronautical Test Range at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in California uses radars, such as...

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NASA image: DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights
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Feb 10, 2020

DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights

The Dryden Aeronautical Test Range at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in California uses radars, such as...

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NASA image: Phillips testitifes during  House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing
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Jun 14, 2005

Phillips testitifes during House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing

JSC2005-E-22365 (14 June 2005) --- Astronaut John L. Phillips, Expedition 11 NASA space station science officer and...

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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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