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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: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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May 18, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

Here is another view of the vertical tail loads testing on a Navy F/A-18E that concluded in May, wrapping up the...

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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 toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California....

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NASA image: Headline: NASA G-IV Prepares for Flight
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Mar 18, 2025

Headline: NASA G-IV Prepares for Flight

Martin Hench, flight systems engineer, checks the communications system onboard the G-IV aircraft as it prepares to...

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NASA image: 2017 Astronauts Tour Hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

2017 Astronauts Tour Hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA’s 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California...

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NASA image: Third Airbus H135 at KSC
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Mar 26, 2021

Third Airbus H135 at KSC

The third and final Airbus H135 helicopter touches down at the Launch and Landing Facility runway at NASA’s Kennedy...

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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 toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California....

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NASA image: 2017 Astronauts Tour Hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

2017 Astronauts Tour Hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California...

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NASA image: 2017 Astronauts Tour Hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

2017 Astronauts Tour Hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California...

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NASA image: Jose “Manny” Rodriguez adjusts Soxnav instrument onboard the G-IV
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Dec 5, 2024

Jose “Manny” Rodriguez adjusts Soxnav instrument onboard the G-IV

Jose “Manny” Rodriguez adjusts the Soxnav instrument onboard the G-IV aircraft in December 2024. As part of the team...

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NASA image: NASA G-IV Prepares for Flight
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Mar 18, 2025

NASA G-IV Prepares for Flight

Jose “Manny” Rodriguez, technical engineer at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California,...

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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 toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California....

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NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory arrival at NASA Dryden
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Dec 29, 1997

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory arrival at NASA Dryden

NASA's DC-8 Airborne Science platform landed at Edwards Air Force Base, California, to join the fleet of aircraft at...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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May 23, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

This view from above shows the vertical tail loads testing on a Navy F/A-18E that concluded in May, wrapping up the...

AFRC
NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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May 23, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

This view from above shows the vertical tail loads testing on a Navy F/A-18E that concluded in May, wrapping up the...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Aerial Photographer Completes 1,000th Flight
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Apr 9, 2025

NASA Aerial Photographer Completes 1,000th Flight

F-15 aircraft crew chief Zack Burke, left, and X-59 mechanic Jamie Trescott, center back, splash buckets of ice...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), flies over the Washington skyline...

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NASA image: Arrival of New NASA(Airbus H135) Helicopters at KSC
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Sep 30, 2020

Arrival of New NASA(Airbus H135) Helicopters at KSC

The three Bell Huey 2 helicopters utilized by Kennedy Space Center’s Flight Operations team for security purposes...

KSC
NASA image: Arrival of New NASA(Airbus H135) Helicopters at KSC
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Sep 30, 2020

Arrival of New NASA(Airbus H135) Helicopters at KSC

The three Bell Huey 2 helicopters utilized by Kennedy Space Center’s Flight Operations team for security purposes...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), flies over the Washington skyline...

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NASA image: Arrival of New NASA(Airbus H135) Helicopters at KSC
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Sep 30, 2020

Arrival of New NASA(Airbus H135) Helicopters at KSC

The three Bell Huey 2 helicopters utilized by Kennedy Space Center’s Flight Operations team for security purposes...

KSC
NASA image: Inside KSC! for April 9, 2021
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Apr 9, 2021

Inside KSC! for April 9, 2021

Representatives from Kennedy Space Center, the visitor complex, NASA’s Launch Services Program, United Launch...

KSC
NASA image: Arrival of New NASA(Airbus H135) Helicopters at KSC
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Sep 30, 2020

Arrival of New NASA(Airbus H135) Helicopters at KSC

The three Bell Huey 2 helicopters utilized by Kennedy Space Center’s Flight Operations team for security purposes...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), flies over the Washington skyline...

HQ
NASA image: Arrival of New NASA(Airbus H135) Helicopters at KSC
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Sep 30, 2020

Arrival of New NASA(Airbus H135) Helicopters at KSC

The three Bell Huey 2 helicopters utilized by Kennedy Space Center’s Flight Operations team for security purposes...

KSC
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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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