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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: AFRC2016-0332-04
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Nov 2, 2016

AFRC2016-0332-04

The Fly’s Eye Geostationary Lightning Mapper Simulator will map lightning strikes using 30 photometers, instruments...

AFRC
NASA image: Kite model flying in FST
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Jun 20, 1960

Kite model flying in FST

Kite model flying in Full Scale Tunnel (FST)

LRC
NASA image: Artist Concept: Flying by a 2014 MU69
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Sep 6, 2017

Artist Concept: Flying by a 2014 MU69

Artist's concept of the New Horizons spacecraft flying by a possible binary 2014 MU69 on Jan. 1, 2019. Early...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Flying Over Mars
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Aug 4, 2012

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Flying Over Mars

This frame from an animation shows NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter flying over NASA Curiosity shown in pink as the...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-04pd1143
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May 14, 2004

KSC-04pd1143

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- - Three osprey fledglings are ready to test their wings from the nest at the NASA News...

KSC
NASA image: The Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric flying wing lifts off Rogers Dry Lake adjoining NASA Dryden Flight Research Center on a turbulence-measurement flight.
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Aug 31, 2005

The Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric flying wing lifts off Rogers Dry Lake adjoining NASA Dryden Flight Research Center on a turbulence-measurement flight.

The Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric flying wing lifts off Rogers Dry Lake adjoining NASA Dryden Flight Research...

AFRC
NASA image: The Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric flying wing lifts off Rogers Dry Lake adjoining NASA Dryden Flight Research Center on a turbulence-measurement flight.
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Sep 14, 2005

The Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric flying wing lifts off Rogers Dry Lake adjoining NASA Dryden Flight Research Center on a turbulence-measurement flight.

The Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric flying wing lifts off Rogers Dry Lake adjoining NASA Dryden Flight Research...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1145
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May 14, 2004

KSC-04pd1145

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- One of three osprey fledglings spreads its wings, anticipating flight. The nest is in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1146
Image
May 14, 2004

KSC-04pd1146

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- One of three osprey fledglings exercises its wings, anticipating flight. The nest is...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1147
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May 14, 2004

KSC-04pd1147

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- One of three osprey fledglings exercises its wings, anticipating flight. The nest is...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04-S-00203
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Jun 25, 2004

KSC-04-S-00203

NASA’s Stardust spacecraft has gathered dozens of images from its January fly-by of Comet Wild 2. (Pronounced Vilt...

KSC
NASA image: Flat Delta Model Flying in F.S.T.
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May 14, 1959

Flat Delta Model Flying in F.S.T.

Flat Delta Model Flying in Full Scale Tunnel (FST) (Boiseau)

LARC
NASA image: SMAP Flys over Earth Artist Concept
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Jul 12, 2011

SMAP Flys over Earth Artist Concept

This image, created at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory JPL, shows the Soil Moisture Active Passive SMAP mission,...

JPL
NASA image: Crews to Fly Commercial Spacecraft Announced
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Aug 3, 2018

Crews to Fly Commercial Spacecraft Announced

The first U.S. astronauts who will fly on American-made, commercial spacecraft to and from the International Space...

HQ
NASA image: NASA: With You When You Fly
Video
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...

HQ
NASA image: NASA's two modified F-15B research aircraft joined up for a fly-over of NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center on Edwards AFB, Calif., after a research mission.
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Jul 22, 2005

NASA's two modified F-15B research aircraft joined up for a fly-over of NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center on Edwards AFB, Calif., after a research mission.

NASA's two modified F-15B research aircraft joined up for a fly-over of NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center on...

AFRC
NASA image: Strong Proton Storm on the Sun with a Mercury Fly-by
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Dec 8, 2017

Strong Proton Storm on the Sun with a Mercury Fly-by

A solar magnetic active region containing the largest sunspot group of the last 10 years unleashed a large (X1.2)...

GSFC
NASA image: Mobility Test of the Free-Flying Astrobee Robotic Assistant
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Jul 12, 2019

Mobility Test of the Free-Flying Astrobee Robotic Assistant

iss060e007162 (July 12, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Christina Koch tests the mobility...

JSC
NASA image: Crews to Fly Commercial Spacecraft Announced
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Aug 3, 2018

Crews to Fly Commercial Spacecraft Announced

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, far right, talks to astronauts assigned to crew the first flight tests and...

HQ
NASA image: Astronauts Fly in X-57 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronauts Fly in X-57 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center

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

AFRC
NASA image: Vertical model flying in LaRC Full Scale Tunnel
Image
Jun 21, 1957

Vertical model flying in LaRC Full Scale Tunnel

Vertical model flying in Langley Research Center's Full Scale Tunnel.

LRC
NASA image: Vertical model flying in LaRC Full Scale Tunnel
Image
Jun 21, 1957

Vertical model flying in LaRC Full Scale Tunnel

Vertical model flying in Langley Research Center's Full Scale Tunnel.

LRC
NASA image: Vertical model flying in LaRC Full Scale Tunnel
Image
Jun 21, 1957

Vertical model flying in LaRC Full Scale Tunnel

Vertical model flying in Langley Research Center's Full Scale Tunnel.

LRC
NASA image: EC03-0058-2
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Mar 4, 2003

EC03-0058-2

Aerovironment technicians carefully line up attachments as a fuel cell electrical system is installed on the Helios...

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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