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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: ARC-1994-AC94-0029-3
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Nov 1, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0029-3

High Speed Research (HSR) Source Noise Test-592, 40x80ft w.t.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0029-1
Image
Nov 1, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0029-1

High Speed Research (HSR) Source Noise Test-592, 40x80ft w.t.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0029-4
Image
Nov 1, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0029-4

High Speed Research (HSR) Source Noise Test-592, 40x80ft w.t.

ARC
NASA image: Harvey Allen in his Home.
Image
Jul 10, 1957

Harvey Allen in his Home.

Harvey Allen, Chief of the High-Speed Research Division at NASA Ames Research Center, in his home.

ARC
NASA image: E-1914
Image
Aug 12, 1955

E-1914

Early NACA research aircraft on the lakebed at the High Speed Research Station in 1955: Left to right: X-1E,...

AFRC
NASA image: GRC-1999-C-00134
Image
Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1999-C-00134

UNSTART PROGRAM - 10X10 FOOT SUPERSONIC WIND TUNNEL AS PART OF THE HIGH SPEED RESEARCH PROGRAM

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1999-C-00147
Image
Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1999-C-00147

UNSTART PROGRAM - 10X10 FOOT SUPERSONIC WIND TUNNEL AS PART OF THE HIGH SPEED RESEARCH PROGRAM

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1999-C-00146
Image
Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1999-C-00146

UNSTART PROGRAM - 10X10 FOOT SUPERSONIC WIND TUNNEL AS PART OF THE HIGH SPEED RESEARCH PROGRAM

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1999-C-00166
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1999-C-00166

UNSTART PROGRAM - 10X10 FOOT SUPERSONIC WIND TUNNEL AS PART OF THE HIGH SPEED RESEARCH PROGRAM

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1999-C-00165
Image
Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1999-C-00165

UNSTART PROGRAM - 10X10 FOOT SUPERSONIC WIND TUNNEL AS PART OF THE HIGH SPEED RESEARCH PROGRAM

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1999-C-00156
Image
Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1999-C-00156

UNSTART PROGRAM - 10X10 FOOT SUPERSONIC WIND TUNNEL AS PART OF THE HIGH SPEED RESEARCH PROGRAM

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1999-C-00144
Image
Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1999-C-00144

UNSTART PROGRAM - 10X10 FOOT SUPERSONIC WIND TUNNEL AS PART OF THE HIGH SPEED RESEARCH PROGRAM

GRC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-011
Image
Oct 18, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-011

Ames Hypersonic Free Flight Aerodynamic Facility is used for research on gas dynamic problems of atmospheric entry....

ARC
NASA image: X-15A-2 is rolled out of the paint shop after having the full scale ablative applied
Image
Jun 23, 1967

X-15A-2 is rolled out of the paint shop after having the full scale ablative applied

X-15A-2 is rolled out of the paint shop after having the full scale ablative applied. In June 1967, the X-15A-2...

AFRC
NASA image: X-15A-2 with full scale ablative and external tanks installed parked in front of hangar
Image
Aug 4, 1967

X-15A-2 with full scale ablative and external tanks installed parked in front of hangar

X-15A-2 with full scale ablative and external tanks installed parked in front of hangar. In June 1967, the X-15A-2...

AFRC
NASA image: ARC-1967-AC-38286-2
Image
Feb 6, 1967

ARC-1967-AC-38286-2

Aerial Survey of Ames Research Center centered on the Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel Complex and High Speed Aerodynamic...

ARC
NASA image: EC95-42960-4
Image
Feb 15, 1995

EC95-42960-4

NASA's single-seat F-16XL makes a drag chute landing at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. The...

AFRC
NASA image: Right side view of Bell X-1 #6063
Image
Dec 15, 1951

Right side view of Bell X-1 #6063

The Bell Aircraft Corporation X-1-2 aircraft on the ramp at NACA High Speed Flight Research Station located on the...

AFRC
NASA image: Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST)
Image
Mar 2, 2017

Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST)

Mechanical technician Dan Pitts prepares a scale model of Lockheed Martin's Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST)...

GRC
NASA image: XB-70 Triple-Sonic Bomber
Image
Sep 22, 1967

XB-70 Triple-Sonic Bomber

The North American Aviation XB-70 triple-sonic bomber prototype aircraft No. 1. NASA used the pre-production bomber...

AFRC
NASA image: GRC-2003-C-00511
Image
May 1, 2004

GRC-2003-C-00511

NASA GLENN/NASA LANGLEY LOADS COMPARISON TEST WITH 6 COMPONENT FORCE/MOMENT BALANCE AND 1.7% HIGH SPEED RESEARCH...

GRC
NASA image: ECN-15655
Image
May 21, 1981

ECN-15655

In this photograph, the C-140 JetStar is fitted with a model of a high-speed propeller. Three different designs were...

AFRC
NASA image: EC95-42960-5
Image
Feb 15, 1995

EC95-42960-5

NASA's single-seat F-16XL makes a drag chute landing on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave...

AFRC
NASA image: X-15 #2 landing accident at Mud Lake, Nevada on November 9, 1962 after flight 2-31-52
Image
Nov 9, 1962

X-15 #2 landing accident at Mud Lake, Nevada on November 9, 1962 after flight 2-31-52

NASA research pilot Jack McKay was injured in a crash landing of the X-15 #2 on November 9, 1962. Following 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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