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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: SIDRM Ice Build-up
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Feb 17, 2023

SIDRM Ice Build-up

Significant ice build-up on the Simulated Inter-compressor Duct Research Model (SIDRM) at the Icing Research Tunnel....

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NASA image: Tadas Bartkus posing with SIDRM Ice Build-up
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Feb 17, 2023

Tadas Bartkus posing with SIDRM Ice Build-up

Lead researcher Tadas Bartkus poses after a run of his test with significant ice build-up on the Simulated...

GRC
NASA image: LONG BOW MODEL DURING ICING TEST
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Jun 15, 1993

LONG BOW MODEL DURING ICING TEST

An AH-64 (Apache) Longbow fire control full size radar photographed during icing tests in the Icing Research wind...

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NASA image: Bell P-39 in the Icing Research Tunnel
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Nov 23, 1944

Bell P-39 in the Icing Research Tunnel

A Bell P-39 Airacobra in the NACA Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory’s Icing Research Tunnel for a propeller...

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NASA image: Wooden Fan Blades in the Icing Research Tunnel
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Feb 23, 1979

Wooden Fan Blades in the Icing Research Tunnel

The drive fan for the Icing Research Tunnel at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis...

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NASA image: Consolidated B-24M Liberator Equipped for Icing Research
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Jul 23, 1946

Consolidated B-24M Liberator Equipped for Icing Research

A Consolidated B-25M Liberator modified for icing research by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA)...

GRC
NASA image: Propulsion Systems Lab
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Apr 14, 2015

Propulsion Systems Lab

NASA Glenn’s Propulsion Systems Lab (PSL) is conducting research to characterize ice crystal clouds that can create...

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NASA image: Faces of NASA photograph of Emily Timko in the Icing Research Tu
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Mar 4, 2024

Faces of NASA photograph of Emily Timko in the Icing Research Tu

Emily Timko, featured in a Faces of NASA article, poses in the IRT (Icing Research Tunnel) where she works as a...

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NASA image: Spray System Trials in the Icing Research Tunnel
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Sep 23, 1949

Spray System Trials in the Icing Research Tunnel

The spray bar system introduces water droplets into the Icing Research Tunnel’s air stream at the National Advisory...

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NASA image: Particle-image Velocimetry (PIV)
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May 12, 2015

Particle-image Velocimetry (PIV)

Particle-image velocimetry (PIV) is performed on the upper surface of a pitching airfoil in the NASA Glenn Icing...

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NASA image: Specially-Equipped Martin XB-25E Icing Research Aircraft
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Aug 23, 1947

Specially-Equipped Martin XB-25E Icing Research Aircraft

In 1946 the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory became the NACA’s official icing research center. In addition to the...

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NASA image: Comparative Views of Arctic Sea Ice Growth
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Sep 20, 2000

Comparative Views of Arctic Sea Ice Growth

NASA researchers have new [sic] insights into the mysteries of Arctic sea ice, thanks to the unique abilities of...

JPL
NASA image: Rising Seas: NASA on the Greenland Ice Sheet (Teaser)
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Sep 15, 2015

Rising Seas: NASA on the Greenland Ice Sheet (Teaser)

Enjoy a deep dive into sea level rise research as NASA scientists and their colleagues discuss their research on and...

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NASA image: Rising Seas: NASA on the Greenland Ice Sheet
Video
Sep 15, 2015

Rising Seas: NASA on the Greenland Ice Sheet

Enjoy a deep dive into sea level rise research as NASA scientists and their colleagues discuss their research on and...

GSFC
NASA image: Recent State of Arctic Sea Ice
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Sep 11, 2008

Recent State of Arctic Sea Ice

There has been considerable interest in the recent state of Arctic sea ice for scientific research and for...

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NASA image: New NASA Satellite Reveals Profiles of Ice, Forests and Oceans
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Dec 11, 2018

New NASA Satellite Reveals Profiles of Ice, Forests and Oceans

Less than three months into its mission, NASA’s Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2, or ICESat-2, is already...

GSFC
NASA image: Global View of the Arctic Ocean
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Sep 20, 2000

Global View of the Arctic Ocean

NASA researchers have new [sic] insights into the mysteries of Arctic sea ice, thanks to the unique abilities of...

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NASA image: GRC-2004-C-01368
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2004-C-01368

Icing Research Tunnel's icing grid with super-cooled large droplet (SLD) icing conditions

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NASA image: Trapping of Methane In Enceladus Ocean
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Mar 11, 2015

Trapping of Methane In Enceladus Ocean

This illustration depicts potential origins of methane found in the plume of gas and ice particles that sprays from...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1944-AAL-5010
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Jan 30, 1944

ARC-1944-AAL-5010

De-icing Research conducted at the NASA Ames Research Center. Icing flight test on C-46 airplane (flight 29 11:25am...

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NASA image: GRC-2015-C-01618
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Apr 15, 2011

GRC-2015-C-01618

Common Research Model, CRM, in the Icing Research Tunnel, IRT

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NASA image: GRC-2015-C-01633
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Apr 15, 2011

GRC-2015-C-01633

Common Research Model, CRM, in the Icing Research Tunnel, IRT

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NASA image: GRC-1993-C-04295
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Apr 29, 2008

GRC-1993-C-04295

THE LONGBOW MODEL IN THE ICING RESEARCH TUNNEL

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NASA image: GRC-1993-C-04297
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Apr 29, 2008

GRC-1993-C-04297

THE LONGBOW MODEL IN THE ICING RESEARCH TUNNEL

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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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