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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: KSC-08pd3548
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Nov 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels approach the Shuttle Landing Facility for a landing at NASA's...

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NASA image: NACA Wartime Safety Poster
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Apr 23, 1945

NACA Wartime Safety Poster

One of many safety posters produced by NACA artists during World War II. The Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3572
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Nov 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Navy's F/A-18 Blue Angels are lined up on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3552
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Nov 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the U.S. Navy's...

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NASA image: Wright R–2600–8 Engine in the Engine Propeller Research Building
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Mar 23, 1943

Wright R–2600–8 Engine in the Engine Propeller Research Building

A Wright Aeronautical R–2600 Cyclone piston engine installed in the Engine Propeller Research Building, or Prop...

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NASA image: NACA Study of Crash Fires with a Fairchild C-82 Packet
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Jun 23, 1950

NACA Study of Crash Fires with a Fairchild C-82 Packet

Researchers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory purposely...

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NASA image: T-33A (55-4351/NASA 815)
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Dec 8, 1965

T-33A (55-4351/NASA 815)

Arrived at NASA FRC January 9, 1963 Departed September 10, 1973 to Redding, California This aircraft, one of four...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3575
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Nov 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Navy's F/A-18 Blue Angels begin taxiing toward the runway at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3592
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Nov 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Standing next to a Starfighter aircraft at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3576
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Nov 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Navy's F/A-18 Blue Angels taxi toward the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3577
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Nov 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Navy's F/A-18 Blue Angels take off from the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: Lewis Rodert Receiving a Collier Trophy from President Truman
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Dec 23, 1947

Lewis Rodert Receiving a Collier Trophy from President Truman

Lewis Rodert, then of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory,...

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NASA image: NACA Mechanics in an Allison Engine Training Class
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Oct 23, 1943

NACA Mechanics in an Allison Engine Training Class

The Allison Engine Company's A.G. Covell instructs mechanics from various divisions at the National Advisory...

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NASA image: Fuels and Lubrication Researcher at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Aug 23, 1943

Fuels and Lubrication Researcher at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

A researcher at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory studies...

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NASA image: Allison V–1710 Engine on a Dynamotor Stand in the Engine Research Building
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Mar 23, 1943

Allison V–1710 Engine on a Dynamotor Stand in the Engine Research Building

The first research assignment specifically created for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics’ (NACA) new...

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NASA image: Grumman F9F-2 Panther
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Apr 16, 1958

Grumman F9F-2 Panther

Grumman F9F-2 Panther: Originally built as a F9F-3, this Grumman F9F-2 Panther has a Pratt and Whitney J42 turbojet...

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NASA image: T-34C back seat instrument panel
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May 15, 1997

T-34C back seat instrument panel

The back seat instrument panel on the NASA T-34C chase plane. In its role as a military trainer, the instructor...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3590
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Nov 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Center Director Bob Cabana presents an award to retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Lee A. Archer...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3591
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Nov 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Lee A. Archer Jr. (seated at center), one of the Tuskegee...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3596
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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A member of the 101st Airborne parachute demonstration team lands at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3601
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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform their tight maneuvers over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3600
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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Eyes and hands of the crowd of visitors are pointed toward the sky at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1367
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Nov 4, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The latest polar-orbiting operational environmental weather satellite developed...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1936
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Mar 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The latest Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite, or GOES, has been offloaded...

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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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