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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: Orion Drop Test Series Begins
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Apr 6, 2016

Orion Drop Test Series Begins

On April 6, 2016, engineers at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, kicked off a series of nine drop...

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NASA image: 25766346363_296a797bb5_o
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Apr 6, 2016

25766346363_296a797bb5_o

On April 6, 2016, engineers at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, kicked off a series of nine drop...

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NASA image: 26096235800_1c29c91b41_o
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Apr 6, 2016

26096235800_1c29c91b41_o

On April 6, 2016, engineers at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, kicked off a series of nine drop...

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NASA image: 25766343263_e93ee81a56_o
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Apr 6, 2016

25766343263_e93ee81a56_o

On April 6, 2016, engineers at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, kicked off a series of nine drop...

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NASA image: 26276719612_9b68a0f7ff_o
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Apr 6, 2016

26276719612_9b68a0f7ff_o

On April 6, 2016, engineers at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, kicked off a series of nine drop...

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NASA image: 26302853101_332903983f_o
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Apr 6, 2016

26302853101_332903983f_o

On April 6, 2016, engineers at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, kicked off a series of nine drop...

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NASA image: 26096235260_b4d786f9e2_o
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Apr 6, 2016

26096235260_b4d786f9e2_o

On April 6, 2016, engineers at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, kicked off a series of nine drop...

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NASA image: 26369074205_856c61814f_o
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Apr 6, 2016

26369074205_856c61814f_o

On April 6, 2016, engineers at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, kicked off a series of nine drop...

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NASA image: 25764242744_73897f4c54_o
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Apr 6, 2016

25764242744_73897f4c54_o

On April 6, 2016, engineers at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, kicked off a series of nine drop...

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NASA image: EC91-630-8
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Nov 22, 1991

EC91-630-8

The AFTI F-16 flying at high angle of attack, shown in the final configuration and paint finish. Dummy Sidewinder...

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NASA image: LRC_2018_B701_V_LATL_Ep02_8973_033018_720
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Apr 5, 2018

LRC_2018_B701_V_LATL_Ep02_8973_033018_720

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how test dummies at NASA's Langley Research Center contribute to making the planes...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 7 Activities
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Nov 5, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 7 Activities

U.S. Navy recovery team members practice bringing an astronaut aboard the USS John P. Murtha, using a dummy, during...

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NASA image: M2-F1 ejection seat test at South Edwards
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Mar 15, 1963

M2-F1 ejection seat test at South Edwards

The M2-F1 was fitted with an ejection seat before the airtow flights began. The project selected the seat used in...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 7 Activities
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Nov 5, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 7 Activities

NASA and U.S. Navy recovery team members go over procedures for bringing an astronaut aboard, using a dummy, during...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1966

Saturn Apollo Program

Engineers and technicians at the Marshall Space Flight Center placed a Saturn V ground test booster (S-IC-D) into...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 4 Afternoon Activities
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Jan 20, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 4 Afternoon Activities

Chief Warrant Officer Ferrari from the USS Anchorage inspects the Deck Department as they prepare to bring in...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 4 Afternoon Activities
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Jan 20, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 4 Afternoon Activities

Sailors from the USS Anchorage simulate “Oscar,” a dummy used for man overboard drills, to the medical unit. During...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 4 Afternoon Activities
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Jan 20, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 4 Afternoon Activities

USS Anchorage’s Deck Department is heaving around the line as they bring up “Oscar,” a dummy used for man overboard...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 7 Activities
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Nov 5, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 7 Activities

U.S. Navy recovery team members practice bringing an astronaut aboard the USS John P. Murtha, using a dummy, during...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 7 Activities
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Nov 5, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 7 Activities

U.S. Navy recovery team members practice bringing an astronaut aboard the USS John P. Murtha, using a dummy, during...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 7 Activities
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Nov 5, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 7 Activities

U.S. Navy recovery team members practice bringing an astronaut aboard the USS John P. Murtha, using a dummy, during...

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NASA image: Lieutenant Colonel John Stapp Demonstrates the Rocket Sled
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Apr 23, 1956

Lieutenant Colonel John Stapp Demonstrates the Rocket Sled

Howard Hasbrook volunteers for a demonstration of a scaled-down version of Lieutenant Colonel John Stapp’s rocket...

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NASA image: X-15A-2 in flight. First flight wih dummy ramjet attached. Flt. 2-51-92, Pete Knight-pilot. One of the experiments planned for the X-15A-2 involved tests of a functional ramjet at speeds above Mach 5. This photo was taken with a dummy ramjet. On this rese
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May 8, 1967

X-15A-2 in flight. First flight wih dummy ramjet attached. Flt. 2-51-92, Pete Knight-pilot. One of the experiments planned for the X-15A-2 involved tests of a functional ramjet at speeds above Mach 5. This photo was taken with a dummy ramjet. On this rese

X-15A-2 in flight. First flight wih dummy ramjet attached. Flt. 2-51-92, Pete Knight-pilot. 8 May 67

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NASA image: NACA Researcher Sets up a Test of a New Seat Design
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May 23, 1954

NACA Researcher Sets up a Test of a New Seat Design

A researcher at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory prepares...

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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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