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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: Capitol Day
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Feb 19, 2009

Capitol Day

Stennis Space Center Director Gene Goldman visits with Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour during NASA Day at the Capitol...

SSC
NASA image: NASA Prepares for Mock Truss-Braced Wing Tests
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Apr 1, 2024

NASA Prepares for Mock Truss-Braced Wing Tests

Engineering technician Jeff Howell mounts conventional strain gauges to the Mock Truss-Braced Wing 10-foot model at...

AFRC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1972

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph was taken during the testing of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) at the Johnson Space Center....

MSFC
NASA image: The X-38 Second Prototype Flares to a Landing over the Lakebed at the End of Its Fifth Flight at Edwards Air Force Base
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Mar 30, 2000

The X-38 Second Prototype Flares to a Landing over the Lakebed at the End of Its Fifth Flight at Edwards Air Force Base

The X-38, a research vehicle built to help develop technology for an emergency Crew Return Vehicle from the...

AFRC
NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Lab-On-a-Chip Applications Development (LOCAD) OPS
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Jan 10, 2009

ISS Expedition 18 Lab-On-a-Chip Applications Development (LOCAD) OPS

ISS018-E-018995 (10 Jan. 2009) --- Astronaut Sandra Magnus, Expedition 18 flight engineer, works with the...

JSC
NASA image: Commerical Crew Program - SpaceX
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Jan 2, 2018

Commerical Crew Program - SpaceX

A SpaceX Merlin engine is on a test stand at the company's facility in McGregor, Texas. SpaceX is developing its...

KSC
NASA image: Helping CryoFILL Turn Oxygen into Fuel
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Jul 18, 2023

Helping CryoFILL Turn Oxygen into Fuel

A tank is used in CryoFILL experiments to liquefy oxygen at minus 290 degrees Fahrenheit as it could be done on the...

GRC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 18, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Artist’s manned and unmanned concepts of a Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) Mobility Test Article (MTA) on the Lunar...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1969-A-33200-4
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Aug 27, 1964

ARC-1969-A-33200-4

R4D-6 (Bu. No. 99827 NACA 18, NASA 701). TAKE-OFF MONITOR TEST, EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE. Gunsight Tracking and...

ARC
NASA image: ED10-0236-35
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Aug 17, 2010

ED10-0236-35

The Air Force F-16D Automatic Collision Avoidance Technology aircraft flew at low levels above the Sierra Nevada...

AFRC
NASA image: Commerical Crew Program - SpaceX
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May 21, 2014

Commerical Crew Program - SpaceX

A SpaceX SuperDraco engine is hot-fired at the company's test facility in McGregor, Texas. SpaceX is developing its...

KSC
NASA image: Helping CryoFILL Turn Oxygen into Fuel
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Jul 18, 2023

Helping CryoFILL Turn Oxygen into Fuel

A tank is used in CryoFILL experiments to liquefy oxygen at minus 290 degrees Fahrenheit as it could be done on the...

GRC
NASA image: jsc2023e030776
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May 30, 2023

jsc2023e030776

jsc2023e030776 (5/30/2023) --- The student team members who developed ESSENCE as photographed by the wide-angle lens...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Nov 3, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Artist’s concept of a Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) Mobility Test Article (MTA) on the Lunar surface. The data provided...

MSFC
NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Exploration Portable Life Support Subsystem (xPLSS) Development and Ventilation Laboratory Capabilities
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May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Exploration Portable Life Support Subsystem (xPLSS) Development and Ventilation Laboratory Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC Exploration Portable Life Support Subsystem (xPLSS) Development Lab and Ventilation Lab...

JSC
NASA image: Launching the Future of Flight, The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (Growth)
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Feb 20, 2025

Launching the Future of Flight, The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (Growth)

To maintain the competitive advantage of the United States, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, the...

ARC
NASA image: Helping CryoFILL Turn Oxygen into Fuel
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Jul 18, 2023

Helping CryoFILL Turn Oxygen into Fuel

A tank is used in CryoFILL experiments to liquefy oxygen at minus 290 degrees Fahrenheit as it could be done on the...

GRC
NASA image: NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.
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Oct 19, 2016

NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.

News Conference following the test of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) technical capability Level...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1978-AC78-1040-172
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Nov 14, 1978

ARC-1978-AC78-1040-172

Lockheed YO-3A (USA 69-18010 NASA 718) A/C & BELL COBRA HELICOPTER FLIGHT & GROUND TESTS AT EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE....

ARC
NASA image: NASA's F-15B testbed aircraft with Gulfstream Quiet Spike sonic boom mitigator attached
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Jul 6, 2006

NASA's F-15B testbed aircraft with Gulfstream Quiet Spike sonic boom mitigator attached

Gulfstream Aerospace and NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center are testing the structural integrity of a telescopic...

AFRC
NASA image: jsc2023e054812
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Jul 28, 2023

jsc2023e054812

jsc2023e054812 (7/28/2023) --- An Exterior view of the BEAK 3-Unit (3U) Cubesat. BEAK is developed by The University...

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NASA image: NASA’s Drone Traffic Management System Completes Final Tests
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Feb 16, 2021

NASA’s Drone Traffic Management System Completes Final Tests

NASA's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management project, or UTM, is working to safely integrate drones into...

ARC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Manual activation of 8 FPAs in an earlier version of the Group Activation Pack. The Fluids Processing Apparatus is...

MSFC
NASA image: Boeing engineers perform air flow balance testing.
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Oct 5, 2017

Boeing engineers perform air flow balance testing.

Boeing engineers, Chris Chapman, left, Greg Clark, center, and Ashesh Patel, right, perform air flow balance testing...

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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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