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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: Zero-g tests of involving Astronaut candidate Daniel C. Brandenstein
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May 18, 1979

Zero-g tests of involving Astronaut candidate Daniel C. Brandenstein

Zero-g tests of involving Astronaut candidate Daniel C. Brandenstein. Brandenstein is shown flying in midair on the...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0038-003
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Mar 2, 2010

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Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS) Astronaut Terry Virts flying the shuttle during simulation flight

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NASA image: ARC-1982-AC82-0601
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Aug 1, 1982

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Army Camouflaged XV-15 flying NOE (nap-of-the-earth) tests (ref# 024398_

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NASA image: KSC-10-S-00052
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May 14, 2010

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STS-132: Crew Climbs Aboard Atlantis -- The astronauts take their seats as the shuttle is ready to fly.

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NASA image: ARC-1991-A91-0341-3
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Jun 24, 1991

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Artwork: N/A Flying Wing at Airport: approach on taxi way and at gate showing passenger loading concept

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NASA image: Wake Shield Facility on test stand at JSC
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Oct 9, 1991

Wake Shield Facility on test stand at JSC

Pictured on a test stand at JSC is the Wake Shield Facility scheduled to fly on STS-60.

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NASA image: Wake Shield Facility on test stand at JSC
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Oct 9, 1991

Wake Shield Facility on test stand at JSC

Pictured on a test stand at JSC is the Wake Shield Facility scheduled to fly on STS-60.

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NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0242-13
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Jul 1, 1996

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Insect larvae separation containers (fruit fly; egg, pupae and adults male/female) with Jason Cardema

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NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0242-15
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Jul 1, 1996

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Insect larvae separation containers (fruit fly; egg, pupae and adults male/female) with Judy Jones using vacuum

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NASA image: ACD08-0005-117
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Jan 14, 2008

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Air to air view of the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy or SOFIA aircraft fly-by on a visit to Ames...

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NASA image: jsc2012e017827
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Jan 4, 2012

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DATE: 1-4-11 LOCATION: JSC SUBJECT: Space Station flying by the moon. PHOTOGRAPHER: Lauren Harnett

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NASA image: EC01-0267-1
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Sep 20, 2001

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These two NASA F/A-18 aircraft are flying a test point for the Autonomous Formation Flight project over California's...

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NASA image: NASAs B377SGT Super Guppy Turbine Cargo Airplane Leaving Moffett Field at NASA Ames.
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Jan 25, 2016

NASAs B377SGT Super Guppy Turbine Cargo Airplane Leaving Moffett Field at NASA Ames.

NASA N941NA lift off from Ames Research Center at Moffett Field, it is the last Super Guppy still flying.

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NASA image: NASA Minute: Sept. 12, 2025
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Sep 12, 2025

NASA Minute: Sept. 12, 2025

In this week’s NASA Minute a resupply mission, flying your name around the Moon, and potential life on mars.

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NASA image: The International Space Station can be seen as a small object in lower right of this image of the moon
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Jan 4, 2012

The International Space Station can be seen as a small object in lower right of this image of the moon

DATE: 1-4-11 LOCATION: JSC SUBJECT: Space Station flying by the moon PHOTOGRAPHER: Lauren Harnett

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NASA image: KSC-10-S-00065
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Jun 24, 2010

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Astronaut James P. Dutton, Jr. discusses his journey to becoming an astronaut and flying on the STS-131 mission.

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00214
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Oct 2, 2006

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NASA astronaut Jim Kelly talks about piloting the space shuttle and the fun of flying in space in this episode of...

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NASA image: Two NASA Dryden F/A-18s flown by Gordon Fullerton and Nils Larson fly in tight formation Dec. 21, 2007 during Fullerton's final flight before his retirement.
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Dec 21, 2007

Two NASA Dryden F/A-18s flown by Gordon Fullerton and Nils Larson fly in tight formation Dec. 21, 2007 during Fullerton's final flight before his retirement.

Long-time NASA Dryden research pilot and former astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton capped an almost 50-year flying...

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NASA image: Genes in Space 10 Freeze and Fly Run Experiment System Setup
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Jul 13, 2023

Genes in Space 10 Freeze and Fly Run Experiment System Setup

iss069e031305 (July 13, 2023) -- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio holds the Mini...

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NASA image: View of the ISS stack as seen during the fly-around by the STS-96 crew
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Apr 20, 2017

View of the ISS stack as seen during the fly-around by the STS-96 crew

S96-E-5220 (03 June 1999) --- The International Space Station (ISS), including the elements of the Zarya module and...

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NASA image: NASA Selects Astrobotic to Fly VIPER Rover to the Moon  (Media Resource Reel)
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Jun 10, 2020

NASA Selects Astrobotic to Fly VIPER Rover to the Moon (Media Resource Reel)

NASA’s water-seeking robotic Moon rover just booked a ride to the Moon’s South Pole. Astrobotic of Pittsburgh,...

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NASA image: Russian Cosmonauts to fly on STS-60 visit bldg 9
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Nov 10, 1992

Russian Cosmonauts to fly on STS-60 visit bldg 9

S92-49715 (10 Nov 1992) --- Russian cosmonauts Sergei Krikalev (left), and Vladimir Titov (right) share a team...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Flying Robots in Space: 02/04/2022
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Feb 3, 2022

Space to Ground: Flying Robots in Space: 02/04/2022

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: High-Flying Drone Returns After Studying Atlantic Storms
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Aug 16, 2013

High-Flying Drone Returns After Studying Atlantic Storms

NASA’s AV-6 Global Hawk remotely piloted aircraft lands at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia after studying...

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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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