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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: Potential Mars Airplane Resumes Flight
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Mar 2, 2017

Potential Mars Airplane Resumes Flight

A Prandtl-M aerodynamic model flies following an air launch from a remotely piloted Carbon Cub.

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NASA image: NASA Dryden research pilot Gordon Fullerton is greeted by his wife Marie on the Dryden ramp after his final flight in a NASA F/A-18 on Dec. 21, 2007.
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Dec 21, 2007

NASA Dryden research pilot Gordon Fullerton is greeted by his wife Marie on the Dryden ramp after his final flight in a NASA F/A-18 on Dec. 21, 2007.

NASA Dryden research pilot Gordon Fullerton is greeted by his wife Marie on the Dryden ramp after his final flight...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Towed At Sunrise for Flight
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Jul 31, 2020

NASA F/A-18 Towed At Sunrise for Flight

A NASA F/A-18 is towed to the apron at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California during sunrise...

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NASA image: L to R: STS-98 Mission Specialist Thomas Jones, Pilot Mark Polansky, and Commander Kenneth Cockrell greet STS-92 Commander Brian Duffy, Dryden Center Director Kevin Petersen, and AFFTC Commander Major General Richard Reynolds
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Feb 20, 2001

L to R: STS-98 Mission Specialist Thomas Jones, Pilot Mark Polansky, and Commander Kenneth Cockrell greet STS-92 Commander Brian Duffy, Dryden Center Director Kevin Petersen, and AFFTC Commander Major General Richard Reynolds

L to R: STS-98 Mission Specialist Thomas Jones, Pilot Mark Polansky, and Commander Kenneth Cockrell greet STS-92...

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NASA image: NASA Test Pilot Inspects New Shock-Sensing Probe Ahead of Calibration Flight 
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Feb 26, 2025

NASA Test Pilot Inspects New Shock-Sensing Probe Ahead of Calibration Flight 

NASA test pilot Nils Larson inspects the agency’s F-15D research aircraft at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: NASA Test Pilot Inspects New Shock-Sensing Probe Ahead of Calibration Flight 
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Feb 26, 2025

NASA Test Pilot Inspects New Shock-Sensing Probe Ahead of Calibration Flight 

NASA test pilot Nils Larson inspects the agency’s F-15D research aircraft at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: NASA's ultra-quiet YO-3A acoustics research aircraft taxis out from the ramp at the Dryden Flight Research Center before a pilot checkout flight
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Oct 29, 2004

NASA's ultra-quiet YO-3A acoustics research aircraft taxis out from the ramp at the Dryden Flight Research Center before a pilot checkout flight

NASA's ultra-quiet YO-3A acoustics research aircraft taxis out from the ramp at the Dryden Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: The flight crew of NASA's SOFIA airborne observatory includes (from left), flight engineer Marty Trout and pilots Bill Brockett and Frank Batteas.
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Jan 14, 2008

The flight crew of NASA's SOFIA airborne observatory includes (from left), flight engineer Marty Trout and pilots Bill Brockett and Frank Batteas.

The flight crew of NASA's SOFIA airborne observatory includes (from left), flight engineer Marty Trout and pilots...

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NASA image: Formerly at NASA's Langley Research Center, this Northrop T-38 Talon is now used for mission support and pilot proficiency at the Dryden Flight Research Center
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Feb 24, 2005

Formerly at NASA's Langley Research Center, this Northrop T-38 Talon is now used for mission support and pilot proficiency at the Dryden Flight Research Center

Formerly at NASA's Langley Research Center, this Northrop T-38 Talon is now used for mission support and pilot...

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NASA image: NASA's converted YO-3A observation plane, now used for acoustics research, touches down at Edwards Air Force Base following a pilot checkout flight
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Oct 29, 2004

NASA's converted YO-3A observation plane, now used for acoustics research, touches down at Edwards Air Force Base following a pilot checkout flight

NASA's converted YO-3A observation plane, now used for acoustics research, touches down at Edwards Air Force Base...

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NASA image: STS-44 Pilot Henricks uses Visual Function Tester (VFT) on OV-104's middeck
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Dec 1, 1991

STS-44 Pilot Henricks uses Visual Function Tester (VFT) on OV-104's middeck

STS044-14-013 (24 Nov-1 Dec 1991) --- Terence T. (Tom) Henricks, STS-44 pilot, tests his visual acuity with the...

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NASA image: SUITING-UP (GEMINI-TITAN [GT]-7)(COMMAND PILOT W/O HELMET)(SENSORS ATTACHED) - CAPE
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Dec 4, 1965

SUITING-UP (GEMINI-TITAN [GT]-7)(COMMAND PILOT W/O HELMET)(SENSORS ATTACHED) - CAPE

S65-61757 (4 Dec. 1965) --- Astronaut Frank Borman, command pilot of the National Aeronautics and Space...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-VI - CLOSEUP (W/O HELMET) - PILOT (1ST TRY) - CAPE
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Oct 20, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-VI - CLOSEUP (W/O HELMET) - PILOT (1ST TRY) - CAPE

S65-56187 (20 Oct. 1965) --- Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, pilot of the Gemini-Titan-Agena 6 space mission,...

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NASA image: STS-125 Pilot Johnson takes photos on the aft FD during Flight Day 6
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May 16, 2009

STS-125 Pilot Johnson takes photos on the aft FD during Flight Day 6

S125-E-008039 (16 May 2009) --- Astronaut Gregory C. Johnson, STS-125 pilot, uses a still camera at an overhead...

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NASA image: STS-116 Pilot Oefelein uses communication equipment in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 11, 2006

STS-116 Pilot Oefelein uses communication equipment in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05565 (11 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut William A. (Bill) Oefelein, STS-116 pilot, uses a communication system...

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NASA image: STS-93 Pilot Ashby takes some photographs of the Earth from the flight deck
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Nov 18, 2013

STS-93 Pilot Ashby takes some photographs of the Earth from the flight deck

STS093-327-016 (23-27 July 1999) --- Astronaut Jeffrey S. Ashby, pilot, prepares to take a still photograph from...

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NASA image: STS-113 Pilot Lockhart and Expedition Six Flight Engineer Pettit are looking over a checklist in Airlock
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Nov 28, 2002

STS-113 Pilot Lockhart and Expedition Six Flight Engineer Pettit are looking over a checklist in Airlock

ISS006-E-05004 (28 November 2002) --- Astronaut Paul S. Lockhart (left), STS-113 pilot, looks over a procedures...

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NASA image: STS-34 Pilot Michael J. McCulley during T-30 press briefing at JSC
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Sep 5, 1989

STS-34 Pilot Michael J. McCulley during T-30 press briefing at JSC

STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, Pilot Michael J. McCulley reflects on a question during the thirty days...

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NASA image: STS-120 Commander Pam Melroy and Pilot George Zamka for Heavy Aircraft Training
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Aug 9, 2007

STS-120 Commander Pam Melroy and Pilot George Zamka for Heavy Aircraft Training

JSC2007-E-43538 (9 Aug. 2007) --- Astronauts Pamela A. Melroy, STS-120 commander, and George D. Zamka, pilot, pose...

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NASA image: STS-37 Pilot Kenneth D. Cameron during egress training in JSC's WETF Bldg 29
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Jun 25, 1990

STS-37 Pilot Kenneth D. Cameron during egress training in JSC's WETF Bldg 29

STS-37 Pilot Kenneth D. Cameron, wearing launch and entry suit (LES), discusses simulated emergency egress training...

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NASA image: STS-27 Pilot Gardner works with cameras on aft flight deck at window W8
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Dec 6, 1988

STS-27 Pilot Gardner works with cameras on aft flight deck at window W8

STS027-14-021 (2-6 Dec. 1988) --- Astronaut Guy S. Gardner, STS-27 pilot, appears to have enough cameras as he...

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NASA image: Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Simulator at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center with Pilot
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Mar 12, 2024

Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Simulator at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center with Pilot

NASA test pilot Wayne Ringelberg and NASA researcher Kyle Barnes prepare for Ringelberg’s ride in the air taxi...

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NASA image: Commander Rominger and Pilot Ashby prepare for re-entry on Endeavour during STS-100
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May 1, 2001

Commander Rominger and Pilot Ashby prepare for re-entry on Endeavour during STS-100

STS100-363-034 (19 April-1 May 2001) --- Astronauts Kent V. Rominger (left) and Jeffrey S. Ashby, STS-100 commander...

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NASA image: STS-38 Pilot Culbertson gives "thumbs up" from T-38A at Ellington Field
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Jun 18, 1990

STS-38 Pilot Culbertson gives "thumbs up" from T-38A at Ellington Field

STS-38 Pilot Frank L. Culbertson gives "thumbs up" before climbing into the T-38A NASA 955 forward cockpit....

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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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