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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: NASA Dryden director Kevin L. Petersen discusses the center's major milestones during its 60th anniversary celebration in November, 2006.
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Nov 4, 2006

NASA Dryden director Kevin L. Petersen discusses the center's major milestones during its 60th anniversary celebration in November, 2006.

NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center marked its 60th anniversary as the aerospace agency's lead center for...

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NASA image: Convair XF-102 Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Aug 23, 1953

Convair XF-102 Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A .10-scale model of Convair’s XF-102 in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee...

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NASA image: Setup in the Icing Research Tunnel Test Section
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Feb 23, 1969

Setup in the Icing Research Tunnel Test Section

Technicians set up test hardware inside the test section of the Icing Research Tunnel at the National Aeronautics...

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NASA image: Lewis Researcher in the Materials and Stresses Building
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Dec 23, 1952

Lewis Researcher in the Materials and Stresses Building

A materials researcher at the NACA’s Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory examines a surface crack detection apparatus...

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NASA image: New Exhauster Equipment at the Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Apr 23, 1955

New Exhauster Equipment at the Propulsion Systems Laboratory

The Propulsion Systems Laboratory’s exhaust system was expanded in 1955 at the National Advisory Committee for...

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NASA image: B-29 Superfortress with Ramjet Missile
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Aug 23, 1948

B-29 Superfortress with Ramjet Missile

The NACA’s Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory used a Boeing B‒29 Superfortress as a testbed for ramjet...

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NASA image: New Set of Fan Blades for the Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Aug 23, 1951

New Set of Fan Blades for the Altitude Wind Tunnel

New wooden fan blades being prepared for installation in the Altitude Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee...

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NASA image: Primary Exhaust Cooler at the Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Sep 23, 1952

Primary Exhaust Cooler at the Propulsion Systems Laboratory

One of the two primary coolers at the Propulsion Systems Laboratory at the National Advisory Committee for...

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NASA image: Draftsmen at Work during Construction of the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Sep 23, 1942

Draftsmen at Work during Construction of the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory was designed by a group...

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NASA image: Female Staff Members in the Fabrication Shop
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Jun 23, 1944

Female Staff Members in the Fabrication Shop

The loss of male NACA employees to the war effort and the military’s increased demand for expedited aeronautical...

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NASA image: Turning Vanes inside the Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Feb 23, 1944

Turning Vanes inside the Altitude Wind Tunnel

Men stand in front of turning vanes inside the Altitude Wind Tunnel (AWT) at the National Advisory Committee for...

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NASA image: WS-110A Brown Bomber in Unitary Wind Tunnel Low Mach Number Test
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Jan 10, 1958

WS-110A Brown Bomber in Unitary Wind Tunnel Low Mach Number Test

WS-110A Brown Bomber in Unitary Wind Tunnel Low Mach Number Test

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NASA image: WS-110A Brown Bomber in Unitary Wind Tunnel Low Mach Number Test
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Jan 10, 1958

WS-110A Brown Bomber in Unitary Wind Tunnel Low Mach Number Test

WS-110A Brown Bomber in Unitary Wind Tunnel Low Mach Number Test

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NASA image: WS-110A Brown Bomber in Unitary Wind Tunnel Low Mach Number Test
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Jan 10, 1958

WS-110A Brown Bomber in Unitary Wind Tunnel Low Mach Number Test

WS-110A Brown Bomber in Unitary Wind Tunnel Low Mach Number Test

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NASA image: WS-110A Brown Bomber in Unitary Wind Tunnel Low Mach Number Test
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Jan 10, 1958

WS-110A Brown Bomber in Unitary Wind Tunnel Low Mach Number Test

WS-110A Brown Bomber in Unitary Wind Tunnel Low Mach Number Test

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NASA image: B-29 #800 with X-1B attached taxis in off of the lakebed
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Apr 9, 1958

B-29 #800 with X-1B attached taxis in off of the lakebed

B-29 #800 with X-1B attached taxis in off of the lakebed.

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NASA image: John Manke Aboard the HL-10
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May 16, 1968

John Manke Aboard the HL-10

Armstrong research pilot (and future center director) John Manke emerges from the HL-10, NASA Langley’s 10th...

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NASA image: E58-3663A
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Apr 9, 1958

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B-29 #800 with X-1B attached taxi's in off of the lakebed.

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NASA image: A Full Flightline at Armstrong
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Mar 25, 1958

A Full Flightline at Armstrong

Behind three Douglas D-558-IIs is the B-29 launch aircraft. Under its right wing is the world’s first ground-based...

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NASA image: Bell X-1B fitted with a reaction control system on the lakebed
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Jul 30, 1958

Bell X-1B fitted with a reaction control system on the lakebed

Bell X-1B fitted with a reaction control system on the lakebed

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NASA image: Shuttle Atlantis Mounted to Boeing 747
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Dec 7, 1991

Shuttle Atlantis Mounted to Boeing 747

Shuttle Atlantis emerges from the Mate-Demate-Device mounted to Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft for the return...

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NASA image: Astronaut Fred Wallace Haise, Jr. at NASA Langley Lunar Research
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Sep 13, 2019

Astronaut Fred Wallace Haise, Jr. at NASA Langley Lunar Research

Astronaut Fred Wallace Haise, Jr. at NASA Langley Lunar Research Facility, Gantry test at night. Haise was the lunar...

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NASA image: Lee Adelsbach and Bob Cook work on the instrumentation on the Bell X-1B
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Jun 16, 1956

Lee Adelsbach and Bob Cook work on the instrumentation on the Bell X-1B

Lee Adelsbach and Bob Cook work on the instrumentation on the Bell X-1B.

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NASA image: Bell X-1B fitted with a reaction control system on the lakebed
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Jul 30, 1958

Bell X-1B fitted with a reaction control system on the lakebed

Bell X-1B fitted with a reaction control system on the lakebed.

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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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