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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: AeroVironment engineers and technicians closely monitor flight data in the ground control station during the Pathfinder-Plus' turbulence measurement flights.
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Aug 31, 2005

AeroVironment engineers and technicians closely monitor flight data in the ground control station during the Pathfinder-Plus' turbulence measurement flights.

AeroVironment engineers and technicians closely monitor flight data in the ground control station during the...

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NASA image: AeroVironment technicians prepare to remove the Pathfinder-Plus solar aircraft from its ground dolly before a turbulence measurement flight.
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Aug 31, 2005

AeroVironment technicians prepare to remove the Pathfinder-Plus solar aircraft from its ground dolly before a turbulence measurement flight.

AeroVironment technicians prepare to remove the Pathfinder-Plus solar aircraft from its ground dolly before a...

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NASA image: Galveston as Seen From NASA F/A-18 Following Research Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

Galveston as Seen From NASA F/A-18 Following Research Flight

Part of the mission criteria that led to the decision to fly off the coast of Galveston for QSF18 was the...

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NASA image: Galveston as Seen From NASA F/A-18 Following Research Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

Galveston as Seen From NASA F/A-18 Following Research Flight

Part of the mission criteria that led to the decision to fly off the coast of Galveston for QSF18 was the...

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NASA image: Galveston as Seen From NASA F/A-18 Following Research Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

Galveston as Seen From NASA F/A-18 Following Research Flight

Part of the mission criteria that led to the decision to fly off the coast of Galveston for QSF18 was the...

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0209-5
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Mar 2, 1985

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YO-3A Quiet Plane (NASA-718) parked on ramp This aircraft is a flying acoustic platform used as a microphone to...

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NASA image: HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center.
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Aug 27, 2014

HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center.

HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center. shown here at the Vertical Motion...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0266-018
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Jan 14, 2008

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2.8% Ares I Acoustic Reentry Wind Tunnel Model in Ames 9X7ft Supersonic Wind Tunnel test-97-0193; model flying...

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NASA image: 1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)
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Jan 9, 2013

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV): Tethered and free flying test in 20 foot Vertical Spin Tunnel

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NASA image: iss064e029454
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Feb 5, 2021

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iss064e029454 (Feb. 5, 2021) --- The International Space Station was flying 261 miles above the Sahara Desert when...

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NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flights Taking Place at Ellington Field
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Nov 4, 2018

NASA QSF18 Flights Taking Place at Ellington Field

Part of the mission criteria that led to the decision to fly off the coast of Galveston for QSF18 was the...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00041
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May 20, 2011

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Space Shuttle Era: How the space shuttle got smarter. NASA's space shuttles became easier and safer to fly because...

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NASA image: 1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)
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May 20, 2013

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV): Tethered and free flying test in 20 foot Vertical Spin Tunnel

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0242-001
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Dec 17, 2010

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German Deligation visits Ames SOFIA Science Office for briefing and enjoy a Ames tour of CVSRF Simulator and 'fly'...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00044
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Jun 1, 2011

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Space shuttle Endeavour returns to Earth for the final time, ending the STS-134 mission and its flying career at the...

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NASA image: Galveston as Seen From NASA F/A-18 Following Research Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

Galveston as Seen From NASA F/A-18 Following Research Flight

Part of the mission criteria that led to the decision to fly off the coast of Galveston for QSF18 was the...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00100
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Apr 13, 2006

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STS-1 crew Commander John Young and Pilot Robert Crippen share their experiences flying the first space shuttle...

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NASA image: EHDC1
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Aug 5, 2020

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iss063e066312 (Aug. 5, 2020) --- Flying over southern Argentina, this photograph from the International Space...

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NASA image: SIDRM Test at Icing Research Tunnel
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Feb 23, 2022

SIDRM Test at Icing Research Tunnel

Ice built up on a test article at the at the Icing Research Tunnel as researchers study the icing physics that occur...

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NASA image: TigerShark Delivered, Assembled at NASA Armstrong
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May 6, 2019

TigerShark Delivered, Assembled at NASA Armstrong

The fully assembled TigerShark unmanned aircraft system, seen here near a hangar at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research...

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NASA image: 1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)
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May 17, 2013

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV): Tethered and free flying test in 20 foot Vertical Spin Tunnel

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NASA image: 1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)
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Jan 9, 2013

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV): Tethered and free flying test in 20 foot Vertical Spin Tunnel

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0266-019
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Jan 14, 2008

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2.8% Ares I Acoustic Reentry Wind Tunnel Model in Ames 9X7ft Supersonic Wind Tunnel test-97-0193; model flying...

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NASA image: Galveston as Seen From NASA F/A-18 Following Research Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

Galveston as Seen From NASA F/A-18 Following Research Flight

Part of the mission criteria that led to the decision to fly off the coast of Galveston for QSF18 was the...

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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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