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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 Pilots Prepare for QSF18 Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA Pilots Prepare for QSF18 Flight

NASA test pilots Jim “Clue” Less and Wayne “Ringo” Ringelberg step to the F/A-18 research aircraft at Ellington...

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NASA image: Artemis I flight day 14 from Mission Control
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Nov 28, 2022

Artemis I flight day 14 from Mission Control

jsc2022e090130 (Nov. 28, 2022): Flight Directors Paul Konyha and Nicole McElroy monitor the Orion spacecraft as it...

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NASA image: Eclipse Seen at NASA Wallops Flight Facility
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Dec 8, 2017

Eclipse Seen at NASA Wallops Flight Facility

The 2017 solar eclipse is seen at the front gate of NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility on the Eastern Shore of Virginia....

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NASA image: X-48C Flies Over Intersecting Runways
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Feb 28, 2013

X-48C Flies Over Intersecting Runways

The X-48C Hybrid Wing Body research aircraft flew over the intersection of several runways adjacent to the compass...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test
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Dec 18, 2019

Boeing Orbital Flight Test

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft onboard is seen as it is rollout...

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NASA image: The Aero Commander arrived at the NASA Flight Research Center (later, Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA).
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Aug 27, 1968

The Aero Commander arrived at the NASA Flight Research Center (later, Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA).

The Aero Commander arrival to NASA Flight Research Center.

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NASA image: Around the World in 11 Research Flights: Behind the Scenes of the ATom Mission (Part 2)
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Oct 5, 2017

Around the World in 11 Research Flights: Behind the Scenes of the ATom Mission (Part 2)

For the Atmospheric Tomography (ATom) mission, researchers and flight technicians from NASA and its partners are...

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NASA image: Around the World in 11 Research Flights: Behind the Scenes of the ATom Mission (Part 1)
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Oct 5, 2017

Around the World in 11 Research Flights: Behind the Scenes of the ATom Mission (Part 1)

For the Atmospheric Tomography (ATom) mission, researchers and flight technicians from NASA and its partners are...

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NASA image: X59_Plate_003-Aug.jpg
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Aug 10, 2022

X59_Plate_003-Aug.jpg

Artist illustration of the X-59 in flight over land.

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NASA image: F-8 DFBW in flight
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Jan 10, 1973

F-8 DFBW in flight

F-8 DFBW in flight

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NASA image: NASA G-III Captures Heat Shield Data for Artemis II Mission
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Mar 27, 2026

NASA G-III Captures Heat Shield Data for Artemis II Mission

Scott Erickson, left, a quality assurance inspector, and Manny Rodriguez, Gulfstream G-III crew chief, prepare the...

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NASA image: Vice President Pence Visits Marshall Space Flight Center
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Sep 25, 2017

Vice President Pence Visits Marshall Space Flight Center

Air Force Two lands with Vice President Mike Pence along with Congressman Robert Aderholt at the Redstone Army...

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NASA image: LEAPTech to Demonstrate Electric Propulsion Technologies
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Feb 26, 2015

LEAPTech to Demonstrate Electric Propulsion Technologies

Technicians unload the LEAPTech experimental wing upon its arrival at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center. Ground...

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NASA image: AFRC2016-0073-72
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Mar 8, 2016

AFRC2016-0073-72

Left to right: workhorse F-15B #836, "Mr. Bones" F-15D #884, and "2nd to None" F-15D #897 on the back ramp at NASA's...

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NASA image: Could This Become the First Mars Airplane?
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Jun 25, 2015

Could This Become the First Mars Airplane?

Jonathan Zur, from left, Alexandra Ocasio, Derek Abramson, Red Jensen, Etan Halberg and Keenan Albee wait for data...

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NASA image: Could This Become the First Mars Airplane?
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Jun 25, 2015

Could This Become the First Mars Airplane?

The proposed Prandtl-m is based on the Prandtl-d seen coming in for a landing during a flight test in June. The...

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NASA image: AFRC2016-0073-80
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Mar 8, 2016

AFRC2016-0073-80

Left to right: "2nd to None" (F-15D #897), "Mr. Bones" (F-15D #884), and workhorse F-15B #836 on the back ramp at...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Arrives at New Base of Flight Operations
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Nov 18, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Arrives at New Base of Flight Operations

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits inside Hangar 4826 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Arrives at New Base of Flight Operations
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Nov 18, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Arrives at New Base of Flight Operations

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits inside Hangar 4826 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Arrives at New Base of Flight Operations
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Nov 18, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Arrives at New Base of Flight Operations

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits inside Hangar 4826 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: Towed Twin-Fuselage Glider Launch System First Test Flight
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Oct 21, 2014

Towed Twin-Fuselage Glider Launch System First Test Flight

The one-third scale twin-fuselage towed glider glides in for landing on Rogers Dry Lake after its successful first...

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NASA image: 'From Warp Drives to Tachyons' Presented by Star Trek Adviser Dr. Erin Macdonald at NASA Goddard
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Aug 1, 2023

'From Warp Drives to Tachyons' Presented by Star Trek Adviser Dr. Erin Macdonald at NASA Goddard

On Aug. 1, 2023, Star Trek science adviser Dr. Erin Macdonald visited NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Flight Two
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Apr 30, 2021

Ingenuity Flight Two

A picture from the navigation camera aboard Ingenuity captured the helicopter on takeoff during Flight Two, showing...

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NASA image: Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project Announcement
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Jan 18, 2023

Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project Announcement

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy delivers remarks during a news conference on NASA’s Sustainable Flight...

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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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