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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: Engine Installed on NASA’s X-59 Experimental Aircraft
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Nov 8, 2022

Engine Installed on NASA’s X-59 Experimental Aircraft

The engine that will power NASA’s quiet supersonic X-59 in flight is installed, marking a major milestone in the...

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NASA image: Engine Installed on NASA’s X-59 Experimental Aircraft
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Nov 8, 2022

Engine Installed on NASA’s X-59 Experimental Aircraft

The engine that will power NASA’s quiet supersonic X-59 in flight is installed, marking a major milestone in the...

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NASA image: Engine Installed on NASA’s X-59 Experimental Aircraft
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Nov 8, 2022

Engine Installed on NASA’s X-59 Experimental Aircraft

The engine that will power NASA’s quiet supersonic X-59 in flight is installed, marking a major milestone in the...

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NASA image: Engine Installed on NASA’s X-59 Experimental Aircraft
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Nov 8, 2022

Engine Installed on NASA’s X-59 Experimental Aircraft

The engine that will power NASA’s quiet supersonic X-59 in flight is installed, marking a major milestone in the...

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NASA image: Engine Installed on NASA’s X-59 Experimental Aircraft
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Nov 8, 2022

Engine Installed on NASA’s X-59 Experimental Aircraft

The engine that will power NASA’s quiet supersonic X-59 in flight is installed, marking a major milestone in the...

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NASA image: Aerial View of NACA's Lewis Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory
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May 23, 1946

Aerial View of NACA's Lewis Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory

The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory in Cleveland, Ohio as seen...

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NASA image: Scale Model of Agena/Mariner-C in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Feb 23, 1964

Scale Model of Agena/Mariner-C in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

Researcher Bobby Sanders examines a 0.10-scale model of the Mariner-C shroud and Agena rocket in the 8- by 6-Foot...

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NASA image: X-59 First Flight B-Roll
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Oct 28, 2025

X-59 First Flight B-Roll

On Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft had its first flight, ferrying from...

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NASA image: Impeller Creation at the Fabrication Shop
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Oct 23, 1950

Impeller Creation at the Fabrication Shop

A mechanic and apprentice work on a wooden impeller in the Fabrication Shop at the NACA Lewis Flight Propulsion...

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NASA image: NACA Photographer Films a Ramjet Test
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Oct 23, 1946

NACA Photographer Films a Ramjet Test

A National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) photographer films the test of a ramjet engine at the Lewis...

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NASA image: Flight Research Building at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Sep 23, 1942

Flight Research Building at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The Flight Research Building at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research...

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NASA image: X-59 First Flight BRoll
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Oct 28, 2025

X-59 First Flight BRoll

On Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft had its first flight, ferrying from...

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NASA image: Air Force Officers Visit Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Aug 23, 1945

Air Force Officers Visit Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

A group of 60 Army Air Forces officers visited the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft...

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NASA image: Altitude Wind Tunnel Control Room
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May 23, 1945

Altitude Wind Tunnel Control Room

Researchers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory monitor a...

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NASA image: Turboprop Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Aug 23, 1976

Turboprop Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) engineer Robert Jeracki prepares a Hamilton Standard SR-1...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Displays Mach Diamonds at Maximum Afterburner
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Jan 22, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Displays Mach Diamonds at Maximum Afterburner

NASA’s X-59 lights up the night sky with its unique Mach diamonds, also known as shock diamonds, during maximum...

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NASA image: Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2
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Feb 7, 2022

Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2

NASA’s X-59 lights up the night sky with its unique Mach diamonds, also known as shock diamonds, during maximum...

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NASA image: Test Pilots Inspect Newly Painted X-59
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Dec 12, 2023

Test Pilots Inspect Newly Painted X-59

NASA and Lockheed Martin test pilots inspect the painted X-59 as it sits on the ramp at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works...

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NASA image: Test Pilots Pose with X-59 Research Aircraft
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Dec 12, 2023

Test Pilots Pose with X-59 Research Aircraft

NASA test pilots Nils Larson (left) and Jim “Clue” Less (right), and Lockheed Martin test pilot Dan “Dog” Canin pose...

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NASA image: Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2
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Feb 7, 2022

Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2

NASA’s X-59 lights up the night sky with its unique Mach diamonds, also known as shock diamonds, during maximum...

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NASA image: Test Pilots Inspect Newly Painted X-59
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Dec 12, 2023

Test Pilots Inspect Newly Painted X-59

NASA and Lockheed Martin test pilots inspect the painted X-59 as it sits on the ramp at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works...

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NASA image: Test Pilot Dan Canin Poses with X-59 Research Aircraft
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Dec 12, 2023

Test Pilot Dan Canin Poses with X-59 Research Aircraft

Lockheed Martin test pilot Dan “Dog” Canin poses with the newly-painted X-59 as it sits on the ramp at Lockheed...

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NASA image: Test Pilots Inspect Newly Painted X-59
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Dec 12, 2023

Test Pilots Inspect Newly Painted X-59

NASA and Lockheed Martin test pilots inspect the painted X-59 as it sits on the ramp at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works...

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NASA image: NASA Test Pilots Pose with X-59 Research Aircraft
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Dec 12, 2023

NASA Test Pilots Pose with X-59 Research Aircraft

NASA test pilots Nils Larson (left) and Jim “Clue” Less (right) pose with the newly-painted X-59 as it sits on 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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