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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: Earth Science
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Aug 1, 2002

Earth Science

A NASA team studying the causes of electrical storms and their effects on our home planet achieved a milestone on...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Jan 1, 2001

Earth Science

A NASA team studying the causes of electrical storms and their effects on our home planet achieved a milestone on...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Colloids Experiment, Thermal 5-2, ACE T5-2 International Space Station, ISS, Fluids Integrated Rack, FIR Operations in the Telescience Support Center, TSC
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Jan 14, 2020

Advanced Colloids Experiment, Thermal 5-2, ACE T5-2 International Space Station, ISS, Fluids Integrated Rack, FIR Operations in the Telescience Support Center, TSC

Advanced Colloids Experiment, Thermal 5-2, ACE T5-2 International Space Station, ISS, Fluids Integrated Rack, FIR...

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NASA image: HST SM4 ACS Power Connect
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 ACS Power Connect

Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) produced many of the most popular and dramatic images from the Hubble Space...

GSFC
NASA image: HST SM4 ACS Opening Door
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 ACS Opening Door

Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) produced many of the most popular and dramatic images from the Hubble Space...

GSFC
NASA image: HST SM4 ACS CEPR Replace
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 ACS CEPR Replace

Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) produced many of the most popular and dramatic images from the Hubble Space...

GSFC
NASA image: HST SM4 ACS Power Supply
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 ACS Power Supply

Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) produced many of the most popular and dramatic images from the Hubble Space...

GSFC
NASA image: ACE-T4 Module Configuration
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Feb 16, 2020

ACE-T4 Module Configuration

iss062e014339 (Feb. 16, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 62 Flight Engineer Jessica Meir configures the Light...

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NASA image: AC-27149-A. General Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Research Model with High Disk Loading Direct Lifting Fan Mounted in Fuselage.
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Oct 26, 1960

AC-27149-A. General Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Research Model with High Disk Loading Direct Lifting Fan Mounted in Fuselage.

3/4 Low front view of fuselage and fan. Showing jet engine hanging below. Lift fan powered by jet exhaust.

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NASA image: Professor Paul Chaikin Presentation on Soft Matter
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Feb 3, 2023

Professor Paul Chaikin Presentation on Soft Matter

Recording of Professor Paul Chaikin presentation from the Department of Physics, Center for Soft Matter at New York...

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NASA image: Hypersonic Transport Model
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Nov 21, 1967

Hypersonic Transport Model

High 3/4 top front view of model in Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel. Bob Bishop in lower right. Delta Wing with Conard.

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NASA image: ARC-1964-AC-32587
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May 13, 1964

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Ames Photographer: Zebow Electric Discharge Apparatus used on the studies of the origin of life

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NASA image: ARC-1963-AC-31542
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Oct 18, 1963

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5 Degree of Freedom - Manned Flight Simulator

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NASA image: ARC-1968-AC-41371
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Aug 20, 1968

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2-Prop. R.C.F. (Rotating Cylinder Flap) in 40 x 80ft. wind tunnel. - rear view with Chuck Greco.

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NASA image: ARC-1963-AC-31565
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Oct 24, 1963

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Paraglider Test in 40x80ft W.T.

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NASA image: ARC-1960-AC-26438
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Mar 1, 1960

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BELL XV-3 (AF54-148) Convertiplane (experimental tilt rotor) IN FLIGHT Note: Used in publication in Flight Research...

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NASA image: ARC-1964-AC-32846
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Jul 10, 1964

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3/4 front view offull scale X-22A ducted fan model. Chuck Greco

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NASA image: ARC-1963-AC-31656
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Nov 22, 1963

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Side view of assembled command module, tower with flap & launch-escape rocket. Apollo FS-2 in 9 x 7 ft....

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NASA image: ARC-1965-AC-36069
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Dec 2, 1965

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Rotor Entry Vehicle 12ft w.t.

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC-31031
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Jun 11, 1963

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Ames aerodynamicists tested a wide variety of VTOL aircraft and helicopters during the 1960's. Here the Hiller...

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NASA image: ARC-1967-AC-38761
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Apr 12, 1967

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X-14 NASA 704 Full Scale Airplane tests in 40x80ft. Subsonic Wind Tunnel (NORMAL MOUNTING) with Sy Sewell, NASA...

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NASA image: ARC-1965-AC-36014
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Dec 15, 1965

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6 degree V/STOL Control Systems Research All Axes, Simulator (simulator pilot: Richard K Greif) at the Ames Research...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC-42410
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Jun 26, 1969

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H-126 (Hunting) Jet Flap Aircraft: 40 x 80 ft. Wind Tunnel Test Program, B. Reuben.

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NASA image: ARC-1964-AC-32745
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Sep 19, 1964

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XV-5A airplane installed in 40x80ft Subsonic Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames Research Center with Tom Mills. The propulsive...

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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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