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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: STS-92 - Landing at Edwards Air Force Base
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Oct 24, 2000

STS-92 - Landing at Edwards Air Force Base

The Space Shuttle Discovery glides in for landing at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California at the conclusion...

AFRC
Audio
Mar 13, 2026

HWHAP Ep415 Air Force Rescue and Recovery

HWHAP Air Force Rescue and Recovery Leah Cheshier Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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NASA image: STS-92 - Landing at Edwards Air Force Base
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Oct 24, 2000

STS-92 - Landing at Edwards Air Force Base

With its drag parachute deployed to help slow it down, the Space Shuttle Discovery rolls down the runway after...

AFRC
NASA image: GPM Ships Out to Japan for Launch: Crane Loading AAFB
Video
Nov 25, 2013

GPM Ships Out to Japan for Launch: Crane Loading AAFB

This is footage of the GPM Core spacecraft leaving Goddard Space Flight Center and traveling to Andrews Air Force...

GSFC
NASA image: CloudSat Preps for Launch at Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA
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Aug 26, 2005

CloudSat Preps for Launch at Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA

NASA CloudSat spacecraft sits encapsulated within its Boeing Delta launch vehicle dual payload attach fitting at...

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NASA image: Astronaut Discusses Life In Space With U.S. Air Force Academy Association – Tuesday, June 17, 2025
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Jun 17, 2025

Astronaut Discusses Life In Space With U.S. Air Force Academy Association – Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 73 flight engineer Nichole Ayers of NASA discussed life and work...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Discusses Life In Space With Air Force Research Laboratory Scholars – Monday, July 28, 2025
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Jul 28, 2025

NASA Astronaut Discusses Life In Space With Air Force Research Laboratory Scholars – Monday, July 28, 2025

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 73 flight engineer Jonny Kim of NASA discussed life and work...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 Astronaut Raja Chari Answers Air Force Academy Cadet Questions
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Jan 12, 2022

Expedition 66 Astronaut Raja Chari Answers Air Force Academy Cadet Questions

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Raja Chari answered pre-recorded...

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NASA image: U.S. Air Force Radiation in Space experiment for Gemini 6 flight
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Dec 10, 1965

U.S. Air Force Radiation in Space experiment for Gemini 6 flight

S65-58941 (27 Aug. 1965) --- U.S. Air Force Weapons Laboratory D-8 (Radiation in Space) experiment for Gemini-6...

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NASA image: Pilot Breathing Assessment Program Prototype JPL Mask with U.S. Air Force Configuration 
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Aug 4, 2020

Pilot Breathing Assessment Program Prototype JPL Mask with U.S. Air Force Configuration 

NASA research pilot Wayne Ringelberg wears a U.S. Air Force configuration of the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in...

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NASA image: Air Force pilot Mike Adam poses with X-15 flown with NASA
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Mar 22, 1967

Air Force pilot Mike Adam poses with X-15 flown with NASA

Air Force pilot Mike Adams poses in front of X-15-#1 after flight on Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC96-0023-9
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Feb 2, 1982

ARC-1969-AC96-0023-9

Date: Feb 1982 Photographer: Historical Air Force nominal engine display  (AFWAL TR-81-3156, Fig 110

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC96-0023-8
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Feb 2, 1982

ARC-1969-AC96-0023-8

Date: Feb 1982 Photographer: Historical Air Force fuel distribution (AFWAL TR-81-3156, Fig 93

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC96-0023-10
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Feb 2, 1982

ARC-1969-AC96-0023-10

Date: Feb 1982 Photographer: Air Force abnormal engine status (ref: AFWAL TR-81-3156)

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC96-0023-11
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Feb 2, 1982

ARC-1969-AC96-0023-11

Date: Feb 1982 Photographer: Air Force engine fire procedures (ref: AFWAL TR-81-3156)

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC96-0023-7
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Feb 2, 1982

ARC-1969-AC96-0023-7

Date: Feb 1982 Photographer: Historical Air Force hydraulic emergency actions for generator failures (AFWAL TR-81-3156)

ARC
NASA image: GPM Ships Out to Japan for Launch: Load and Takeoff
Video
Nov 25, 2013

GPM Ships Out to Japan for Launch: Load and Takeoff

This is footage of the GPM Core spacecraft leaving Goddard Space Flight Center and traveling to Andrews Air Force...

GSFC
NASA image: GOES-S Transport to Kennedy Space Center
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Dec 4, 2017

GOES-S Transport to Kennedy Space Center

At Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, Colorado, NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-S (GOES-S)...

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NASA image: GOES-S Transport to Kennedy Space Center
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Dec 4, 2017

GOES-S Transport to Kennedy Space Center

At Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, Colorado, NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-S (GOES-S)...

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NASA image: GOES-S Transport to Kennedy Space Center
Image
Dec 4, 2017

GOES-S Transport to Kennedy Space Center

At Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, Colorado, NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-S (GOES-S)...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC96-0023-12
Image
Feb 2, 1982

ARC-1969-AC96-0023-12

Date: Feb 1982 Photographer: Air Force emergency action status with extinguished engine fire (ref: AFWAL TR-81-3156)

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NASA image: U.S. Air Force Harness Configuration
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Oct 12, 2018

U.S. Air Force Harness Configuration

NASA Pilot Nils Larson wears a U.S. Air Force harness configuration with a helmet and an oxygen mask that is being...

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NASA image: NASA, Air Force, and Industry Team Up to Improve Flying Safety
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Dec 4, 2001

NASA, Air Force, and Industry Team Up to Improve Flying Safety

The Air Force provided a C-17 Globemaster III for use in the Vehicle Integrated Propulsion Research (VIPR) effort....

AFRC
NASA image: Shipping InSight Mars Spacecraft to Buckley Air Force Base
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Feb 28, 2018

Shipping InSight Mars Spacecraft to Buckley Air Force Base

A truck carrying NASA s InSight spacecraft leaves Lockheed Martin Space, Denver, where the spacecraft was built and...

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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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