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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: X-38 in Flight during Second Free Flight
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Feb 6, 1999

X-38 in Flight during Second Free Flight

NASA's X-38, a research vehicle developed as part of an effort to build an emergency Crew Return Vehicle (CRV) for...

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NASA image: Pegasus Rocket Booster Being Prepared for X-43A/Hyper-X Flight Test
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Aug 25, 1999

Pegasus Rocket Booster Being Prepared for X-43A/Hyper-X Flight Test

A close-up view of the front end of a Pegasus rocket booster being prepared by technicians at the Dryden Flight...

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NASA image: Pegasus Rocket Booster Being Prepared for X-43A/Hyper-X Flight Test
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Aug 25, 1999

Pegasus Rocket Booster Being Prepared for X-43A/Hyper-X Flight Test

Technicians prepare a Pegasus rocket booster for flight tests with the X-43A "Hypersonic Experimental Vehicle," or...

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NASA image: X-38 in Flight during Second Free Flight
Image
Feb 6, 1999

X-38 in Flight during Second Free Flight

NASA's X-38, a research vehicle developed as part of an effort to build an emergency Crew Return Vehicle (CRV) for...

AFRC
NASA image: EC04-0194-19
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Jun 15, 2004

EC04-0194-19

A newly constructed pylon (green) for carrying aerospace vehicles aloft flies attached to the wing of NASA Dryden...

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NASA image: EC79-10247
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Mar 10, 1979

EC79-10247

DAST Mated to B-52 on Ramp - Close-up

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NASA image: EC03-0258-12
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Oct 7, 2003

EC03-0258-12

Ready to go, NASA's new B-52H mother ship waits as NASA B-52B 008 taxis back from flight.

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NASA image: EC03-0258-04
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Oct 7, 2003

EC03-0258-04

NASA's new B-52H is seen here on the ramp at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California.

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NASA image: EC03-0258-16
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Oct 7, 2003

EC03-0258-16

NASA's new B-52H mother ship at the ready, with renowned NASA B-52B 008 poised beside.

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NASA image: EC03-0258-19
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Oct 7, 2003

EC03-0258-19

NASA's new B-52H is seen here on the ramp at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California.

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NASA image: EC00-0198-2
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Jun 22, 2000

EC00-0198-2

Aerospace industry representatives view actual and mock-up versions of 'X-Planes' intended to enhance access to...

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NASA image: EC00-0198-85
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Jun 22, 2000

EC00-0198-85

Aerospace industry representatives view actual and mock-up versions of 'X-Planes' intended to enhance access to...

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NASA image: EC00-0198-1
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Jun 22, 2000

EC00-0198-1

Aerospace industry representatives view actual and mock-up versions of 'X-Planes' intended to enhance access to...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00073
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Mar 26, 2004

KSC-04-S-00073

NASA's hypersonic X-43A scramjet, short for supersonic combustion ramjet, makes a historic test flight this week....

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NASA image: EC00-0198-102
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Jun 22, 2000

EC00-0198-102

Aerospace industry representatives view actual and mock-up versions of 'X-Planes' intended to enhance access to...

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NASA image: The X-38 vehicle #131R arrives at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center
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Jul 11, 2000

The X-38 vehicle #131R arrives at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center

The X-38 Vehicle 131R, intended to prove the utility of a "lifeboat" crew return vehicle to bring crews home from...

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NASA image: E-21090
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Nov 18, 1969

E-21090

The HL-10 Lifting Body is seen here in powered flight shortly after launch from the B-52 mothership. When HL-10...

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NASA image: The X-38 vehicle #131R arrives at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center
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Jul 11, 2000

The X-38 vehicle #131R arrives at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center

The X-38 Vehicle 131R, intended to prove the utility of a "lifeboat" crew return vehicle to bring crews home from...

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NASA image: NASA's B-52B launch aircraft cruises to a test range over the Pacific Ocean carrying the second X-43A vehicle attached to a Pegasus rocket on March 27, 2004
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Mar 27, 2004

NASA's B-52B launch aircraft cruises to a test range over the Pacific Ocean carrying the second X-43A vehicle attached to a Pegasus rocket on March 27, 2004

The second X-43A hypersonic research aircraft, attached to a modified Pegasus booster rocket and followed by a chase...

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NASA image: X-38 vehicle #131R during pre-launch with B-52 008 mothership and F-18 chase aircraft
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Nov 2, 2000

X-38 vehicle #131R during pre-launch with B-52 008 mothership and F-18 chase aircraft

The X-38 prototypes are intended to perfect a "crew lifeboat" for the International Space Station. The X-38 vehicle...

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NASA image: EC77-8113
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Aug 1, 1977

EC77-8113

First Captive Flight of DAST Mated to B-52 - Close-up from Below

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NASA image: X-24 (SV-5) Lifting Body In 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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May 24, 1968

X-24 (SV-5) Lifting Body In 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view of Martin X-24A lifting body, mounted on B-52 mount.

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NASA image: Jim Newman and Bob McDonald attach an M2-F2 lifting body model to the "Mothership"
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Jun 26, 1968

Jim Newman and Bob McDonald attach an M2-F2 lifting body model to the "Mothership"

A photo of model airplane builders James B. Newman and Robert L. McDonald preparing for a flight with models of the...

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NASA image: X-15 #2 landing accident at Mud Lake, Nevada on November 9, 1962 after flight 2-31-52
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Nov 9, 1962

X-15 #2 landing accident at Mud Lake, Nevada on November 9, 1962 after flight 2-31-52

NASA research pilot Jack McKay was injured in a crash landing of the X-15 #2 on November 9, 1962. Following 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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