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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: Piecing Together SOFIA’s Telescope
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Apr 4, 2008

Piecing Together SOFIA’s Telescope

Technicians installing the tertiary mirror onto the SOFIA telescope.

AFRC
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Nov 15, 1972

F-111B Wings Swept

The F-111B with its wings swept to their maximum angle. It carried the Mission Adaptive Wing, a single-piece...

AFRC
NASA image: XB-70 Triple-Sonic Bomber
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Sep 22, 1967

XB-70 Triple-Sonic Bomber

The North American Aviation XB-70 triple-sonic bomber prototype aircraft No. 1. NASA used the pre-production bomber...

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NASA image: The Work of NACA Women
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Jan 1, 1949

The Work of NACA Women

NACA women computers had degrees in mathematics or taught math before they were hired. They reduced film data and...

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NASA image: F-8 Flies with Apollo Guidance Computer
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Jan 10, 1973

F-8 Flies with Apollo Guidance Computer

The F-8 Digital Fly-By-Wire aircraft had its hydro-mechanical control systems replaced by an Apollo Guidance...

AFRC
NASA image: F/A-18 Performs Thrust Vectoring Test
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Feb 14, 1991

F/A-18 Performs Thrust Vectoring Test

NASA’s F/A-18 High Alpha Research Vehicle, also known as the “Silk Purse,” performs a thrust vectoring test in...

AFRC
NASA image: Through the Eyes of SOFIA
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Nov 12, 2008

Through the Eyes of SOFIA

SOFIA’s telescope mirror is seen as it appears during a science mission.

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NASA image: Technicians inspect external tank attachment fittings on the Space Shuttle Discovery as part of its post-flight processing at NASA DFRC
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Aug 12, 2005

Technicians inspect external tank attachment fittings on the Space Shuttle Discovery as part of its post-flight processing at NASA DFRC

Robert 'Skip' Garrett; main propulsion advanced systems technician, and Chris Jacobs; main propulsion systems...

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NASA image: Approach & Landing Test (ALT) - Shuttle Free-Flight (FF)-2 - New Release - DFRC, CA
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Sep 13, 1977

Approach & Landing Test (ALT) - Shuttle Free-Flight (FF)-2 - New Release - DFRC, CA

S77-28137 (13 Sept 1977) --- The Orbiter 101 "Enterprise" soars above the NASA 747 carrier aircraft during the...

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NASA image: echnicians monitor the positioning of a workstand as it is moved into place around the main engines of the shuttle Endeavour during deservicing at NASA DFRC
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Dec 2, 2008

echnicians monitor the positioning of a workstand as it is moved into place around the main engines of the shuttle Endeavour during deservicing at NASA DFRC

Technicians monitor the positioning of a large workstand as it is carefully moved into place around the main engines...

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NASA image: Third (3rd) "Free Flight" - Shuttle Orbiter 101 Spacecraft - Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC), CA
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Sep 23, 1977

Third (3rd) "Free Flight" - Shuttle Orbiter 101 Spacecraft - Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC), CA

S77-28541 (23 Sept 1977) --- The NASA 747 carrier aircraft and six T-38 jets fly over the shuttle Orbiter 101...

JSC
NASA image: Orbiter "Enterprise" - Soars Above the NASA 747 Carrier - Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC), CA
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Aug 12, 1977

Orbiter "Enterprise" - Soars Above the NASA 747 Carrier - Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC), CA

S77-27512 (12 Aug 1977) --- The Shuttle Orbiter 101 "Enterprise" soars above the NASA 747 carrier aircraft only...

JSC
NASA image: Technicians monitor the positioning of a workstand as it is moved into place around the main engines of the shuttle Endeavour during deservicing at NASA DFRC
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Dec 2, 2008

Technicians monitor the positioning of a workstand as it is moved into place around the main engines of the shuttle Endeavour during deservicing at NASA DFRC

Technicians monitor the positioning of a large workstand as it is carefully moved into place around the main engine...

AFRC
NASA image: John Manke Aboard the HL-10
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May 16, 1968

John Manke Aboard the HL-10

Armstrong research pilot (and future center director) John Manke emerges from the HL-10, NASA Langley’s 10th...

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NASA image: A Full Flightline at Armstrong
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Mar 25, 1958

A Full Flightline at Armstrong

Behind three Douglas D-558-IIs is the B-29 launch aircraft. Under its right wing is the world’s first ground-based...

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NASA image: Shuttle Atlantis Mounted to Boeing 747
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Dec 7, 1991

Shuttle Atlantis Mounted to Boeing 747

Shuttle Atlantis emerges from the Mate-Demate-Device mounted to Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft for the return...

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Sep 10, 1964

LLVR Simulator

Mechanics are dressed in fire suits because the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle, a simulator to train astronauts for...

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NASA image: XF-92A Landing Mishap
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Oct 14, 1953

XF-92A Landing Mishap

The XF-92A, which had a minor landing mishap in 1953, was the concept for the first delta wing fighter in the U.S....

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NASA image: Helios Functional Check Flight
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Jun 7, 2003

Helios Functional Check Flight

The first flight of a large aircraft to be powered by electric fuel cells began with a takeoff at 8:43 a.m. HST...

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NASA image: DFRC Mission Manager Walter Klein passes out stickers and lithographs to underprivileged Costa Rican school children that visited the airport on Monday March 8, 2004
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Mar 8, 2004

DFRC Mission Manager Walter Klein passes out stickers and lithographs to underprivileged Costa Rican school children that visited the airport on Monday March 8, 2004

NASA Dryden Mission Manager Walter Klein passes out Airborne Science stickers and lithographs to underprivileged...

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NASA image: This photo shows a head-on view of NASA's SR-71B on the ramp at the Air Force's Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, shortly before delivery to DFRC
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Jul 24, 1991

This photo shows a head-on view of NASA's SR-71B on the ramp at the Air Force's Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, shortly before delivery to DFRC

This photo shows a head-on view of NASA's SR-71B, used for pilot proficiency and training, on the ramp at the Air...

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NASA image: Jim Smolka (left) details a flight experiment to Jerry McKee, Kevin Petersen and NASA Administrator Mike Griffin (right) during Griffin's initial visit to DFRC
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May 24, 2005

Jim Smolka (left) details a flight experiment to Jerry McKee, Kevin Petersen and NASA Administrator Mike Griffin (right) during Griffin's initial visit to DFRC

NASA Dryden research pilot Jim Smolka (left) details a recent flight experiment on a modified F-15B research...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Endeavour is nestled in the Mate-DeMate Device at NASA DFRC as turnaround operations get underway for its ferry flight back to KSC in Florida
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Dec 1, 2008

The Space Shuttle Endeavour is nestled in the Mate-DeMate Device at NASA DFRC as turnaround operations get underway for its ferry flight back to KSC in Florida

The Space Shuttle Endeavour is nestled in the Mate-DeMate Device at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center as...

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NASA image: Former NACA test pilots Scott Crossfield, Stan Butchart, Robert Champine, and John Griffith gathered at NASA DFRC for the "Men of Mach 2" symposium.
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Feb 4, 1998

Former NACA test pilots Scott Crossfield, Stan Butchart, Robert Champine, and John Griffith gathered at NASA DFRC for the "Men of Mach 2" symposium.

Former NACA test pilots Scott Crossfield, Stan Butchart, Robert Champine, and John Griffith gathered at the NASA...

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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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