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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.

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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...

AFRC
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...

AFRC
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...

AFRC
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...

AFRC
NASA image: Engine Installed on NASA’s X-59 Experimental Aircraft
Image
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...

AFRC
NASA image: Engine Installed on NASA’s X-59 Experimental Aircraft
Image
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...

AFRC
NASA image: Engine Installed on NASA’s X-59 Experimental Aircraft
Image
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...

AFRC
NASA image: Engine Installed on NASA’s X-59 Experimental Aircraft
Image
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...

AFRC
NASA image: Engine Installed on NASA’s X-59 Experimental Aircraft
Image
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...

AFRC
NASA image: Engine Installed on NASA’s X-59 Experimental Aircraft
Image
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...

AFRC
NASA image: Engine Installed on NASA’s X-59 Experimental Aircraft
Image
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...

AFRC
NASA image: Student experimenter stands near middeck lockers in JSC Bldg 9A mockup
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Sep 18, 1991

Student experimenter stands near middeck lockers in JSC Bldg 9A mockup

S91-47323 (18 Sept 1991) --- Constantine Costes, left, a student experimenter sponsored by United Space Boosters...

JSC
NASA image: Student experimenters successfully launch suborbital rocket from NASA Wallops
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Dec 8, 2017

Student experimenters successfully launch suborbital rocket from NASA Wallops

NASA successfully launched a NASA Terrier-Improved Orion suborbital sounding rocket carrying student experiments...

GSFC
NASA image: Astronaut Jonny Kim services an experimental carbon dioxide removal device
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May 27, 2025

Astronaut Jonny Kim services an experimental carbon dioxide removal device

iss073e0118580 (May 27, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim services an...

JSC
NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers works on an experimental carbon dioxide removal device
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May 27, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers works on an experimental carbon dioxide removal device

iss073e0078896 (May 27, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers replaces components...

JSC
NASA image: Student experimenter and sponsor display SE83-9 "Chix in Space" incubator
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Aug 13, 1988

Student experimenter and sponsor display SE83-9 "Chix in Space" incubator

S88-44514 (13 Aug 1988) --- Student experimenter John C. Vellinger, left, explains components of an incubator used...

JSC
NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers works on an experimental carbon dioxide removal device
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May 27, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers works on an experimental carbon dioxide removal device

iss073e0078897 (May 27, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers replaces components...

JSC
NASA image: Astronaut Nichole Ayers replaces components on an experimental carbon dioxide removal device
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May 27, 2025

Astronaut Nichole Ayers replaces components on an experimental carbon dioxide removal device

iss073e0118580 (May 27, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers replaces components...

JSC
NASA image: Lopez-Alegria with Passive Observatories for Experimental Microbial Systems (POEMS) foam cushion
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Oct 3, 2006

Lopez-Alegria with Passive Observatories for Experimental Microbial Systems (POEMS) foam cushion

ISS014-E-05118 (3 Oct. 2006) --- Astronaut Michael E. Lopez-Alegria, Expedition 14 commander and NASA space station...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 30, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-61B mission included Bryan D. O’Conner, pilot; Brewster H. Shaw, commander; Charles D....

MSFC
NASA image: DSN's Experimental Hybrid Antenna Tracks DSOC's Laser Downlink
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Feb 8, 2024

DSN's Experimental Hybrid Antenna Tracks DSOC's Laser Downlink

Deep Space Station 13 (DSS-13) at NASA's Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex near Barstow, California – part...

JPL
NASA image: Hanging Saucer
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May 16, 2014

Hanging Saucer

In this picture, NASA saucer-shaped experimental flight vehicle is prepared for a Range Compatibility Test at the...

JPL
NASA image: Lichtenberg Crater
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Jun 15, 2010

Lichtenberg Crater

Lichtenberg crater is of Eratosthenian age, located in western Oceanus Procellarum. It is named after George C....

JPL
NASA image: Quiet Clean Short Haul Experimental Engine
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Feb 23, 1973

Quiet Clean Short Haul Experimental Engine

Program manager Carl Ciepluch poses with a model of the Quiet Clean Short Haul Experimental Engine (QCSEE) conceived...

GRC
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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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