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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: E53-1096
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Nov 20, 1953

E53-1096

High-Speed Research Station Director Walter C. Williams, NACA pilot A. Scott Crossfield, and Director of Flight...

AFRC
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
Image
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...

AFRC
NASA image: High Speed Prototype Car Test
Image
Jan 10, 2014

High Speed Prototype Car Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Mechanics and engineers ready a Hennessey Venom GT for test runs on the 3.5-mile long runway...

KSC
NASA image: High Speed Prototype Car Test
Image
Jan 10, 2014

High Speed Prototype Car Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Mechanics, engineers and Driver Brian Smith, in jumpsuit, ready a Hennessey Venom GT for test...

KSC
NASA image: High Speed Prototype Car Test
Image
Jan 10, 2014

High Speed Prototype Car Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An engineer readies a Hennessey Venom GT for test runs on the 3.5-mile long runway at the...

KSC
NASA image: High Speed Prototype Car Test
Image
Jan 10, 2014

High Speed Prototype Car Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A Hennessey Venom GT stands on the 3.5-mile long runway between test runs at the Shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: High Speed Prototype Car Test
Image
Jan 10, 2014

High Speed Prototype Car Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Performance Power Racing and Hennessey Performance teams pose with a Hennessey Venom GT...

KSC
NASA image: Planetary Demolition Derby Artist Concept
Image
Aug 10, 2009

Planetary Demolition Derby Artist Concept

This artist concept shows a celestial body about the size of our moon slamming at great speed into a body the size...

JPL
NASA image: The NACA Exceptional Service Medal presented at the NACA High Speed Flight Station. L-R: Hugh Dryden, Joe Walker, Stan Butchart, Richard Payne
Image
Nov 26, 1956

The NACA Exceptional Service Medal presented at the NACA High Speed Flight Station. L-R: Hugh Dryden, Joe Walker, Stan Butchart, Richard Payne

Hugh Dryden (far left) presents the NACA Exceptional Service Medal award at the NACA High Speed Flight Station. He...

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NASA image: Neil Armstrong’s Path to the Moon Began at Edwards
Image
Feb 26, 1960

Neil Armstrong’s Path to the Moon Began at Edwards

Famed astronaut Neil A. Armstrong – the first person to set foot on the Moon during the historic Apollo 11 mission...

AFRC
NASA image: E-2889
Image
Aug 4, 1953

E-2889

A 1953 photo of some of the research aircraft at the NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station (now known as the the...

AFRC
NASA image: Deep Impact on Its Way
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Jan 18, 2005

Deep Impact on Its Way

The high speed of NASA Deep Impact spacecraft causes it to appear as a long streak across the sky in the...

JPL
NASA image: Dying Star Creates Fantasy-like Sculpture of Gas and Dust
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Sep 9, 2004

Dying Star Creates Fantasy-like Sculpture of Gas and Dust

This detailed view of NGC 6543, the Cat Eye Nebula, from NASA Hubble Space Telescope includes intricate structures,...

JPL
NASA image: Circles on Saturn
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Apr 14, 2014

Circles on Saturn

Saturn winds race furiously around the planet, blowing at high speeds which form distinct belts and zones which...

JPL
NASA image: GRC-2002-C-00969
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2002-C-00969

HIGH TEMP HIGH SPEED TURBINE SEAL TEST RIG

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2002-C-00965
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2002-C-00965

HIGH TEMP HIGH SPEED TURBINE SEAL TEST RIG

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1999-C-00586
Image
Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1999-C-00586

GENERAL ELECTRIC HIGH SPEED FAN

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1999-C-00587
Image
Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1999-C-00587

GENERAL ELECTRIC HIGH SPEED FAN

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1998-C-00111
Image
Nov 9, 1999

GRC-1998-C-00111

HIGH SPEED VERY SMALL APERATURE TERMINAL VSAT

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2001-C-00437
Image
May 1, 2004

GRC-2001-C-00437

NASA HONEYWELL QUIET HIGH SPEED FAN TEST

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1998-C-00108
Image
Nov 9, 1999

GRC-1998-C-00108

HIGH SPEED VERY SMALL APERATURE TERMINAL VSAT

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1998-C-00112
Image
Nov 9, 1999

GRC-1998-C-00112

HIGH SPEED VERY SMALL APERATURE TERMINAL VSAT

GRC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-011
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Oct 18, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-011

Ames Hypersonic Free Flight Aerodynamic Facility is used for research on gas dynamic problems of atmospheric entry....

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1991-A91-0067-4
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Feb 8, 1991

ARC-1991-A91-0067-4

artwork High Speed Rotorcraft concept varibale diameter Tiltrotor

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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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