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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: SCAT-16; Variable Sweep Model in 40x80 Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.
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Jun 10, 1963

SCAT-16; Variable Sweep Model in 40x80 Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.

3/4 view of model in cruise configuration with 25 deg. Sweep, AR=6.9. SCAT-16; Variable Sweep Model in 40x80 Wind...

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NASA image: Generalized Subsonic Jet Transport in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.
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Dec 19, 1960

Generalized Subsonic Jet Transport in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.

3/4 front view of model without nacelles on regular struts. Generalized Subsonic Jet Transport model with leading...

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NASA image: NASA Moon Rover Books Ride to the Moon
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Jun 10, 2020

NASA Moon Rover Books Ride to the Moon

NASA’s water-seeking robotic Moon rover just booked a ride to the Moon’s South Pole. Astrobotic of Pittsburgh,...

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NASA image: Augmented Reality for Drone Air Traffic Management
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Sep 25, 2020

Augmented Reality for Drone Air Traffic Management

NASA is using augmented reality software to bring drone air traffic information to life using commercially available...

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NASA image: NASA’s Drone Traffic Management System Completes Final Tests
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Feb 16, 2021

NASA’s Drone Traffic Management System Completes Final Tests

NASA's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management project, or UTM, is working to safely integrate drones into...

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NASA image: Swarm Technology in Space with NASA's Starling Mission
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Jul 12, 2023

Swarm Technology in Space with NASA's Starling Mission

NASA is sending a team of four CubeSats into orbit around Earth to see if they’re able to cooperate on their own,...

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NASA image: SOFIA Discovers Water on a Sunlit Surface of the Moon
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Oct 26, 2020

SOFIA Discovers Water on a Sunlit Surface of the Moon

Scientists using NASA’s telescope on an airplane, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, discovered...

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NASA image: NASA in Silicon Valley Live - How to Get an Internship at NASA
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Jul 25, 2019

NASA in Silicon Valley Live - How to Get an Internship at NASA

NASA in Silicon Valley Live is a talk show that features conversations with scientists, researchers, engineers and...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Discusses Lunar Exploration at NASA’s Ames Research Center
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Nov 14, 2019

Vice President Mike Pence Discusses Lunar Exploration at NASA’s Ames Research Center

Vice President Mike Pence, along with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, visited NASA's Ames Research Center in...

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NASA image: NASA in Silicon Valley Live - Air Taxis and the Future of Flight
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Dec 19, 2019

NASA in Silicon Valley Live - Air Taxis and the Future of Flight

NASA in Silicon Valley Live is a talk show that features conversations with scientists, researchers, engineers and...

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NASA image: NASA in Silicon Valley Live: Moon 2024
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Jun 19, 2019

NASA in Silicon Valley Live: Moon 2024

Our greatest adventures remain ahead of us as NASA's Artemis program will send the first woman and next man to the...

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NASA image: Long Range Laser Velocimeter in 40x80x120 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames. For use in NFAC.
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Mar 18, 1983

Long Range Laser Velocimeter in 40x80x120 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames. For use in NFAC.

Long Range Laser Velocimeter in 40x80x120 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames. For use in NFAC.

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NASA image: Tilt-Wing/Propeller Model With Blowing Flaps Tested in the 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.
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Nov 23, 1959

Tilt-Wing/Propeller Model With Blowing Flaps Tested in the 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.

4 propeller Tilt Wing. Pictured with Tommy Wills wind tunnel mechanic in the 40x80 foot wind tunnel.

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NASA image: Lockheed XFV-1 model in the 40x80 foot wind tunnel at NASA Ames Research Center
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May 16, 1952

Lockheed XFV-1 model in the 40x80 foot wind tunnel at NASA Ames Research Center

Wide shot of 40x 80 wind tunnel settling chamber with Lockheed XFV-1 model. Project engineer Mark Kelly (not shown)....

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0181-050
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Aug 14, 2008

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Ames Family Day Picnic in celebration of NASA's 50th Anniversary

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0181-010
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Aug 14, 2008

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Ames Family Day Picnic in celebration of NASA's 50th Anniversary

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0181-023
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Aug 14, 2008

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Ames Family Day Picnic in celebration of NASA's 50th Anniversary

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0181-018
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Aug 14, 2008

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Ames Family Day Picnic in celebration of NASA's 50th Anniversary

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0181-042
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Aug 14, 2008

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Ames Family Day Picnic in celebration of NASA's 50th Anniversary

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0181-038
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Aug 14, 2008

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Ames Family Day Picnic in celebration of NASA's 50th Anniversary

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0181-040
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Aug 14, 2008

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Ames Family Day Picnic in celebration of NASA's 50th Anniversary

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0181-028
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Aug 14, 2008

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Ames Family Day Picnic in celebration of NASA's 50th Anniversary

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0181-045
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Aug 14, 2008

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Ames Family Day Picnic in celebration of NASA's 50th Anniversary

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0181-052
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Aug 14, 2008

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Ames Family Day Picnic in celebration of NASA's 50th Anniversary

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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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