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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: Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony
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Sep 18, 2024

Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), delivers opening remarks during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony...

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NASA image: Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony
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Sep 18, 2024

Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers remarks during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden...

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NASA image: Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony
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Sep 18, 2024

Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony

Audra McDonald sings “America the Beautiful” during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden...

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NASA image: Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony
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Sep 18, 2024

Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony

The Congressional Gold Medals to be presented are seen as Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) delivers remarks...

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NASA image: Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony
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Sep 18, 2024

Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers remarks during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden...

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NASA image: Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony
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Sep 18, 2024

Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony

Ann Hammond, daughter of Dorothy Vaughan, speaks with a member of the media following a Congressional Gold Medal...

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NASA image: Mrs. George Lewis and Family Visit the Laboratory
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Oct 23, 1951

Mrs. George Lewis and Family Visit the Laboratory

Myrtle Lewis and three of her sons visit the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight...

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NASA image: Construction of the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Jun 23, 1948

Construction of the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

The 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight...

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NASA image: Abe Silverstein Leads Tour of the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Nov 23, 1955

Abe Silverstein Leads Tour of the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

Abe Silverstein, Associate Director of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight...

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NASA image: A restored NACA P-51D Mustang in flight
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Sep 15, 2000

A restored NACA P-51D Mustang in flight

Bill Allmon of Las Vegas, Nevada, brought his restored NACA P-51D to a reunion of former NACA employees at the NASA...

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NASA image: General Henry Arnold Visits the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Nov 23, 1944

General Henry Arnold Visits the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

General Henry “Hap” Arnold, Commander of the US Army Air Forces during World War II, addresses the staff at the...

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NASA image: E-959
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Apr 27, 1953

E-959

The aircraft in this 1953 photo of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) hangar at South Base of...

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NASA image: Noise Suppression Addition to the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Aug 23, 1950

Noise Suppression Addition to the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

The 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight...

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NASA image: Cessna UC–78 Bobcat at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Oct 23, 1943

Cessna UC–78 Bobcat at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory acquired the five-seat Cessna UC–78 in March 1943 to maintain the...

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NASA image: Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony
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Sep 18, 2024

Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony

KaShawnta Lee, left, and Wanda Jackson, right, granddaughters of Mary W. Jackson, accept the Congressional Gold...

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NASA image: Heat Treat Shop in the Technical Services Building
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Jan 23, 1948

Heat Treat Shop in the Technical Services Building

A technician prepares a metal component for a high-temperature bake in the Heat Treatment Shop at the National...

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NASA image: Draftsmen Create a Blade Template in the Materials and Stresses Building
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Apr 23, 1953

Draftsmen Create a Blade Template in the Materials and Stresses Building

Draftsmen in the Materials and Stresses Building at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis...

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NASA image: Republic P-47G Thunderbolt Undergoes Ground Testing
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Jun 23, 1945

Republic P-47G Thunderbolt Undergoes Ground Testing

A Republic P-47G Thunderbolt is tested with a large blower on the hangar apron at the National Advisory Committee...

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NASA image: Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration
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May 8, 2019

Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration

NASA Associate Administrator, Human Exploration and Operations William Gerstenmaier, left, NASA Special Assistant to...

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NASA image: Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony
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Sep 18, 2024

Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony

Andrea Mosie, Apollo Sample Lead Processor at NASA's Johnson Space Center, accepts the Congressional Gold Medal on...

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NASA image: Guard House at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Aug 23, 1945

Guard House at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

A vehicle leaves the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory on...

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NASA image: Drive Fan for the Icing Research Tunnel
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Nov 23, 1944

Drive Fan for the Icing Research Tunnel

View of the drive fan for the Icing Research Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA)...

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NASA image: Manometer Boards below the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Feb 23, 1951

Manometer Boards below the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

Analysts at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory take data...

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NASA image: Entrance to the NACA's Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory
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Aug 23, 1948

Entrance to the NACA's Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory

The sign near the entrance of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Flight Propulsion Research...

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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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