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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: Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman
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Feb 5, 2020

Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman

NASA digital content strategist Andres Almeida sings the National Anthem before a discussion between Retired U.S....

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NASA image: Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman
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Feb 5, 2020

Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman

Zudayyah Taylor-Dunn, president of the NASA Headquarters Chapter of Blacks in Government (BIG), left, and LaVerne...

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NASA image: Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman
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Feb 5, 2020

Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman

NASA Deputy Associate Administrator Melanie Saunders speaks before a discussion between retired U.S. Air Force...

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NASA image: Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman
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Feb 5, 2020

Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman

Robert Pearce, Associate Administrator for NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, left, moderates...

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NASA image: Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman
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Feb 5, 2020

Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman

Members of the All Souls Church Unitarian Choir lead the audience in “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” after a duscussion...

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NASA image: Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman
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Feb 5, 2020

Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman

Robert Pearce, Associate Administrator for NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, speaks before a...

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NASA image: Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman
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Feb 5, 2020

Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman

NASA digital content strategist Andres Almeida sings the National Anthem before a discussion between Retired U.S....

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NASA image: Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman
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Feb 5, 2020

Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman

Clayton Turner, Director of NASA’s Langley Research Center, delivers closing remarks following a discussion between...

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NASA image: NACA Pilots at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Jul 23, 1945

NACA Pilots at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory’s pilot corps during the final days of World War II: from left to right,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3598
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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A contrast in speed and design, the F/A-18 Super Hornet jet (behind) flies alongside a World...

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NASA image: Computer Plotting Data Points in the Engine Research Building
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Sep 23, 1956

Computer Plotting Data Points in the Engine Research Building

A female computer plotting compressor data in the Engine Research Building at the NACA’s Lewis Flight Propulsion...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Oct 1, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-018075 (1 Oct. 2008) --- The Pueblo Chemical Depot in Colorado is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: NACA Mechanics in an Allison Engine Training Class
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Oct 23, 1943

NACA Mechanics in an Allison Engine Training Class

The Allison Engine Company's A.G. Covell instructs mechanics from various divisions at the National Advisory...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 37 mission
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Oct 26, 2013

Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 37 mission

ISS037-E-021618 (26 Oct. 2013) --- Le Havre, France is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 37 crew...

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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: Air Force Officers Visit Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Aug 23, 1945

Air Force Officers Visit Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

A group of 60 Army Air Forces officers visited the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft...

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NASA image: STS-42 Earth observation of Moscow taken aboard Discovery, OV-103
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 Earth observation of Moscow taken aboard Discovery, OV-103

STS042-80-000AV (22-30 Jan. 1992) --- Moscow is arranged as a series of concentric transportation routes crossed by...

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NASA image: Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star at the National Air Races in Cleveland, Ohio
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Aug 23, 1946

Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star at the National Air Races in Cleveland, Ohio

A Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star jet aircraft on the tarmac at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA)...

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NASA image: Consolidated B-24M Liberator Equipped for Icing Research
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Jul 23, 1946

Consolidated B-24M Liberator Equipped for Icing Research

A Consolidated B-25M Liberator modified for icing research by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA)...

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NASA image: Ammonia Oxidation Plant at Plum Brook Ordnance Works
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Jun 23, 1943

Ammonia Oxidation Plant at Plum Brook Ordnance Works

An ammonia oxidation plant at the Plum Brook Ordnance Works near Sandusky, Ohio, which later became the National...

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NASA image: NACA Computer at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory
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Feb 23, 1951

NACA Computer at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory

A female computer at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory with...

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NASA image: Trailblazers - Black History Month Program
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Feb 5, 2020

Trailblazers - Black History Month Program

As part of its celebration of Black History Month, NASA honored retired Air Force Col. Charles McGee at a ceremony...

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NASA image: Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
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Jan 1, 1940

Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)

The German Rocket Team, also known as the Von Braun Rocket Team, poses for a group photograph at Fort Bliss, Texas....

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NASA image: Fuels and Lubrication Researcher at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Aug 23, 1943

Fuels and Lubrication Researcher at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

A researcher at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory studies...

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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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