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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: The Earth Science Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Demonstration in the Rover Scape at NASA's Ames Research Center.
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Sep 30, 2016

The Earth Science Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Demonstration in the Rover Scape at NASA's Ames Research Center.

Flight Test in the Roverscape (N-269) at NASA's Ames Research Center, the project team tests the DJI Matrice 600...

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NASA image: Artemis Spacecraft Launch Abort Simulated by NASA Supercomputers
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Nov 18, 2021

Artemis Spacecraft Launch Abort Simulated by NASA Supercomputers

The Orion spacecraft launch abort system is designed to pull the crew capsule to safety in the event of an emergency...

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NASA image: How New NASA Tech Could Help Fight Fires
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Jul 29, 2021

How New NASA Tech Could Help Fight Fires

NASA’s Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations, or STEReO, project aims to let new...

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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: 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: The Earth Science Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Demonstration in the Rover Scape at NASA's Ames Research Center.
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Sep 30, 2016

The Earth Science Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Demonstration in the Rover Scape at NASA's Ames Research Center.

Flight Test in the Roverscape (N-269) at NASA's Ames Research Center, the project team tests the DJI Matrice 600...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Oct 3, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

Team Lead Jack Langelaan poses for a photograph next to the Pipistrel-USA, Taurus G4, aircraft prior to winning the...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Oct 3, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

Pipistrel-USA Team Lead Jack Langelaan talks after his team won the 2011 Green Flight Challenge, sponsored by...

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NASA image: NASA in Silicon Valley Live: Apollo 50th Anniversary Preview
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Jul 18, 2019

NASA in Silicon Valley Live: Apollo 50th Anniversary Preview

Apollo50th: Let’s talk about it! Join us for an episode of NASA in Silicon Valley Live where we’ll discuss Apollo11,...

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NASA image: Computers processing data from the 16 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames Research Center.
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Jan 5, 1943

Computers processing data from the 16 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames Research Center.

Computers' at work in 16ft wind tunnel - calculating test data

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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: 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.

Lockheed XFV-1 model. Project engineer Mark Kelly (not shown). Remote controlled model flown in the settling chamber...

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NASA image: Supersonic Transport Configuration in Large scale (40x80 foot) Wind Tunnel Investigation at Ames Research Center
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Aug 13, 1964

Supersonic Transport Configuration in Large scale (40x80 foot) Wind Tunnel Investigation at Ames Research Center

3/4 front view (low sweep) Francis Mallerick shown in picture.

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NASA image: XC-142 Tilt Wing; 0.6 Scale Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames Research Center.
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Jan 22, 1964

XC-142 Tilt Wing; 0.6 Scale Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames Research Center.

3/4 front right side only with Tim Wills on right and Charles Greco, mechanic. Large flaps on Variable height...

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NASA image: Mounting Douglas SB-2D Airplane in 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel at NACA Ames Research Center.
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Dec 6, 1944

Mounting Douglas SB-2D Airplane in 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel at NACA Ames Research Center.

XSB2D-1 First test (no number) Aerodynamic test to forecast the take off distance. George Cooper was the A1:H73...

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NASA image: Kepler's and K2's Fields of View
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Apr 16, 2020

Kepler's and K2's Fields of View

The Kepler space telescope examined twenty-one patches of the sky during it’s nine and a half years of operation....

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NASA image: NASA in Silicon Valley Live - Space Robots
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Aug 29, 2019

NASA in Silicon Valley Live - Space Robots

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

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NASA image: The Earth Science Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Demonstration in the Rover Scape at NASA's Ames Research Center.
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Sep 30, 2016

The Earth Science Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Demonstration in the Rover Scape at NASA's Ames Research Center.

Flight Test in the Roverscape (N-269) at NASA's Ames Research Center, the project team tests the DJI Matrice 600...

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NASA image: 2014 Fall Intern Orientation at NASA Ames Research Center
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Sep 2, 2014

2014 Fall Intern Orientation at NASA Ames Research Center

2014 Fall Intern Orientation at NASA Ames Research Center.

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NASA image: HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center.
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Aug 27, 2014

HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center.

HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center. from Left to right Shown the with Ames...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Oct 3, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

Comparative Aircraft Flight Efficiency (CAFE) Foundation President Brien A. Seeley M.D., left, NASA Acting Chief...

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NASA image: Thousands of NASA Ames employees and their families toured NASA's SOFIA flying observatory during its first visit to NASA Ames Research Center, Jan. 14, 2008
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Jan 14, 2008

Thousands of NASA Ames employees and their families toured NASA's SOFIA flying observatory during its first visit to NASA Ames Research Center, Jan. 14, 2008

Thousands of NASA Ames employees and their families toured NASA's SOFIA flying observatory during its first visit to...

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NASA image: HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center.
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Aug 27, 2014

HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center.

HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center. shown here at the Vertical Motion...

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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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