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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: SIDRM Ice Build-up Time-lapse
Video
Feb 17, 2023

SIDRM Ice Build-up Time-lapse

Tests were conducted in the Icing Research Tunnel using the Simulated Inter-compressor Duct Research Model (SIDRM)...

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NASA image: SOLAR CONCENTRATOR ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT
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May 11, 1989

SOLAR CONCENTRATOR ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT

Testing of the Solar Dynamic Collector for Space Freedom. The solar dynamic power system includes a solar...

GRC
NASA image: Acoustic Casing Treatment Test
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Feb 14, 2017

Acoustic Casing Treatment Test

Acoustic Casing Treatment Testing Completed in the W-8 Single Stage Axial Compressor Facility at NASA Glenn. Four...

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NASA image: Acoustic Casing Treatment Test
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Feb 14, 2017

Acoustic Casing Treatment Test

Acoustic Casing Treatment Testing Completed in the W-8 Single Stage Axial Compressor Facility at NASA Glenn. Four...

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NASA image: ARC-1961-A-28387
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Oct 31, 1961

ARC-1961-A-28387

Lockheed NC-130B STOL turboprop-powered aircraft with ailerons drooped 30 degrees. Note trailing-edge flaps...

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NASA image: Engine Propeller Research Building at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory
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Feb 23, 1955

Engine Propeller Research Building at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory

The Engine Propeller Research Building, referred to as the Prop House, emits steam from its acoustic silencers at...

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NASA image: Rolls Royce Avon RA-14 Engine in the Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Mar 23, 1956

Rolls Royce Avon RA-14 Engine in the Altitude Wind Tunnel

A Rolls Royce Avon RA-14 engine was tested in the Altitude Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee for...

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NASA image: Stator Blade with Thermal Barrier Testing on Hot Gas Rig
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Apr 23, 1975

Stator Blade with Thermal Barrier Testing on Hot Gas Rig

A 1-foot long stator blade with a thermal coating subjected to intense heat in order to test its strength at the...

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NASA image: NACA Researcher Measures Ice on a Turbojet Engine Inlet
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Nov 23, 1948

NACA Researcher Measures Ice on a Turbojet Engine Inlet

The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory conducted an extensive...

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NASA image: German Jumo 004 Engine at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory
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Mar 23, 1946

German Jumo 004 Engine at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory

Researcher Robert Miller led an investigation into the combustor performance of a German Jumo 004 engine at the...

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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: ARC-1965-A-35705
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Oct 22, 1965

ARC-1965-A-35705

N-222; 2 x 2ft Transonic Wind Tunnel is a closed return, variable-density tunnel equipped with an adjustable...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0027
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Jan 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Vertical Processing Facility look over the Near Infrared Camera and...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0040
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Jan 22, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Vertical Processing Facility oversee the installation of the NICMOS...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0025
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Jan 17, 2002

KSC-02pd0025

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Vertical Processing Facility wheel a container with the NICMOS II...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0037
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Jan 22, 2002

KSC-02pd0037

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The NICMOS II radiator is ready for checkout in the Vertical Processing Facility. The...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0033
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Jan 17, 2002

KSC-02pd0033

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer (NICMOS) Cooling System rests...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0026
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Jan 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An overhead crane in the Vertical Processing Facility lifts the shipping container...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0028
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Jan 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A closeup view of the Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer (NICMOS)...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0029
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Jan 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Vertical Processing Facility test the Near Infrared Camera and...

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NASA image: Coherent Turbulence Rig in the Engine Research Building
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Aug 23, 1979

Coherent Turbulence Rig in the Engine Research Building

An engineer examines the Coherent Turbulence Rig in the Engine Research Building at the National Aeronautics and...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0030
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Jan 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A crane in the Vertical Processing Facility lifts the Near Infrared Camera and...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0038
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Jan 22, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vertical Processing Facility, STS-109 Payload Commander John Grunsfeld checks...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0031
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Jan 17, 2002

KSC-02pd0031

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Vertical Processing Facility help guide the Near Infrared Camera and...

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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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