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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: High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

The Gulf of Mexico as seen from NASA photographer Carla Thomas at high altitude in the F/A-18 research aircraft...

NASA image: High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

The Gulf of Mexico as seen from NASA photographer Carla Thomas at high altitude in the F/A-18 research aircraft...

NASA image: High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

The Gulf of Mexico as seen from NASA photographer Carla Thomas at high altitude in the F/A-18 research aircraft...

NASA image: High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

The Gulf of Mexico as seen from NASA photographer Carla Thomas at high altitude in the F/A-18 research aircraft...

NASA image: High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

The Gulf of Mexico as seen from NASA photographer Carla Thomas at high altitude in the F/A-18 research aircraft...

NASA image: High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

The Gulf of Mexico as seen from NASA photographer Carla Thomas at high altitude in the F/A-18 research aircraft...

NASA image: High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

The Gulf of Mexico as seen from NASA photographer Carla Thomas at high altitude in the F/A-18 research aircraft...

NASA image: Supercharger Research at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

Supercharger Research at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

A researcher in the Supercharger Research Division at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA)...

NASA image: Ramjet Testing in the NACA's Altitude Wind Tunnel

Ramjet Testing in the NACA's Altitude Wind Tunnel

A 20-inch diameter ramjet installed in the Altitude Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics...

NASA image: Dryden historian Christian Gelzer explains functions of a high-altitude pressure suit to (left to right) Brandon Blankenship, Garrett Clay and Eddie Patterson

Dryden historian Christian Gelzer explains functions of a high-altitude pressure suit to (left to right) Brandon Blankenship, Garrett Clay and Eddie Patterson

NASA Dryden historian Christian Gelzer explains functions of the high-altitude pressure suit he is wearing to (left...

NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight

NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight

The flight operations crew for NASA’s QSF18 flight series debriefs following a flight with the F/A-18 research...

NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight

NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight

The flight operations crew for NASA's QSF18 flight series debriefs following a flight with the F/A-18 research...

NASA image: NASA's ER-2 Taking Off for a DCOTSS Check Flight

NASA's ER-2 Taking Off for a DCOTSS Check Flight

NASA's ER-2 high altitude aircraft takes off from Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 in Palmdale,...

NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight

NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight

The flight operations crew for NASA’s QSF18 flight series debriefs following a flight with the F/A-18 research...

NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight

NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight

The flight operations crew for NASA’s QSF18 flight series debriefs following a flight with the F/A-18 research...

NASA image: Perseus in Flight

Perseus in Flight

The Perseus proof-of-concept vehicle in flight at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California in 1991....

NASA image: ER-2 prepares for takeoff for airborne science mission, PACE-PAX

ER-2 prepares for takeoff for airborne science mission, PACE-PAX

The ER-2 conducted over 80 flight hours in service of the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem Postlaunch...

NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight

NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight

The flight operations crew for NASA’s QSF18 flight series debriefs following a flight with the F/A-18 research...

NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight

NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight

The flight operations crew for NASA's QSF18 flight series debriefs following a flight with the F/A-18 research...

NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight

NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight

The flight operations crew for NASA’s QSF18 flight series debriefs following a flight with the F/A-18 research...

NASA image: ED08-0053-07

ED08-0053-07

An ER-2 high-altitude Earth science aircraft banks away during a flight over the southern Sierra Nevada. NASA’s...

NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight

NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight

The flight operations crew for NASA’s QSF18 flight series debriefs following a flight with the F/A-18 research...

NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight

NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight

The flight operations crew for NASA’s QSF18 flight series debriefs following a flight with the F/A-18 research...

NASA image: Cloud Hunting with Laser That Counts and Sizes Water Droplets

Cloud Hunting with Laser That Counts and Sizes Water Droplets

The Fast Cloud Droplet Probe, or FCDP is a laser-based, profiler instrument that performs particle-size detection of...

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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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