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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: NASA’s Newest F-15s Arrive at NASA Armstrong
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Dec 22, 2025

NASA’s Newest F-15s Arrive at NASA Armstrong

Oregon Air National Guard ground crew guides one of NASA’s newest F-15 aircraft onto the ramp at the agency’s...

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NASA image: Baghdad, Iraq, split by the Tigris River and with a population of about 7.92 million
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Aug 23, 2025

Baghdad, Iraq, split by the Tigris River and with a population of about 7.92 million

iss073e0515117 (Aug. 23, 2025) --- Baghdad, Iraq, split by the Tigris River and with a population of about 7.92...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0933
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Mar 31, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This aerial photo of the runway at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility looks north. Longer...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0439
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Apr 26, 1999

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The cockpit of the orbiter Atlantis is revealed with its new full-color, flat panel Multifunction Electronic Display...

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NASA image: Meet Roscosmos Cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, Crew-8 Mission Specialist
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Mar 4, 2024

Meet Roscosmos Cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, Crew-8 Mission Specialist

Roscosmos Cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin is a mission specialist for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission. Grebenkin, who...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3312
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Jun 13, 2012

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KWAJALEIN ATOLL, Marshall Islands - Orbital Science Corp.'s L-1011 aircraft "Stargazer" flies over the runway on...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd-3604
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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform their tight maneuvers over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0441
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Apr 26, 1999

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In this broad view, the new full-color, flat panel Multifunction Electronic Display Subsystem (MEDS) is shown in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1366
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Nov 4, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The latest polar-orbiting operational environmental weather satellite developed...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3593
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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crowds are gathered at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to watch the U.S. Navy's Blue...

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NASA image: Neil Armstrong Burial at Sea
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Sep 13, 2012

Neil Armstrong Burial at Sea

US Navy personnel carry the cremains of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong off of a military aircraft at Naval...

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Sep 13, 2012

Neil Armstrong Burial at Sea

Mark Armstrong, left, and his family look on as US Navy personnel carry the cremains of his father, Apollo 11...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0440
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Apr 26, 1999

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A new full-color, flat panel Multifunction Electronic Display Subsystem (MEDS) is shown in the cockpit of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1365
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Nov 4, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The latest polar-orbiting operational environmental weather satellite developed...

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NASA image: Neil Armstrong Burial at Sea
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Sep 13, 2012

Neil Armstrong Burial at Sea

US Navy personnel carry the cremains of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong off of a military aircraft at Naval...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3590
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Nov 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Center Director Bob Cabana presents an award to retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Lee A. Archer...

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Nov 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Lee A. Archer Jr. (seated at center), one of the Tuskegee...

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NASA image: Aircraft Fleet on the Tarmac at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory
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Apr 23, 1946

Aircraft Fleet on the Tarmac at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory

This fleet of military aircraft was used in the 1940s for research at the National Advisory Committee for...

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NASA image: ECN-3931
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Jan 28, 1974

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This photograph shows a modified General Dynamics TACT/F-111A Aardvaark with supercritical wings installed. The...

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NASA image: NACA Flight Engineer in a Lockheed RA–29 Hudson
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May 23, 1944

NACA Flight Engineer in a Lockheed RA–29 Hudson

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

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Feb 17, 2026

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Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev is a mission specialist for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission. This is his second...

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NASA image: NACA Researcher Examines the Cyclotron
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Feb 23, 1951

NACA Researcher Examines the Cyclotron

Researcher James Blue examines the new cyclotron at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis...

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NASA image: Boeing B-47 Bomber with an Ejector at the 1957 NACA Lewis Inspection
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Oct 23, 1957

Boeing B-47 Bomber with an Ejector at the 1957 NACA Lewis Inspection

A Boeing B-47 Stratojet bomber with a noise-reducing ejector on its engine at the 1957 Inspection of the National...

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NASA image: Female Staff Members in the Fabrication Shop
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Jun 23, 1944

Female Staff Members in the Fabrication Shop

The loss of male NACA employees to the war effort and the military’s increased demand for expedited aeronautical...

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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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