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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: Payload Specialist Scully-Power in full flight suit with helmet
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Sep 4, 1984

Payload Specialist Scully-Power in full flight suit with helmet

41D-3183 (2 Sept. 1984) --- Paul D. Scully-Power, 41-G payload specialist, appears ready to participate in the...

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NASA image: Astronauts in X-57 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronauts in X-57 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates (L to R) Bob Hines, Matthew Dominick and Jasmin Moghbeli practice flying in X-57...

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NASA image: Pathfinder in flight over Hawaii
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Aug 28, 1997

Pathfinder in flight over Hawaii

Pathfinder, NASA's solar-powered, remotely-piloted aircraft is shown while it was conducting a series of science...

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NASA image: EC99-45161-1
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Sep 8, 1999

EC99-45161-1

Helios Prototype on lakebed prior to first battery-powered flight

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NASA image: jsc2021m000169_Expedition_65_Shane_Kimbrough_Discusses _IROSAs_Spacewalk-MP4
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Jun 14, 2021

jsc2021m000169_Expedition_65_Shane_Kimbrough_Discusses _IROSAs_Spacewalk-MP4

SPACE STATION CREW MEMBER DISCUSSES SPACEWALK TO UPGRADE STATION POWER Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Pathfinder - closeup of flight preparation on lakebed at sunrise
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Jul 27, 1995

Pathfinder - closeup of flight preparation on lakebed at sunrise

The Pathfinder solar-powered aircraft sits on Rogers Dry Lake at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards,...

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NASA image: Third Flight of NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is a Success
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Apr 25, 2021

Third Flight of NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is a Success

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter became the first aircraft in history to make a powered, controlled flight on...

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NASA image: An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft casts a unique shadow as it flies inside a Dryden hangar using only a spotlight as an energy source.
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Aug 1, 2002

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft casts a unique shadow as it flies inside a Dryden hangar using only a spotlight as an energy source.

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft is seen here in flight powered only by light energy beamed to it by...

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NASA image: GRC-1998-C-00646
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Mar 31, 1994

GRC-1998-C-00646

WORKING PHOTOS OF LEWIS RESEARCHER WITH THE POWER PROCESSING UNIT AFTER PRE-FLIGHT TESTING

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NASA image: EC80-13413
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Jul 25, 1980

EC80-13413

Solar-powered Gossamer Penguin in flight with Janice Brown and Ray Morgan riding chase bicycle.

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NASA image: Super Guppy Arrives in Alabama to Drop Off Artemis I Heat Shield
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Nov 6, 2023

Super Guppy Arrives in Alabama to Drop Off Artemis I Heat Shield

NASA's Super Guppy arrives in Alabama on Nov. 6, 2023, carrying the heat shield that protected Orion’s crew module...

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NASA image: X-59 Engine Delivered to NASA Armstrong
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Aug 19, 2020

X-59 Engine Delivered to NASA Armstrong

The F414-GE-100 engine, which will power NASA’s X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology X-plane (QueSST) in flight, is...

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NASA image: X-59 Engine Delivered to NASA Armstrong
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Aug 19, 2020

X-59 Engine Delivered to NASA Armstrong

The F414-GE-100 engine, which will power NASA’s X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology X-plane (QueSST) in flight, is...

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NASA image: Pathfinder aircraft taking off - setting new solar powered altitude record
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Sep 11, 1995

Pathfinder aircraft taking off - setting new solar powered altitude record

The Pathfinder solar-powered remotely piloted aircraft climbs to a record-setting altitude of 50,567 feet during a...

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NASA image: Flight Day 20: Orion Prepares for Return Flyby
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20: Orion Prepares for Return Flyby

(Dec. 5, 2022) On flight day 20, Orion prepares for its return powered flyby and closest approach to the Moon. This...

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NASA image: ED01-0146-6
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Apr 28, 2001

ED01-0146-6

Ground crewmen maneuver AeroVironment's solar-powered Helios Prototype flying wing on its ground support dolly...

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NASA image: ED01-0146-1
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Apr 28, 2001

ED01-0146-1

Ground crewmen maneuver AeroVironment's solar-powered Helios Prototype flying wing on its ground support dolly...

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NASA image: ED01-0146-2
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Apr 28, 2001

ED01-0146-2

Ground crewmen maneuver AeroVironment's solar-powered Helios Prototype flying wing on its ground support dolly...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Mar 1, 1993

Around Marshall

The SELENE Optics project was designed to send powerful laser beams into space to repower satellites and to recharge...

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NASA image: EC03-0058-2
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Mar 4, 2003

EC03-0058-2

Aerovironment technicians carefully line up attachments as a fuel cell electrical system is installed on the Helios...

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NASA image: ED01-0146-5
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Apr 28, 2001

ED01-0146-5

Ground crewmen maneuver AeroVironment's solar-powered Helios Prototype flying wing on its ground support dolly...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1962

Early Program Development

This artist's concept from 1962 show a three hundred-sixty ton spaceship, powered by a forty-megawatt...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc154
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Jan 14, 1998

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The Photovoltaic Module 1 Integrated Equipment Assembly (IEA) is lowered into its workstand at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc150
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Jan 14, 1998

KSC-98pc150

The Photovoltaic Module 1 Integrated Equipment Assembly (IEA) is moved through Kennedy Space Center’s Space Station...

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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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