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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: Jupiter Interior Graphic
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Dec 17, 2021

Jupiter Interior Graphic

A model of the interior of Jupiter is compared with that of Earth, to scale. Jupiter is mostly hydrogen, with some...

JPL
NASA image: Sample Recovery Helicopter Model Gets a Test
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Dec 12, 2022

Sample Recovery Helicopter Model Gets a Test

A model Sample Recovery Helicopter drives and positions itself over a sample tube during a test in the Mars Yard at...

JPL
NASA image: EC05-0198-11
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Aug 12, 2005

EC05-0198-11

NASA Dryden aerospace engineer Michael Allen hand-launches a model motorized sailplane during a study validating the...

AFRC
NASA image: SIDRM Ice Build-up
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Feb 17, 2023

SIDRM Ice Build-up

Significant ice build-up on the Simulated Inter-compressor Duct Research Model (SIDRM) at the Icing Research Tunnel....

GRC
NASA image: EC05-0198-12
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Aug 12, 2005

EC05-0198-12

A NASA model motorized sailplane catches a thermal during one of 17 flights to demonstrate that updrafts can extend...

AFRC
NASA image: Model of NASA's SWIM Robot on Glacial Ice in Alaska
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Nov 20, 2024

Model of NASA's SWIM Robot on Glacial Ice in Alaska

A model of a tiny, wedge-shaped robot designed to explore subsurface oceans of icy moons, right, sits beside a large...

JPL
NASA image: 2018 NASA in the Park Celebration
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Jun 16, 2018

2018 NASA in the Park Celebration

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center showcased it's various projects for the public in Huntsville, Alabama's Big...

MSFC
NASA image: APOLLO STABILITY TEST IN THE 8X6 FOOT WIND TUNNEL - MODEL IS SHO
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Sep 16, 1964

APOLLO STABILITY TEST IN THE 8X6 FOOT WIND TUNNEL - MODEL IS SHO

APOLLO STABILITY TEST IN THE 8X6 FOOT WIND TUNNEL - MODEL IS SHOWN WITH MODULE TOWER AND CANARDS

GRC
NASA image: John Honeycutt and Mark White with SLS test stand and model
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Jul 21, 2017

John Honeycutt and Mark White with SLS test stand and model

John Honeycutt and Mark White compare model of SLS test stand with actual test stand

MSFC
NASA image: Hydrologic Modeling of Relatively Recent Martian Streams and Lake
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Sep 15, 2016

Hydrologic Modeling of Relatively Recent Martian Streams and Lake

This map of an area within the Arabia Terra region on Mars shows where hydrologic modeling predicts locations of...

JPL
NASA image: Mercury Project
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Jun 7, 1959

Mercury Project

Model of Mercury being tested in the Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel.

LARC
NASA image: A71-8290. Swept Augmentor Wing Model Being Installed Into The Test Section Of The Ames 40 X 80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jun 25, 1997

A71-8290. Swept Augmentor Wing Model Being Installed Into The Test Section Of The Ames 40 X 80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

(11/12/1971) 3/4 Scale swept augmentor wing Quest model being installed into the test section of the ames 40 x 80...

ARC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing
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Nov 1, 2023

NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing

Matthew Sanchez uses a water jet to cut aluminum for the outer layer of the strut for the 10-foot model of the...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing
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Oct 11, 2023

NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing

A block of aluminum is transformed by a machine programmed to cut, rotate, and turn it to make a forward wing strut...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing
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Sep 27, 2023

NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing

Jose Vasquez programed a machine to cut, rotate and turn a block of steel to form a jury strut adaptor for a 10-foot...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing
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Oct 11, 2023

NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing

Jose Vasquez uses a machine to cut, rotate and turn a block of aluminum to make a forward wing strut fastener for a...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing
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Nov 1, 2023

NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing

Matthew Sanchez places the strut and the wing side-by-side before assembling them for a check to ensure they fit...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing
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Oct 11, 2023

NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing

A machine cuts, rotates, and turns a block of aluminum to make a forward wing strut fastener for a 10-foot model of...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Prepares for Mock Truss-Braced Wing Tests
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Apr 18, 2024

NASA Prepares for Mock Truss-Braced Wing Tests

Engineering technician Jeff Howell removes tape from the Mock Truss-Braced Wing 10-foot model at NASA’s Armstrong...

AFRC
NASA image: Scale Model of 9x6 Thermal Structures Tunnel
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Jul 19, 1960

Scale Model of 9x6 Thermal Structures Tunnel

Scale Model of 9x6 Thermal Structures Tunnel: Image L-7256.01 is a Drawing Figure 12 in NASA Document L-1265. The...

LRC
NASA image: McDonnell F4-H1 Airplane Rocket Model
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Dec 23, 1957

McDonnell F4-H1 Airplane Rocket Model

L57-2809 Rocket model of McDonnell F4-H1 airplane on Terrier launcher with Nike booster, June 17, 1957. Photograph...

LRC
NASA image: Hypersonic Glider Model in Full Scale Tunnel 1957
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Sep 7, 1957

Hypersonic Glider Model in Full Scale Tunnel 1957

L57-1439 A model based on Langley s concept of a hypersonic glider was test flown on an umbilical cord inside the...

LRC
NASA image: 5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tu
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Jul 23, 2014

5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tu

5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tunnel: Low speed aerodynamics test of BWB model with...

LRC
NASA image: 5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tu
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Jul 23, 2014

5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tu

5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tunnel: Low speed aerodynamics test of BWB model with...

LRC
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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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