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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: LRC-10282021-H1-V-LA8 Flight Test
Video
Oct 28, 2021

LRC-10282021-H1-V-LA8 Flight Test

Flight test of the LA-8 Aerdrome as part of a new effort in aeronautics to look at urban flight, like with package...

LRC
NASA image: EC02-0188-18
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Jul 12, 2002

EC02-0188-18

Technicians at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., (GA-ASI) facility at Adelanto, Calif., carefully install...

AFRC
NASA image: EC02-0188-19
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Jul 12, 2002

EC02-0188-19

Technician Dave Brown installs a drilling template during construction of the all-composite left wing of NASA's...

AFRC
NASA image: EC02-0188-22
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Jul 12, 2002

EC02-0188-22

Technicians at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., (GA-ASI) facility at Adelanto, Calif., carefully thread...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Platform Connects Classrooms and Communities
Image
Apr 9, 2025

NASA Platform Connects Classrooms and Communities

Giovanna Camacho, Pathways systems engineering intern at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

AFRC
NASA image: Armstrong Center Director McBride provides NASA Administrator Bridenstine first tour of the California Armstrong Flight Research Center.
Image
Aug 28, 2018

Armstrong Center Director McBride provides NASA Administrator Bridenstine first tour of the California Armstrong Flight Research Center.

Bridenstine walks along with AFRC Center Director David McBride as McBride explains the aeronautical research...

AFRC
NASA image: ED07-0038-045
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Mar 5, 2007

ED07-0038-045

Straight wings, a Y-tail and a pusher propeller distinguish NASA's Ikhana, a civil version of General Atomics...

AFRC
NASA image: House Hearing on Deep Space Exploration
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Sep 18, 2019

House Hearing on Deep Space Exploration

Chair of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee, Congresswoman Kendra Horn, D-Okla., speaks during a Space and...

HQ
NASA image: Embry‑Riddle students visit NASA HQ
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Mar 19, 2026

Embry‑Riddle students visit NASA HQ

NASA Headquarters Space Operations Center (SOC) Manager Kevin Metrocavage, right, speaks with Embry‑Riddle...

HQ
NASA image: Goddard at 60
Video
Apr 29, 2019

Goddard at 60

On July 29, 1958, President Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, establishing the National...

GSFC
NASA image: DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights
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Feb 10, 2020

DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights

The communication antenna is used primarily for test flights to receive downlink flight data and video from test...

AFRC
NASA image: DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights
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Feb 10, 2020

DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights

The communication antenna is used primarily for test flights to receive downlink flight data and video from test...

AFRC
NASA image: ED15-0249-032
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Aug 13, 2015

ED15-0249-032

NASA’s Global Hawk aircraft deploys a dropsonde during a test flight over the Dryden Aeronautical Test Range in...

AFRC
NASA image: ED03-0078-1
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Mar 24, 2003

ED03-0078-1

The Altair unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), built by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. for NASA, is poised...

AFRC
NASA image: ED03-0078-4
Image
Mar 24, 2003

ED03-0078-4

Long wings, a V-tail with a ventral fin and a rear-mounted engine distinguish the Altair, an unmanned aerial vehicle...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA's Mars Helicopter Team Members With Collier Trophy
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Jun 15, 2022

NASA's Mars Helicopter Team Members With Collier Trophy

Members of NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter team are pictured with the Collier Trophy during the Robert J. Collier...

JPL
NASA image: Ingenuity Chief Pilot Speaks at Collier Dinner
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Jun 15, 2022

Ingenuity Chief Pilot Speaks at Collier Dinner

The chief pilot for NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, Håvard Grip, speaks at the Robert J. Collier Dinner in...

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 25, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

An STS-41D onboard photo shows the Solar Array Experiment (SAE) panel deployment for the Office of Aeronautics and...

MSFC
NASA image: Human Spaceflight Safety Hearing
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Dec 2, 2009

Human Spaceflight Safety Hearing

U.S. Rep. Pete Olson, R-Texas, speaks during a hearing before the House Subcommitte on Space and Aeronautics...

HQ
NASA image: NASA Platform Connects Classrooms and Communities
Image
Apr 9, 2025

NASA Platform Connects Classrooms and Communities

Giovanna Camacho, Pathways systems engineering intern from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

AFRC
NASA image: Administrator Bolden Speaks at AIAA and WIA Luncheon
Image
Dec 9, 2009

Administrator Bolden Speaks at AIAA and WIA Luncheon

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks during a luncheon co-hosted by the American Institute of Aeronautics and...

HQ
NASA image: Administrator Bolden Speaks at AIAA and WIA Luncheon
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Dec 9, 2009

Administrator Bolden Speaks at AIAA and WIA Luncheon

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks during a luncheon co-hosted by the American Institute of Aeronautics and...

HQ
NASA image: NASA and ISS Winner of 2009 Collier Trophy
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May 12, 2010

NASA and ISS Winner of 2009 Collier Trophy

Lori Garver, Deputy Administrator of NASA, speaks at the Annual Collier Dinner on Thursday, May 13, 2010 in...

HQ
NASA image: Human Spaceflight Safety Hearing
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Dec 2, 2009

Human Spaceflight Safety Hearing

Dr. Joseph R. Fragola, Vice President, Valador, Inc., testifies during a hearing before the House Subcommitte on...

HQ
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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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