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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: Two X Flares in Quick Succession
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Dec 8, 2017

Two X Flares in Quick Succession

A powerful active region just rotating into view produced two X-class flares (the strongest category) about an hour...

GSFC
NASA image: Moments after release from NASA's B-52 carrier aircraft, the X-43A/Pegasus "stack" is seen before ignition of the Pegasus rocket motor on
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Jun 2, 2001

Moments after release from NASA's B-52 carrier aircraft, the X-43A/Pegasus "stack" is seen before ignition of the Pegasus rocket motor on

The first X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus booster rocket were carried aloft by NASA's...

AFRC
NASA image: Ignition of the Pegasus rocket moments after release from the B-52 signaled acceleration of the X-43A/Pegasus combination over the Pacific Ocean
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Jun 2, 2001

Ignition of the Pegasus rocket moments after release from the B-52 signaled acceleration of the X-43A/Pegasus combination over the Pacific Ocean

The first X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus booster rocket were carried aloft by NASA's...

AFRC
NASA image: Stan Butchart climbing into B-47
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Jul 14, 1954

Stan Butchart climbing into B-47

From December 10, 1966, until his retirement on February 27, 1976, Stanley P. Butchart served as Chief (later,...

AFRC
NASA image: X-15 Documentary
Video
Feb 1, 2021

X-15 Documentary

X-15 Documentary focused on the X-15 as a near-space vehicle. Early test footage, engineers in mission control room,...

AFRC
NASA image: EC04-0197-4
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Jun 15, 2004

EC04-0197-4

NASA Dryden Flight Research Center's workhorse B-52B launch aircraft, known as NASA 008, displays new markings.

AFRC
NASA image: ED04-0362-02
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Dec 17, 2004

ED04-0362-02

NASA's venerable B-52B mothership launch aircraft served as the backdrop at its retirement ceremony on Dec. 17, 2004.

AFRC
NASA image: ED04-0362-08
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Dec 17, 2004

ED04-0362-08

Dryden Center director Kevin Petersen shakes hands with AFFTC commander, Brig. Gen. Curtis Bedke, at the retirement...

AFRC
NASA image: The black X-43A rides on the front of a modified Pegasus booster rocket hung from the special pylon under the wing of NASA's B-52B mother ship. The photo was taken during a captive carry flight Jan. 26, 2004 to verify systems before an upcoming launch
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Jan 26, 2004

The black X-43A rides on the front of a modified Pegasus booster rocket hung from the special pylon under the wing of NASA's B-52B mother ship. The photo was taken during a captive carry flight Jan. 26, 2004 to verify systems before an upcoming launch

The black X-43A rides on the front of a modified Pegasus booster rocket hung from the special pylon under the wing...

AFRC
NASA image: ED04-0362-07
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Dec 17, 2004

ED04-0362-07

DFRC director Kevin Petersen speaks to an audience of NASA and Air Force visitors, employees and special guests at...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA's B-52B launch aircraft takes off carrying the third X-43A hypersonic research vehicle on a captive carry evaluation flight September 27, 2004
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Sep 27, 2004

NASA's B-52B launch aircraft takes off carrying the third X-43A hypersonic research vehicle on a captive carry evaluation flight September 27, 2004

Attached to the same B-52B mothership that once launched X-15 research aircraft in the 1960s, NASA's third X-43A...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA's B-52B launch aircraft takes off carrying the third X-43A hypersonic research vehicle on a captive carry evaluation flight September 27, 2004
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Sep 27, 2004

NASA's B-52B launch aircraft takes off carrying the third X-43A hypersonic research vehicle on a captive carry evaluation flight September 27, 2004

Attached to the same B-52B mothership that once launched X-15 research aircraft in the 1960s, NASA's third X-43A...

AFRC
NASA image: Apollo 11 25th Anniversary "B" Roll Footage
Video
Jul 16, 1969

Apollo 11 25th Anniversary "B" Roll Footage

Apollo 11 25th Anniversary "B" Roll Footage: Cut 1 - Pre-launch (08:03) Cut 2 - Launch (08:02) Cut 3 - Lunar orbit...

KSC
NASA image: EC04-0327-39
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Nov 15, 2004

EC04-0327-39

Shadowed by two F/A-18s, NASA Dryden's venerable NB-52B is saluted by employees as it makes its final flyover after...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA research pilot Bill Dana takes a moment to watch NASA's NB-52B cruise overhead after a research flight in the HL-10. On the left, John Reeves can be seen at the cockpit of the lifting body
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May 20, 1969

NASA research pilot Bill Dana takes a moment to watch NASA's NB-52B cruise overhead after a research flight in the HL-10. On the left, John Reeves can be seen at the cockpit of the lifting body

The HL-10 was one of five heavyweight lifting-body designs flown at NASA's Flight Research Center (FRC--later Dryden...

AFRC
NASA image: Joe Walker in pressure suit with X-1E
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Jan 27, 1958

Joe Walker in pressure suit with X-1E

Joe Walker in a pressure suit beside the X-1E at the NASA High-Speed Flight Station, Edwards,California. The dice...

AFRC
NASA image: North American X-15 model tested in 300MPH Low Speed 7x10 Tunnel
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Sep 7, 1958

North American X-15 model tested in 300MPH Low Speed 7x10 Tunnel

A one-twentieth scale model of the X-15 originally suspended beneath the wing of a B-52 is observed by a scientist...

LRC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Aug 1, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

Five NASA astronauts and one Canadian payload specialist composed the STS-52 crew. Pictured on the back row, left to...

MSFC
NASA image: North American X-15 model tested in 300MPH Low Speed 7x10 Tunnel
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Sep 7, 1958

North American X-15 model tested in 300MPH Low Speed 7x10 Tunnel

A one-twentieth scale model of the X-15 originally suspended beneath the wing of a B-52 is observed by a scientist...

LRC
NASA image: Orbital Sciences Corp. technicians remove protective shrouds from the modified Pegasus booster before takeoff on the X-43A's Mach 9.6 record scramjet flight
Image
Nov 16, 2004

Orbital Sciences Corp. technicians remove protective shrouds from the modified Pegasus booster before takeoff on the X-43A's Mach 9.6 record scramjet flight

Orbital Sciences Corp. technicians remove protective shrouds from the modified Pegasus booster before takeoff on the...

AFRC
NASA image: A modified Pegasus rocket ignites moments after release from the B-52B, beginning the acceleration of the X-43A over the Pacific Ocean on March 27, 2004
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Mar 27, 2004

A modified Pegasus rocket ignites moments after release from the B-52B, beginning the acceleration of the X-43A over the Pacific Ocean on March 27, 2004

The second X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus booster rocket accelerate after launch from...

AFRC
NASA image: A modified Pegasus rocket drops steadily away after release from NASA's B-52B, before accelerating the X-43A over the Pacific Ocean on March 27, 2004
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Mar 27, 2004

A modified Pegasus rocket drops steadily away after release from NASA's B-52B, before accelerating the X-43A over the Pacific Ocean on March 27, 2004

The second X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus booster rocket drop away from NASA's B-52B...

AFRC
NASA image: Employees atop DFRC's main building celebrate the return flyby of the B-52B aircraft after it launched the second X-43A aircraft on its successful flight
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Mar 27, 2004

Employees atop DFRC's main building celebrate the return flyby of the B-52B aircraft after it launched the second X-43A aircraft on its successful flight

Employees atop NASA Dryden's main building celebrate the return flyby of the B-52B aircraft after it launched the...

AFRC
NASA image: EC01-0220-6
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Jul 30, 2001

EC01-0220-6

A B-52H, tail number 61-0025, arrives at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center after landing July 30, 2001.

AFRC
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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

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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.
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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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