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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: Grumman F9F-2 Panther
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Apr 16, 1958

Grumman F9F-2 Panther

Grumman F9F-2 Panther: Originally built as a F9F-3, this Grumman F9F-2 Panther has a Pratt and Whitney J42 turbojet...

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NASA image: Portrait Katherine G. Johnson
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Mar 18, 1971

Portrait Katherine G. Johnson

Portrait Katherine G. Johnson. Hall of Honor inductee 2017. Langley Research Center NACA and NASA Hall of Honor. In...

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NASA image: Initiation of Research at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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May 23, 1942

Initiation of Research at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

A group of National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) officials and local dignitaries were on hand on May 8,...

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NASA image: Lewis Rodert Receiving a Collier Trophy from President Truman
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Dec 23, 1947

Lewis Rodert Receiving a Collier Trophy from President Truman

Lewis Rodert, then of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory,...

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NASA image: Model of the NACA's Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory during its Construction
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Aug 23, 1942

Model of the NACA's Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory during its Construction

Zella Morewitz poses with a model of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research...

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NASA image: Groundbreaking for the NACA’s Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Jan 23, 1941

Groundbreaking for the NACA’s Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

Local politicians and National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) officials were on hand for the January 23,...

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NASA image: NACA Groundbreaking Ceremony
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Jan 27, 1953

NACA Groundbreaking Ceremony

The NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station, had initially been subordinate to the Langley Memorial Aeronautical...

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NASA image: Portrait of Mary Jackson
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Feb 21, 2019

Portrait of Mary Jackson

Portrait of Mary Jackson. 2017 Hall of Honor inductee. Langley Research Center NACA and NASA Hall of Honor. In honor...

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NASA image: X-15 Configurations
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May 6, 1958

X-15 Configurations

This scale-model of North American's initial X-15 design was tested in North American and NACA wind tunnels note the...

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NASA image: X-15 Configurations
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May 6, 1958

X-15 Configurations

This scale-model of North American's initial X-15 design was tested in North American and NACA wind tunnels note the...

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NASA image: Portrait of Mary Jackson
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Feb 21, 2019

Portrait of Mary Jackson

Portrait of Mary Jackson. 2017 Hall of Honor inductee. Langley Research Center NACA and NASA Hall of Honor. In honor...

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NASA image: Portrait of Mary Jackson
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Feb 20, 2019

Portrait of Mary Jackson

Portrait of Mary Jackson. 2017 Hall of Honor inductee. Langley Research Center NACA and NASA Hall of Honor. In honor...

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NASA image: Portrait of Mary Jackson
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Sep 11, 1979

Portrait of Mary Jackson

Portrait of Mary Jackson. 2017 Hall of Honor inductee. Langley Research Center NACA and NASA Hall of Honor. In honor...

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NASA image: Launching the Future of Flight, The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (Origins)
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Feb 20, 2025

Launching the Future of Flight, The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (Origins)

The predecessor of NASA, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) was founded in 1915 with the intent...

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NASA image: Construction of the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Jun 23, 1948

Construction of the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

The 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight...

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NASA image: Abe Silverstein Leads Tour of the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Nov 23, 1955

Abe Silverstein Leads Tour of the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

Abe Silverstein, Associate Director of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight...

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NASA image: Smoke Flow Investigation XF7C-1 (Cowling Exhaust J.1 Type)
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Oct 6, 2016

Smoke Flow Investigation XF7C-1 (Cowling Exhaust J.1 Type)

Smoke Flow Investigation XF7C-1 (Cowling Exhaust J.1 Type)

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NASA image: NACA Pilots at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Jul 23, 1945

NACA Pilots at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory’s pilot corps during the final days of World War II: from left to right,...

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NASA image: Portrait of Arthur W Vogely
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Jan 9, 1953

Portrait of Arthur W Vogely

Portrait of Author W. Vogeley

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NASA image: Draftsmen at Work during Construction of the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Sep 23, 1942

Draftsmen at Work during Construction of the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory was designed by a group...

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NASA image: Gas Dynamics Laboratory or Spheres NASA Langley
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Jul 22, 1965

Gas Dynamics Laboratory or Spheres NASA Langley

L65-5505 In the Gas Dynamics Laboratory, completed in 1951, researchers explored basic aerodynamic, heating and...

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NASA image: Katherine Johnson At Her Desk at NASA Langley Research Center
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Sep 8, 1966

Katherine Johnson At Her Desk at NASA Langley Research Center

Katherine Johnson At Her Desk at NASA Langley Research Center

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NASA image: Construction of the Hangar at the New Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Aug 23, 1941

Construction of the Hangar at the New Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

Northward view of the Flight Research Building's steel framework in August 1941 as it neared completion at the...

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NASA image: 16-Inch Diameter Ramjet Prepared for Flight Test
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Jul 23, 1947

16-Inch Diameter Ramjet Prepared for Flight Test

A NACA researcher prepares a 16-inch diameter and 16-foot long ramjet for a launch over Wallops Island in July 1947....

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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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