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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: General Dynamics YF-16 Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Jan 23, 1974

General Dynamics YF-16 Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A model of the General Dynamics YF-16 Fighting Falcon in the test section of the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel...

GRC
NASA image: Noise Testing of an Experimental Augmentor Wing
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Jun 23, 1974

Noise Testing of an Experimental Augmentor Wing

The augmentor wing concept was introduced during the early 1960s to enhance the performance of vertical and short...

GRC
NASA image: Convair XF-102 Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Aug 23, 1953

Convair XF-102 Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A .10-scale model of Convair’s XF-102 in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee...

GRC
NASA image: Boeing B-47 Bomber with an Ejector at the 1957 NACA Lewis Inspection
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Oct 23, 1957

Boeing B-47 Bomber with an Ejector at the 1957 NACA Lewis Inspection

A Boeing B-47 Stratojet bomber with a noise-reducing ejector on its engine at the 1957 Inspection of the National...

GRC
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...

GRC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Mar 24, 1998

Space Shuttle Project

The roman candle effect as seen in this picture represents the testing of a solid rocket booster (SRB) for...

MSFC
NASA image: Spherical 5 Inch rocket motor
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May 14, 1959

Spherical 5 Inch rocket motor

L59-8368 Spherical 5 Inch rocket motor with radio beacon mounted as a torus around the nozzle. View shows motor as...

LARC
NASA image: 10 x 10 Wind Tunnel
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Aug 17, 2023

10 x 10 Wind Tunnel

The 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel (10×10) is the largest and fastest wind tunnel facility at NASA’s Glenn...

GRC
NASA image: ARC-1982-AC82-0402-5
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Jun 4, 1982

ARC-1982-AC82-0402-5

cutaway Rockwell International Space Shuttle Main Engines: Powerhead (Left side - fuel preburner, fuel trubopump -...

ARC
NASA image: J-2X Powerpack tests begin
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Dec 18, 2007

J-2X Powerpack tests begin

COLD FLOW - Liquid oxygen runs through the piping on Stennis Space Center's A-1 Test Stand on Dec. 18 to test the...

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NASA image: Hand-Held Self-Maneuvering Unit to be used during EVA on Gemini 4
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Jun 2, 1965

Hand-Held Self-Maneuvering Unit to be used during EVA on Gemini 4

Hand-Held Self-Maneuvering Unit to be used during extravehicular activity (EVA) on Gemini 4 flight. It is an...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1003
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Jul 30, 1999

KSC-99pp1003

Engineers are investigating the possibility that a 7/8" gold-plated liquid oxygen post plug became dislodged and...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1002
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Jul 30, 1999

KSC-99pp1002

Engineers are investigating the possibility that a 7/8" gold-plated liquid oxygen post plug became dislodged and...

KSC
NASA image: NASA Marks Halfway Point for Artemis Moon Rocket Engine Certification Series
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Jan 27, 2024

NASA Marks Halfway Point for Artemis Moon Rocket Engine Certification Series

Having reached the halfway point in a 12-test RS-25 certification series, teams at NASA’s Stennis Space Center will...

SSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

The Laminar Soot Processes (LSP) Experiment Mounting Structure (EMS) was used to conduct the LSP experiment on...

MSFC
NASA image: Technicians monitor the positioning of a workstand as it is moved into place around the main engines of the shuttle Endeavour during deservicing at NASA DFRC
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Dec 2, 2008

Technicians monitor the positioning of a workstand as it is moved into place around the main engines of the shuttle Endeavour during deservicing at NASA DFRC

Technicians monitor the positioning of a large workstand as it is carefully moved into place around the main engine...

AFRC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0184-004
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Aug 19, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0184-004

NASA Ames Astrophysics Branch (code-SSA), Pulsed discharge nozzle - Cavity Ring down - Reflection Time of Flight...

ARC
NASA image: STS-47 crewmembers and backups during JSC fire fighting exercises
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Mar 5, 1992

STS-47 crewmembers and backups during JSC fire fighting exercises

STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, crewmembers led by Commander Robert L. Gibson (center) prepare to...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1299
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Aug 27, 1997

KSC-97PC1299

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A scuba diver stands by as the unmanned Max Rover submersible goes down to insert a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2225
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Mar 20, 2009

KSC-2009-2225

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The NASA Railroad hauls cars carrying the Ares I-X motor segments and nozzle exit cone over a...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jul 1, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

This photograph shows the Solid Propellant Test Article (SPTA) test stand with the Modified Nasa Motor (M-NASA) test...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-04pd-2616
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Dec 15, 2004

KSC-04pd-2616

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Delta Operations Center on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., technicians...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd-2617
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Dec 15, 2004

KSC-04pd-2617

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Delta Operations Center on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., technicians...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2226
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Mar 20, 2009

KSC-2009-2226

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The NASA Railroad hauls cars carrying the Ares I-X motor segments and nozzle exit cone over a...

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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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