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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.

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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: Evaluation of CFD for Testing at High Supersonic Speeds
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Oct 20, 2020

Evaluation of CFD for Testing at High Supersonic Speeds

This video is an overview of the AETC Capability Challenge: Evaluation of CFD for Testing at High Supersonic Speeds....

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Mauna Loa, Hawaii
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Apr 28, 1998

Space Radar Image of Mauna Loa, Hawaii

This image of the Mauna Loa volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii shows the capability of imaging radar to map lava...

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NASA image: SeaWinds - Greenland
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May 8, 2000

SeaWinds - Greenland

The frequent coverage provided by NASA SeaWinds instrument on the QuikScat satellite in 1999 provided unprecedented...

JPL
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Washington, D.C.
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Washington, D.C.

This radar image of the Washington, D.C. area demonstrates the capability of imaging radar as a useful tool for...

JPL
NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
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Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

Silhouette view of Jonas Jonsson with the Alta-X Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) on the landing pad as the sun sets at...

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NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
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Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

The SuperVolo XL Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) lifts off at the Monterey Bay Academy Airport near Watsonville,...

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NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Lighting Laboratory Capabilities
Video
May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Lighting Laboratory Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC Lighting Lab that provides internal and external lighting requirements verification for...

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NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
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Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

Co-founders of Overwatch Aero Chase Pietenpol, at the Ground Control Station (GCS) monitoring the flight of the...

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NASA image: NASA Marshall Showcases Lander Testing Capabilities
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Aug 16, 2019

NASA Marshall Showcases Lander Testing Capabilities

Lisa Watson-Morgan, center left, program manager of NASA’s Human Landing System Program at NASA’s Marshall Space...

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NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
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Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

The Alta-X Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with camera payload in flight at the Monterey Bay Academy Airport near...

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NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
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Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

The SuperVolo XL Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) lifts off at the Monterey Bay Academy Airport near Watsonville,...

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NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
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Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

Jody Miller, left, Alex Godwin, and Jeff Strebler, right, prepares the L3Harris FVR90 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)...

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NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
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Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

Jonas Jonsson guides the Alta-X Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with camera payload down to the landing pad at the...

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NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
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Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

The Alta-X Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with camera payload in flight at the Monterey Bay Academy Airport near...

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NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
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Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

The Alta-X Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with camera payload in flight at the Monterey Bay Academy Airport near...

ARC
NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
Image
Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

Co-founders of Overwatch Aero Chase Pietenpol, left, and Jordan Hahn at the Ground Control Station (GCS) monitoring...

ARC
NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
Image
Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

Jonas Jonsson guides the Alta-X Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with camera payload down to the landing pad at the...

ARC
NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
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Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

Ames video photographer Jesse Carpenter, left, films Jeff Strebler, Alex Godwin, and Jody Miller, right, as they...

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NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
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Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

Brayden Chamberlain, preps the SuperVolo XL Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for flight at the Monterey Bay Academy...

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NASA image: Marshall is Powering the Future of Space Exploration
Video
Mar 11, 2022

Marshall is Powering the Future of Space Exploration

Welcome to Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Going to space, working in space, and traveling in...

MSFC
NASA image: SeaWinds Wind-Ice Interaction
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May 7, 2000

SeaWinds Wind-Ice Interaction

The figure demonstrates of the capability of the SeaWinds instrument on NASA QuikScat satellite in monitoring both...

JPL
NASA image: Preparation on Earth for Drilling on Mars
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Feb 20, 2013

Preparation on Earth for Drilling on Mars

The development of the Mars rover Curiosity capabilities for drilling into a rock on Mars required years of...

JPL
NASA image: Cumberland Target for Drilling by Curiosity Mars Rover
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May 9, 2013

Cumberland Target for Drilling by Curiosity Mars Rover

Cumberland has been selected as the second target for drilling by NASA Mars rover Curiosity. The rover has the...

JPL
NASA image: Mastcam 100: Longer Focal-Length Eye of Mast Camera Pair for Mars Rover
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Apr 6, 2010

Mastcam 100: Longer Focal-Length Eye of Mast Camera Pair for Mars Rover

The Mast Camera Mastcam instrument for NASA Mars Science Laboratory will use a side-by side pair of cameras for...

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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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