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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: NASA's ER-2 Taking Off for a DCOTSS Check Flight
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May 13, 2022

NASA's ER-2 Taking Off for a DCOTSS Check Flight

NASA's ER-2 high altitude aircraft takes off from Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 in Palmdale,...

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NASA image: Perseus in Flight
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Nov 15, 1991

Perseus in Flight

The Perseus proof-of-concept vehicle in flight at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California in 1991....

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NASA image: Pegasus Engine Ignites after Drop from B-52 Mothership
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Jul 17, 1991

Pegasus Engine Ignites after Drop from B-52 Mothership

Against the midnight blue of a high-altitude sky, Orbital Sciences’ Pegasus winged rocket booster ignites after...

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NASA image: NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Artemis Lander Training
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Apr 9, 2025

NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Artemis Lander Training

These photos and videos show NASA astronauts Bob Hines and Raja Chari practicing landing procedures in the Rocky...

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NASA image: NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Artemis Lander Training
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Apr 9, 2025

NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Artemis Lander Training

These photos and videos show NASA astronauts Bob Hines and Raja Chari practicing landing procedures in the Rocky...

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NASA image: NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Artemis Lander Training
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Apr 9, 2025

NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Artemis Lander Training

These photos and videos show NASA astronauts Bob Hines and Raja Chari practicing landing procedures in the Rocky...

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NASA image: NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Artemis Lander Training
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Apr 9, 2025

NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Artemis Lander Training

These photos and videos show NASA astronauts Bob Hines and Raja Chari practicing landing procedures in the Rocky...

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NASA image: Dryden historian Christian Gelzer explains functions of a high-altitude pressure suit to (left to right) Brandon Blankenship, Garrett Clay and Eddie Patterson
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Jun 22, 2004

Dryden historian Christian Gelzer explains functions of a high-altitude pressure suit to (left to right) Brandon Blankenship, Garrett Clay and Eddie Patterson

NASA Dryden historian Christian Gelzer explains functions of the high-altitude pressure suit he is wearing to (left...

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NASA image: ED01-0146-3
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Apr 28, 2001

ED01-0146-3

The 247-foot length of the Helios prototype wing is in evidence as the high-altitude, solar-powered flying wing...

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NASA image: Ramjet Testing in the NACA's Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Feb 23, 1946

Ramjet Testing in the NACA's Altitude Wind Tunnel

A 20-inch diameter ramjet installed in the Altitude Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics...

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NASA image: Pathfinder aircraft liftoff on altitude record setting flight of 71,500 feet
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Jul 7, 1997

Pathfinder aircraft liftoff on altitude record setting flight of 71,500 feet

The Pathfinder aircraft has set a new unofficial world record for high-altitude flight of over 71,500 feet for...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2765
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Jun 17, 2013

KSC-2013-2765

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Space Life Sciences Laboratory near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: North American XF-82 Twin Mustang Prepares for Ramjet Test Flight
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Apr 23, 1949

North American XF-82 Twin Mustang Prepares for Ramjet Test Flight

Pilot William Swann, right cockpit, prepares the North American XF-82 Twin Mustang for flight at the National...

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NASA image: Bell P–63A King Cobra at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Jan 23, 1944

Bell P–63A King Cobra at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The Army Air Forces lent the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory...

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NASA image: Brazil, Atlantic Ocean, Africa & Antarctica seen from Apollo 4
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Nov 9, 1967

Brazil, Atlantic Ocean, Africa & Antarctica seen from Apollo 4

AS04-01-580 (9 Nov. 1967) --- Earth as viewed from 10,000 miles. In 1969, the Apollo 4 (Spacecraft 017/Saturn 501)...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4046
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Jul 24, 2012

KSC-2012-4046

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Ron Sterick, left to right, Nicole Otermat and Page Attany, participants in the Rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4048
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Jul 24, 2012

KSC-2012-4048

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The instrument package built by Rocket University participants for a high-altitude balloon...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4038
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Jul 24, 2012

KSC-2012-4038

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The instrument package and capsule built by Rocket University participants for a...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4043
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Jul 24, 2012

KSC-2012-4043

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Karl Stolleis prepares an instrument package for testing as part of a high-altitude balloon...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4050
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Jul 24, 2012

KSC-2012-4050

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rocket University participants prepare to launch a high-altitude balloon flight and...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4040
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Jul 24, 2012

KSC-2012-4040

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Karl Stolleis, left and Nick Pack prepare an instrument package for testing as part of a...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4051
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Jul 24, 2012

KSC-2012-4051

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Alejandro Azocar, foreground, and Page Attany, Rocket University participants, prepare an...

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NASA image: Commander Young reviews clipboard notes and procedures on forward flight deck
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Apr 14, 1981

Commander Young reviews clipboard notes and procedures on forward flight deck

STS001-07-540 (12-14 April 1981) --- Astronaut John W. Young, commander, is seated at his left side station in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4044
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Jul 24, 2012

KSC-2012-4044

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rocket University participants prepare to launch a high-altitude balloon flight and...

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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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