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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: STS-5 crew in T-38 enroute to Kennedy Space Center
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Nov 13, 1982

STS-5 crew in T-38 enroute to Kennedy Space Center

NASA 916, a T-38 jet aircraft, carrying astronauts Vance D. Brand (front station) and Robert F. Overmyer, heads for...

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NASA image: NASA T-33A #815
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Mar 4, 1969

NASA T-33A #815

T-33A (55-4351/NASA 815) arrived at NASA FRC January 9, 1963 departed September 10, 1973 to Redding, California....

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NASA image: AFRC Provides Mars 2020 Support
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Apr 28, 2020

AFRC Provides Mars 2020 Support

A flight crew from NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in California prepares to fly NASA's Jet Propulsion...

AFRC
NASA image: Astronaut Looks at Nozzle of F-15 at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronaut Looks at Nozzle of F-15 at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA’s 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing
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Nov 1, 2023

NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing

Matthew Sanchez uses a water jet to cut aluminum for the outer layer of the strut for the 10-foot model of the...

AFRC
NASA image: X-59 - Glamour Shoot Day
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Dec 12, 2023

X-59 - Glamour Shoot Day

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits on a ramp at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Gregory prepares for Ellington Field departure with STS-29 crew
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Mar 18, 1989

Astronaut Gregory prepares for Ellington Field departure with STS-29 crew

STS029-S-001 (10 March 1989) --- Astronaut Frederick Gregory, STS-33 mission commander, prepares to climb aboard a...

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NASA image: X-59 - Glamour Shoot Day
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Dec 12, 2023

X-59 - Glamour Shoot Day

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits on a ramp at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale,...

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NASA image: E-5071
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Dec 16, 1959

E-5071

JF-104A (Serial #56-0749) on the ramp at the NASA Flight Research Center (now the Dryden Flight Research Center) at...

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NASA image: KSC-81pc-0388
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Apr 11, 1981

KSC-81pc-0388

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut Robert Crippen, left, relaxed despite the 'scrub' of the Space Shuttle launch...

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NASA image: NASA and Canadian Snowbirds Aircrafts
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May 9, 2018

NASA and Canadian Snowbirds Aircrafts

Several types of aircraft are on the tarmac at the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF) at NASA's Kennedy Space in...

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NASA image: Astronaut Gregory in T-38 rear cockpit at Ellington Field
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Mar 18, 1989

Astronaut Gregory in T-38 rear cockpit at Ellington Field

STS029–S-002 (10 March 1989) --- Astronaut Frederick Gregory, STS-33 mission commander, prepares to fly to Florida...

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NASA image: McDonald XP-85 Airplane in 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Apr 8, 1948

McDonald XP-85 Airplane in 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Front View of McDonald XP-85 Plan Model. Parasite Airplane designed to be carried in the B-36 bombay (never built)...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-43A Accelerates Hypersonic Flight
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Aug 11, 2025

NASA’s X-43A Accelerates Hypersonic Flight

NASA took a major step toward redefining high-speed flight on Nov. 16, 2004, when the X-43A – a small, experimental...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2988
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Sep 30, 2008

KSC-08pd2988

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Endeavour’s STS-126 commander, Chris Ferguson, arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2674
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Oct 7, 2007

KSC-07pd2674

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The crew members of mission STS-120 arrive at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2989
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Sep 30, 2008

KSC-08pd2989

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Endeavour’s STS-126 commander, Chris Ferguson, leaves the runway of the Shuttle...

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NASA image: HIMAT Inlet Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Feb 23, 1979

HIMAT Inlet Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology (HiMAT) inlet model installed in the test section of the 8- by 6-Foot...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4538
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Aug 26, 2010

KSC-2010-4538

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, three of NASA's T-38 training jets sit on the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3551
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Nov 6, 2008

KSC-08pd3551

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, ground support...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3554
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Nov 6, 2008

KSC-08pd3554

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Aircraft of the 920th Rescue Wing are lined up at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3553
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Nov 6, 2008

KSC-08pd3553

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Aircraft of the 920th Rescue Wing are lined up at the Shuttle landing Facility at NASA's...

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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...

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NASA image: Side arm controller
Image
May 14, 1959

Side arm controller

Test pilot in cockpit.

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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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