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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: ARC-2012-ACD12-0011
Image
Jan 24, 2012

ARC-2012-ACD12-0011

oil protrait of Dr. Baruch Blumberg, Director of Ames Astrobiology by artist Elizabeth Zanzinger

ARC
NASA image: Slow and Steady
Image
Oct 8, 2008

Slow and Steady

SOFIA’s 9-foot mirror is lowered into the cavity and attached to a structure sitting on a thin layer of oil for...

AFRC
NASA image: ARC-2001-ACD01-0205-04
Image
Dec 14, 2001

ARC-2001-ACD01-0205-04

7x10ft#1 W. T. aircraft carrier (model ship) installation for oil flow tests with Bill Warmbrodt

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1999-AC99-0222-1
Image
Nov 19, 1999

ARC-1999-AC99-0222-1

Oil Portrait: H. Julian Allen, Ames Director from 1965 thru 1969

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2012-ACD12-0011-001
Image
Jan 24, 2012

ARC-2012-ACD12-0011-001

oil protrait of Dr. Baruch Blumberg, Director of Ames Astrobiology by artist Elizabeth Zanzinger

ARC
NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
Image
Feb 23, 2007

Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-14618 (23 Feb. 2007) --- Maracaibo City and Oil Slick, Venezuela are featured in this image photographed by...

JSC
NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Precision Cleaning Laboratory Capabilities
Video
Jul 19, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Precision Cleaning Laboratory Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC Precision Cleaning Lab that is necessary for space flight and ground support equipment;...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2023e055883
Image
Oct 5, 2023

jsc2023e055883

jsc2023e055883 (10/5/2023) --- Oil is pushed back into the reservoir by a jet of air during the reset phase of the...

JSC
NASA image: Earth observations taken by the STS-59 crew
Image
Apr 14, 1994

Earth observations taken by the STS-59 crew

STS059-306-034 (9-20 April 1994) --- The radiating transportation pattern of this 20th-Century urban plan is nicely...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Apr 17, 1991

Microgravity

Oscillatory Thermocapillary Flow Experiment (OTFE); by using silicone oil for a study on the characteristics of...

MSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
Image
May 4, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-032398 (4 May 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition 23...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
Image
May 25, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-26488 (25 May 2006) --- Yates Oilfield, west Texas is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

JSC
NASA image: Arabian Sea as seen from STS-62
Image
Mar 5, 1994

Arabian Sea as seen from STS-62

STS062-86-196 (4-18 March 1994) --- This photo depicts many of the types of ocean features seen when illuminated by...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
Image
May 4, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-032396 (4 May 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition 23...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
Image
May 4, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-032400 (4 May 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition 23...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Oct 1, 1998

Microgravity

Research with plants in microgravity offers many exciting opportunities to gain new insights and could improve...

MSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
Image
May 4, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-032397 (4 May 2010) --- The Gulf of Mexico oil spill is featured in this image photographed by an...

JSC
NASA image: GRC-2004-C-01645
Image
Nov 28, 2000

GRC-2004-C-01645

Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology (UEET), Proof of Concept Compressor, Advanced Compressor Casing Treatment testing;...

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2004-C-01619
Image
Nov 28, 2000

GRC-2004-C-01619

Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology (UEET), Proof of Concept Compressor, Advanced Compressor Casing Treatment testing;...

GRC
NASA image: ARC-1943-AAL-4274A
Image
Jul 14, 1943

ARC-1943-AAL-4274A

North American P-51B tuft studies done in the NACA Ames Research center 16ft Transonic Wind Tunnel Radiator air...

ARC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Oct 10, 1995

Microgravity

This composite image depicts one set of flow patterns simulated in the Geophysical Fluid Flow Cell (GFFC) that flew...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

This drawing depicts one set of flow patterns simulated in the Geophysical Fluid Flow Cell (GFFC) that flew on two...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
May 4, 1985

Microgravity

A 16mm film frame shows convective regions inside silicone oil playing the part of a stellar atmosphere in the...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Jul 15, 1992

Microgravity

A steel hemisphere was at the core of the Geophysical Fluid Flow Cell (GFFC) that flew on two Spacelab missions. It...

MSFC
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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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