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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: Why Do Raindrop Sizes Matter In Storms?
Video
Mar 31, 2016

Why Do Raindrop Sizes Matter In Storms?

Not all raindrops are created equal. The size of falling raindrops depends on several factors, including where the...

GSFC
NASA image: Chris Evans Visits JPL, Perseverance Model
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Jun 14, 2022

Chris Evans Visits JPL, Perseverance Model

From left, actor Chris Evans, NASA's Perseverance Mars rover Surface Mission Manager Jessica Samuels, and NASA...

JPL
NASA image: Armstrong X-57 team brief NASA Administrator Bridenstine about the progress of making a combustion aircraft into an all-electric airplane. X-57 is in Scaled Composites hangar at Mojave Air & Space Port in California. Model of the final aircraft design sta
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Aug 28, 2018

Armstrong X-57 team brief NASA Administrator Bridenstine about the progress of making a combustion aircraft into an all-electric airplane. X-57 is in Scaled Composites hangar at Mojave Air & Space Port in California. Model of the final aircraft design sta

Administrator Bridenstine hears about the progress to modify the Tecnam P2006T from a combustion aircraft to an...

AFRC
NASA image: Boeing Quiet Experimental Validation Concept, QEVC, performance
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Mar 22, 2013

Boeing Quiet Experimental Validation Concept, QEVC, performance

Boeing Quiet Experimental Validation Concept, QEVC, performance model

GRC
NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

Justin Link, left, small unmanned aircraft systems pilot, and Justin Hall, chief pilot of small unmanned aircraft...

AFRC
NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

Derek Abramson, left, chief engineer for the Dale Reed Subscale Flight Research Laboratory, and Justin Link, small...

AFRC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Pressure Data Model in the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Apr 23, 1978

Space Shuttle Pressure Data Model in the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

Technicians examine a scale model of the space shuttle used to obtain pressure data during tests in the 10- by...

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NASA image: 2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival
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Apr 6, 2018

2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival

A model of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is seen during Sneak Peek Friday at the USA Science and Engineering...

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NASA image: Setting the Wind and Thermal Shield
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Dec 18, 2018

Setting the Wind and Thermal Shield

ForeSight, a fully functional, full-size model of NASA's InSight lander, practices deploying a model of the lander's...

JPL
NASA image: ForeSight's Grapple
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Dec 18, 2018

ForeSight's Grapple

ForeSight, a fully functional, full-size model of NASA's InSight lander, grasps a model of the lander's Wind and...

JPL
NASA image: STOVL (Short Take Off Vertical Landing) Phase III Hot Gas Ingestion Into Engine Intake Test in the 9x15 Low Speed Wind Tunnel
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Jan 5, 1994

STOVL (Short Take Off Vertical Landing) Phase III Hot Gas Ingestion Into Engine Intake Test in the 9x15 Low Speed Wind Tunnel

The 9x15 low speed tunnel tests take off and landing of aircraft. The laser velocimetry system for flow measurement...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference

Journalist Mika McKinnon takes notes during a Mars InSight post-landing press conference while wearing a small model...

HQ
NASA image: This World Is Black and White
Video
Jan 11, 2011

This World Is Black and White

A look at how the historic DaisyWorld model illustrates earth science concepts, such as albedo and feedback loops.

GSFC
NASA image: Shake, Rattle and Roll: James Webb Telescope Components Pass Tests
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Sep 24, 2008

Shake, Rattle and Roll: James Webb Telescope Components Pass Tests

This image shows a model of one of three detectors for the Mid-Infrared Instrument on NASA James Webb Space Telescope.

JPL
NASA image: Potential Mars Airplane Resumes Flight
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Mar 2, 2017

Potential Mars Airplane Resumes Flight

A Prandtl-M aerodynamic model flies following an air launch from a remotely piloted Carbon Cub.

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NASA image: Water Hammer Test
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May 24, 2008

Water Hammer Test

This video shows the propulsion system on an engineering model of NASA Phoenix Mars Lander being successfully tested.

JPL
NASA image: Probe May Improve Weather Forecasts
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Jun 15, 2015

Probe May Improve Weather Forecasts

The Ikhana aircraft is flying a TAMDAR Edge probe that could significantly improve weather models and forecasts.

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NASA image: Ducted Fan Model with A 0 deg Exit Cascade.
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Mar 23, 1962

Ducted Fan Model with A 0 deg Exit Cascade.

3/4 front view with cascade exit vane in Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel, with Tom Seymore, mechanic for Ames.

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NASA image: LRC-2024-OCIO_P-00669.TIF
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Oct 30, 2024

LRC-2024-OCIO_P-00669.TIF

A model of the X-66 aircraft with a wingspan of almost 6 feet was placed in the 12-Foot Low-Speed Wind Tunnel at...

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NASA image: LRC-2024-OCIO_P-00668.TIF
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Oct 30, 2024

LRC-2024-OCIO_P-00668.TIF

A model of the X-66 aircraft with a wingspan of almost 6 feet was placed in the 12-Foot Low-Speed Wind Tunnel at...

AFRC
NASA image: Global Model of Asteroid Bennu
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Feb 26, 2020

Global Model of Asteroid Bennu

When NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft arrived at asteroid Bennu in December 2018, its close-up images confirmed what...

GSFC
NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jan 1, 1983

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This is a photograph of a 1/15 scale model of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). The HST is the product of a...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Prepares for Mock Truss-Braced Wing Tests
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Apr 1, 2024

NASA Prepares for Mock Truss-Braced Wing Tests

Engineering technician Jeff Howell mounts conventional strain gauges to the Mock Truss-Braced Wing 10-foot model at...

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NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

An atmospheric probe model attached upside down to a quad rotor remotely piloted aircraft ascends with the Moon...

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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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