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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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Jun 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The European Space Agency's Columbus module rests on a work stand in view of media...

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May 31, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The truck transporting Columbus, the European Space Agency's research laboratory,...

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May 31, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the European Space Agency's research laboratory,...

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Jun 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At ceremony in the Space Station Processing Facility, Russell Romanella, director of...

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Jun 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the...

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May 31, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, an Airbus Transport International platform is moved in...

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Jun 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, an...

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NASA image: DISCOVER AQ Research Plane Arrives
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Jun 28, 2011

DISCOVER AQ Research Plane Arrives

James Crawford, principal investigator and scientist based at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va., talks...

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NASA image: DISCOVER AQ Research Plane Arrives
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Jun 28, 2011

DISCOVER AQ Research Plane Arrives

An unidentified researcher works aboard the P-3B NASA research aircraft at Baltimore/Washington International...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 in Flight Above the Mojave Desert
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 in Flight Above the Mojave Desert

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft cruises above Palmdale and Edwards, California, during its first...

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NASA image: NASA Explorers S4 E2: The Scientists
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Feb 5, 2020

NASA Explorers S4 E2: The Scientists

jsc2019m001195 - Putting your life’s work on top of a rocket may seem like a daunting task, but that’s exactly what...

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NASA image: Astronauts Preview Science Aboard Next SpaceX Resupply Mission
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Jun 3, 2021

Astronauts Preview Science Aboard Next SpaceX Resupply Mission

The astronauts aboard the International Space Station are ready for a big delivery of science experiments and...

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NASA image: Two Research Vessels Leave for the Twilight Zone
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Aug 8, 2018

Two Research Vessels Leave for the Twilight Zone

A project jointly funded by NASA and the National Science Foundation is heading west from Seattle, straight for the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility Autonomous Flight Software Put to the Test on Sikorsky Experimental Helicopters
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Oct 26, 2023

NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility Autonomous Flight Software Put to the Test on Sikorsky Experimental Helicopters

NASA research pilot David Zahn, left, wearing a temporal sensor and pupil tracking glasses works with NASA human...

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NASA image: Former NASA research pilot Eddie Schneider with the brass plaque summarizing his career during the 2005 Aerospace Walk of Honor ceremonies in Lancaster, Calif.
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Sep 24, 2005

Former NASA research pilot Eddie Schneider with the brass plaque summarizing his career during the 2005 Aerospace Walk of Honor ceremonies in Lancaster, Calif.

Former NASA research pilot Eddie Schneider was on hand when a brass plaque summarizing his career was unveiled...

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NASA image: Our Aeronautics Research is a Thing of Beauty
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Dec 21, 2020

Our Aeronautics Research is a Thing of Beauty

The rapid growth of high-performance computing (HPC) in the past decade has enabled the use of state-of-the-art...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Wing in Langley Wind Tunnel
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Jun 30, 2025

NASA Tests Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Wing in Langley Wind Tunnel

In May and June, NASA researchers tested a 7-foot wing model in the 14-by-22-Foot Subsonic Wind Tunnel at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Experimental Wing Verified During Loads Testing
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Oct 4, 2018

Experimental Wing Verified During Loads Testing

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center and Langley Research Center staff members monitor a test of the Passive...

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NASA image: Experimental Wing Verified During Loads Testing
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Oct 4, 2018

Experimental Wing Verified During Loads Testing

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center and Langley Research Center staff members monitor a test of the Passive...

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NASA image: Experimental Wing Verified During Loads Testing
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Oct 1, 2018

Experimental Wing Verified During Loads Testing

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center and Langley Research Center staff members monitor a test of the Passive...

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Oct 3, 2018

Experimental Wing Verified During Loads Testing

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center and Langley Research Center staff members monitor a test of the Passive...

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NASA image: Experimental Wing Verified During Loads Testing
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Oct 4, 2018

Experimental Wing Verified During Loads Testing

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center and Langley Research Center staff members monitor a test of the Passive...

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NASA image: Experimental Wing Verified During Loads Testing
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Oct 2, 2018

Experimental Wing Verified During Loads Testing

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center and Langley Research Center staff members monitor a test of the Passive...

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NASA image: MicroCub Preflight Check
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Jan 18, 2018

MicroCub Preflight Check

Crew members of the Subscale Research Lab at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in California perform a series...

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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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