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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: Test Pilots Inspect Newly Painted X-59
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Dec 12, 2023

Test Pilots Inspect Newly Painted X-59

NASA and Lockheed Martin test pilots inspect the painted X-59 as it sits on the ramp at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works...

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NASA image: NASA’s Deputy Administrator Speaks in Front of Unveiled X-59
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s Deputy Administrator Speaks in Front of Unveiled X-59

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy speaks on stage immediately following the unveiling of the agency’s X-59 quiet...

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NASA image: X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing

A cruise motor controller for the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first all-electric X-plane, undergoes vibration testing at...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Reassembly Begins at NASA Armstrong
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Oct 23, 2019

X-57 Mod II Reassembly Begins at NASA Armstrong

NASA's all-electric X-57 Maxwell had its Mod II wing carefully prepared for a lift to position it over the fuselage...

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NASA image: X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing

Engineers monitor data during vibration testing of a cruise motor controller for the X-57 Maxwell, NASA’s first...

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NASA image: NASA Test Pilots Pose with X-59 Research Aircraft
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Dec 12, 2023

NASA Test Pilots Pose with X-59 Research Aircraft

NASA test pilots Nils Larson (left) and Jim “Clue” Less (right) pose with the newly-painted X-59 as it sits on the...

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NASA image: NASA Wing Model Mounted Under F-15 for High-Speed Taxi Test
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Jan 13, 2026

NASA Wing Model Mounted Under F-15 for High-Speed Taxi Test

NASA’s Cross Flow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow test article is mounted beneath the agency’s F-15 research...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Arrives at NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Arrives at NASA Armstrong

NASA’s all-electric X-57 Maxwell, in its Mod II configuration, arrives at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: NASA Test Pilot Nils Larson Poses with X-59 Research Aircraft
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Dec 12, 2023

NASA Test Pilot Nils Larson Poses with X-59 Research Aircraft

NASA test pilot Nils Larson poses with the newly-painted X-59 as it sits on the ramp at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Arrives at NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Arrives at NASA Armstrong

NASA’s all-electric X-57 Maxwell, in its Mod II configuration, arrives at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research...

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NASA image: Hydrazine Test
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Feb 7, 2022

Hydrazine Test

Maintainers perform a hydrazine safety check on the agency’s quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft at U.S. Air Force Plant...

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NASA image: NASA’s Newest F-15s Arrive at NASA Armstrong
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Dec 22, 2025

NASA’s Newest F-15s Arrive at NASA Armstrong

NASA staff and Oregon Air National Guard’s 173rd Fighter Wing crew pose for a group photo at NASA’s Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: Engineers Prepare X-57 Cruise Motor Controller for Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

Engineers Prepare X-57 Cruise Motor Controller for Vibration Testing

Engineers from NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center and Empirical Systems Aerospace prepare a cruise motor...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Departs for Delivery to NASA
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Departs for Delivery to NASA

NASA’s all-electric X-57 Maxwell, in its Mod II configuration, departs Scaled Composites’ facility at Mojave Air and...

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NASA image: Engineers Prepare X-57 Cruise Motor Controller for Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

Engineers Prepare X-57 Cruise Motor Controller for Vibration Testing

Engineers from NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center and Empirical Systems Aerospace prepare a cruise motor...

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NASA image: NASA’s Deputy Administrator Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s Deputy Administrator Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy speaks on stage prior to the official unveiling of the agency’s X-59 quiet...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft lifts off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Sits on Ramp
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Dec 12, 2023

NASA’s X-59 Sits on Ramp

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

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Sits on Ramp
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Dec 12, 2023

NASA’s X-59 Sits on Ramp

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

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NASA image: NASA’s F-15B Conducts Calibration Flight for Shock Sensing Probe
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Aug 6, 2024

NASA’s F-15B Conducts Calibration Flight for Shock Sensing Probe

NASA's F-15B Aeronautics Research Test Bed performs a calibration flight of the shock-sensing probe over Edwards,...

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NASA image: X-59 Performs First Engine Run
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Oct 30, 2024

X-59 Performs First Engine Run

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits in its run stall at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility in...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft Unveiled
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft Unveiled

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft is unveiled at a January 12, 2024 event at Lockheed Martin Skunk...

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NASA image: NASA’s Newest F-15s Arrive at NASA Armstrong
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Dec 22, 2025

NASA’s Newest F-15s Arrive at NASA Armstrong

Oregon Air National Guard and NASA flight crew look out across the desert while awaiting the arrival of the NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA Test Pilot Jim Less Poses with X-59 Research Aircraft
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Dec 12, 2023

NASA Test Pilot Jim Less Poses with X-59 Research Aircraft

NASA test pilot Jim “Clue” Less poses with the newly-painted X-59 as it sits on the ramp at Lockheed Martin Skunk...

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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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