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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: M2-F3 on lakebed
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Jun 19, 1970

M2-F3 on lakebed

The M2-F3 Lifting Body is seen here on the lakebed next to the NASA Flight Research Center (later the Dryden Flight...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Aircraft Sit in Hangar
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Aircraft Sit in Hangar

NASA deployed two F/A-18 research aircraft from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in California to fly the...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Aircraft Sit in Hangar
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Aircraft Sit in Hangar

NASA deployed two F/A-18 research aircraft from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in California to fly the...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Aircraft Sit in Hangar
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Aircraft Sit in Hangar

NASA deployed two F/A-18 research aircraft from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in California to fly the...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Aircraft Sit in Hangar
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Aircraft Sit in Hangar

NASA deployed two F/A-18 research aircraft from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in California to fly the...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Aircraft Sit in Hangar
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Aircraft Sit in Hangar

NASA deployed two F/A-18 research aircraft from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in California to fly the...

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NASA image: X-59 SIL
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Jun 8, 2021

X-59 SIL

This image shows a close up of the cockpit view of the eXternal Vision System that will be placed in the X-59....

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NASA image: EC98-44811-1
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Dec 8, 1998

EC98-44811-1

Apex wing section undergoing loading test preparation by Mark Nunnelee and Eliseo Sanchez

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NASA image: EC84-31806
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Nov 5, 1984

EC84-31806

CID (Controlled Imact Demonstrator) Aircraft skid after wing cutter impact.

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NASA image: EC84-31672A
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Nov 5, 1984

EC84-31672A

CID (Controlled Imact Demonstrator) Aircraft in practice flight above target impact site with wing cutters.

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show
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Mar 25, 2018

NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show

Amberly Guerra, left, tries on life support equipment while Ali Zendejas, Betty Mojica and Julian Guerra, her dad,...

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NASA image: jsc2026m000058_Meet_NASA_Astronaut_Reid_Wiseman_Artemis_II_Commander-SOCIAL
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Apr 1, 2026

jsc2026m000058_Meet_NASA_Astronaut_Reid_Wiseman_Artemis_II_Commander-SOCIAL

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman will serve as the commander for NASA’s Artemis II mission around the Moon. Wiseman flew...

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NASA image: ED97-44119-2
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Jun 23, 1997

ED97-44119-2

Computer generated image of Apex high-altitude research sailplane in flight

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show
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Mar 25, 2018

NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show

Dana Purifoy, NASA Armstrong director of Flight Operations, talking, and John McKay, former Armstrong SR-71 crew...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show
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Mar 25, 2018

NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show

Zack Roberts from NASA’s Ames Research Center explains elements of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration into...

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NASA image: AirVenture at Oshkosh 2024
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Jul 22, 2024

AirVenture at Oshkosh 2024

AirVenture at Oshkosh 2024

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NASA image: EC84-31808
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Nov 5, 1984

EC84-31808

CID (Controlled Imact Demonstrator) Aircraft fireball after wing cutter impact.

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show
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Mar 25, 2018

NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show

The F-22 and the classic P-38 shares the sky at the Los Angeles County Air Show in Lancaster, California.

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NASA image: EC84-31809
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Nov 5, 1984

EC84-31809

CID (Controlled Imact Demonstrator) Aircraft fireball after wing cutter impact.

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NASA image: EC98-44487-9
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Mar 27, 1998

EC98-44487-9

Apex wing section undergoing loading test.

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NASA image: EC95-43311-1
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Sep 26, 1995

EC95-43311-1

Apex high-altitude research sailplane mock-up

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NASA image: Remembering Apollo 15 Astronaut Al Worden
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Mar 18, 2020

Remembering Apollo 15 Astronaut Al Worden

Remembering Apollo 15 Astronaut Al Worden

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NASA image: EC84-31803
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Nov 5, 1984

EC84-31803

CID (Controlled Imact Demonstrator) Aircraft lakebed skid.

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NASA image: Announcing NASA Aeronautics’ new Flight Log Experience!
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Feb 28, 2022

Announcing NASA Aeronautics’ new Flight Log Experience!

Announcing NASA Aeronautics’ new Flight Log experience! Visit the Aeronautics Flight Log to get boarding passes to...

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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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