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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: NASA Representatives in Front of Unveiled X-59
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA Representatives in Front of Unveiled X-59

(from left to right), Quesst Mission Integration Manager Peter Coen, Chief Engineer Jay Brandon, Low Boom Flight...

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NASA image: Project Manager Cathy Bahm Poses in Front of Unveiled X-59
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Jan 12, 2024

Project Manager Cathy Bahm Poses in Front of Unveiled X-59

NASA’s project manager for the Low Boom Flight Demonstrator project, Cathy Bahm, poses in front of the agency’s X-59...

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NASA image: Mission Manager Peter Coen Poses in Front of Unveiled X-59
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Jan 12, 2024

Mission Manager Peter Coen Poses in Front of Unveiled X-59

NASA’s mission integration manager for the Quesst mission, Peter Coen, poses in front of the agency’s X-59 quiet...

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NASA image: NASA Engineer Poses in Front of Unveiled X-59
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA Engineer Poses in Front of Unveiled X-59

NASA’s chief engineer for the Low Boom Flight Demonstrator project, Jay Brandon, poses in front of the agency’s X-59...

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NASA image: NASA Engineer Poses in Front of Unveiled X-59
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA Engineer Poses in Front of Unveiled X-59

NASA’s structures lead for the X-59, Dr. Walt Silva, poses in front of the agency’s X-59 quiet supersonic research...

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NASA image: Comet ISON Passes Through Virgo
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Dec 8, 2017

Comet ISON Passes Through Virgo

Date: 8 Nov 2013 - Comet ISON shines in this five-minute exposure taken at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center on...

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NASA image: NASA's IMAGE Spacecraft View of Aurora Australis from Space
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's IMAGE Spacecraft View of Aurora Australis from Space

NASA file image acquired September 11, 2005 To view a video of this event go here:...

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NASA image: What is a Sungrazing Comet? [hd video]
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Dec 8, 2017

What is a Sungrazing Comet? [hd video]

Sungrazing comets are a special class of comets that come very close to the sun at their nearest approach, a point...

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NASA image: Modeled Image of ISON
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Dec 8, 2017

Modeled Image of ISON

In this modeled image of ISON, the coma has been subtracted, leaving behind the nucleus. Credit: NASA, ESA, the...

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NASA image: Arizona Copper
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Dec 8, 2017

Arizona Copper

Arizona produces 60% of the total copper mined in the US; in 2007, 750,000 tons of copper came out of the state. One...

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NASA image: Rollout of Our Experimental Supersonic X-Plane on This Week @NASA – January 12, 2024
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Jan 12, 2024

Rollout of Our Experimental Supersonic X-Plane on This Week @NASA – January 12, 2024

Rollout of our experimental supersonic X-plane, schedule updates for future Artemis missions, and another year of...

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NASA image: NASA’s F-15D Tests New Shock-Sensing Probe
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Apr 3, 2025

NASA’s F-15D Tests New Shock-Sensing Probe

NASA’s F-15D research aircraft conducts a test flight near Edwards, California, with a newly installed near-field...

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NASA image: NASA Pilatus PC-12 soars over NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California on Sept. 18, 2024.
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Sep 18, 2024

NASA Pilatus PC-12 soars over NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California on Sept. 18, 2024.

NASA’s Pilatus PC-12, based out of NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, is seen flying over NASA’s Armstrong...

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NASA image: U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Fly Over NASA Armstrong
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Feb 4, 2025

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Fly Over NASA Armstrong

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, during the...

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NASA image: NASA’s F-15D Tests New Shock-Sensing Probe
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Apr 3, 2025

NASA’s F-15D Tests New Shock-Sensing Probe

NASA’s F-15D research aircraft conducts a test flight near Edwards, California, with a newly installed near-field...

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NASA image: NASA’s B200 Takes Flight for Wildfire Mission
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Mar 17, 2025

NASA’s B200 Takes Flight for Wildfire Mission

NASA’s B200 King Air aircraft – based at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California – ascends to...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Completes Second Flight
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Mar 20, 2026

NASA’s X-59 Completes Second Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft takes off for its second flight Friday, March 20, 2026, near NASA’s Armstrong...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Completes Second Flight
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Mar 20, 2026

NASA’s X-59 Completes Second Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft flies its second flight Friday, March 20, 2026, near NASA’s Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Completes Second Flight
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Mar 20, 2026

NASA’s X-59 Completes Second Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft flies its second flight Friday, March 20, 2026, near NASA’s Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong TG-14
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Aug 4, 2025

NASA Armstrong TG-14

A NASA TG-14 sits on the ramp at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Monday, Aug. 4,...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson: A Look Back at Two Years of Success
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May 4, 2023

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson: A Look Back at Two Years of Success

Description: On May 3, 2021, Bill Nelson was sworn in as NASA Administrator. In two years, NASA made history and...

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NASA image: NASA Researchers Prepare for Airborne Wildfire Study
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Nov 21, 2024

NASA Researchers Prepare for Airborne Wildfire Study

NASA’s B200 King Air team includes, from left, principal engineer Cory Hill, operations engineer KC Sujan, pilot...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 During Engine Run Testing
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Mar 12, 2026

NASA’s X-59 During Engine Run Testing

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft completed a series of engine run tests on Thursday, March 12, 2026,...

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NASA image: The G-IV joins NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center’s fleet of airborne science aircraft 
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Jun 28, 2024

The G-IV joins NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center’s fleet of airborne science aircraft 

In a series of baseline flights beginning on June 24, 2024, the G-IV aircraft flew over the Antelope Valley 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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