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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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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: NASA to Test In-Flight Folding Spanwise Adaptive Wing to Enhance Aircraft Efficiency
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Oct 21, 2014

NASA to Test In-Flight Folding Spanwise Adaptive Wing to Enhance Aircraft Efficiency

The objectives of testing on PTERA include the development of tools and vetting of system integration, evaluation of...

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NASA image: Student Sits in Aircraft Cockpit Before the Space Station Downlink at NASA Armstrong
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Jun 28, 2018

Student Sits in Aircraft Cockpit Before the Space Station Downlink at NASA Armstrong

Rylee Ritter, student and first time visitor to NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center, sits in a mockup of an F-15...

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NASA image: NASA B-52B Carries Pegasus Booster, X-43A Aircraft
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Jan 22, 2004

NASA B-52B Carries Pegasus Booster, X-43A Aircraft

The X-43A is attached to the front of a Pegasus booster rocket, which is set to be carried beneath NASA’s B-52B...

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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: NASA’s DC-8 Aircraft is Prepared for an International Air Quality Research Mission
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Jan 24, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Aircraft is Prepared for an International Air Quality Research Mission

DC-8 aircraft conducts test flights at Building 703 in Palmdale, CA. The DC-8 aircraft is prepared for its last...

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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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NASA image: NASA Takes Delivery of X-57, First All-Electric X-plane
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Oct 8, 2019

NASA Takes Delivery of X-57, First All-Electric X-plane

The X-57 Maxwell, NASA’s first all-electric experimental aircraft, or X-plane – and the agency’s first crewed...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 28, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

e-Genius Aircraft Pilot Klaus Ohlmann poses for a photograph during the 2011 Green Flight Challenge, sponsored by...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 27, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

The e-Genius aircraft is pulled out to the runway for the miles per gallon (MPG) flight during the 2011 Green Flight...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 27, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

The e-Genius, left, Taurus G4, 2nd from left, EcoEagle, and PhoEnix aircraft, top right, are seen on the campus of...

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May 21, 1976

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Director Lee Scherer receives an Ambassador Plenipotentary certificate...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Completes 'Aluminum Bird' Test
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May 7, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Completes 'Aluminum Bird' Test

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft successfully completed its “aluminum bird” systems test at Lockheed...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 28, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

The e-Genius aircraft takes off for the start of the speed competition during the 2011 Green Flight Challenge,...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 25, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

Team members of the e-Genius aircraft prepare their plane prior to competition as part of the 2011 Green Flight...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 28, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

The PhoEnix aircraft takes off for the start of the speed competition during the 2011 Green Flight Challenge,...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 28, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

CAFE Foundation safety volunteers Meg Hurt, left, and Gail Vann wait on the runway for the arrival of the next...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 25, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

The Pipistrel-USA Taurus G4 aircraft is pushed back to the weigh-in hangar as they start the day's 2011 Green Flight...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 27, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

The EcoEagle, left, and the PhoEnix aircraft are seen on the campus of the 2011 Green Flight Challenge, sponsored by...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 27, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

Media and ground crew look at aircraft as they participate in the miles per gallon (MPG) flight during the 2011...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 27, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

The PhoEnix aircraft prepares to takeoff for the miles per gallon (MPG) flight during the 2011 Green Flight...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 25, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

Brien A. Seeley M.D., President of Comparative Aircraft Flight Efficiency (CAFE) Foundation briefs pilots and ground...

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Feb 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, Steve Fossett stands next to...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 27, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

The checkered flag is waved as the PhoEnix aircraft crosses the finish line of the miles per gallon (MPG) flight...

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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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