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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: F/A-18 Performs Thrust Vectoring Test
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Feb 14, 1991

F/A-18 Performs Thrust Vectoring Test

NASA’s F/A-18 High Alpha Research Vehicle, also known as the “Silk Purse,” performs a thrust vectoring test in...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Astronaut Discusses Life In Space With Air Force Research Laboratory Scholars – Monday, July 28, 2025
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Jul 28, 2025

NASA Astronaut Discusses Life In Space With Air Force Research Laboratory Scholars – Monday, July 28, 2025

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 73 flight engineer Jonny Kim of NASA discussed life and work...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 6, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

Gary Coulter, a special assistant to NASA's life sciences researchers, explains the workings of the irner ear to a...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Administrator Bridenstine sits in F-18 jet cockpit in NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center hangar in California where he did a Facebook Live event.
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Aug 28, 2018

NASA Administrator Bridenstine sits in F-18 jet cockpit in NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center hangar in California where he did a Facebook Live event.

NASA Administrator Bridenstine, former navy pilot, sits comfortably back in F-18 jet cockpit at Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bridenstine sits in F-18 jet cockpit in NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center hangar in California where he did a Facebook Live event.
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Aug 28, 2018

NASA Administrator Bridenstine sits in F-18 jet cockpit in NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center hangar in California where he did a Facebook Live event.

NASA Administrator Bridenstine, former navy pilot, sits comfortably back in F-18 jet cockpit at Armstrong Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: Supersonic Research Display for Tour
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Mar 23, 1946

Supersonic Research Display for Tour

On March 22, 1946, 250 members of the Institute of Aeronautical Science toured the NACA’s Aircraft Engine Research...

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NASA image: Room to roam for wildlife in the Mojave Desert at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California
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Jul 12, 2017

Room to roam for wildlife in the Mojave Desert at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California

A bobcat resting leisurely on a retaining wall among the flowering bushes at Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: Room to roam for wildlife in the Mojave Desert at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California
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Mar 11, 2021

Room to roam for wildlife in the Mojave Desert at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California

A bobcat surveying the landscape in between bushes at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. The...

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NASA image: NASA's F-15B Research Testbed aircraft flies in the supersonic shock wave of a U.S. Navy F-5E as part of the F-5 Shaped Sonic Boom Demonstration (SSBD) project.
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Feb 13, 2002

NASA's F-15B Research Testbed aircraft flies in the supersonic shock wave of a U.S. Navy F-5E as part of the F-5 Shaped Sonic Boom Demonstration (SSBD) project.

NASA's F-15B Research Testbed aircraft recently flew in the supersonic shock wave of a U.S. Navy F-5E in support of...

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NASA image: NASA's F-15B Research Testbed aircraft flies in the supersonic shock wave of a U.S. Navy F-5E as part of the F-5 Shaped Sonic Boom Demonstration (SSBD) project.
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Feb 13, 2002

NASA's F-15B Research Testbed aircraft flies in the supersonic shock wave of a U.S. Navy F-5E as part of the F-5 Shaped Sonic Boom Demonstration (SSBD) project.

NASA's F-15B Research Testbed aircraft recently flew in the supersonic shock wave of a U.S. Navy F-5E in support of...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Administrator Bridenstine and Armstrong Center Director McBride discuss the capabilities and use of aircraft for flight research inside one of the aircraft hangars at the center.
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Aug 28, 2018

NASA Administrator Bridenstine and Armstrong Center Director McBride discuss the capabilities and use of aircraft for flight research inside one of the aircraft hangars at the center.

Bridenstine tours main Armstrong hangar that houses the center aircraft used for flight research and safety chase...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-A96-0025-5
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Jun 1, 1980

ARC-1969-A96-0025-5

DeHavilland QSRA (Quite Short Haul Research Aircraft) cockpit layout drawing

ARC
NASA image: KSC-06pd0973
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Jun 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The delivery of the Columbus module from Germany to Florida is officially accepted by...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0021-1
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Feb 8, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0021-1

Kevin Peterson Dryden Flight Research Center Director meets with Dr Harry McDonald on collaborative research programs

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0021-4
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Feb 1, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0021-4

Kevin Peterson Dryden Flight Research Center Director meets with Dr Harry McDonald on collaborative research programs

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0021-3
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Feb 8, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0021-3

Kevin Peterson Dryden Flight Research Center Director meets with Dr Harry McDonald on collaborative research programs

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0021-2
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Feb 8, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0021-2

Kevin Peterson Dryden Flight Research Center Director meets with Dr Harry McDonald on collaborative research programs

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NASA image: LaRC Folks Working
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Nov 14, 2024

LaRC Folks Working

NASA’s Langley Research Center is revolutionizing aviation, expanding our understanding of the Earth’s atmosphere,...

LRC
NASA image: Block 2 Flight Phase Shows X-48B in Banking Maneuver
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Apr 4, 2008

Block 2 Flight Phase Shows X-48B in Banking Maneuver

The X-48B Blended Wing Body research aircraft banked smartly in this Block 2 flight phase image.

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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

NASA researcher Norman W. Schaeffler adjusts a propellor, which is part of a 7-foot wing model that was recently...

LaRC
NASA image: Overview of the ACE-T4 Experiment and Liquid-to-Glass-to-Crystal
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Feb 15, 2023

Overview of the ACE-T4 Experiment and Liquid-to-Glass-to-Crystal

Professor Arjun Yodh explains the ACE-T4 Experiment being conducted onboard the International Space Station (ISS) in...

GRC
NASA image: Mark Vande Hei: Breaking Records for Science
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Mar 25, 2022

Mark Vande Hei: Breaking Records for Science

NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei is returning to Earth after living in space for 355 days, the record for the longest...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins: Scientist in Space
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May 16, 2021

Kate Rubins: Scientist in Space

During the past six months, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins has embodied what it means to be an International Space...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Mar 11, 2002

Research Technology

Engineers at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have begun a series of engine tests on a new breed of space...

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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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