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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: GOES-T Science Briefing
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Feb 25, 2022

GOES-T Science Briefing

A science briefing for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary Operational...

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NASA image: GOES-T Science Briefing
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Feb 25, 2022

GOES-T Science Briefing

A science briefing for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary Operational...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Feb 1, 2002

Benefit from NASA

AiroCide Ti02, an anthrax-killing air scrubber manufactured by KES Science and Technology Inc., in Kernesaw,...

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NASA image: SOFIA Prepares For Take-Off
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Jul 18, 2013

SOFIA Prepares For Take-Off

SOFIA’s flight crew prepare to takeoff from the U.S. Antarctic Program facility at Christchurch International...

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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 ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission
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Aug 21, 2025

NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission

A crew member handles liquid nitrogen servicing for NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center’s ER-2 aircraft at...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission
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Aug 21, 2025

NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission

Ground crew members make final preparations on NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s ER-2 aircraft at Edwards,...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission
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Sep 23, 2025

NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission

Crew members prepare NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s ER-2 aircraft for flight at Edwards, California, on...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission
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Sep 23, 2025

NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission

Crew members prepare NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s ER-2 aircraft for flight at Edwards, California, on...

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NASA image: Jose “Manny” Rodriguez adjusts Soxnav instrument onboard the G-IV
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Dec 5, 2024

Jose “Manny” Rodriguez adjusts Soxnav instrument onboard the G-IV

Jose “Manny” Rodriguez adjusts the Soxnav instrument onboard the G-IV aircraft in December 2024. As part of the team...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission
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Aug 21, 2025

NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission

Ground crew members make final preparations on NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s ER-2 aircraft at Edwards,...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission
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Aug 21, 2025

NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission

Crew members reattach the nose cone of NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center’s ER-2 aircraft at Edwards,...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission
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Aug 21, 2025

NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s ER-2 aircraft taxis at Edwards, California, on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025,...

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NASA image: The G-IV aircraft is optimized by the Soxnav navigational system
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Jun 28, 2024

The G-IV aircraft is optimized by the Soxnav navigational system

The G-IV aircraft flies overhead in the Mojave Desert near NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission
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Aug 21, 2025

NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission

Suited up and ready, ER-2 pilot Kirt Stallings waits inside the transport vehicle at Edwards, California, on...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission
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Aug 21, 2025

NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission

From the window of the ER-2 chase car, a crew member gives a thumbs up to the pilot as NASA Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission
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Sep 23, 2025

NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s ER-2 aircraft lifts off from Edwards, California, on Tuesday, Sept. 23,...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 aircraft tracks fuel in ecoDemonstrator 2023 project with Boeing, partners
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Oct 20, 2023

NASA’s DC-8 aircraft tracks fuel in ecoDemonstrator 2023 project with Boeing, partners

NASA’s DC-8 aircraft from Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California flies to Everett, Washington to...

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NASA image: UAVSAR pod install
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May 25, 2023

UAVSAR pod install

The Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle Synthetic Aperture Radar, UAVSAR, is prepared for installation onto NASA’s C-20A...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 aircraft tracks fuel in ecoDemonstrator 2023 project with Boeing, partners
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Oct 14, 2023

NASA’s DC-8 aircraft tracks fuel in ecoDemonstrator 2023 project with Boeing, partners

NASA’s DC-8 aircraft from Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California flies to Everett, Washington to...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 aircraft tracks fuel in ecoDemonstrator 2023 project with Boeing, partners
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Oct 20, 2023

NASA’s DC-8 aircraft tracks fuel in ecoDemonstrator 2023 project with Boeing, partners

NASA’s DC-8 aircraft from Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California flies to Everett, Washington to...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 aircraft tracks fuel in ecoDemonstrator 2023 project with Boeing, partners
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Oct 20, 2023

NASA’s DC-8 aircraft tracks fuel in ecoDemonstrator 2023 project with Boeing, partners

NASA’s DC-8 aircraft from Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California flies to Everett, Washington to...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 aircraft tracks fuel in ecoDemonstrator 2023 project with Boeing, partners
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Oct 4, 2023

NASA’s DC-8 aircraft tracks fuel in ecoDemonstrator 2023 project with Boeing, partners

NASA’s DC-8 aircraft from Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California flies to Everett, Washington to...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 aircraft tracks fuel in ecoDemonstrator 2023 project with Boeing, partners
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Oct 20, 2023

NASA’s DC-8 aircraft tracks fuel in ecoDemonstrator 2023 project with Boeing, partners

NASA’s DC-8 aircraft from Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California flies to Everett, Washington 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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