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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: ARC-1984-AC84-0397-20
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Jun 22, 1984

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Lear Jet (NASA 705) in flight over Central CA.

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NASA image: ARC-1991-AC91-0309-5
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May 29, 1991

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DC-8 NASA 717 in flight over San Francisco, Ca

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NASA image: ARC-1991-AC91-0309-27
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May 29, 1991

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DC-8 NASA 717 in flight over San Francisco, Ca

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NASA image: ARC-1933-A91-0261-26
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Dec 17, 1933

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USS MACON AT NORTH CIRCLE NASA SUNNYVALE, MT VIEW, CA

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NASA image: ARC-1991-AC91-0309-29
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May 29, 1991

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DC-8 NASA 717 in flight over San Francisco, Ca

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NASA image: ARC-1961-A-28388
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Oct 31, 1961

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Lockheed NC-130B aircraft in flight over Santa Clara Valley, CA

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NASA image: ARC-1972-A72-2699
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Apr 1, 1972

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Deep Space Antenna 210' at Goldstone, CA (JPL ref: P-116594AC)

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NASA image: ARC-1972-A72-1280
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Jan 26, 1972

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210' Dish Antenna at Goldstone Ca - used in tracking Pioneer spacecraft

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NASA image: ARC-1984-AC84-0397-13
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Jun 22, 1984

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Lear Jet (NASA 705) in flight over Central CA.

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NASA image: ARC-1991-AC91-0309-33
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May 29, 1991

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DC-8 NASA 717 in flight over San Francisco, Ca

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NASA image: ARC-1943-A91-0261-16
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Jan 1, 1943

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Navy Nine Blimps inflated in Hangar, NAS Sunnyvale, CA

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NASA image: ARC-1901-AC92-0548-2
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Sep 22, 1992

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N-210 VSRA simulator and cockpit with Stuart Anderson and Cas Lesiak

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NASA image: ARC-1991-AC91-0309-9
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May 29, 1991

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Ames DC-8 NASA 717 in flight over San Francisco, Ca

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0850-12
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Nov 1, 1985

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AV-8B (NASA-704) in flight over Central Valley, CA

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NASA image: ARC-1991-AC91-0309-14
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May 29, 1991

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Ames DC-8 NASA 717 in flight over San Francisco, Ca

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NASA image: ARC-1935-A93-0073-7
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Oct 18, 1935

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Naval Air Station Synnyvale, Mt View, Ca (aerial)

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NASA image: ARC-1933-A93-0073-4
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Oct 2, 1933

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NAS Sunnyvale, Mt. View CA Looking North East (Alt 1000ft)

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0850-6
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Nov 1, 1985

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AV-8B (NASA-704) in flight over Central Valley,CA

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NASA image: AFRC2016-0292-08
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Oct 6, 2016

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NASA’s Global Hawk aircraft was deployed to Florida from Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards, CA. on Oct. 6...

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NASA image: Dionne Hernandez-Lugo Highlights Gateway's Role in Artemis
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Jul 25, 2024

Dionne Hernandez-Lugo Highlights Gateway's Role in Artemis

jsc2024e055755 (July 25, 2024) -- Location: San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA Subject: Coverage of NASA...

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NASA image: First Phase of X-48B Flight Tests Completed
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Mar 19, 2010

First Phase of X-48B Flight Tests Completed

A joint NASA/Boeing team completed the first phase of flight tests on the unique X-48B Blended Wing Body aircraft at...

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Mar 30, 1992

Los Angeles, CA.

STS003-010-593 (30 March 1982) --- A general view of the greater Los Angeles region of California (34,0N, 118.5W)...

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NASA image: Landing, Edwards AFB, CA
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Apr 9, 1983

Landing, Edwards AFB, CA

STS006-46-667 (9 April 1983) --- One of the final pictures taken aboard the space shuttle Challenger is this 35mm...

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NASA image: Owens Lake, CA, 2020
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Aug 18, 2021

Owens Lake, CA, 2020

Prior to 1913, Owens Lake in eastern California had water up to a depth of 15 m, and covered an area of 280 km2....

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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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