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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’s X-59 in Flight Above the Mojave Desert
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 in Flight Above the Mojave Desert

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft cruises above Palmdale and Edwards, California, during its first...

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NASA image: Perseus Post-flight
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Nov 15, 1991

Perseus Post-flight

Crew members check out the Perseus proof-of-concept vehicle on Rogers Dry Lake, adjacent to the Dryden Flight...

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NASA image: NASC TigerShark for Flight Test Six
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Jul 9, 2019

NASC TigerShark for Flight Test Six

The NAVMAR Applied Sciences Corporation TigerShark, flew over Edwards Air Force Base on July 9, 2019 during a...

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NASA image: 2015 JSC Flight Director Class
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Nov 17, 2015

2015 JSC Flight Director Class

JSC FLIGHT DIRECTOR CLASS OF 2015 VISITS THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION PAYLOAD OPERATION INTEGRATION CENTER AT...

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NASA image: Science Comes Alive at NASA Goddard
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May 18, 2017

Science Comes Alive at NASA Goddard

Welcome to the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Where innovation and science never sleep and new discoveries never...

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NASA image: AFRC2016-0138-01
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May 12, 2016

AFRC2016-0138-01

NASA’s Ikhana remotely piloted aircraft (front-right) is situated near NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s...

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NASA image: STS-41G_Post-Flight-Presentation_Mission-Highlights
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Jun 11, 2020

STS-41G_Post-Flight-Presentation_Mission-Highlights

STS-41G Resource Reel

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NASA image: NASA Glenn Flight Simulator Laboratory
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May 20, 2019

NASA Glenn Flight Simulator Laboratory

NASA Glenn Flight Simulator Laboratory

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NASA image: NASA Glenn Flight Simulator Laboratory
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May 20, 2019

NASA Glenn Flight Simulator Laboratory

NASA Glenn Flight Simulator Laboratory

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NASA image: NASA Glenn Flight Simulator Laboratory
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May 20, 2019

NASA Glenn Flight Simulator Laboratory

NASA Glenn Flight Simulator Laboratory

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NASA image: X-56B Begins New Flight Series
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Apr 19, 2021

X-56B Begins New Flight Series

Preparations for the X-56B remotely piloted aircraft to begin a new flight series continue as the sun rises on...

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NASA image: X-56B Begins New Flight Series
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Apr 19, 2021

X-56B Begins New Flight Series

Preparations for the X-56B remotely piloted aircraft to begin a new flight series continue as the sun rises on...

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NASA image: Delta Wing Flight 2024
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Sep 20, 2024

Delta Wing Flight 2024

A Delta plane, carrying an all-female crew and 130 young women ages 11 to 18, received a “water salute” upon arrival...

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NASA image: Delta Wing Flight 2024
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Sep 20, 2024

Delta Wing Flight 2024

Young women, ages 11 to 18, from the Atlanta, Georgia area, with interests in STEM (science, technology,...

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NASA image: Delta Wing Flight 2024
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Sep 20, 2024

Delta Wing Flight 2024

Young women, ages 11 to 18, from the Atlanta, Georgia area, with interests in STEM (science, technology,...

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NASA image: Delta Wing Flight 2024
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Sep 20, 2024

Delta Wing Flight 2024

Young women, ages 11 to 18, visited launch pads 39A and 39B on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at the agency’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Delta Wing Flight 2024
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Sep 20, 2024

Delta Wing Flight 2024

Roughly 130 young women with an interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) from Delta Air Lines’...

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NASA image: ED15-0330-079
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Oct 28, 2015

ED15-0330-079

The Prandtl-D No. 3 research aircraft is being readied for new flight tests this summer. It had its first flight on...

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NASA image: NASA Test Flights Examine Effect of Atmospheric Turbulence on Sonic Booms
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Jul 20, 2016

NASA Test Flights Examine Effect of Atmospheric Turbulence on Sonic Booms

One of three microphone arrays positioned strategically along the ground at Edwards Air Force Base, California, sits...

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NASA image: Learning to Listen to the X-59
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Jan 23, 2024

Learning to Listen to the X-59

The Quesst mission recently completed testing of operations and equipment to be used in recording the sonic thumps...

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NASA image: Flight teams compare notes
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Dec 8, 2017

Flight teams compare notes

NASA Operation IceBridge pilot Michael Anderson chats with Lt. Colonel Brent Keenan aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Mars Helicopter and the Future of Extraterrestrial Flight [Episode 32]
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May 4, 2021

NASA Science Live: Mars Helicopter and the Future of Extraterrestrial Flight [Episode 32]

On April 19, the Ingenuity Mars helicopter became the first spacecraft to achieve powered, controlled flight on...

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NASA image: Prandtl Formation Flight
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Dec 4, 2018

Prandtl Formation Flight

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center conducted its first formation flight with the Preliminary Research Aerodynamic...

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NASA image: NEXT-C Flight PPU
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Jan 31, 2020

NEXT-C Flight PPU

NEXT-C flight PPU

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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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