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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: Cyclotron Provides Neutron Therapy for Cancer Patients
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Jan 23, 1978

Cyclotron Provides Neutron Therapy for Cancer Patients

A cancer patient undergoes treatment in the Neutron Therapy Treatment Facility, or Cylotron, at the National...

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NASA image: Model of the NACA's Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory during its Construction
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Aug 23, 1942

Model of the NACA's Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory during its Construction

Zella Morewitz poses with a model of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research...

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NASA image: B-29 Superfortress Engine in the Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Jul 23, 1944

B-29 Superfortress Engine in the Altitude Wind Tunnel

The resolution of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress’ engine cooling problems was one of the Aircraft Engine Research...

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NASA image: Apprentices at the NACA’s Flight Propulsion Laboratory
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Oct 23, 1956

Apprentices at the NACA’s Flight Propulsion Laboratory

A group of apprentices takes a break from their studies to pose for a photograph at the National Advisory Committee...

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NASA image: Republic P-47G Thunderbolt and the NACA Flight Operations Crew
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Mar 23, 1944

Republic P-47G Thunderbolt and the NACA Flight Operations Crew

The Flight Operations crew stands before a Republic P-47G Thunderbolt at the National Advisory Committee for...

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NASA image: Lewis Researcher in the Materials and Stresses Building
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Dec 23, 1952

Lewis Researcher in the Materials and Stresses Building

A materials researcher at the NACA’s Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory examines a surface crack detection apparatus...

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NASA image: Earth observations during STS-60 mission.
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Feb 11, 1994

Earth observations during STS-60 mission.

STS060-90-028 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- This view is centered over Rome and covers approximately 3,600 square miles....

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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: NACA Flight Engineer in a Lockheed RA–29 Hudson
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May 23, 1944

NACA Flight Engineer in a Lockheed RA–29 Hudson

A flight engineer at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory...

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NASA image: Flight Research Building at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Sep 23, 1942

Flight Research Building at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The Flight Research Building at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research...

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NASA image: Groundbreaking Ceremony at the NACA's Plum Brook Station
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Sep 23, 1956

Groundbreaking Ceremony at the NACA's Plum Brook Station

Addison Rothrock, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics’s (NACA) Assistant Director of Research, speaks at...

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NASA image: CV-990 Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA) flight #145 drilling of shuttle tire using Tire Assault Vehicle
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Jul 27, 1995

CV-990 Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA) flight #145 drilling of shuttle tire using Tire Assault Vehicle

Created from a 1/16th model of a German World War II tank, the TAV (Tire Assault Vehicle) was an important safety...

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NASA image: NACA Researcher Examines the Cyclotron
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Feb 23, 1951

NACA Researcher Examines the Cyclotron

Researcher James Blue examines the new cyclotron at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis...

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NASA image: Burner Rig in the Material and Stresses Building
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Nov 23, 1969

Burner Rig in the Material and Stresses Building

A burner rig heats up a material sample in the Materials and Stresses Building at the National Aeronautics and Space...

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NASA image: Construction of the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Jun 23, 1948

Construction of the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

The 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight...

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NASA image: Early Testing in the Icing Research Tunnel
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Sep 23, 1944

Early Testing in the Icing Research Tunnel

National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) design engineers added the Icing Research Tunnel to the new...

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NASA image: Las Vegas
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Oct 22, 2001

Las Vegas

This image of Las Vegas, NV was acquired on August, 2000 and covers an area 42 km (25 miles) wide and 30 km (18...

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NASA image: NASA Researcher Adjusts a Travelling Magnetic Wave Plasma Engine
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Feb 23, 1964

NASA Researcher Adjusts a Travelling Magnetic Wave Plasma Engine

Raymond Palmer, of the Electromagnetic Propulsion Division’s Plasma Flow Section, adjusts the traveling magnetic...

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NASA image: Allison V–1710 Engine on a Dynamotor Stand in the Engine Research Building
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Mar 23, 1943

Allison V–1710 Engine on a Dynamotor Stand in the Engine Research Building

The first research assignment specifically created for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics’ (NACA) new...

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NASA image: Northrop P-61 Black Widow Flight Testing a Ramjet
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Jan 23, 1947

Northrop P-61 Black Widow Flight Testing a Ramjet

The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory obtained a Northrop P-61...

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NASA image: Vultee YA–31C Vengeance at the NACA
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Mar 23, 1945

Vultee YA–31C Vengeance at the NACA

A Bell P-39 Airacobra in the NACA Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory’s Icing Research Tunnel for a propeller...

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NASA image: Republic F-84 Thunderjet with Slotted Nozzle
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May 23, 1958

Republic F-84 Thunderjet with Slotted Nozzle

A Republic F-84 Thunderjet dramatically modified at the NASA Lewis Research Center to investigate the use of slotted...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Nov 7, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-07480 (11 Nov. 2006) --- Dyess Air Force Base is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 14...

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NASA image: Bell P-39 in the Icing Research Tunnel
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Nov 23, 1944

Bell P-39 in the Icing Research Tunnel

A Bell P-39 Airacobra in the NACA Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory’s Icing Research Tunnel for a propeller...

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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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