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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: T-38 Aircraft Fly Over Washington
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Apr 5, 2012

T-38 Aircraft Fly Over Washington

Two NASA T-38 training jets are seen as they fly over the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, April 5, 2012, in Washington....

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NASA image: L-59 RC Kit Model/ Learn to Fly Test
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Jul 24, 2013

L-59 RC Kit Model/ Learn to Fly Test

L59 RC Kit Model/Learn to fly test technique and modeling development Persons in the picture: Left to right: Jay...

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NASA image: L-59 RC Kit Model/ Learn to Fly Test
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Jul 24, 2013

L-59 RC Kit Model/ Learn to Fly Test

L59 RC Kit Model/Learn to fly test technique and modeling development Persons in the picture: Left to right: Jay...

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NASA image: L-59 RC Kit Model/ Learn to Fly Test
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Jul 31, 2013

L-59 RC Kit Model/ Learn to Fly Test

L59 RC Kit Model/Learn to fly test technique and modeling development Persons in the picture: Left to right: Jay...

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NASA image: Flying Over Hurricanes For New NASA Mission
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Jul 25, 2017

Flying Over Hurricanes For New NASA Mission

NASA scientists are investigating key questions about hurricanes in a new mission from the skies. This August, the...

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NASA image: View of the ISS taken during fly-around
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Jun 4, 1999

View of the ISS taken during fly-around

STS096-715-042 (3 June 1999) --- A STS-96 crew member aboard Discovery recorded this image of the International...

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NASA image: Low-Boom Flight Demonstration over land
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Aug 10, 2022

Low-Boom Flight Demonstration over land

An artist illustration of the Low-Boom Flight Demonstration vehicle flying over a community.

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NASA image: Mars Global Surveyor Artist Concept
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Jan 27, 2010

Mars Global Surveyor Artist Concept

An artist concept of NASA Mars Global Surveyor MGS flying over Mars.

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NASA image: THEMIS ART #66
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Jun 8, 2006

THEMIS ART #66

Halloween may be months away, but this black bat is ready to fly

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NASA image: Astronaut Sultan Alneyadi observes a free-flying Astrobee robotic assistant
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May 16, 2023

Astronaut Sultan Alneyadi observes a free-flying Astrobee robotic assistant

iss069e010815 (May 16, 2023) --- UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Sultan...

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NASA image: U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Fly Over NASA Armstrong
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Feb 6, 2025

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Fly Over NASA Armstrong

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, during the...

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NASA image: Rendezvous and Fly Around Inspection of Skylab I Orbital Space Station
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Jun 22, 1973

Rendezvous and Fly Around Inspection of Skylab I Orbital Space Station

SL2-4-265 (25 May 1973) --- Skylab 2, approach to Skylab at long range, fly-around inspection. Orbital Workshop with...

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NASA image: NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory lifts off the runway at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., on its first flight in the ARCTAS atmospheric science mission
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Apr 1, 2008

NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory lifts off the runway at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., on its first flight in the ARCTAS atmospheric science mission

NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory lifts off the runway at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., on its first flight in...

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NASA image: NASA STEM Activities at the White House Easter Egg Roll
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Apr 10, 2023

NASA STEM Activities at the White House Easter Egg Roll

Spacey Casey, left, and NASA Aeronautics' mascot Orville the Flying Squirrel, right, pose for photos with guests...

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NASA image: NASA STEM Activities at the White House Easter Egg Roll
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Apr 10, 2023

NASA STEM Activities at the White House Easter Egg Roll

Spacey Casey, left, and NASA Aeronautics' mascot Orville the Flying Squirrel, right, pose for photos with guests...

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NASA image: Flying by Epimetheus
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Sep 21, 2010

Flying by Epimetheus

Swinging by Saturn small moon Epimetheus, NASA Cassini spacecraft snapped this shot during the spacecraft April 7,...

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NASA image: Flying by Pandora
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Aug 3, 2010

Flying by Pandora

NASA Cassini spacecraft captured this close view of Saturn moon Pandora during the spacecraft flyby on June 3, 2010....

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NASA image: HST Fly-By
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May 20, 2008

HST Fly-By

The Hubble Space in orbit in its post-servicing mission 3B configuration. An animation of the Hubble Space Telescope...

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NASA image: Flying by the Death
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Mar 29, 2010

Flying by the Death

In this view captured by NASA Cassini spacecraft on its closest-ever flyby of Saturn moon Mimas, large Herschel...

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NASA image: Flying by Helene
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Mar 21, 2011

Flying by Helene

NASA Cassini spacecraft imaged the surface of Saturn moon Helene as the it flew by the moon on Jan. 31, 2011. Helene...

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NASA image: Flying by Dione
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Jul 12, 2010

Flying by Dione

Wispy terrain stretches across the trailing hemisphere of Saturn moon Dione on the right of this image taken by NASA...

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NASA image: Multiple images of the International Space Station flying over the Houston area have been combined into one composite image
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Jan 4, 2012

Multiple images of the International Space Station flying over the Houston area have been combined into one composite image

DATE: 1-4-11 LOCATION: JSC SUBJECT: Space Station flying by the moon PHOTOGRAPHER: Lauren Harnett

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NASA image: Astrobee Media Resource Reel (Soundbites)
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Apr 17, 2019

Astrobee Media Resource Reel (Soundbites)

Provided as a media resource, this reel includes soundbites from the following: * Terry Fong, chief roboticist,...

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NASA image: F-8 DFBW in flight
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Oct 7, 1972

F-8 DFBW in flight

F-8 Digital Fly-By-Wire aircraft in flight. The computer-controlled flight systems pioneered by the F-8 DFBW created...

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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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