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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: iss060e043690
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Aug 22, 2019

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iss060e043690 (8/22/2019) --- (Aug. 22, 2019) ---European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Luca Parmitano conducts...

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Aug 22, 2019

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iss060e043685 (Aug. 22, 2019) --- Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Luca Parmitano of ESA (European Space Agency)...

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NASA image: iss064e029405
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Feb 3, 2021

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iss064e029405 (Feb. 3, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Kate Rubins removes research...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Oct 3, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

Team Lead Jack Langelaan poses for a photograph next to the Pipistrel-USA, Taurus G4, aircraft prior to winning the...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Oct 3, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

Pipistrel-USA Team Lead Jack Langelaan talks after his team won the 2011 Green Flight Challenge, sponsored by...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0954
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Apr 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A KSC employee stops to look at a car equipped to use natural gas as fuel. Several cars...

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NASA image: ECN-15655
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May 21, 1981

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In this photograph, the C-140 JetStar is fitted with a model of a high-speed propeller. Three different designs were...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2315
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Mar 15, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Launch Complex 39 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparations are under way to...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6798
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Dec 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Trenches are prepared to support the walls of the Propellants North Administrative and...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Oct 3, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

Comparative Aircraft Flight Efficiency (CAFE) Foundation President Brien A. Seeley M.D., left, NASA Acting Chief...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6797
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Dec 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Construction of the Propellants North Administrative and Maintenance Facility begins in...

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NASA image: EC01-0050-17
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Feb 21, 2001

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Two F/A-18B aircraft involved in the AFF program return to base in close formation with the autonomous function...

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NASA image: ED13-0325-025
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Sep 11, 2013

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Long, thin, high-aspect-ratio wings are considered crucial to the design of future long-range aircraft, including...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Jan 1, 1998

Research Technology

Engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama, are working with industry partners to...

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NASA image: Moving Water in Space - 8K Ultra HD
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Jul 5, 2019

Moving Water in Space - 8K Ultra HD

jsc2019m000527 - Water in space behaves… differently. Surface tension and capillary flow can be harnessed to move...

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NASA image: NASA Ground Crew Prepares Wing Model Ahead of High-Speed Taxi Test
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Jan 13, 2026

NASA Ground Crew Prepares Wing Model Ahead of High-Speed Taxi Test

NASA ground crew prepares the agency’s F-15 research aircraft and Cross Flow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow...

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NASA image: iss064e025973
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Jan 25, 2021

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iss064e025973 (Jan., 25, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Kate Rubins services hardware...

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NASA image: iss066e114415
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Jan 17, 2022

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iss066e114415 (Jan. 6, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Raja Chari replaces hardware...

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NASA image: iss059e017127
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Apr 9, 2019

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iss059e017127 (April 9, 2018) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 59 Flight Engineer Christina Koch works inside the...

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NASA image: ECN-15662
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May 21, 1981

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The Dryden C-140 JetStar during testing of advanced propfan designs. Dryden conducted flight research in 1981-1982...

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NASA image: NASA Completes High-Speed Taxi Test of Cross Flow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow Technology
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Jan 13, 2026

NASA Completes High-Speed Taxi Test of Cross Flow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow Technology

NASA’s Cross Flow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow (CATNLF) scale model completes its first major milestone –...

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NASA image: iss059e017072
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Apr 9, 2019

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iss059e017072 (April 9, 2018) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 59 Flight Engineer Christina Koch works on the Unity...

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NASA image: PATW  Passive Aeroelastic Tailored Wing
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Nov 1, 2018

PATW Passive Aeroelastic Tailored Wing

An experimental, high-aspect ratio wing, designed to reduce weight and maximize structural and fuel efficiency,...

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NASA image: NASA Ground Crew Prepares Wing Model Ahead of High-Speed Taxi Test
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Jan 13, 2026

NASA Ground Crew Prepares Wing Model Ahead of High-Speed Taxi Test

NASA ground crew prepares the agency’s F-15 research aircraft and Cross Flow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow...

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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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