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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: Rendezvous Docking Simulator
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Oct 29, 1964

Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Originally the Rendezvous was used by the astronauts preparing for Gemini missions. The Rendezvous Docking Simulator...

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NASA image: Helicopter
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Feb 8, 1960

Helicopter

Model being tested with helicopter.

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NASA image: Apollo Water Landing Test
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Mar 31, 1965

Apollo Water Landing Test

1/4th Scale Model of Apollo - Impact Structures Facility Launched from an overhead pendulum device, this Apollo...

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NASA image: Lunar Take Off Simulator
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Jul 7, 1961

Lunar Take Off Simulator

Lunar Take Off Simulator: This simulator is used by scientists at the Langley Research Center ... to help determine...

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NASA image: Moon Lunar Orbiter-Lunar Orbiter II
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Jan 9, 1966

Moon Lunar Orbiter-Lunar Orbiter II

Moon Lunar Orbiter-Lunar Orbiter II: Display Transparencies Lunar Orbiter II from Washington Press Conference. Lunar...

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NASA image: NASA Langley Research Center Headquarters Building and Spheres 1963
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Sep 25, 1963

NASA Langley Research Center Headquarters Building and Spheres 1963

Headquarters building and spheres at Gas Dynamics. DAO Section. Scanned on 4/23/2018.

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NASA image: North American X-15 Drop Model
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Apr 18, 1957

North American X-15 Drop Model

North American X-15 Drop Model

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NASA image: Bell X-1 Research Model on Single Support Strut in 7 x 10 Foot Wind Tunnel
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Jun 14, 1947

Bell X-1 Research Model on Single Support Strut in 7 x 10 Foot Wind Tunnel

Modified Bell X-1 model pioneered variable-sweep studies in 1947. Photograph published in Sixty Years of...

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NASA image: Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory
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Jun 3, 1953

Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory

Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory: Mrs. Doris Rudd Porter Baron handling Manometertape, Bell computer.

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NASA image: IRBM in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel
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Sep 7, 1957

IRBM in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel

L57-700 In the reentry flight path of this nose cone model of a Jupiter Intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM)...

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NASA image: Christine Darden with Model
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May 23, 1990

Christine Darden with Model

Christine Darden with Model

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NASA image: 8-Foot Transonic Pressure Tunnel (TPT)
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Jun 27, 1957

8-Foot Transonic Pressure Tunnel (TPT)

8-Foot Transonic Pressure Tunnel (TPT): Sample of Schlieren results Left - Mach 1.03 Right - Mach 1.20.

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NASA image: Special "space" suit for the Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator
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May 5, 1965

Special "space" suit for the Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator

Special "space" suit for the Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator located at the Lunar Landing Facility. The purpose of...

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NASA image: Various Components of Goodyear Inflatable Airplane in Full Scale Tunnel
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Jul 13, 2012

Various Components of Goodyear Inflatable Airplane in Full Scale Tunnel

Various Components of Goodyear Inflatable Airplane in Full Scale Tunnel building 643 Test 238

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NASA image: Launch Phase of ARCAS E1-239
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Feb 3, 1960

Launch Phase of ARCAS E1-239

Launch Phase of ARCAS E1-239 Image taken at Wallops Island

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NASA image: 8-Foot High Speed Tunnel (HST)
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Mar 19, 1957

8-Foot High Speed Tunnel (HST)

Interior view of the slotted throat test section installed in the 8-Foot High Speed Tunnel (HST) in 1950. The...

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NASA image: Hypersonic Boost Glider
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Apr 15, 1957

Hypersonic Boost Glider

Hypersonic Boost Glider in 11 Inch Hypersonic Tunnel L57-1681 In 1957 Langley tested its HYWARDS design in the 11...

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NASA image: Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach was a simulator built at Langley
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Jul 23, 1961

Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach was a simulator built at Langley

Test subject sitting at the controls: Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach was a simulator built at...

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NASA image: Langely Women Computer with X-4 with Friden machine
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Mar 24, 1952

Langely Women Computer with X-4 with Friden machine

Langely Women Computer with X-4 with Friden machine. Publicity photo from Muroc California, showing female support...

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NASA image: Ribbon Cutting
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Sep 22, 2017

Ribbon Cutting

Katherine G. Johnson Computational Research Facility Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, and tour

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NASA image: Bell X-1 Research Model on Single Support Strut in 7 x 10 Foot Wind Tunnel
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Jun 14, 1947

Bell X-1 Research Model on Single Support Strut in 7 x 10 Foot Wind Tunnel

Modified Bell X-1 model pioneered variable-sweep studies in 1947. Photograph published in Sixty Years of...

LRC
NASA image: Astronaut Thomas P.Stafford Next to Training Simulator
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Sep 5, 1968

Astronaut Thomas P.Stafford Next to Training Simulator

Stafford standing next to training simulator Note: 1968-L-08723 same image in black and white. General Stafford was...

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NASA image: Robert Champine in X-Series Pressure Suit
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Sep 7, 1957

Robert Champine in X-Series Pressure Suit

Robert Champine in X-Series Pressure Suit. Photograph published in Engineer in Charge: A History of the Langley...

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NASA image: X-15 Configurations
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May 6, 1958

X-15 Configurations

This scale-model of North American's initial X-15 design was tested in North American and NACA wind tunnels note the...

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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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