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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: Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Briefing
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Apr 3, 2018

Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Briefing

Panelists Peter Iosifidis, program manager, Low-Boom Flight Demonstrator, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, left, Peter...

HQ
NASA image: Wet Flow Test at Pad 39B
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Oct 15, 2018

Wet Flow Test at Pad 39B

A flow test of the Ignition Overpressure Protection and Sound Suppression water deluge system is in progress at...

KSC
NASA image: Earth observation
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Sep 6, 2014

Earth observation

ISS040-E-124198 (6 Sept. 2014) --- Puget Sound is partly reflecting the sun in this detailed image taken by an...

JSC
NASA image: Wet Flow Test at Pad 39B
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Oct 15, 2018

Wet Flow Test at Pad 39B

A flow test of the Ignition Overpressure Protection and Sound Suppression water deluge system is in progress at...

KSC
NASA image: Wet Flow Test at Pad 39B
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Oct 15, 2018

Wet Flow Test at Pad 39B

A flow test of the Ignition Overpressure Protection and Sound Suppression water deluge system begins at Launch Pad...

KSC
NASA image: Sonic Inlet for the Quiet Engine Program
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Jan 23, 1974

Sonic Inlet for the Quiet Engine Program

Brent Miller, of the V/STOL and Noise Division at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis...

GRC
NASA image: The X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus® booster rocket mounted to NASA's NB-52B carrier aircraft at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California
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Mar 13, 2001

The X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus® booster rocket mounted to NASA's NB-52B carrier aircraft at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California

The first of three X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus® booster rocket recently underwent...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-06pd1710
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Aug 2, 2006

KSC-06pd1710

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the bright light of day, Space Shuttle Atlantis nears the hard stand on Launch Pad...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1272
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Nov 1, 1999

KSC-99pp1272

Two of KSC's X-34 technicians (far right), David Rowell and Roger Cartier, look at work being done on the modified...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1274
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Nov 1, 1999

KSC-99pp1274

At Dryden Flight Research Center, Calif., KSC technician James Niehoff Jr. (left) helps attach the wing of the...

KSC
NASA image: Lockheed F-94B Starfire at the NASA Lewis Research Center
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Dec 23, 1959

Lockheed F-94B Starfire at the NASA Lewis Research Center

A Lockheed F-94B Starfire on the hangar apron at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1271
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Nov 1, 1999

KSC-99pp1271

The modified X-34, known as A-1A, rests in the background of the Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force...

KSC
NASA image: Manufacturing Area From Above
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Aug 18, 2021

Manufacturing Area From Above

The X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QueSST) aircraft is taking shape at the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works facility...

HQ
NASA image: NASA's AIRS Images Cyclone Fani Before Landfall
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May 2, 2019

NASA's AIRS Images Cyclone Fani Before Landfall

This image shows Tropical Cyclone Fani just off the east coast of India in the Bay of Bengal. NASA's Atmospheric...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-99pp1270
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Nov 1, 1999

KSC-99pp1270

Six of the KSC workers who supported recent X-34 modifications pose in front of the modified A-1A vehicle at Edwards...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd1716
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Aug 2, 2006

KSC-06pd1716

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The tracks of the crawler-transporter are visible on the crawlerway (foreground)...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1273
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Nov 1, 1999

KSC-99pp1273

KSC technician David Rowell works on the wing of the modified X-34, known as A-1A, at the Dryden Flight Research...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd1718
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Aug 2, 2006

KSC-06pd1718

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Reflected in the nearby pool of water, Space Shuttle Atlantis arrives on the hard stand...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1275
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Nov 1, 1999

KSC-99pp1275

At Dryden Flight Research Center, Calif., KSC technician Bryan Taylor makes an adjustment on the modified X-34,...

KSC
NASA image: Wreckage of the X-2 rocket plane was taken to NACA's High Speed Flight Station for analysis following the 1956 crash that killed Air Force pilot Capt. Mel Apt
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Nov 21, 1956

Wreckage of the X-2 rocket plane was taken to NACA's High Speed Flight Station for analysis following the 1956 crash that killed Air Force pilot Capt. Mel Apt

The X-2, initially an Air Force program, was scheduled to be transferred to the civilian National Advisory Committee...

AFRC
NASA image: Missile on Display at the 1957 NACA Lewis Inspection
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Oct 23, 1957

Missile on Display at the 1957 NACA Lewis Inspection

A researcher examines a model being installed in the test section of the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel...

GRC
NASA image: The second X-43A hypersonic research aircraft, shown here in its protective shipping jig, arrives at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center
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Jan 31, 2001

The second X-43A hypersonic research aircraft, shown here in its protective shipping jig, arrives at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center

The second of three X-43A hypersonic research aircraft, shown here in its protective shipping jig, arrived at NASA's...

AFRC
NASA image: Hurricane Ian Captured in Infrared by AIRS
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Sep 28, 2022

Hurricane Ian Captured in Infrared by AIRS

NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument aboard the Aqua satellite captured imagery of Hurricane Ian...

JPL
NASA image: The Sound of Science: Comparison of Cassini Ring Crossings
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May 1, 2017

The Sound of Science: Comparison of Cassini Ring Crossings

The sounds and spectrograms in these two videos represent data collected by the Radio and Plasma Wave Science, or...

JPL
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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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