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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: X-38 Vehicle #132 in Flight with Deployed Parafoil during First Free Flight
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Mar 5, 1999

X-38 Vehicle #132 in Flight with Deployed Parafoil during First Free Flight

The X-38, a research vehicle built to help develop technology for an emergency Crew Return Vehicle (CRV), descends...

AFRC
NASA image: Ensuring Safety for Advanced Air Mobility
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Sep 28, 2022

Ensuring Safety for Advanced Air Mobility

NASA's Advanced Air Mobility mission is helping to ensure this new class of aircraft that industry is developing is...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC93-0401-2
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Aug 13, 1993

ARC-1969-AC93-0401-2

UH-IH (USA 64-13628 NASA 734) IN FLIGHT. Rotorcraft Research. NASA SP Flight Research at Ames: 57 Years of...

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0186-2
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Mar 12, 1985

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XV-15 Tilt Rotor (NASA-703) in flight at Ames Research Center Note: Used in publication in Flight Research at Ames;...

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NASA image: ARC-1949-A-14294
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Jul 12, 1949

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Body Mounted on RF-61-C Airplane in flight Note: publiched in NASA SP Flight research at Ames; 57 Years of...

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NASA image: ARC-1946-A-10034
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Jun 18, 1946

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Douglas XBT2D-1 (Bu. No. 09086) Skyraider prototype Note: Used in publication Flight Research at Ames; 57 Years of...

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NASA image: JETT_3_MP4
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Oct 7, 2022

JETT_3_MP4

Joint EVA Test Team (JETT) Field Testing - JETT 3 fully integrated mission scale test to ensure successful surface...

JSC
NASA image: X-38 Vehicle #132 in Flight Approaching Landing during First Free Flight
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Mar 5, 1999

X-38 Vehicle #132 in Flight Approaching Landing during First Free Flight

The X-38, a research vehicle built to help develop technology for an emergency Crew Return Vehicle (CRV), maneuvers...

AFRC
NASA image: GRC-2015-C-01182
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Apr 6, 2011

GRC-2015-C-01182

Hall Effect Rocket with Magnetic Shielding Technology Development Unit 1 with Large Radiator working in conjunction...

GRC
NASA image: X-38 Vehicle #132 in Flight with Deployed Parafoil during First Free Flight
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Mar 5, 1999

X-38 Vehicle #132 in Flight with Deployed Parafoil during First Free Flight

The X-38, a research vehicle built to help develop technology for an emergency Crew Return Vehicle (CRV), descends...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-2012-3451
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Jun 22, 2012

KSC-2012-3451

MELBOURNE, Fla. – A robot developed by students takes part in a competition during the International Space...

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NASA image: X-38 Vehicle #132 in Flight with Deployed Parafoil during First Free Flight
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Mar 5, 1999

X-38 Vehicle #132 in Flight with Deployed Parafoil during First Free Flight

The X-38, a research vehicle built to help develop technology for an emergency Crew Return Vehicle (CRV), descends...

AFRC
NASA image: X-38 Vehicle #132 Landing on First Free Flight
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Mar 5, 1999

X-38 Vehicle #132 Landing on First Free Flight

The X-38, a research vehicle built to help develop technology for an emergency Crew Return Vehicle (CRV), flares for...

AFRC
NASA image: 1200008
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Jan 18, 2012

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EXTERNAL TANK TEST ARTICLE (ETTA2) IS IN TRANSIT TO BE ROTATED 180° FOR INTERFACE RING INSTALLATION FOR SBKF (SHELL...

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NASA image: Space Technology Industry Forum
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Jul 12, 2010

Space Technology Industry Forum

NASA's Manager of Centennial Challenges Andy Petro speaks during the NASA New Space Technology Industry Forum being...

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NASA image: X-33
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Apr 15, 2004

X-33

Pictured here is an artist's concept of the experimental X-33 in-flight. The X-33 program was designed to pave the...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Technology Industry Forum
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Jul 12, 2010

Space Technology Industry Forum

NASA Chief Technologist Bobby Braun speaks during the NASA New Space Technology Industry Forum being held at the...

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NASA image: Space Technology Industry Forum
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Jul 12, 2010

Space Technology Industry Forum

David Steitz, from NASA's Office of Communications, kicks off the NASA New Space Technology Industry Forum being...

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NASA image: Space Technology Industry Forum
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Jul 12, 2010

Space Technology Industry Forum

NASA Chief Technologist Bobby Braun speaks during the NASA New Space Technology Industry Forum being held at the...

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NASA image: Space Technology Industry Forum
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Jul 12, 2010

Space Technology Industry Forum

NASA Chief Technologist Bobby Braun speaks during the NASA New Space Technology Industry Forum being held at the...

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NASA image: Space Technology Industry Forum
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Jul 12, 2010

Space Technology Industry Forum

NASA Chief Technologist Bobby Braun speaks during the NASA New Space Technology Industry Forum being held at the...

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NASA image: Space Technology Industry Forum
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Jul 13, 2010

Space Technology Industry Forum

James Reuther, Director of Strategic Integration at NASA Headquarters, speaks during the NASA New Space Technology...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon Cargo Transfer
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Jun 13, 2012

SpaceX Dragon Cargo Transfer

Some of the 1,367 pounds of cargo the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft returned to Earth from the space station are seen in...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Administrator Tours Sierra Nevada Space Systems
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Feb 5, 2011

NASA Deputy Administrator Tours Sierra Nevada Space Systems

NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver speaks at Sierra Nevada Space Systems, on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, in...

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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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