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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: Biological Research In Canisters Light Emitting Diode Installation
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Aug 25, 2017

Biological Research In Canisters Light Emitting Diode Installation

iss052e073850 (Aug. 25, 2017) --- NASA astronaut Jack Fischer installs hardware Biological Research In Canisters -...

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NASA image: Astronaut Suni Williams assembles research hardware
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Dec 24, 2024

Astronaut Suni Williams assembles research hardware

iss072e403402 (Dec. 24, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams assembles research...

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NASA image: Biological Research In Canisters Light Emitting Diode Installation
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Aug 25, 2017

Biological Research In Canisters Light Emitting Diode Installation

iss052e073846 (Aug. 25, 2017) --- NASA astronaut Jack Fischer installling the Biological Research In Canisters...

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NASA image: PIK-20 Aircraft in Flight
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Sep 12, 1991

PIK-20 Aircraft in Flight

This photo shows NASA's PIK-20E motor-glider sailplane during a research flight from the Ames-Dryden Flight Research...

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NASA image: NASA Explorers S4 E6: On Station
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Mar 4, 2020

NASA Explorers S4 E6: On Station

jsc2019m001199 - Now that our researchers’ experiment is on the International Space Station, it’s time to test how...

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NASA image: NASA Explorers S4 E5: Journey to Space
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Feb 26, 2020

NASA Explorers S4 E5: Journey to Space

jsc2019m001198 - The day has finally arrived. After years of work, our team of scientists is at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Technicians prepare the inflatable wing on Paresev 1-C
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Apr 5, 1963

Technicians prepare the inflatable wing on Paresev 1-C

This photo shows the Paresev (Paraglider Research Vehicle) space frame receiving a new wing. Frank Fedor and a...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Bring Kids to Work Day 2025
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Jun 17, 2025

NASA Armstrong Bring Kids to Work Day 2025

On June 17, 2025, NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, hosted Bring Kids to Work Day,...

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NASA image: Prandtl Formation Flight
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Dec 4, 2018

Prandtl Formation Flight

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center conducted its first formation flight with the Preliminary Research Aerodynamic...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Bring Kids to Work Day 2025
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Jun 17, 2025

NASA Armstrong Bring Kids to Work Day 2025

On June 17, 2025, NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, hosted Bring Kids to Work Day,...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Bring Kids to Work Day 2025
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Jun 17, 2025

NASA Armstrong Bring Kids to Work Day 2025

On June 17, 2025, NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, hosted Bring Kids to Work Day,...

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NASA image: NASA's B-52B launch aircraft at sunset with the second X-43A hypersonic research vehicle attached to a modified Pegasus rocket under its right wing
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Mar 26, 2004

NASA's B-52B launch aircraft at sunset with the second X-43A hypersonic research vehicle attached to a modified Pegasus rocket under its right wing

NASA's B-52B launch aircraft at sunset with the second X-43A hypersonic research vehicle attached to a modified...

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NASA image: Astronauts Tour Aircraft Hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronauts Tour Aircraft Hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA’s 2017 astronaut candidates (L to R) Raja Chari, Bob Hines, Joshua Kutryk, Jasmin Moghbeli, Jonny Kim, and...

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NASA image: jsc2019m001192_2019_Space_Station_Science_in_Pictures
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Dec 31, 2019

jsc2019m001192_2019_Space_Station_Science_in_Pictures

It has been a busy year of science aboard the International Space Station. In November, we kicked off the 20th year...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 28, 2004

Around Marshall

The grand opening of NASA’s new, world-class laboratory for research into future space transportation technologies...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 28, 2004

Around Marshall

The grand opening of NASA’s new, world-class laboratory for research into future space transportation technologies...

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NASA image: Researchers at the controls of the air taxi simulators
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Sep 25, 2024

Researchers at the controls of the air taxi simulators

Focus on active photos –Class B Simulation Evaluation in the ATOL Lab at Langley (Also at FAA Tech Center) where...

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NASA image: Rodent Research-12 (RR-12)
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Apr 22, 2019

Rodent Research-12 (RR-12)

iss059e027387 (4/22/2019) --- NASA astronaut Nick Hague is photographed with the Rodent Research Facility during...

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NASA image: Scientist to Expose Students to Wetlands Research
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Oct 27, 2002

Scientist to Expose Students to Wetlands Research

Dr. Marco Giardino, chief of the Applications Integration Division for NASA Stennis Space Center's Earth Science...

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NASA image:  NASA Armstrong Supports Employee Incentive Flights
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Apr 15, 2026

NASA Armstrong Supports Employee Incentive Flights

Mike Frederick, aerospace engineer and researcher, prepares for an employee incentive flight in an F/A-18 aircraft...

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NASA image:  NASA Armstrong Supports Employee Incentive Flights
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Apr 15, 2026

NASA Armstrong Supports Employee Incentive Flights

Mike Frederick, aerospace engineer and researcher, prepares for an employee incentive flight in an F/A-18 aircraft...

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NASA image: NASA Acting Deputy Chief Technologist Vicki Crisp in a Flight Simulator at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Aug 29, 2017

NASA Acting Deputy Chief Technologist Vicki Crisp in a Flight Simulator at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center

Vicki Crisp Deputy Chief Technologist Visit from HQ

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NASA image: AFRC2016-0105-15
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Apr 6, 2016

AFRC2016-0105-15

NASA’s ER-2 takes off from its base of operations at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 in...

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NASA image: Astronauts Look in F-15 Nozzle at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronauts Look in F-15 Nozzle at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California...

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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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