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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: John Manke Aboard the HL-10
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May 16, 1968

John Manke Aboard the HL-10

Armstrong research pilot (and future center director) John Manke emerges from the HL-10, NASA Langley’s 10th...

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NASA image: ARC-1957-A74-2170
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Jan 1, 1957

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Pilot George Cooper on flightline after test flight holding a dead bird (duck / goose) apparently brought down by...

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NASA image: Testing of the External Vision System (XVS) Software on the B200 King Air
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Aug 15, 2019

Testing of the External Vision System (XVS) Software on the B200 King Air

Testing the External Vision System (XVS) software on the B200 King Air. Pilots, Peter Coen and Wayne Ringelberg...

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NASA image: Testing of the External Vision System (XVS) Software on the B200 King Air
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Aug 15, 2019

Testing of the External Vision System (XVS) Software on the B200 King Air

Testing the External Vision System (XVS) software on the B200 King Air. Pilots, Peter Coen and Wayne Ringelberg...

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NASA image: Testing of the External Vision System (XVS) Software on the B200 King Air
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Aug 15, 2019

Testing of the External Vision System (XVS) Software on the B200 King Air

Testing the External Vision System (XVS) software on the B200 King Air. Pilots, Peter Coen and Wayne Ringelberg...

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NASA image: Assured Vehicle Automation (AVA) - Hazard Perception and Avoidan
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Aug 11, 2022

Assured Vehicle Automation (AVA) - Hazard Perception and Avoidan

Human factors engineer Casey Smith, left, and pilot Wayne Ringelberg, right, discuss simulation results during a...

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NASA image: Assured Vehicle Automation (AVA) - Hazard Perception and Avoidan
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Aug 11, 2022

Assured Vehicle Automation (AVA) - Hazard Perception and Avoidan

Pilot David Zahn fine-tunes the traffic display screen of the ownship aircraft in the VMS’s R-Cab during the AVA-1h...

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NASA image: Testing of the External Vision System (XVS) Software on the B200 King Air
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Aug 15, 2019

Testing of the External Vision System (XVS) Software on the B200 King Air

Testing the External Vision System (XVS) software on the B200 King Air. Pilots, Peter Coen and Wayne Ringelberg...

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NASA image: Hurley in the FWD FD during docking activities of Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Jul 17, 2009

Hurley in the FWD FD during docking activities of Space Shuttle Endeavour

S127-E-006591 (17 July 2009) --- Astronaut Doug Hurley, STS-127 pilot, on Endeavour's flight deck during flight day 3.

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NASA image: jsc2022e003342
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Dec 1, 2021

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jsc2022e003342 (Dec. 1, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-4 pilot Robert “Bob” Hines participates in a...

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NASA image: Testing of the External Vision System (XVS) Software on the B200 King Air
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Aug 15, 2019

Testing of the External Vision System (XVS) Software on the B200 King Air

Testing the External Vision System (XVS) software on the B200 King Air. Pilots, Peter Coen and Wayne Ringelberg...

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NASA image: Astronaut Russell Schweickart photographed inside Lunar Module Apollo 9
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Mar 6, 1969

Astronaut Russell Schweickart photographed inside Lunar Module Apollo 9

Astronaut Russell Schweickart, Apollo 9 Lunar Module pilot, is photographed inside Lunar Module "Spider" during the...

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NASA image: ARC-1981-AC81-0083-3
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Feb 5, 1981

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Space Shuttle Columbia at Launch Site (Cockpit crew John Young, Commander and Robert Crippen, Pilot) (ref: 80-HC-602)

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NASA image: ED08-0141-15
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Jun 18, 2008

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NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center operates this Beechcraft B-200 King Air N7NA for both pilot proficiency and...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 portrait at KSC
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May 2, 1969

Apollo 10 portrait at KSC

S69-32614 (April 1969) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, prime crew lunar module pilot of the Apollo 10 lunar orbit...

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NASA image: Offficial Portrait of Astronaut Gregory H. (Box) Johnson
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Oct 24, 2007

Offficial Portrait of Astronaut Gregory H. (Box) Johnson

JSC2008-E-000184 (24 Oct. 2007) --- NASA astronaut Gregory H. Johnson, pilot. Photo credit: NASA or National...

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NASA image: KSC-72P-0547
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Dec 6, 1972

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Apollo 17 Lunar module Pilot Harrison H. Schmitt shares a moment of relaxation with astronaut Alan Shepard during...

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NASA image: 61-MA6-1
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Jan 1, 1961

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn and Scott Carpenter, designated the prime pilot and backup respectively for the...

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NASA image: KSC-396C1732-12
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May 22, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- KSC's Press Site serves as the stage for makers of "The Cape," a pilot television...

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NASA image: ARC-1997-ACD97-0383-24
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Nov 12, 1997

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NASA Ames Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS): F-cab SIMFR (Simulation Frequency Response) Project; Pilots cockpit and...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00100
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Apr 13, 2006

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STS-1 crew Commander John Young and Pilot Robert Crippen share their experiences flying the first space shuttle...

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NASA image: TigerShark Delivered, Assembled at NASA Armstrong
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May 6, 2019

TigerShark Delivered, Assembled at NASA Armstrong

NASA's Daryl Ferguson, mission commander and pilot, Steve Hamilton and Brad Petty unload the TigerShark at NASA's...

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NASA image: Testing of the External Vision System (XVS) Software on the B200 King Air
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Aug 15, 2019

Testing of the External Vision System (XVS) Software on the B200 King Air

Testing the External Vision System (XVS) software on the B200 King Air. Pilots, Peter Coen and Wayne Ringelberg...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0078-018
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Apr 26, 2007

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SOFIA: 1st shakedown flight out of WACO, TX NASA Pilots Marty Trout, Larry LaRose, Gorden ____'ton and Bill Brockett

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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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