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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: Data Processing at Ames Research Center.
Image
Jul 29, 1963

Data Processing at Ames Research Center.

IBM 1401 Data Processing System at NASA Ames Research Center.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AAL-5993. Six, 40-Foot-Diameter Fans in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Jun 9, 1944

ARC-1969-AAL-5993. Six, 40-Foot-Diameter Fans in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Motor and propeller blades in 40x80ft wind tunnel. Six 40-foot-diameter fans, each powered by a 6000-horsepower...

ARC
NASA image: The Pegasus rocket that powered NASA's X-43A scramjet to almost Mach 10 test conditions leaves a bright arc in the Pacific sky during the boost phase
Image
Nov 16, 2004

The Pegasus rocket that powered NASA's X-43A scramjet to almost Mach 10 test conditions leaves a bright arc in the Pacific sky during the boost phase

The Pegasus rocket that powered NASA's X-43A scramjet to almost Mach 10 test conditions leaves a bright arc in the...

AFRC
NASA image: White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) Electrical Arc Ignition Test System Capabilities
Video
Jun 14, 2021

White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) Electrical Arc Ignition Test System Capabilities

The electrical arc ignition test system at White Sands was specifically designed for the EVA program to evaluate...

JSC
NASA image: Observing a Rover Pivot Test
Image
Jul 16, 2009

Observing a Rover Pivot Test

Rover team members Kim Lichtenberg and Joseph Carsten watch motions of a test rover at NASA Jet Propulsion...

JPL
NASA image: Aurora Borealis on Jupiter
Image
Dec 18, 1997

Aurora Borealis on Jupiter

This image, taken by NASA Galileo spacecraft, shows the darkside of Jupiter, the part not illuminated by sunlight....

JPL
NASA image: Images of Gale #28
Image
May 13, 2013

Images of Gale #28

Moving eastward across the southern part of Gale Crater, this image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows the...

JPL
NASA image: Quasar Lenses
Image
Mar 16, 2012

Quasar Lenses

NASA Hubble Space Telescope sharp view was used to look for gravitational arcs and rings which are produced when one...

JPL
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Central Plain, Oman
Image
Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Central Plain, Oman

Bright, arc-shaped limestone hills and complex, branching drainage patterns dominate this three-frequency space...

JPL
NASA image: Smeared and Magnified Galaxy
Image
Apr 29, 2014

Smeared and Magnified Galaxy

The young galaxy SDSS090122.37+181432.3, also known as S0901, is seen here by the Herschel Space Observatory and the...

JPL
NASA image: Ultraviolet Ring Around the Galaxies
Image
Aug 11, 2010

Ultraviolet Ring Around the Galaxies

Astronomers have found unexpected rings and arcs of ultraviolet light around a selection of galaxies, four of which...

JPL
NASA image: Home Reef, South Pacific
Image
Nov 9, 2006

Home Reef, South Pacific

In the South Pacific, south of Late Island along the Tofua volcanic arc in Tonga, a new volcanic island Home Reef is...

JPL
NASA image: Circular arcs of star trails viewed from International Space Station
Image
Jul 26, 2025

Circular arcs of star trails viewed from International Space Station

iss073e0427643 (July 26, 2025) --- This long-exposure photograph, taken over 31 minutes from a window inside the...

JSC
NASA image: The aurora australis arcs back and forth above a partly cloudy Indian Ocean
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Jun 10, 2025

The aurora australis arcs back and forth above a partly cloudy Indian Ocean

iss073e0247649 (June 10, 2025) --- The aurora australis arcs back and forth above a partly cloudy Indian Ocean in...

JSC
NASA image: A wispy aurora australis arcs across the Indian Ocean benaeth the Milky Way
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Apr 17, 2026

A wispy aurora australis arcs across the Indian Ocean benaeth the Milky Way

iss074e0491096 (April 17, 2026) --- A wispy aurora australis arcs across the Indian Ocean as the Milky Way protrudes...

JSC
NASA image: The aurora australis arcs across the Indian Ocean south of Perth, Australia
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Apr 4, 2026

The aurora australis arcs across the Indian Ocean south of Perth, Australia

iss074e0462550 (April 4, 2026) --- The aurora australis arcs across the Indian Ocean south of Perth, Australia, in...

JSC
NASA image: Avrocar in the shop of the 40x80 foot wind tunnel.
Image
Mar 29, 1960

Avrocar in the shop of the 40x80 foot wind tunnel.

Avrocar in the shop of the 40x80 foot wind tunnel with the 4 prop tilt wing model in the back ground.

ARC
NASA image: VSTOL Lift-Engine Fighter Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Mar 9, 1967

VSTOL Lift-Engine Fighter Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Lift engine VSTOL fighter model, 3/4 lower front view showing jet engines exit vanes. Yarn tufts attached to...

ARC
NASA image: Aerial View Of The Site From The 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel At Nasa Ames Research Center.
Image
Mar 12, 1943

Aerial View Of The Site From The 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel At Nasa Ames Research Center.

(03/12/1943) Aerial view of the site from the 40x80 wind tunnel At NASA Ames Research Center. Site includes the 16...

ARC
NASA image: Boeing SST Model Mounted in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Jun 1, 1965

Boeing SST Model Mounted in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Overhead view of Boeing Super Sonic Transport , wings un-swept.

ARC
NASA image: Lift-Fan Delta Wing Fighter Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Apr 27, 1967

Lift-Fan Delta Wing Fighter Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Top front view of Delta wing lift fan fighter model.

ARC
NASA image: Semispan Airframe noise test in the 40x80 foot wind tunnel.
Image
Feb 6, 1975

Semispan Airframe noise test in the 40x80 foot wind tunnel.

Horizontal view (side) of model, Ray Schmoranc in photo. Test #452

ARC
NASA image: 1/50 Scale Model Of The 80x120 Foot Wind Tunnel Model (NFAC) In The Test Section Of The 40x80 Wind Tunnel.
Image
Jun 27, 1996

1/50 Scale Model Of The 80x120 Foot Wind Tunnel Model (NFAC) In The Test Section Of The 40x80 Wind Tunnel.

(03/12/1976) 1/50 scale model of the 80x120 foot wind tunnel model (NFAC) in the test section of the 40x80 wind...

ARC
NASA image: Lift Fan Model In Ames 40 X 80 Wind Tunnel.
Image
Sep 8, 1969

Lift Fan Model In Ames 40 X 80 Wind Tunnel.

Forward overhead view of lift fan transport model, with two, of a possible six, high pressure ratio wing lift fans....

ARC
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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.
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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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