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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: ARC-1944-AAL-5862
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May 9, 1944

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P-51 airplane model in the NACA Ames Research Center Transonic 16ft wind tunnel

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NASA image: Grumman F-14A Airplane In Ames 40X80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Feb 25, 1970

Grumman F-14A Airplane In Ames 40X80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

F-14A fighter model lifted from the shop floor of the 40 x 80 foot wind tunnel. 3/4 scale

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NASA image: 40X80 foot Wind Tunnel Tests Of Avrocar Annular Jet VTOL Airplane.
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Apr 20, 1961

40X80 foot Wind Tunnel Tests Of Avrocar Annular Jet VTOL Airplane.

3/4 front view of Avrocar without tail, showing ground board and variable height struts. The ground board minimizes...

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NASA image: Horizontal Stabilator Install
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Feb 7, 2022

Horizontal Stabilator Install

Event: Horizontal Stabilator Install The Low Boom Flight Demonstrator manufacturing team installed the horizontal...

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NASA image: Aircraft Updates
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Jul 27, 2021

Aircraft Updates

A Lockheed Martin technician looks at the connector installation on the cad model of the X-59 airplane. The...

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NASA image: Horizontal Stabilator Install
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May 18, 2022

Horizontal Stabilator Install

Event: Horizontal Stabilator Install The Low Boom Flight Demonstrator manufacturing team installed the horizontal...

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NASA image: Horizontal Stabilator Install
Image
May 18, 2022

Horizontal Stabilator Install

Event: Horizontal Stabilator Install The Low Boom Flight Demonstrator manufacturing team installed the horizontal...

LRC
NASA image: Horizontal Stabilator Install
Image
May 18, 2022

Horizontal Stabilator Install

Event: Horizontal Stabilator Install The Low Boom Flight Demonstrator manufacturing team installed the horizontal...

LRC
NASA image: NASA: With You When You Fly
Video
Mar 14, 2023

NASA: With You When You Fly

At NASA, we’re aeronautical pioneers. From developing the world’s first all-electric airplane to improving air...

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NASA image: Landing Gear, XVS Camera and Updates
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Jun 20, 2022

Landing Gear, XVS Camera and Updates

The Quesst team has repurposed the landing gear from an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and is working on adjusting...

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NASA image: ARC-1943-AAL-3943
Image
Apr 15, 1943

ARC-1943-AAL-3943

3/4 front view of modified production scoop on XP-51B airplane mounted in the 16ft w.t. (Ames contribution to the...

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NASA image: ARC-1944-AAL-5985
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Jun 7, 1944

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NACA Photographer XSB2D-1 Navy/Douglas Airplane mounted in 40x80ft .w.t. viewed from centerpoint in guide vanes....

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NASA image: ARC-1961-A-27738
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Apr 10, 1961

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XV-3 airplane helicopter hovering VTOLin front of the NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA hangar N-211

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NASA image: Ryan FR-1 in NACA Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Aug 15, 1944

Ryan FR-1 in NACA Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view from below of the Ryan FR-1 airplane mounted in the NACA Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel. Production...

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NASA image: ARC-1943-AAL-3782
Image
Mar 25, 1943

ARC-1943-AAL-3782

NACA Photographer - North American XP-51B Airplane with outer wing panels removed and ready for testing in Ames 16...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 7, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: ARC-1998-M-925-1
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Nov 16, 1940

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W.H. MCAVOY AMES TEST PILOT RETURNING FROM AN EARLY FLIGHT OF FIRST TEST AIRPLANE AT AMES, A NORTH AMERICAN O-47

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NASA image: Ryan FR-1 in 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel from below.
Image
Aug 15, 1944

Ryan FR-1 in 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel from below.

3/4 rear view of the Ryan FR-1 airplane mounted in the NACA Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel from below. Production...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
Image
Jun 7, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: ARC-1943-AAL-3783
Image
Mar 1, 1943

ARC-1943-AAL-3783

A portion of the North American P-51B airplane was tested in the 16-foot wind tunnel to devise a means of...

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NASA image: ARC-1945-A-7121
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Feb 6, 1945

ARC-1945-A-7121

North American P-51B 'Mustang' fighter in flight over bay area. The P-51 with its new laminar-flow wing sections...

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NASA image: Astronaut Pilots X-57 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronaut Pilots X-57 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidate Matthew Dominick practices flying in the X-57 aircraft simulator at Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: Astronauts Fly in X-57 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronauts Fly in X-57 Simulator 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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NASA image: Potential Mars Airplane Resumes Flight
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Mar 2, 2017

Potential Mars Airplane Resumes Flight

Dave Berger, right, and John Bodylski prepare the Prandtl-M for a test flight.

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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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