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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: Little Joe Launch
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Oct 4, 1959

Little Joe Launch

Launching of the LJ6 Little Joe on Oct. 4, 1959 took place at Wallops Island, Va. This was the first attempt to...

LARC
NASA image: Figure 12(a) Effects of Inclining Water. Figure 12(b) Sand. NASA document NASA-TN-D-56 An investigation to determine conditions under which downwash from VTOL aircraft will start surface erosion from various types of terrain
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May 4, 1959

Figure 12(a) Effects of Inclining Water. Figure 12(b) Sand. NASA document NASA-TN-D-56 An investigation to determine conditions under which downwash from VTOL aircraft will start surface erosion from various types of terrain

Figure 12(a) Effects of Inclining Water. Figure 12(b) Sand. NASA-TN-D-56 An investigation to determine conditions...

LARC
NASA image: Astronauts at 1959 Langley Inspection
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Oct 10, 1959

Astronauts at 1959 Langley Inspection

Astronauts at 1959 Langley Inspection

LARC
NASA image: F8U-3 aircraft
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Sep 10, 1959

F8U-3 aircraft

Crusader on runway. Navy aircraft number 6340. L59-6101 caption: The Navy's Vought XF8U-3 Supersonic Fighter was an...

LARC
NASA image: Satellite Control Simulator Emphasizing Flywheel Magnet Control
Image
Jun 25, 1959

Satellite Control Simulator Emphasizing Flywheel Magnet Control

Satellite Control Simulator Emphasizing Flywheel Magnet Control

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NASA image: Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356
Image
Oct 4, 1960

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

LARC
NASA image: Mercury Project
Image
Nov 5, 1959

Mercury Project

One-sixth scale model of Mercury space capsule model used in wind tunnel testing.

LARC
NASA image: Martin-Bell Dyna Soar I in Unitary Tunnel
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Jan 14, 1959

Martin-Bell Dyna Soar I in Unitary Tunnel

Martin-Bell Dyna Soar I in Unitary Tunnel

LARC
NASA image: Photos of the eleven booster configurations
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Aug 29, 1960

Photos of the eleven booster configurations

Photos of the eleven booster configurations

LARC
NASA image: First Arcas Meteorological Rocket
Image
Jul 31, 1959

First Arcas Meteorological Rocket

First Arcas meteorological rocket, shown at Wallops prior to flight test, July 31, 1959. Photograph published in A...

LARC
NASA image: Images take for NASA Document L-1220
Image
Dec 14, 1960

Images take for NASA Document L-1220

Images take for NASA Document L-1220

LARC
NASA image: HSC Model 154 Dyna Soar (Martin-Bell)
Image
Feb 26, 1959

HSC Model 154 Dyna Soar (Martin-Bell)

HSC Model 154 Dyna Soar (Martin-Bell)

LARC
NASA image: Scout launch
Image
Jun 13, 1960

Scout launch

The first Scout prepared for launch at Wallops Island July 1, 1960, and launched the evening of the same day. --...

LARC
NASA image: Satellite control
Image
Mar 27, 1959

Satellite control

Control utilizing inertia wheel and bar magnet.

LARC
NASA image: First University of Michigan Strongarm sounding rocket on launcher at Wallops for test, November 10, 1959E5-188 Shop and Launcher Pictures
Image
Nov 10, 1959

First University of Michigan Strongarm sounding rocket on launcher at Wallops for test, November 10, 1959E5-188 Shop and Launcher Pictures

L59-7932 First University of Michigan Strongarm sounding rocket on launcher at Wallops for test, November 10, 1959....

LARC
NASA image: Space Task Group (STG)
Image
Aug 20, 1959

Space Task Group (STG)

From left to right: Charles Donlan, deputy head, and Robert Gilruth, head of STG, look at a scale model of a Mercury...

LARC
NASA image: Satellite control
Image
Mar 27, 1959

Satellite control

Control utilizing inertia wheel and bar magnet.

LARC
NASA image: Satellite control
Image
Mar 27, 1959

Satellite control

Control utilizing inertia wheel and bar magnet.

LARC
NASA image: Space Flight Charts
Image
May 14, 1959

Space Flight Charts

Space Flight Charts, Space Capsule

LARC
NASA image: HSC Model 154 Dyna Soar (Martin-Bell)
Image
Feb 26, 1959

HSC Model 154 Dyna Soar (Martin-Bell)

HSC Model 154 Dyna Soar (Martin-Bell)

LARC
NASA image: Russian Scientists Visitors
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Nov 29, 1959

Russian Scientists Visitors

Russian Scientists from the Commission of Interplanetary Travel of the Soviet Academy of Science November 21,1959...

LARC
NASA image: Miscellaneous Charts
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May 14, 1959

Miscellaneous Charts

Miscellaneous Charts, space capsule,

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NASA image: Mercury: Little Joe launcher
Image
Aug 18, 1959

Mercury: Little Joe launcher

Technicians adjust the rocket motor during the attachment of the escape tower to the Mercury capsule prior to...

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NASA image: Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts
Image
May 14, 1959

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts, Space Capsule

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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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