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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-1996-AC96-0196-1
Image
May 29, 1996

ARC-1996-AC96-0196-1

N-244 Lunar Prospector Model

ARC
NASA image: Lift engine VSTOL fighter model, with jet engines.
Image
Mar 6, 1967

Lift engine VSTOL fighter model, with jet engines.

A-38524. Lift engine VSTOL fighter model, 3/4 top front view with jet engines. Edward Varerre, in picture.

ARC
NASA image: Model showing OSTA-3 and other payloads in the shuttle orbiter cargo bay
Image
Dec 7, 1983

Model showing OSTA-3 and other payloads in the shuttle orbiter cargo bay

Model showing OSTA-3 and other payloads in the open shuttle orbiter cargo bay.

JSC
NASA image: Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Resea
Image
Jul 15, 1964

Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Resea

Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Research Center, Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL

GRC
NASA image: Counter Rotating Propeller Model in the NASA Glenn 8x6-Foot Supe
Image
May 5, 1988

Counter Rotating Propeller Model in the NASA Glenn 8x6-Foot Supe

Counter Rotating Propeller Model in the NASA Glenn 8x6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

GRC
NASA image: Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Resea
Image
Feb 17, 1964

Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Resea

Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Research Center, Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL

GRC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Apr 19, 2000

Microgravity

Dr. Marc Pusey (seated) and Dr. Craig Kundrot use computers to analyze x-ray maps and generate three-dimensional...

MSFC
NASA image: Sonic Boom Test Model with Christine Darden
Image
Apr 11, 1978

Sonic Boom Test Model with Christine Darden

Sonic Boom test model and measuring probe rake with Christine Darden

LRC
NASA image: Dryden Model Shop's Tony Frakowiak remotely flies an experimental model aircraft being powered by a spotlight operated by student intern Derrick Barrett.
Image
Aug 1, 2002

Dryden Model Shop's Tony Frakowiak remotely flies an experimental model aircraft being powered by a spotlight operated by student intern Derrick Barrett.

Dryden Model Shop's Tony Frakowiak remotely flies an experimental model aircraft being powered by a spotlight...

AFRC
NASA image: Megadroughts Projected for American West
Video
Feb 12, 2015

Megadroughts Projected for American West

NASA scientists used tree rings to understand past droughts and climate models incorporating soil moisture data to...

GSFC
NASA image: A Digital Terrain Model of the Orientale Basin
Image
Jan 20, 2010

A Digital Terrain Model of the Orientale Basin

This image is a Digital Terrain Model of the large Orientale Basin, located on the western hemisphere of the Moon.

JPL
NASA image: Model of Vesta
Image
Mar 10, 2011

Model of Vesta

This image incorporates the best data on dimples and bulges of the protoplanet Vesta from ground-based telescopes...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0480-26
Image
Nov 28, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0480-26

55% SHARC model in 40x80ft w.t. test-597 with laser sheet

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1962-A-29007
Image
Mar 21, 1962

ARC-1962-A-29007

M-1 model of reentry body in 3.5ft Hypersonic Wind Tunnel throat

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0480-27
Image
Nov 28, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0480-27

55% SHARC model in 40x80ft w.t. test-597 with laser sheet

ARC
NASA image: North American X-15 model tested in 300MPH Low Speed 7x10 Tunnel
Image
Sep 7, 1958

North American X-15 model tested in 300MPH Low Speed 7x10 Tunnel

A one-twentieth scale model of the X-15 originally suspended beneath the wing of a B-52 is observed by a scientist...

LRC
NASA image: North American X-15 model tested in 300MPH Low Speed 7x10 Tunnel
Image
Sep 7, 1958

North American X-15 model tested in 300MPH Low Speed 7x10 Tunnel

A one-twentieth scale model of the X-15 originally suspended beneath the wing of a B-52 is observed by a scientist...

LRC
NASA image: Canard model
Image
Sep 14, 1960

Canard model

Canard model

LRC
NASA image: Little Joe Model Mercury Project
Image
Jun 26, 1959

Little Joe Model Mercury Project

Publicity photograph of a technician measuring a wind tunnel model of the Little Joe test vehicle. Joseph Shortal...

LARC
NASA image: ARC-1976-A76-0667-2
Image
Apr 6, 1976

ARC-1976-A76-0667-2

R.T. Jones with models

ARC
NASA image: Derived Topographic Model from Mars Global Surveyor Instruments
Image
Oct 10, 2002

Derived Topographic Model from Mars Global Surveyor Instruments

Derived Topographic Model from Mars Global Surveyor Instruments

JPL
NASA image: Top View of a Computer Graphic Model of the Opportunity Lander and Rover
Image
Feb 9, 2004

Top View of a Computer Graphic Model of the Opportunity Lander and Rover

Top View of a Computer Graphic Model of the Opportunity Lander and Rover

JPL
NASA image: Derived Topographic Model from Mars Global Surveyor Instruments
Image
Oct 10, 2002

Derived Topographic Model from Mars Global Surveyor Instruments

Derived Topographic Model from Mars Global Surveyor Instruments

JPL
NASA image: NASA Model Provides 3-D Look at L.A.-area 5.1 Quake
Image
Mar 31, 2014

NASA Model Provides 3-D Look at L.A.-area 5.1 Quake

NASA Model Provides 3-D Look at L.A.-area 5.1 Quake

JPL
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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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