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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: X-45A Air Vehicle #1 during flight #13, with weapons bay door open
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Feb 21, 2003

X-45A Air Vehicle #1 during flight #13, with weapons bay door open

The DARPA/U.S. Air Force X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) system demonstration program completed the first...

AFRC
NASA image: Trong Bui, NASA Dryden's principal investigator for the aerospike rocket tests, with one of two rockets flown in the first tests.
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Dec 9, 2004

Trong Bui, NASA Dryden's principal investigator for the aerospike rocket tests, with one of two rockets flown in the first tests.

Trong Bui, NASA Dryden's principal investigator for the aerospike rocket tests, holds the first of two 10-ft. long...

AFRC
NASA image: Bell X-1E and Vought XF-8U Dynamic Models in 1957
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Feb 19, 1957

Bell X-1E and Vought XF-8U Dynamic Models in 1957

L57-660 A technician prepares dynamic models of the Bell X-1E and the Vought XF-8U Crusader for wind tunnel testing...

LRC
NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

This artist's concept depicts the X-34 Demonstrator sitting on a runway. Part of the Pathfinder Program, the X-34...

MSFC
NASA image: ECN-2314
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Sep 30, 1969

ECN-2314

Air Force Major Peter Hoag stands in front of the HL-10 Lifting Body. Maj. Hoag joined the HL-10 program in 1969 and...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-99pp0439
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Apr 26, 1999

KSC-99pp0439

The cockpit of the orbiter Atlantis is revealed with its new full-color, flat panel Multifunction Electronic Display...

KSC
NASA image: Small Model, Big Science: Testing a 6-inch Orion Heat Shield Mod
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Feb 4, 2019

Small Model, Big Science: Testing a 6-inch Orion Heat Shield Mod

The Orion aerosciences team has performed more than 30 tests across the United States in support of the program,...

JSC
NASA image: AirBOS4
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Dec 12, 2018

AirBOS4

Composite image of Background Oriented Schlieren (BOS) data (contour) with a cut-out images of the T-38’s during a...

ARC
NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

Pictured is the X-34 Demonstrator parked on the runway. Part of the Pathfinder Program, the X-34 was a reusable...

MSFC
Image
Dec 12, 2018

AirBOS4

Composite image of Background Oriented Schlieren (BOS) data (contour) with a cut-out images of the T-38’s during a...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-99pp0441
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Apr 26, 1999

KSC-99pp0441

In this broad view, the new full-color, flat panel Multifunction Electronic Display Subsystem (MEDS) is shown in the...

KSC
NASA image: ECN-15655
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May 21, 1981

ECN-15655

In this photograph, the C-140 JetStar is fitted with a model of a high-speed propeller. Three different designs were...

AFRC
NASA image: Pathfinder
Image
Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

This is an artist's concept of the X-34 Demonstrator, a reusable technology testbed vehicle that was designed to...

MSFC
NASA image: AirBOS4
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Dec 12, 2018

AirBOS4

Composite image of Background Oriented Schlieren (BOS) data (contour) with a cut-out images of the T-38’s during a...

ARC
NASA image: Small Model, Big Science: Testing a 6-inch Orion Heat Shield Mod
Image
Feb 4, 2019

Small Model, Big Science: Testing a 6-inch Orion Heat Shield Mod

The Orion aerosciences team has performed more than 30 tests across the United States in support of the program,...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp0440
Image
Apr 26, 1999

KSC-99pp0440

A new full-color, flat panel Multifunction Electronic Display Subsystem (MEDS) is shown in the cockpit of the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pp2286
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Aug 8, 2007

KSC-07pp2286

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Blue mach diamonds appear beneath the main engines on Space Shuttle Endeavour as it...

KSC
NASA image: AirBOS4
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Dec 11, 2018

AirBOS4

Composite image of Background Oriented Schlieren (BOS) data (contour) with a cut-out images of the T-38’s during a...

ARC
NASA image: This photo shows a head-on view of NASA's SR-71B on the ramp at the Air Force's Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, shortly before delivery to DFRC
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Jul 24, 1991

This photo shows a head-on view of NASA's SR-71B on the ramp at the Air Force's Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, shortly before delivery to DFRC

This photo shows a head-on view of NASA's SR-71B, used for pilot proficiency and training, on the ramp at the Air...

AFRC
NASA image: NACA Engineers Calibrate the 2- by 2-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Nov 23, 1949

NACA Engineers Calibrate the 2- by 2-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

Engineers calibrate one of three small supersonic wind tunnels that were collectively referred to as the “Stack...

GRC
NASA image: The X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus® booster rocket mounted to NASA's NB-52B carrier aircraft at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California
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Mar 13, 2001

The X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus® booster rocket mounted to NASA's NB-52B carrier aircraft at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California

The first of three X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus® booster rocket recently underwent...

AFRC
NASA image: NACA Engineer Examines Wind Tunnel Compressor Blades
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Sep 23, 1955

NACA Engineer Examines Wind Tunnel Compressor Blades

An engineer examines the main compressor for the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory...

GRC
NASA image: Stator Blade with Thermal Barrier Testing on Hot Gas Rig
Image
Apr 23, 1975

Stator Blade with Thermal Barrier Testing on Hot Gas Rig

A 1-foot long stator blade with a thermal coating subjected to intense heat in order to test its strength at the...

GRC
NASA image: F-14 VSTFE
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Apr 11, 1986

F-14 VSTFE

NASA 834, an F-14 Navy Tomcat, seen here in flight, was used at Dryden in 1986 and 1987 in a program known as the...

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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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