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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-1957-A-22319
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Jan 2, 1957

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NACA Photographer Portrait: Dr. Smith J. (Smithy) DeFrance, First Director of Ames Research Center 1940 - 1965 (then...

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NASA image: Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
Image
Jul 1, 1960

Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)

The Marshall Space Flight Center was activated on July 1, 1960 as a part of NASA, which had been established on...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1969-M-926
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Nov 16, 1940

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Dr George W. Lewis, NACA Director of Aeronautical Research (1929-1947) first visit to Ames Lab: L-R; John Parsons,...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-014
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Sep 25, 2006

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Ames and Moffett Field (MFA) historical sites and memorials Entry of building N-210 Ames Flight System Research...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-013
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Sep 25, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-013

Ames and Moffett Field (MFA) historical sites and memorials Entry of building N-210 Ames Flight System Research...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1949-A-14505
Image
Sep 27, 1949

ARC-1949-A-14505

Reeves Electronic analog computer (REAC), Ames' first electronic computing machine, was acquired in 1949 to perform...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1969-A-16539
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Sep 27, 1951

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Ames Pilot George Cooper (l) and Ames Director Smith DeFrance discuss F-86 flight test

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1957-A-22882
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Jul 24, 1957

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Smith J. DeFrance and J.F Parsons in Directors office

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NASA image: Researcher Rehearses for the NACA’s 1957 Inspection
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Oct 23, 1957

Researcher Rehearses for the NACA’s 1957 Inspection

A researcher operates a demonstration board regarding high-energy propellants during the 1957 Inspection of the...

GRC
NASA image: B-33 Vega Turrets
Image
Jun 2, 1942

B-33 Vega Turrets

B-33 Vega Turrets. Photo are listed in the NACA Wartime report L-463, October 1942, Test of a Large Spherical Turret...

LRC
NASA image: B-33 Vega Turrets
Image
Jun 2, 1942

B-33 Vega Turrets

B-33 Vega Turrets. Photo are listed in the NACA Wartime report L-463, October 1942, Test of a Large Spherical Turret...

LRC
NASA image: NACA Researcher Examines the Cyclotron
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Feb 23, 1951

NACA Researcher Examines the Cyclotron

Researcher James Blue examines the new cyclotron at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis...

GRC
NASA image: ARC-1942-AAL-1854
Image
Feb 8, 1942

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NACA Photographer - 16ft High Speed Wind Tunnel downstream view through cooling tower section

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NASA image: ARC-1943-AAL-3895
Image
Jul 7, 1943

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NACA Photographer 3/4 front view Curtiss C-46 airplane in which the thermal ice-prevention equipment was installed

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NASA image: Kitty Joyner - Electrical Engineering
Image
Apr 7, 1952

Kitty Joyner - Electrical Engineering

electrical engineer.NACA engineer Kitty Joyner, believed to be the first NACA female engineer, as well as the first...

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

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

ARC
NASA image: NACA Wartime Safety Poster
Image
Apr 23, 1945

NACA Wartime Safety Poster

One of many safety posters produced by NACA artists during World War II. The Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory...

GRC
NASA image: B-33 Vega Turrets
Image
Jun 3, 1942

B-33 Vega Turrets

B-33 Vega Turrets. Photo are listed in the NACA Wartime report L-463, October 1942, Test of a Large Spherical Turret...

LRC
NASA image: B-33 Vega Turrets
Image
Jun 3, 1942

B-33 Vega Turrets

B-33 Vega Turrets. Photo are listed in the NACA Wartime report L-463, October 1942, Test of a Large Spherical Turret...

LRC
NASA image: NACA pilot John Griffith hands his flight gear to Dick Payne as crew members Ed Edwards and Clyde Bailey look on.
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Nov 8, 1950

NACA pilot John Griffith hands his flight gear to Dick Payne as crew members Ed Edwards and Clyde Bailey look on.

NACA pilot John Griffith hands his flight gear to Dick Payne as crew members Ed Edwards and Clyde Bailey look on.

AFRC
NASA image: Entrance to the NACA's Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory
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Aug 23, 1948

Entrance to the NACA's Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory

The sign near the entrance of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Flight Propulsion Research...

GRC
NASA image: ARC-1941-AAL-1731
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Dec 23, 1941

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NACA Ames Aeronautical Laboratory aerial; 16ft, 7X10ft#1, 7x10ft#2 wind tunnels, Technical Services Bldg N-220,...

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NASA image: ARC-1954-A-19406
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Jun 16, 1954

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NACA Test Pilot George Cooper stand in front of the F-86D

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NASA image: Construction of the Ring Section of the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NACA Ames.
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Jul 7, 1943

Construction of the Ring Section of the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NACA Ames.

Looking south at the construction of the test section of the 40 x 80 foot wind tunnel. 4 parts of a test section...

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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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