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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: North American XF-82 Twin Mustang Prepares for Ramjet Test Flight
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Apr 23, 1949

North American XF-82 Twin Mustang Prepares for Ramjet Test Flight

Pilot William Swann, right cockpit, prepares the North American XF-82 Twin Mustang for flight at the National...

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NASA image: Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory
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May 15, 1943

Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory

Women Adequately Filling Posts in NACA Laboratory: Nearly 200 women are employed at the Langley Laboratory of the...

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NASA image: Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory
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May 15, 1943

Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory

Women Adequately Filling Posts in NACA Laboratory: Nearly 200 women are employed at the Langley Laboratory of the...

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NASA image: Convair XF-102 Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Aug 23, 1953

Convair XF-102 Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A .10-scale model of Convair’s XF-102 in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee...

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NASA image: Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory
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May 15, 1943

Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory

Women Adequately Filling Posts in NACA Laboratory: Nearly 200 women are employed at the Langley Laboratory of the...

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NASA image: Ramjet Testing in the NACA's Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Feb 23, 1946

Ramjet Testing in the NACA's Altitude Wind Tunnel

A 20-inch diameter ramjet installed in the Altitude Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics...

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NASA image: Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory
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May 15, 1943

Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory

Women Adequately Filling Posts in NACA Laboratory: Nearly 200 women are employed at the Langley Laboratory of the...

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NASA image: Apprentices at the NACA’s Flight Propulsion Laboratory
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Oct 23, 1956

Apprentices at the NACA’s Flight Propulsion Laboratory

A group of apprentices takes a break from their studies to pose for a photograph at the National Advisory Committee...

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NASA image: Republic P-47G Thunderbolt and the NACA Flight Operations Crew
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Mar 23, 1944

Republic P-47G Thunderbolt and the NACA Flight Operations Crew

The Flight Operations crew stands before a Republic P-47G Thunderbolt at the National Advisory Committee for...

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NASA image: NACA Flight Engineer in a Lockheed RA–29 Hudson
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May 23, 1944

NACA Flight Engineer in a Lockheed RA–29 Hudson

A flight engineer at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory...

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NASA image: Construction of the Hangar at the New Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Aug 23, 1941

Construction of the Hangar at the New Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

Northward view of the Flight Research Building's steel framework in August 1941 as it neared completion at the...

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NASA image: Flight Research Building at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Sep 23, 1942

Flight Research Building at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The Flight Research Building at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research...

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NASA image: Groundbreaking Ceremony at the NACA's Plum Brook Station
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Sep 23, 1956

Groundbreaking Ceremony at the NACA's Plum Brook Station

Addison Rothrock, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics’s (NACA) Assistant Director of Research, speaks at...

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NASA image: Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory
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May 15, 1943

Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory

Women Adequately Filling Posts in NACA Laboratory: Nearly 200 women are employed at the Langley Laboratory of the...

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NASA image: Construction of the Propulsion Systems Laboratory No. 1 and 2
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Jan 23, 1951

Construction of the Propulsion Systems Laboratory No. 1 and 2

Construction of the Propulsion Systems Laboratory No. 1 and 2 at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics...

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NASA image: NACA Researcher Measures Ice on a Turbojet Engine Inlet
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Nov 23, 1948

NACA Researcher Measures Ice on a Turbojet Engine Inlet

The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory conducted an extensive...

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NASA image: Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory
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May 15, 1943

Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory

Women Adequately Filling Posts in NACA Laboratory: Nearly 200 women are employed at the Langley Laboratory of the...

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NASA image: 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel's Original Design
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Jul 23, 1949

8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel's Original Design

Aerial view of the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel in its original configuration at the National Advisory...

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NASA image: New Exhauster Equipment at the Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Apr 23, 1955

New Exhauster Equipment at the Propulsion Systems Laboratory

The Propulsion Systems Laboratory’s exhaust system was expanded in 1955 at the National Advisory Committee for...

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NASA image: Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory
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May 15, 1943

Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory

Women Adequately Filling Posts in NACA Laboratory: Nearly 200 women are employed at the Langley Laboratory of the...

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NASA image: Early Testing in the Icing Research Tunnel
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Sep 23, 1944

Early Testing in the Icing Research Tunnel

National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) design engineers added the Icing Research Tunnel to the new...

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NASA image: Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory
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May 15, 1943

Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory

Women Adequately Filling Posts in NACA Laboratory: Nearly 200 women are employed at the Langley Laboratory of the...

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NASA image: Altitude Wind Tunnel Control Room
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May 23, 1945

Altitude Wind Tunnel Control Room

Researchers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory monitor a...

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NASA image: Supercharger Research at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Jan 23, 1944

Supercharger Research at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

A researcher in the Supercharger Research Division at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA)...

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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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