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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: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Mar 20, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

A Volvo Crawler Excavator severs the airframe, separating the tail section from the fuselage, of the modified C-141...

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NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Mar 20, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

Yellow straps are threaded through the airframe of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714),...

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NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Mar 20, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

A Volvo Crawler Excavator severs the airframe, separating the tail section from the fuselage, of the modified C-141...

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NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Mar 20, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

A Volvo Crawler Excavator severs the airframe, separating the tail section from the fuselage, of the modified C-141...

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NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Mar 12, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

Daylight shines through the airframe of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), fuselage...

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NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Mar 12, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

Daylight shines through the airframe of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), fuselage...

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NASA image: AFRC 75th Anniversary Series Episode 9- Airborne Science
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May 15, 2022

AFRC 75th Anniversary Series Episode 9- Airborne Science

NASA Armstrong’s Flight research center is honoring 75 years of advancing technology and science through flight. For...

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NASA image: NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory takes off from Carlos Ibanez International Airport in Punta Arenas, Chile, during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign
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Mar 13, 2004

NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory takes off from Carlos Ibanez International Airport in Punta Arenas, Chile, during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign

NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory takes off from Carlos Ibanez International Airport in Punta Arenas, Chile, during...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Study Finds Conditions that Drive Severe Weather
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Oct 1, 2014

NASA Study Finds Conditions that Drive Severe Weather

NASA airborne scientists talk about their findings from the Hurricane and Severe Storm Sentinel, or HS3 airborne...

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NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight
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Feb 20, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight

NASA's DC-8 Airborne Science platform shown against a background of a dark blue sky on February 20, 1998. The...

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NASA image: NASA's DC-8 airborne science laboratory banks low over Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force upon its return to NASA Dryden Flight Research Center Nov. 8, 2007
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Nov 8, 2007

NASA's DC-8 airborne science laboratory banks low over Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force upon its return to NASA Dryden Flight Research Center Nov. 8, 2007

NASA's DC-8 airborne science laboratory banks low over Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force upon its return to NASA...

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NASA image: NASA's DC-8 airborne science laboratory banks low over the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., upon arrival November 8
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Nov 8, 2007

NASA's DC-8 airborne science laboratory banks low over the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., upon arrival November 8

NASA's DC-8 airborne science laboratory banks low over the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility at Air Force Plant 42...

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NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Oct 9, 2024

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

Photo composite (8 frames) of the flight deck of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714),...

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NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Oct 9, 2024

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

The science instrument mount/telescope flange leading to the telescope cavity. The port work area is where science...

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NASA image: ER-2 aircraft expert handles liquid oxygen for airborne science mission
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May 22, 2024

ER-2 aircraft expert handles liquid oxygen for airborne science mission

Francisco Rodriguez (aircraft mechanic) services liquid oxygen or LOX on the ER-2 during the Geological Earth...

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NASA image: NASA Testing Airborne Lasers to Touch the Wind
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Apr 9, 2019

NASA Testing Airborne Lasers to Touch the Wind

NASA Langley Research Center's Kris Bedka, pictured here on the DC-8 flying laboratory, is the lead for an airborne...

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NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory arrival at NASA Dryden
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Dec 29, 1997

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory arrival at NASA Dryden

NASA's DC-8 Airborne Science platform landed at Edwards Air Force Base, California, to join the fleet of aircraft at...

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NASA image: Dr. Tom Mace talks with a student from Punta Arenas, Chile, during a tour of the DC-8 aircraft
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Mar 10, 2004

Dr. Tom Mace talks with a student from Punta Arenas, Chile, during a tour of the DC-8 aircraft

Dr. Tom Mace, NASA DFRC Director of Airborne Sciences, talks with a student from Punta Arenas, Chile, during a tour...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Google Hangout Discusses What Fuels Hurricanes
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Jul 23, 2013

NASA Google Hangout Discusses What Fuels Hurricanes

The NASA communications team hosted a Google Hangout with the Hurricane and Severe Storm Sentinel, or HS3 mission...

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NASA image: VIP group in hangar during AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica campaign
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Mar 3, 2004

VIP group in hangar during AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica campaign

VIP group in hangar during AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica campaign, L-R: Dr. Gahssem Asrar, NASA Associate Administrator...

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NASA image: Glacier Grey view from Lago Grey (Grey Lake), photographed during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign in Chile
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Mar 11, 2004

Glacier Grey view from Lago Grey (Grey Lake), photographed during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign in Chile

Glacier Grey view from Lago Grey (Grey Lake), photographed during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign in Chile. Land visible...

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NASA image: The Cuernos del Paine mountains in Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, photographed during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign
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Mar 11, 2004

The Cuernos del Paine mountains in Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, photographed during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign

The Cuernos del Paine mountains in Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, photographed during NASA's AirSAR 2004...

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NASA image: Close-up view of Grey Glacier from Lago Grey (Grey Lake), taken during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign in Chile
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Mar 11, 2004

Close-up view of Grey Glacier from Lago Grey (Grey Lake), taken during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign in Chile

Close-up view of Grey Glacier from Lago Grey (Grey Lake), taken during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign in Chile. AirSAR...

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NASA image: A fox at Torres del Paine National Park in Chile during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign
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Mar 11, 2004

A fox at Torres del Paine National Park in Chile during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign

A fox at Torres del Paine National Park in Chile during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign. AirSAR 2004 is a three-week...

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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.
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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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