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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: The TigerShark Unmanned Aircraft
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Nov 21, 2019

The TigerShark Unmanned Aircraft

The Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation’s TigerShark prepares for its final takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base for...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0205-066
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Sep 16, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0205-066

NASA's 50th Anniversay year. Panel discussion with four of NASA AMES's past center directors on how their tenure...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-2014-3709
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Sep 9, 2014

KSC-2014-3709

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside a laboratory in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 26, 2001

Microgravity

The first NASA Dropping In a Microgravity Environment (DIME) student competition pilot project came to a conclusion...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0205-064
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Sep 16, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0205-064

NASA's 50th Anniversay year. Panel discussion with four of NASA AMES's past center directors on how their tenure...

ARC
NASA image: SSPF - 25 Year Anniversary Then & Now
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May 16, 2019

SSPF - 25 Year Anniversary Then & Now

Ground unit experiment chambers for the Veggie plant growth system, at right, and the Advanced Plant Habitat, at...

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NASA image: Measuring Sea Ice at the Peak of Melt
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Aug 26, 2016

Measuring Sea Ice at the Peak of Melt

The Arctic sea ice pack is nearing its annual minimum extent, which is projected to be one of the lowest since...

GSFC
NASA image: Mexican Space Agency and NASA Agreement
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Mar 18, 2013

Mexican Space Agency and NASA Agreement

Leland Melvin (right), NASA Associate Administrator for Education, along with the head of the Mexican Space Agency,...

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NASA image: Drive Fan of the NACA's Icing Research Tunnel
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Oct 23, 1956

Drive Fan of the NACA's Icing Research Tunnel

A researcher examines the drive fan inside the Icing Research Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee for...

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NASA image: Deputy Project Manager for the DC-8, Kirsten Boogaard, is a hands-on leader at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Aug 28, 2019

Deputy Project Manager for the DC-8, Kirsten Boogaard, is a hands-on leader at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center

Kirsten Boogaard, Deputy Project Manager for the DC-8 aircraft, leads and manages project planning, integration and...

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NASA image: Experimental Wing Proving New Design Methods
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Sep 12, 2018

Experimental Wing Proving New Design Methods

Wally Hargis, left, and Ted Powers complete preparations for testing the Passive Aeroelastic Tailored wing.

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NASA image: NASA SARP and Dr. Ann Marie Carlton
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Jun 23, 2022

NASA SARP and Dr. Ann Marie Carlton

NASA’s Student Airborne Research Program invites Dr. Ann Marie Carlton, Professor of Chemistry at the University of...

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NASA image: NASA Temperature and Strain Measurement System Ready for Tests
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Feb 13, 2025

NASA Temperature and Strain Measurement System Ready for Tests

Allen Parker, Mark Hagiwara, Paul Bean, Patrick Chan, Jonathan Lopez (seated), and Frank Pena comprise the Fiber...

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NASA image: Experimental Wing Proving New Design Methods
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Sep 14, 2018

Experimental Wing Proving New Design Methods

This broad view of the Flight Loads Laboratory at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in California shows the...

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NASA image: NASA Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Studies
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Oct 23, 2024

NASA Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Studies

NASA employee Naomi Torres sits inside the air taxi passenger ride quality simulator at NASA’s Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: NASA Temperature and Strain Measurement System Ready for Tests
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Feb 13, 2025

NASA Temperature and Strain Measurement System Ready for Tests

Jonathan Lopez works on a hypersonic Fiber Optic Sensing System at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: NASA SARP and Dr. Ann Marie Carlton
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Jun 23, 2022

NASA SARP and Dr. Ann Marie Carlton

NASA’s Student Airborne Research Program invites Dr. Ann Marie Carlton, Professor of Chemistry at the University of...

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NASA image: California Students Aim for NASA Support to Develop Technology
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May 23, 2024

California Students Aim for NASA Support to Develop Technology

Nhut Ho, director of the NASA-sponsored Autonomy Research Center for science, technology, engineering,...

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NASA image: NASA SARP and Dr. Ann Marie Carlton
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Jun 23, 2022

NASA SARP and Dr. Ann Marie Carlton

NASA’s Student Airborne Research Program invites Dr. Ann Marie Carlton, Professor of Chemistry at the University of...

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NASA image: NASA SARP and Dr. Ann Marie Carlton
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Jun 23, 2022

NASA SARP and Dr. Ann Marie Carlton

NASA’s Student Airborne Research Program invites Dr. Ann Marie Carlton, Professor of Chemistry at the University of...

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NASA image: NASA SARP and Dr. Ann Marie Carlton
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Jun 23, 2022

NASA SARP and Dr. Ann Marie Carlton

NASA’s Student Airborne Research Program invites Dr. Ann Marie Carlton, Professor of Chemistry at the University of...

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NASA image: NASA Completes Vibration Tests on Temperature and Strain Measurement System
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Mar 26, 2025

NASA Completes Vibration Tests on Temperature and Strain Measurement System

From left, April Torres and Karen Estes watch incoming data from vibration tests on the hypersonic Fiber Optic...

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NASA image: NASA SARP and Dr. Ann Marie Carlton
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Jun 23, 2022

NASA SARP and Dr. Ann Marie Carlton

NASA’s Student Airborne Research Program invites Dr. Ann Marie Carlton, Professor of Chemistry at the University of...

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NASA image: NASA SARP and Dr. Ann Marie Carlton
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Jun 23, 2022

NASA SARP and Dr. Ann Marie Carlton

NASA Student Airborne Research Program Manager, Dr. Brenna Biggs and Professor of Chemistry at the University of...

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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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