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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: Bell Full-Scale X-22A Ducted Fan with Semi-Span Mount in Ames 40x80ft Wind Tunnel.
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Mar 17, 1999

Bell Full-Scale X-22A Ducted Fan with Semi-Span Mount in Ames 40x80ft Wind Tunnel.

Bell X-22A full scale, Model-C ducted fan with semi-span mount. Duct at 90 degrees with Chuck Greco.

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NASA image: XC-142 Tilt Wing; 0.6 Scale Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames Research Center.
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Jan 22, 1964

XC-142 Tilt Wing; 0.6 Scale Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames Research Center.

3/4 front right side only with Tim Wills on right and Charles Greco, mechanic. Large flaps on Variable height...

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NASA image: BRIAN BARLEY, PHOTO FOR “I AM BUILDING SLS” POSTER
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Sep 13, 2019

BRIAN BARLEY, PHOTO FOR “I AM BUILDING SLS” POSTER

BRIAN BARLEY, PHOTO FOR “I AM BUILDING SLS” POSTER

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NASA image: NASA Searches for Life from the Moon in Recently Rediscovered Historic Footage
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Jul 12, 2019

NASA Searches for Life from the Moon in Recently Rediscovered Historic Footage

This footage from 1969 shows researchers at NASA’s Ames Research Center examining samples of Moon rocks and soil...

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NASA image: LCROSS Mission - 10 Year Anniversary Discussion
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Oct 9, 2019

LCROSS Mission - 10 Year Anniversary Discussion

On October 9, 2019, at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley, LCROSS project manager Daniel...

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NASA image: Spring Comes to ARC
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Apr 17, 2006

Spring Comes to ARC

Spring comes to Ames Research Center, trees are blossoming, and the resident Mallard ducks are out and about.

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NASA image: Mission Animation: NASA’s Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite, or LCROSS
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Oct 7, 2019

Mission Animation: NASA’s Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite, or LCROSS

This video is an updated animation of the Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite, or LCROSS, mission. On...

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NASA image: Lift Engine Pod Model
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Feb 5, 1965

Lift Engine Pod Model

3/4 front, top view of Noriar Lift Engine Pod installation in Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel

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NASA image: Yvonne Cagle, On-Set Still for NASA Hidden Figurs Project.
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Nov 3, 2016

Yvonne Cagle, On-Set Still for NASA Hidden Figurs Project.

Astronaut Yvonne Cagle in the Apollo Moon Room of the Ames Exploration Center (943-A). Still photo for the NASA...

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NASA image: Biologist Caye Johnson Explains How NASA Searched for Life from the Moon in Recently Rediscovered Historic Footage
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Jul 8, 2019

Biologist Caye Johnson Explains How NASA Searched for Life from the Moon in Recently Rediscovered Historic Footage

Caye Johnson, a former biologist from NASA's Ames Research Center, narrates footage from 1969 of researchers...

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NASA image: Intersex Progress Pride Flag at Ames
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Jun 5, 2024

Intersex Progress Pride Flag at Ames

The Intersex Progress Pride flag flies for the first time at any NASA center below the American flag, in front of...

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NASA image: Intersex Progress Pride Flag at Ames
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Jun 5, 2024

Intersex Progress Pride Flag at Ames

The Intersex Progress Pride flag flies for the first time at any NASA center below the American flag, in front of...

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NASA image: Intersex Progress Pride Flag at Ames
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Jun 5, 2024

Intersex Progress Pride Flag at Ames

The Intersex Progress Pride flag flies for the first time at any NASA center below the American flag, in front of...

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NASA image: Testing Air Taxis, Drones and More with NASA’s Multirotor Test Bed
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Dec 4, 2019

Testing Air Taxis, Drones and More with NASA’s Multirotor Test Bed

NASA has developed a flexible way to test new designs for aircraft that use multiple rotors to fly. The Multirotor...

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NASA image: Mounting Douglas XSB2D-1 Airplane In 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jun 12, 1944

Mounting Douglas XSB2D-1 Airplane In 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

First airplane tested in the ames 40 x 80 foot wind tunnel. Douglas XSB2D-1 (Destroyer) hanging from overhead crane...

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NASA image: Ryan FR-1 in 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel from below.
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Aug 15, 1944

Ryan FR-1 in 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel from below.

3/4 rear view of the Ryan FR-1 airplane mounted in the NACA Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel from below. Production...

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NASA image: Installation of 1/3 scale model of Space Shuttle Orbiter into 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jul 14, 1995

Installation of 1/3 scale model of Space Shuttle Orbiter into 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Installation of 1/3 scale model of space shuttle orbiter into the test section of the Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel...

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NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner/ULA Atlas V Wind Tunnel Demonstration
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Oct 13, 2016

Boeing CST-100 Starliner/ULA Atlas V Wind Tunnel Demonstration

An engineer works with a model of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with a Boeing CST-100 Starliner capsule...

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NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner/ULA Atlas V Wind Tunnel Demonstration
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Oct 13, 2016

Boeing CST-100 Starliner/ULA Atlas V Wind Tunnel Demonstration

An engineer works with a model of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with a Boeing CST-100 Starliner capsule...

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NASA image: 2017 Solar Eclipse, Ames Research Center
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Solar Eclipse, Ames Research Center

Taking a break from their duties at the Ames Vertical Gun Range to look up at the eclipse over Ames Research Center...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman responds to questions from Ames employees during his coffee and donuts event in...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman responds to questions from Ames employees during his coffee and donuts event in...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks with Ames engineers during his visit to the Multi-Mission Operations Center...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks with Ames engineers during his visit to the Multi-Mission Operations Center...

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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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