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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: Potential Mars Airplane Resumes Flight
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Mar 2, 2017

Potential Mars Airplane Resumes Flight

A Prandtl-M aerodynamic model flies following an air launch from a remotely piloted Carbon Cub.

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NASA image: Technicians fasten down the flanges of the aerodynamic tail cone after installation on NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavour prior to its ferry flight back to Florida
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Dec 8, 2008

Technicians fasten down the flanges of the aerodynamic tail cone after installation on NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavour prior to its ferry flight back to Florida

Technicians fasten down the flanges of the aerodynamic tail cone after installation on NASA's Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 29, 1964

Saturn Apollo Program

The launch of the SA-5 on January 29, 1964 was the fifth Saturn I launch vehicle. The SA-5 marked a number of firsts...

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NASA image: NASA technicians position the aerodynamic tailcone around the engine nozzles of the Space Shuttle Endeavour in preparation for its ferry back to KSC in Florida
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Dec 7, 2008

NASA technicians position the aerodynamic tailcone around the engine nozzles of the Space Shuttle Endeavour in preparation for its ferry back to KSC in Florida

NASA technicians position the aerodynamic tailcone around the engine nozzles of the Space Shuttle Endeavour Dec. 7...

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NASA image: ARC-1974-AC74-1979
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May 10, 1974

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N-238 Ames 60mw Arc Heater

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory and Its Payload Fairing
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Nov 10, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory and Its Payload Fairing

Preparations are under way to enclose NASA Mars Science Laboratory in an Atlas V rocket payload fairing. The fairing...

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NASA image: Could This Become the First Mars Airplane?
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Jun 25, 2015

Could This Become the First Mars Airplane?

The proposed Prandtl-m is based on the Prandtl-d seen coming in for a landing during a flight test in June. The...

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NASA image: Subscale Glider Could Assist in Weather Studies, Prediction
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Feb 1, 2017

Subscale Glider Could Assist in Weather Studies, Prediction

The Preliminary Research Aerodynamic Design to Land on Mars, or Prandtl-M, flies during a test flight. A new...

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NASA image: ARC-1987-A87-5000-7
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Jan 1, 1987

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N-258 NAS Facility computer room (construction)

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NASA image: ARC-1987-A87-5000-12
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Jan 1, 1987

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N-258 NAS Facility air conditioner power units (construction)

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NASA image: ARC-1987-A87-5000-8
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Jan 1, 1987

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N-258 NAS Facility computer room (construction)

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NASA image: ARC-1990-AC90-0563-10
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Sep 19, 1990

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N-258 NAS facility virtual reality workstation, hand-held maneuvering unit , test and virtual environment simulation...

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NASA image: ARC-1987-AC87-5000-2
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Jan 1, 1987

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N-258 NAS Facility air condition power units (construction)

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NASA image: ARC-1987-A87-5000-4
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Jan 1, 1987

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N-258 NAS Facility air condition power units (construction)

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NASA image: ARC-1987-A87-5000-11
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Jan 1, 1987

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N-258 NAS Facility air conditioner power units (construction)

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NASA image: ARC-1987-A87-5000-10
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Jan 1, 1987

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N-258 NAS Facility air conditioner power units (construction)

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NASA image: ARC-1987-A87-5000-9
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Jan 1, 1987

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N-258 NAS Facility air conditioner units calibration and set up (construction)

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NASA image: ARC-1987-A87-5000-6
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Jan 1, 1987

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N-258 NAS Facility computer room (construction)

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NASA image: ARC-1987-A87-5000-3
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Jan 1, 1987

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N-258 NAS Facility air condition power units (construction)

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NASA image: ARC-1987-A87-5000-5
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Jan 1, 1987

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N-258 NAS Facility computer room (construction)

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0029-027
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Feb 16, 2010

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories media Day for their LLNL project aimed at aerodynamic truck and trailer...

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NASA image: ARC-1987-AC87-0885-121
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Dec 11, 1987

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NASA Ames National Full-Scale Aerodynamic Facility (40x80x120ft Wind Tunnels & Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility...

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NASA image: ARC-1987-AC87-0885-68
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Dec 11, 1987

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NASA Ames National Full-Scale Aerodynamic Facility (40x80x120ft Wind Tunnels & Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0029-035
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Feb 16, 2010

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories media Day for their LLNL project aimed at aerodynamic truck and trailer...

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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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