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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: Saturn Rocket Scale Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Sep 23, 1960

Saturn Rocket Scale Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) researchers set up instrumentation on a 0.037- scale model of a...

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NASA image: T-34C in flight
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Mar 21, 1997

T-34C in flight

A NASA T-34C aircraft, used for safety chase, is shown flying above the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards,...

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NASA image: T-34C in flight
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Mar 21, 1997

T-34C in flight

A NASA T-34C aircraft, used for safety chase, is shown flying above the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards,...

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NASA image: Solid Surface Combustion Experiment
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Sep 12, 1994

Solid Surface Combustion Experiment

STS064-10-011 (12 Sept. 1994) --- The Solid Surface Combustion Experiment (SSCE), designed to supply information on...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP
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Oct 15, 2024

Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP

jsc2024e067104 (10/15/2024) --- Robbie E. Howard Junior High School student researchers (Cadee Smith, Coralee...

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NASA image: "What's on Board" Science Briefing for Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6
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Mar 21, 2016

"What's on Board" Science Briefing for Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6

Michael Lewis, chief technology officer for NanoRacks, speaks to members of the media in the Kennedy Space Center’s...

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NASA image: Dedication of the Mod-0 Wind Turbine at Plum Brook Station
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Oct 23, 1975

Dedication of the Mod-0 Wind Turbine at Plum Brook Station

Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA) Administrator Robert Seamans addresses the crowd at the...

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NASA image: Gas Laser Interferometer in the Electric Conversion Laboratory
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Oct 23, 1966

Gas Laser Interferometer in the Electric Conversion Laboratory

Richard Lancashire operates a gas laser interferometer in the Electric Conversion Laboratory at the National...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator James Webb and Lewis Director Abe Silverstein
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Dec 23, 1961

NASA Administrator James Webb and Lewis Director Abe Silverstein

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator James Webb toured the new Plum Brook Reactor...

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NASA image: NASA Lewis 1969 Apprentice Class Graduates
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Nov 23, 1969

NASA Lewis 1969 Apprentice Class Graduates

The 1969 class of graduating apprentices pose for a group photograph during a rehearsal ceremony at the National...

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NASA image: Edwin W. Lewis, Jr.
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Sep 29, 1999

Edwin W. Lewis, Jr.

Edwin W. Lewis Jr. is a research pilot in the Airborne Science program, Flight Crew Branch, Dryden Flight Research...

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NASA image: Researcher Determining a Ruby Laser’s Effect on a Crystal
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May 23, 1965

Researcher Determining a Ruby Laser’s Effect on a Crystal

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center researcher Americo Forestieri aims a ruby...

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NASA image: Mod-1 Wind Turbine at Boone, North Carolina
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Jun 23, 1979

Mod-1 Wind Turbine at Boone, North Carolina

A Mod-1 2000-kilowatt wind turbine designed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research...

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NASA image: NASA Engineer Examines the Design of a Regeneratively-Cooled Rocket Engine
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Dec 23, 1958

NASA Engineer Examines the Design of a Regeneratively-Cooled Rocket Engine

An engineer at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center examines a drawing...

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NASA image: Dome Added to the Space Power Chambers for the Centaur Rocket
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Aug 23, 1963

Dome Added to the Space Power Chambers for the Centaur Rocket

This 22.5-foot-diameter domed lid was added to the Space Power Chambers to allow the vertical installation of a...

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NASA image: North American AJ-2 Savage used for Microgravity Flights
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Sep 23, 1960

North American AJ-2 Savage used for Microgravity Flights

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center acquired two North American AJ-2...

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NASA image: Convair F-106B Delta Dart with Research Engines
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Aug 23, 1969

Convair F-106B Delta Dart with Research Engines

A Convair F-106B Delta Dart rolls to the right to reveal the two research engines installed under its wings by the...

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NASA image: Engineer Examines Cluster of Ion Engines in the Electric Propulsion Laboratory
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Jan 23, 1963

Engineer Examines Cluster of Ion Engines in the Electric Propulsion Laboratory

New staff member Paul Margosian inspects a cluster of ion engines in the Electric Propulsion Laboratory’s 25-foot...

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NASA image: T-34C back seat instrument panel
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May 15, 1997

T-34C back seat instrument panel

The back seat instrument panel on the NASA T-34C chase plane. In its role as a military trainer, the instructor...

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NASA image: Sonic Inlet for the Quiet Engine Program
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Jan 23, 1974

Sonic Inlet for the Quiet Engine Program

Brent Miller, of the V/STOL and Noise Division at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis...

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NASA image: Mod-0A Wind Turbine in Block Island, Rhode Island
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Jun 23, 1979

Mod-0A Wind Turbine in Block Island, Rhode Island

A Mod-0A 200-kilowatt wind turbine designed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research...

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NASA image: Meteor Impact Model in the new Space Power Chambers
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Sep 23, 1962

Meteor Impact Model in the new Space Power Chambers

S-65 Meteor Impact Model set up in the former Altitude Wind Tunnel at the National Aeronautics and Space...

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NASA image: Apollo Contour Rocket Nozzle in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Jul 23, 1964

Apollo Contour Rocket Nozzle in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory

Bill Harrison and Bud Meilander check the setup of an Apollo Contour rocket nozzle in the Propulsion Systems...

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NASA image: Coast Guard Assists with Mapping of Great Lakes Ice
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Nov 23, 1976

Coast Guard Assists with Mapping of Great Lakes Ice

A group of Coast Guard seamen leave their ship to verify ice formations on the Great Lakes as part of an joint...

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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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