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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: Pegasus Rocket Booster Being Prepared for X-43A/Hyper-X Flight Test
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Aug 25, 1999

Pegasus Rocket Booster Being Prepared for X-43A/Hyper-X Flight Test

A close-up view of the front end of a Pegasus rocket booster being prepared by technicians at the Dryden Flight...

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NASA image: Pilot Breathing Assessment Program Prototype JPL Mask with U.S. Navy Configuration
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Aug 17, 2020

Pilot Breathing Assessment Program Prototype JPL Mask with U.S. Navy Configuration

NASA research pilot Jim Less wears a U.S. Navy harness configuration with the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in...

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NASA image: NASA and DARPA Collaboration on Rocket Propulsion Technology Ann
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Jan 24, 2023

NASA and DARPA Collaboration on Rocket Propulsion Technology Ann

Stefanie Tompkins, director of the Defense Advance Research Projects Agency (DARPA), is seen during a fireside chat...

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NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Jul 21, 2003

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

An ion thruster is removed from a vacuum chamber at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. The...

MSFC
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: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1961

Early Program Development

As presented by Gerhard Heller of Marshall Space Flight Center's Research Projects Division in 1961, this chart...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Ray Castner
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Apr 14, 2023

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Ray Castner

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Ray Castner, NASA's propulsion lead for the Quesst mission. Ray has...

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NASA image: AFRC Provides Mars 2020 Support
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Apr 28, 2020

AFRC Provides Mars 2020 Support

Dr. Dwight Peake, NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center chief medical officer and flight surgeon, confirms a NASA...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - SSPF
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - SSPF

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, second from right, views space hardware in the high bay inside the Space Station...

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NASA image: Library Staff operate a Microfilm Reader at the Lewis Research Center
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Apr 23, 1961

Library Staff operate a Microfilm Reader at the Lewis Research Center

Jean Neidengard and George Mandel operate a Kodak Recordak microfilm reader in the library at the National...

GRC
NASA image: Advanced Technology Transport Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Jun 23, 1973

Advanced Technology Transport Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A researcher examines an Advanced Technology Transport model installed in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel at...

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NASA image: NASA Researcher with a Coaxial Plasma Gun
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Jun 23, 1962

NASA Researcher with a Coaxial Plasma Gun

Researcher Charles Michels operates a coaxial plasma gun rig in Cell SW-13 of the Engine Research Building at the...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Visits Glenn
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Jan 27, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Visits Glenn

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, center left, is shown the Kilowatt Reactor Using Stirling TechnologY (KRUSTY) by...

KSC
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: Interior of Vacuum Tank at the Electric Propulsion Laboratory
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Aug 23, 1961

Interior of Vacuum Tank at the Electric Propulsion Laboratory

Interior of the 20-foot diameter vacuum tank at the NASA Lewis Research Center’s Electric Propulsion Laboratory....

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NASA image: NASA and DARPA Collaboration on Rocket Propulsion Technology Ann
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Jan 24, 2023

NASA and DARPA Collaboration on Rocket Propulsion Technology Ann

Stefanie Tompkins, director of the Defense Advance Research Projects Agency (DARPA), right, answers a question...

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NASA image: NASA and DARPA Collaboration on Rocket Propulsion Technology Ann
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Jan 24, 2023

NASA and DARPA Collaboration on Rocket Propulsion Technology Ann

An artists concept of the Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations, or DRACO, spacecraft is seen on a...

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NASA image: X-57 High Voltage Testing Begins
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Mar 24, 2021

X-57 High Voltage Testing Begins

NASA's all-electric X-57 Maxwell aircraft undergoes high voltage ground testing at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Prepares for X-57 Flight Tests
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Aug 15, 2019

NASA Armstrong Prepares for X-57 Flight Tests

Ted Powers and Ronnie Haraguchi apply shot bags to the wing of the X-57 distributed electric aircraft wing at...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Prepares for X-57 Flight Tests
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Aug 21, 2019

NASA Armstrong Prepares for X-57 Flight Tests

Ray Sadler adjusts hydraulic actuators with pads to the wing of the X-57 distributed electric aircraft wing at...

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NASA image: Aero-Acoustic Propulsion Laboratory (AAPL)
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Oct 24, 2024

Aero-Acoustic Propulsion Laboratory (AAPL)

The Aero-Acoustic Propulsion Laboratory (AAPL) photographed on October 24, 2024 as seen from above. This facility...

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NASA image: X-57 Motor Spin Test on Aircraft Battery
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Jan 31, 2017

X-57 Motor Spin Test on Aircraft Battery

NASA's all-electric X-57 Maxwell aircraft tests the motors with the battery packs installed on the aircraft at...

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NASA image: Piloted, Electric Propulsion-Powered Experimental Aircraft Underway
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Nov 11, 2015

Piloted, Electric Propulsion-Powered Experimental Aircraft Underway

Engineers gather aerodynamic data on the integrated experimental testbed without the electric motor propellers.

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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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