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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: Bridenstine practices flight in X-57 Simulator for NASA's Experimental All-Electric Aircraft
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Aug 28, 2018

Bridenstine practices flight in X-57 Simulator for NASA's Experimental All-Electric Aircraft

NASA Administrator Bridenstine tests the X-57 "Maxwell" simulator at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center. The...

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NASA image: ECN-33298-03
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Dec 19, 1985

ECN-33298-03

This image shows a plastic 1/48-scale model of an F-18 aircraft inside the "Water Tunnel" more formally known as the...

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NASA image: iss063m261961709_Expedition_63_In-flight_with_EAA_Young_Eagles_NASA_ARMD_200714
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Jul 14, 2020

iss063m261961709_Expedition_63_In-flight_with_EAA_Young_Eagles_NASA_ARMD_200714

SPACE STATION CREW MEMBERS DISCUSS LIFE IN SPACE WITH AVIATION DEVOTEES Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: SSC-20240627-s00767
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Jun 27, 2024

SSC-20240627-s00767

: NASA’s Stennis Space Center continues to support commercial companies and benefit the aerospace industry. The...

SSC
NASA image: Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Briefing
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Apr 3, 2018

Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Briefing

Panelists Peter Iosifidis, program manager, Low-Boom Flight Demonstrator, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, left, Peter...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 29, 2000

Microgravity

An entranced youngster watches a demonstration of the enhanced resilience of undercooled metal alloys as compared to...

MSFC
NASA image: Ingenuity Team's Final Shift
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Apr 17, 2024

Ingenuity Team's Final Shift

The Ingenuity team celebrates during their final shift working on NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter at the agency's...

JPL
NASA image: Ingenuity Team Lead All Smiles
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Apr 17, 2024

Ingenuity Team Lead All Smiles

Ingenuity team lead Josh Anderson (seated left) and project manager Teddy Tzanetos (seated center) react during...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Helicopter Team Witnesses Final Downlink
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Apr 16, 2024

Mars Helicopter Team Witnesses Final Downlink

Engineers working on NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter gathered together in a control room for one last time to...

JPL
NASA image: 16-Inch Diameter Ramjet Prepared for Flight Test
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Jul 23, 1947

16-Inch Diameter Ramjet Prepared for Flight Test

A NACA researcher prepares a 16-inch diameter and 16-foot long ramjet for a launch over Wallops Island in July 1947....

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Sep 1, 2003

Around Marshall

A team of NASA researchers from Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) and Dryden Flight Research center have proven...

MSFC
NASA image: Republic F-84 Thunderjet with Slotted Nozzle
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May 23, 1958

Republic F-84 Thunderjet with Slotted Nozzle

A Republic F-84 Thunderjet dramatically modified at the NASA Lewis Research Center to investigate the use of slotted...

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NASA image: Kelly Latimer
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Mar 9, 2007

Kelly Latimer

Kelly Latimer is a research pilot in the Flight Crew Branch of NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif....

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jan 25, 2026

NASA Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks with employees and contractors in front of a painting of former astronaut...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jan 25, 2026

NASA Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, center, stands with NASA X-59 pilots Nils Larson, left, and Jim “Clue” Less...

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NASA image: Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal
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Oct 4, 2024

Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal

A helicopter carries a rooftop pedestal it removed from Building 4800 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal
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Oct 4, 2024

Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal

A pedestal carried by a helicopter is positioned for a gentle placement on the ground. The helicopter removed the...

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NASA image: Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal
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Oct 4, 2024

Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal

A cable is secured on a rooftop pedestal located on Building 4800 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jan 25, 2026

NASA Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, right, speaks with NASA X-59 pilots Jim “Clue” Less, left, and Nils Larson during...

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NASA image: Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal
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Oct 4, 2024

Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal

A helicopter carries a rooftop pedestal it removed from Building 4800 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, right, speaks with Armstrong X-59 pilot Nils Larson, left, and Technology Transfer Officer Benjamin Tomlinson during Isaacman’s visit to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Sunday, Jan.
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Jan 25, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, right, speaks with Armstrong X-59 pilot Nils Larson, left, and Technology Transfer Officer Benjamin Tomlinson during Isaacman’s visit to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Sunday, Jan.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks with Armstrong X-59 pilot Nils Larson and Technology Transfer Officer...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jan 25, 2026

NASA Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman looks inside the cockpit of the X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft during his...

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NASA image: Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal
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Oct 4, 2024

Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal

A helicopter is positioned to remove a rooftop pedestal from Building 4800 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research...

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NASA image: Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal
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May 6, 1996

Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal

A rooftop pedestal and telemetry dish gathered information from research aircraft at Building 4800 at NASA’s...

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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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