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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: NASA Runs X-59 Engine in Maximum Afterburner
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Feb 7, 2022

NASA Runs X-59 Engine in Maximum Afterburner

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft completed its first maximum afterburner test at Lockheed Martin’s...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 25, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

Sid Siddiqi, seated, and other support personnel prepare noise level measuring equipment for the 2011 Green Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3183
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Aug 2, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the MAVEN spacecraft, still in its shipping...

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NASA image: E-5071
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Dec 16, 1959

E-5071

JF-104A (Serial #56-0749) on the ramp at the NASA Flight Research Center (now the Dryden Flight Research Center) at...

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NASA image: EC94-42513-3
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Mar 15, 1994

EC94-42513-3

The three thrust-vectoring aircraft at Edwards, California, each capable of flying at extreme angles of attack,...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 27, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

The campus of the 2011 Green Flight Challenge, sponsored by Google, is seen in this aerial view at the Charles M....

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3182
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Aug 2, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the MAVEN spacecraft, still in its shipping...

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NASA image: The F-18 simulator at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California
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Oct 4, 2004

The F-18 simulator at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California

The F-18 simulator at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. Simulators offer a safe and...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 28, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

A hot air balloons pass over the campus of the 2011 Green Flight Challenge, sponsored by Google, at the Charles M....

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3170
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Aug 2, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida prepare to offload the MAVEN spacecraft...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 Supports IMPACTS Mission
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Jan 29, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 Supports IMPACTS Mission

The NASA ER-2 high-altitude aircraft supported the Investigation of Microphysics and Precipitation for Atlantic...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0198
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Feb 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, Sir Richard Branson (left),...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 25, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

Wayne Cook, Weights Chief, inspects the Pipistrel-USA, Taurus G4 as it rest on a scale built into the floor of the...

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NASA image: NASA Test Pilot Exits X-59 Cockpit After Electromagnetic Interference Testing
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Feb 11, 2025

NASA Test Pilot Exits X-59 Cockpit After Electromagnetic Interference Testing

NASA test pilot Jim Less prepares to exit the cockpit of the quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft in between...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 Supports IMPACTS Mission
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Jan 29, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 Supports IMPACTS Mission

The NASA ER-2 high-altitude aircraft was prepared to support the Investigation of Microphysics and Precipitation for...

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NASA image: ECN-14283
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Dec 30, 1980

ECN-14283

The Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology (HiMAT) research vehicle is shown here mated to a wing pylon on NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0160
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Jan 25, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — The Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer aircraft is on display for employees at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: NASA G-IV Prepares for Flight
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Mar 18, 2025

NASA G-IV Prepares for Flight

Jose “Manny” Rodriguez, technical engineer at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California,...

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NASA image: Group 12 ASCANs Davis and Jemison during zero gravity training aboard KC-135
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Sep 29, 1987

Group 12 ASCANs Davis and Jemison during zero gravity training aboard KC-135

S87-44950 --- Group 12, 1987 Astronaut Class, candidates (ASCANs) N. Jan Davis (left) and Mae C. Jemison freefloat...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0159
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Jan 25, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — The Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer aircraft is on display for employees at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Astronaut Gregory in T-38 rear cockpit at Ellington Field
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Mar 18, 1989

Astronaut Gregory in T-38 rear cockpit at Ellington Field

STS029–S-002 (10 March 1989) --- Astronaut Frederick Gregory, STS-33 mission commander, prepares to fly to Florida...

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NASA image: Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets
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Jun 26, 2019

Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California....

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 Supports IMPACTS Mission
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Jan 29, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 Supports IMPACTS Mission

The NASA ER-2 high-altitude aircraft supported the Investigation of Microphysics and Precipitation for Atlantic...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3540
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Sep 11, 2013

KSC-2013-3540

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A remote-controlled aircraft takes off during a competition with a unique set of sensors and...

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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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