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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: Wright Flyer detail in Bob McCall's Centennial of Flight mural
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Jun 5, 2003

Wright Flyer detail in Bob McCall's Centennial of Flight mural

The mural was created to celebrate the achievements of Wilbur and Orville Wright and to commemorate a century of...

AFRC
NASA image: Wind Tunnel Complex at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Sep 23, 1945

Wind Tunnel Complex at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

This aerial photograph shows the entire original wind tunnel complex at the National Advisory Committee for...

GRC
NASA image: A Titanic Labyrinth
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Jul 29, 2016

A Titanic Labyrinth

This synthetic-aperture radar image was obtained by NASA's Cassini spacecraft during its T-120 pass over Titan's...

JPL
NASA image: New Satellite Damage Maps Assist Italy Earthquake Disaster Response
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Sep 1, 2016

New Satellite Damage Maps Assist Italy Earthquake Disaster Response

Italy earthquake. The quake has caused significant damage in the historic town of Amatrice. To assist in the...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2012-2523
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Apr 17, 2012

KSC-2012-2523

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This aerial view over NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida reveals a new road winding its...

KSC
NASA image: Global Hawk Aircraft Lands at NASA Wallops for Hurricane Mission
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Dec 8, 2017

Global Hawk Aircraft Lands at NASA Wallops for Hurricane Mission

The first of two NASA Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicles supporting the Hurricane and Severe Storm Sentinel (HS3)...

GSFC
NASA image: UAVSAR Oil Slicks
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Oct 13, 2021

UAVSAR Oil Slicks

An oil spill off the Southern California coast – first reported to the U.S. Coast Guard on Oct. 2, 2021 – prompted...

JPL
NASA image: Radar Image of Amazonian Flooding Similar to Future NISAR Imagery
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Oct 27, 2023

Radar Image of Amazonian Flooding Similar to Future NISAR Imagery

To show the kind of imagery that data from the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite mission will be...

JPL
NASA image: NASA in Silicon Valley Live - Air Taxis and the Future of Flight
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Dec 19, 2019

NASA in Silicon Valley Live - Air Taxis and the Future of Flight

NASA in Silicon Valley Live is a talk show that features conversations with scientists, researchers, engineers and...

ARC
NASA image: ED06-0208-3
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Oct 24, 2006

ED06-0208-3

Equipped with a pod-mounted infrared imaging sensor, the Altair UAS aided fire mapping efforts over wildfires in...

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NASA image: ED06-0208-1
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Oct 24, 2006

ED06-0208-1

A high-tech infrared imaging sensor in its underbelly pod, the Altair UAS flew repeated passes over the Esperanza...

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NASA image: Scaled Composites' Proteus and an F/A-18 Hornet from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center are seen here in flight over Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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Mar 14, 2002

Scaled Composites' Proteus and an F/A-18 Hornet from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center are seen here in flight over Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Proteus and an F/A-18 Hornet from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center are seen here in flight over Las Cruces, New...

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NASA image: Scaled Composites' Doug Shane examines the screen of his ground control station during tests in New Mexico. Shane used this configuration as the ground control station to remotely pilot the Proteus aircraft during a NASA sponsored series of tests.
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Mar 13, 2002

Scaled Composites' Doug Shane examines the screen of his ground control station during tests in New Mexico. Shane used this configuration as the ground control station to remotely pilot the Proteus aircraft during a NASA sponsored series of tests.

Scaled Composites' Doug Shane examines the screen of his ground control station during tests in New Mexico. Shane...

AFRC
NASA image: Proteus aircraft low-level flyby at Las Cruces Airport.
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Mar 15, 2002

Proteus aircraft low-level flyby at Las Cruces Airport.

Proteus aircraft low-level flyby at Las Cruces Airport.

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NASA image: Proteus aircraft over Las Cruces International Airport in New Mexico.
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Mar 15, 2002

Proteus aircraft over Las Cruces International Airport in New Mexico.

Proteus aircraft over Las Cruces International Airport in New Mexico.

AFRC
NASA image: Proteus in flight over mountains near Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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Mar 15, 2002

Proteus in flight over mountains near Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Proteus in flight over mountains near Las Cruces, New Mexico.

AFRC
NASA image: The Proteus aircraft and NASA Dryden's T-34 in flight over Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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Mar 13, 2002

The Proteus aircraft and NASA Dryden's T-34 in flight over Las Cruces, New Mexico.

The Proteus aircraft and NASA Dryden's T-34 in flight over Las Cruces, New Mexico.

AFRC
NASA image: Scaled Composites' Proteus aircraft and an F/A-18 Hornet from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center during a low-level flyby at Las Cruces Airport in New Mexico.
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Mar 14, 2002

Scaled Composites' Proteus aircraft and an F/A-18 Hornet from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center during a low-level flyby at Las Cruces Airport in New Mexico.

Scaled Composites' Proteus aircraft and an F/A-18 Hornet from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center during a...

AFRC
NASA image: Proteus at Sunset
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Mar 13, 2002

Proteus at Sunset

The Proteus high-altitude aircraft at Sunset

AFRC
NASA image: Starburst Cluster Shows Celestial Fireworks
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Dec 8, 2017

Starburst Cluster Shows Celestial Fireworks

NASA image release June 6, 2010 Like a July 4 fireworks display a young, glittering collection of stars looks like...

GSFC
NASA image: Wonders in the Antarctic Sea and Sky
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Dec 8, 2017

Wonders in the Antarctic Sea and Sky

Wonders in the Antarctic Sea and Sky NASA aircraft and scientists have returned to the United States after a short...

GSFC
NASA image: Chutes and Fissures in Greenland
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Dec 8, 2017

Chutes and Fissures in Greenland

Scientists and crew with NASA’s Operation IceBridge, which makes annual aerial surveys of polar ice, are wrapping up...

GSFC
NASA image: Mars Boulders: On a Hill in Utopia Planitia
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Sep 18, 2000

Mars Boulders: On a Hill in Utopia Planitia

The Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC) was designed specifically to provide images of Mars that...

JPL
NASA image: NASA-Produced Maps Help Gauge Italy Earthquake Damage
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Oct 5, 2016

NASA-Produced Maps Help Gauge Italy Earthquake Damage

A NASA-funded program provided valuable information for responders and groups supporting the recovery efforts for...

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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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