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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: GRC-1998-C-02416
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1998-C-02416

FAA FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FACILITY STANDARD NACA 0012 36 INCH CHORD

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1998-C-02307
Image
Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1998-C-02307

FAA FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FACILITY STANDARD NACA 0012 12 INCH CHORD

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1998-C-02308
Image
Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1998-C-02308

FAA FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FACILITY STANDARD NACA 0012 12 INCH CHORD

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1998-C-02282
Image
Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1998-C-02282

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FAA FACILITY STANDARD 1-1/2 INCH CYLINDER TEST

GRC
NASA image: A-5A on lakebed.
Image
Mar 25, 1963

A-5A on lakebed.

A North American Aviation A-5A Vigilante (Navy serial number 147858/NASA tail number 858) arrived from the Naval Air...

AFRC
NASA image: A-5A on lakebed.
Image
Oct 25, 1963

A-5A on lakebed.

A North American Aviation A-5A Vigilante (Navy serial number 147858/NASA tail number 858) arrived from the Naval Air...

AFRC
NASA image: PA-30 Twin Comanche - NASA 808 in hangar
Image
May 5, 1980

PA-30 Twin Comanche - NASA 808 in hangar

Technicians check instrumentation and systems on NASA 808, a PA-30 aircraft, prior to a research flight. The...

AFRC
NASA image: GRC-2000-C-00397
Image
Nov 10, 1999

GRC-2000-C-00397

GENERAL AVIATION PROGRAM / WILLIAMS INTERNATIONAL FJX-2 ENGINE INSTALLATION - WILLIAM GUCKIAN WITH WILLIAMS...

GRC
NASA image: ARC-1978-AC78-0579-2
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Jun 2, 1978

ARC-1978-AC78-0579-2

Aviation Week Magazine Cover (August 21, 1978) depicts Ames XV-15 Tiltrotor Aircraft in 40x80ft w.t. test -...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2012-ACD12-0022-001
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Feb 2, 2012

ARC-2012-ACD12-0022-001

Kepler Program VIP's on left Roger Hunter and on right Jon Jenkins in the Kepler Laboratory at the NASA Ames...

ARC
NASA image: NASA Minute: May 8, 2026
Video
May 8, 2026

NASA Minute: May 8, 2026

Across NASA, teams are testing the technologies and systems that will shape the future of exploration and aviation....

HQ
NASA image: NASA Minute: May 8, 2026
Video
May 8, 2026

NASA Minute: May 8, 2026

Across NASA, teams are testing the technologies and systems that will shape the future of exploration and aviation....

HQ
NASA image: APOLLO CREW (NAA) - ASTRONAUT EDWARD H. WHITE - TRAINING
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Jun 24, 1966

APOLLO CREW (NAA) - ASTRONAUT EDWARD H. WHITE - TRAINING

The members of the prime crew of the first manned Apollo space flight Apollo/Saturn 204 (AS-204) inspect spacecraft...

JSC
NASA image: Ultra High Bypass Integrated System Test
Image
Sep 14, 2015

Ultra High Bypass Integrated System Test

NASA’s Environmentally Responsible Aviation Project, in collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)...

GRC
NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Arrives at NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Arrives at NASA Armstrong

NASA’s all-electric X-57 Maxwell, in its Mod II configuration, arrives at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research...

AFRC
NASA image: Brace Yourself for TTBW Low-Speed, High-Lift Ground Effects Testing
Video
Jan 13, 2022

Brace Yourself for TTBW Low-Speed, High-Lift Ground Effects Testing

Instrumentation technicians perform installation measures on the trans-sonic truss-braced wing (TTBW) model in NASA...

HQ
NASA image: Launching a New Earth-Observing Satellite on This Week @NASA – March 4, 2022
Video
Mar 4, 2022

Launching a New Earth-Observing Satellite on This Week @NASA – March 4, 2022

Launching a new Earth-observing satellite, things continue to line up for the James Webb Space Telescope, and...

HQ
NASA image: ARC-2012-ACD12-0022-002
Image
Feb 2, 2012

ARC-2012-ACD12-0022-002

Kepler Program VIP's from left Natalie Batalha, Bill Borucki and Jon Jenkins in the Kepler Laboratory at the NASA...

ARC
NASA image: XB-70 Triple-Sonic Bomber
Image
Sep 22, 1967

XB-70 Triple-Sonic Bomber

The North American Aviation XB-70 triple-sonic bomber prototype aircraft No. 1. NASA used the pre-production bomber...

AFRC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
May 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-51G insignia illustrates the advances in aviation technology in the United States within a relatively short...

MSFC
NASA image: A Safe Return to Earth for a Record-Setting Astronaut on This Week @NASA – February 7, 2020
Video
Feb 7, 2020

A Safe Return to Earth for a Record-Setting Astronaut on This Week @NASA – February 7, 2020

A record-setting astronaut returns safely to Earth, practicing for the first launch of Artemis, and honoring a...

HQ
NASA image: International Space Station Expedition 6 crew arrival at Ellington Field for crew return to JSC.
Image
May 21, 2003

International Space Station Expedition 6 crew arrival at Ellington Field for crew return to JSC.

JSC2003-E-37449 (21 May 2003) --- A Federal Aviation Administration Gulfstream IV aircraft, which carried the...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0152-028
Image
Aug 12, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0152-028

Perseid Meteor flight on Google's Gulfstream Aircraft. P.I. Peter Jenniskens, SETI Group L-R; Julian Nott, Santa...

ARC
NASA image: MS Malenchenko poses for a photo in Node 1 during STS-106
Image
Sep 17, 2000

MS Malenchenko poses for a photo in Node 1 during STS-106

STS106-319-022 (8-20 September 2000)--- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Malenchenko, mission specialist representing the Russian...

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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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