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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: Schlieren Imaging of Fluid Mixture for Developmental Testing _High Speed CC2023
Video
Apr 14, 2023

Schlieren Imaging of Fluid Mixture for Developmental Testing _High Speed CC2023

Schlieren imaging of fluid mixture for developmental testing.

WSTF
NASA image: Atmospheric Motion in Jupiter Northern Hemisphere
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Sep 25, 2000

Atmospheric Motion in Jupiter Northern Hemisphere

True-color (left) and false-color (right) mosaics of Jupiter's northern hemisphere between 10 and 50 degrees...

JPL
NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This montage is a sequence of soft x-ray photographs of the boot-shaped coronal hole rotating with the sun. The...

MSFC
NASA image: Moments after release from NASA's B-52 carrier aircraft, the X-43A/Pegasus "stack" is seen before ignition of the Pegasus rocket motor on
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Jun 2, 2001

Moments after release from NASA's B-52 carrier aircraft, the X-43A/Pegasus "stack" is seen before ignition of the Pegasus rocket motor on

The first X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus booster rocket were carried aloft by NASA's...

AFRC
NASA image: X-43A departs NASA Dryden Flight Research Center for first free-flight attempt
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Jun 2, 2001

X-43A departs NASA Dryden Flight Research Center for first free-flight attempt

The first X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus booster rocket were carried aloft by NASA's...

AFRC
NASA image: Ignition of the Pegasus rocket moments after release from the B-52 signaled acceleration of the X-43A/Pegasus combination over the Pacific Ocean
Image
Jun 2, 2001

Ignition of the Pegasus rocket moments after release from the B-52 signaled acceleration of the X-43A/Pegasus combination over the Pacific Ocean

The first X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus booster rocket were carried aloft by NASA's...

AFRC
NASA image: The X-43A/Pegasus combination dropped into the Pacific Ocean after losing control early in the first free-flight attempt
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Jun 2, 2001

The X-43A/Pegasus combination dropped into the Pacific Ocean after losing control early in the first free-flight attempt

The first X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus booster rocket were carried aloft by NASA's...

AFRC
NASA image: Hurricane Florence as Viewed by NASA's MISR Instrument
Image
Sep 14, 2018

Hurricane Florence as Viewed by NASA's MISR Instrument

NASA's Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) passed over Hurricane Florence as it approached the eastern...

JPL
NASA image: Ramjet Model and Technicians in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Feb 23, 1952

Ramjet Model and Technicians in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A researcher at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory checks the...

GRC
NASA image: MISR Captures Hurricane Ian
Image
Sep 30, 2022

MISR Captures Hurricane Ian

NASA's Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) captured an optical image of Hurricane Ian, as well as...

JPL
NASA image: NACA Photographer Films a Ramjet Test
Image
Oct 23, 1946

NACA Photographer Films a Ramjet Test

A National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) photographer films the test of a ramjet engine at the Lewis...

GRC
NASA image: North American XF-82 Twin Mustang Prepares for Ramjet Test Flight
Image
Apr 23, 1949

North American XF-82 Twin Mustang Prepares for Ramjet Test Flight

Pilot William Swann, right cockpit, prepares the North American XF-82 Twin Mustang for flight at the National...

GRC
NASA image: Artemis II Heat Shield Installation
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Jun 23, 2023

Artemis II Heat Shield Installation

Teams install the heat shield on the Artemis II Orion spacecraft inside the high bay of the Neil Armstrong...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II Heat Shield Installation
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Jun 23, 2023

Artemis II Heat Shield Installation

Teams install the heat shield on the Artemis II Orion spacecraft inside the high bay of the Neil Armstrong...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis Generation Spacesuit Event
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Oct 15, 2019

Artemis Generation Spacesuit Event

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, speaks with Dustin Gohmert, Orion Crew Survival Systems Project Manager at...

HQ
NASA image: Artemis Generation Spacesuit Event
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Oct 15, 2019

Artemis Generation Spacesuit Event

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, speaks with Dustin Gohmert, Orion Crew Survival Systems Project Manger at...

HQ
NASA image: Artemis Generation Spacesuit Event
Image
Oct 15, 2019

Artemis Generation Spacesuit Event

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, speaks with Dustin Gohmert, Orion Crew Survival Systems Project Manager at...

HQ
NASA image: EC94-42645-9
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Jun 27, 1994

EC94-42645-9

The modified F-18 High Alpha Research Vehicle (HARV) carries out air flow studies on a flight from the Dryden Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: Artemis Generation Spacesuit Event
Image
Oct 15, 2019

Artemis Generation Spacesuit Event

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, speaks with Dustin Gohmert, Orion Crew Survival Systems Project Manager at...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-69PC-0238
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May 20, 1969

KSC-69PC-0238

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The 363-foot-high Apollo 11 space vehicle towers over the Spaceport’s crawlerway and...

KSC
NASA image: Brazil, Atlantic Ocean, Africa & Antarctica seen from Apollo 4
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Nov 9, 1967

Brazil, Atlantic Ocean, Africa & Antarctica seen from Apollo 4

AS04-01-580 (9 Nov. 1967) --- Earth as viewed from 10,000 miles. In 1969, the Apollo 4 (Spacecraft 017/Saturn 501)...

JSC
NASA image: iss064m260111359_Expedition_64_SpaceX_Cargo__Dragon_CRS-21_Undocking_210111
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Jan 11, 2021

iss064m260111359_Expedition_64_SpaceX_Cargo__Dragon_CRS-21_Undocking_210111

UPGRADED SPACEX DRAGON’S DEPARTURE FROM SPACE STATION DELAYED Filled with several thousand pounds of supplies and...

JSC
NASA image: View from Above
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Oct 31, 2016

View from Above

Saturn appears as a serene globe amid tranquil rings in this view from NASA's Cassini spacecraft. In reality, the...

JPL
NASA image: Reisman and Bowen during EVA 1
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May 17, 2010

Reisman and Bowen during EVA 1

S132-E-008059 (17 May 2010) --- NASA astronauts Steve Bowen (bottom) and Garrett Reisman, both STS-132 mission...

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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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