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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: Atlas-Centaur Separation Test in the Space Power Chambers
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Nov 23, 1963

Atlas-Centaur Separation Test in the Space Power Chambers

An Atlas/Centaur mass model undergoes a separation test inside the Space Power Chambers at NASA Lewis Research...

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NASA image: Dedicating the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility for An American Hero
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Aug 12, 2021

Dedicating the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility for An American Hero

NASA’s Glenn Research Center held a dedication ceremony for its Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio,...

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NASA image: 8-Foot High Speed Tunnel (HST)
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Mar 19, 1957

8-Foot High Speed Tunnel (HST)

Interior view of the slotted throat test section installed in the 8-Foot High Speed Tunnel (HST) in 1950. The...

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NASA image: Republic F-84 Thunderjet with Reverse Thruster
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Jun 23, 1954

Republic F-84 Thunderjet with Reverse Thruster

The US Air Force loaned a Republic F-84 Thunderjet to the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3363
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Nov 18, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Pilot Alan Poindexter prepares to practice shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3368
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Nov 18, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Commander Steve Frick seems pleased with the practice...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3367
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Nov 18, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Commander Steve Frick disembarks from a shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3369
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Nov 18, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Pilot Alan Poindexter disembarks from a shuttle...

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NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 #809 high altitude research aircraft in flight
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Aug 1, 2001

Lockheed ER-2 #809 high altitude research aircraft in flight

ER-2 tail number 809, is one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft are...

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NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 #806 high altitude research aircraft during landing
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Dec 18, 1998

Lockheed ER-2 #806 high altitude research aircraft during landing

ER-2 tail number 806, is one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft are...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3366
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Nov 18, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A shuttle training aircraft, or STA, takes off from Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle...

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NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 #806 high altitude research aircraft in flight
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Nov 17, 1998

Lockheed ER-2 #806 high altitude research aircraft in flight

ER-2 tail number 806, is one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft are...

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NASA image: Lockheed F-94B Starfire at the NASA Lewis Research Center
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Dec 23, 1959

Lockheed F-94B Starfire at the NASA Lewis Research Center

A Lockheed F-94B Starfire on the hangar apron at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis...

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NASA image: Lockheed ER-2C #809 high altitude research aircraft in flight
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Apr 29, 1998

Lockheed ER-2C #809 high altitude research aircraft in flight

ER-2C tail number 809, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2Cs used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3365
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Nov 18, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A shuttle training aircraft, or STA, prepares for takeoff from Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: iss064m260121259_Expedition_64_SpaceX_CRS-21_Undocking_210112
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Jan 12, 2021

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UPGRADED SPACEX DRAGON DEPARTS INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION TO RETURN SCIENCE Filled with several thousand pounds of...

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NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 #806 high altitude research aircraft in flight
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Nov 17, 1998

Lockheed ER-2 #806 high altitude research aircraft in flight

ER-2 tail number 806, is one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft are...

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NASA image: NACA's Lockheed F-94B Starfire with Audio Recording Devices
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Jul 23, 1957

NACA's Lockheed F-94B Starfire with Audio Recording Devices

A Lockheed F-94B Starfire being equipped with an audio recording machine and sensors at the National Advisory...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3362
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Nov 18, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Commander Steve Frick prepares to practice shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3370
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Nov 18, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Pilot Alan Poindexter seems satisfied with the practice...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3364
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Nov 18, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A shuttle training aircraft, or STA, sits on the tarmac at Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: New Simulation Sheds Light on Spiraling Supermassive Black Holes
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Oct 2, 2018

New Simulation Sheds Light on Spiraling Supermassive Black Holes

A new model is bringing scientists a step closer to understanding the kinds of light signals produced when two...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Right After a Spin
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Apr 17, 2021

Ingenuity Right After a Spin

This image from NASA's Perseverance rover shows the agency's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter right after it successfully...

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NASA image: Aerial View of NACA's Lewis Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory
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May 23, 1946

Aerial View of NACA's Lewis Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory

The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory in Cleveland, Ohio as seen...

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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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