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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.

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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: ED03-0152-1
Image
Jun 7, 2003

ED03-0152-1

The first flight of a large aircraft to be powered by electric fuel cells began with a takeoff at 8:43 a.m. HST...

AFRC
NASA image: ED03-0152-2
Image
Jun 7, 2003

ED03-0152-2

The first flight of a large aircraft to be powered by electric fuel cells began with a takeoff at 8:43 a.m. HST...

AFRC
NASA image: ARC-1984-AC84-0382-6
Image
Jun 1, 1984

ARC-1984-AC84-0382-6

XV-15 prototypes: Multi-Mission BAT-LHX design, Search & Rescue, Marine assault

ARC
NASA image: 1301025
Image
Sep 20, 2013

1301025

TEST FLIGHT OF THE LANDER PROTOTYPE “MIGHTY EAGLE” OVER A SIMULATED LUNAR LANDSCAPE. SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Sep 9, 1985

Microgravity

Peter Curerri with KC-135 experiment hardware, a prototype aircraft version of Advanced Automated Directional...

MSFC
NASA image: 1301020
Image
Sep 20, 2013

1301020

TEST FLIGHT OF THE LANDER PROTOTYPE “MIGHTY EAGLE” OVER A SIMULATED LUNAR LANDSCAPE. SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1984-AC84-0382-4
Image
Jun 1, 1984

ARC-1984-AC84-0382-4

XV-15 prototypes: Multi-Mission BAT-LHX design, Search & Rescue, Marine assault

ARC
NASA image: Lunar Excursion Model Testing
Image
Mar 11, 1963

Lunar Excursion Model Testing

Multiple exposure of a test with a prototype Lunar Excursion Module. This test was one of many conducted at Langley...

LRC
NASA image: 6U CubeSat Testbed Article
Image
Aug 3, 2017

6U CubeSat Testbed Article

Second Generation Agile Engineering Prototype of Electric Sail 6U CubeSat Testbed Article

MSFC
NASA image: Space Science
Image
May 19, 1993

Space Science

Advanced X-Ray Astrophysics Facility-S (AXAF-S) nickel prototype mirror optical test setup.

MSFC
NASA image: 1301022
Image
Sep 20, 2013

1301022

TEST FLIGHT OF THE LANDER PROTOTYPE “MIGHTY EAGLE” OVER A SIMULATED LUNAR LANDSCAPE. SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1984-AC84-0382-5
Image
Jun 1, 1984

ARC-1984-AC84-0382-5

XV-15 prototypes: Multi-Mission BAT-LHX design, Search & Rescue, Marine assault

ARC
NASA image: Electric Sail 6U CubeSat Testbed Article
Image
Aug 3, 2017

Electric Sail 6U CubeSat Testbed Article

First Generation Agile Engineering Prototype of Electric Sail 6U CubeSat Testbed Article

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1984-AC84-0382-3
Image
Jun 1, 1984

ARC-1984-AC84-0382-3

XV-15 prototypes: Multi-Mission BAT-LHX design, Search & Rescue, Marine assault

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1984-AC84-0382-1
Image
Jun 1, 1984

ARC-1984-AC84-0382-1

XV-15 prototypes: Multi-Mission BAT-LHX design, Search & Rescue, Marine assault

ARC
NASA image: 1301024
Image
Sep 20, 2013

1301024

TEST FLIGHT OF THE LANDER PROTOTYPE “MIGHTY EAGLE” OVER A SIMULATED LUNAR LANDSCAPE. SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

MSFC
NASA image: 1301026
Image
Sep 20, 2013

1301026

TEST FLIGHT OF THE LANDER PROTOTYPE “MIGHTY EAGLE” OVER A SIMULATED LUNAR LANDSCAPE. SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

MSFC
NASA image: Space Science
Image
May 19, 1993

Space Science

Advanced X-Ray Astrophysics Facility-S (AXAF-S) nickel prototype mirror optical test setup.

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1984-AC84-0382-8
Image
Jun 1, 1984

ARC-1984-AC84-0382-8

XV-15 prototypes: Multi-Mission BAT-LHX design, Search & Rescue, Marine assault

ARC
NASA image: 1301021
Image
Sep 20, 2013

1301021

TEST FLIGHT OF THE LANDER PROTOTYPE “MIGHTY EAGLE” OVER A SIMULATED LUNAR LANDSCAPE. SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1984-AC84-0382-2
Image
Jun 1, 1984

ARC-1984-AC84-0382-2

XV-15 prototypes: Multi-Mission BAT-LHX design, Search & Rescue, Marine assault

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1984-AC84-0382-7
Image
Jun 1, 1984

ARC-1984-AC84-0382-7

XV-15 prototypes: Multi-Mission BAT-LHX design, Search & Rescue, Marine assault

ARC
NASA image: 1301023
Image
Sep 20, 2013

1301023

TEST FLIGHT OF THE LANDER PROTOTYPE “MIGHTY EAGLE” OVER A SIMULATED LUNAR LANDSCAPE. SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

MSFC
NASA image: NASA's SWIM Robot Casts Reflection During Pool Testing
Image
Nov 20, 2024

NASA's SWIM Robot Casts Reflection During Pool Testing

A prototype of a robot designed to explore the subsurface oceans of icy moons glides through a pool at Caltech in...

JPL
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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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