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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: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Splashdown
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Aug 9, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Splashdown

The helicopter carrying NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon Crew Emergency Evacuation Rehearsal
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Aug 15, 2019

SpaceX Dragon Crew Emergency Evacuation Rehearsal

A helicopter equipped for air medical operations takes off from the GO Searcher ship as teams from NASA and SpaceX...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Splashdown
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Mar 18, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Splashdown

The helicopter carrying NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr...

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NASA image: Day 3 on the USS Anchorage for the Recovery of Orion
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Dec 3, 2014

Day 3 on the USS Anchorage for the Recovery of Orion

On the third day of preparations for recovery of Orion, pilots in two H60-S Seahawk helicopters practice take-off...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0744
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Jun 2, 2000

KSC00pp0744

A NASA helicopter takes off to bring water to fight a small fire on Kennedy Space Center grounds. The site is...

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NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight

NASA pilots, engineers, and communications specialists brief the day’s operations prior to a supersonic research...

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NASA image: NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with the Space Shuttle Atlantis on top lifts off to begin its ferry flight back to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida
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Jul 1, 2007

NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with the Space Shuttle Atlantis on top lifts off to begin its ferry flight back to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida

NASA's modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with the Space Shuttle Atlantis on top lifts off from Edwards...

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NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight

NASA pilots, engineers, and communications specialists brief the day’s operations prior to a supersonic research...

AFRC
NASA image: Transonic Truss-Braced Wing: Wind Tunnels Enabling the Next Generation of Transport Aircraft Technology
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Nov 19, 2021

Transonic Truss-Braced Wing: Wind Tunnels Enabling the Next Generation of Transport Aircraft Technology

NASA’s Aerosciences Evaluation and Test Capabilities Portfolio (AETC) is helping to enable the next generation of...

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NASA image: NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with the Space Shuttle Atlantis on top lifts off to begin its ferry flight back to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida
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Jul 1, 2007

NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with the Space Shuttle Atlantis on top lifts off to begin its ferry flight back to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida

NASA's modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with the Space Shuttle Atlantis on top lifts off from Edwards...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with the Space Shuttle Atlantis on top lifts off to begin its ferry flight back to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida
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Jul 1, 2007

NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with the Space Shuttle Atlantis on top lifts off to begin its ferry flight back to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida

NASA's modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with the Space Shuttle Atlantis on top lifts off from Edwards...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-A-33200-4
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Aug 27, 1964

ARC-1969-A-33200-4

R4D-6 (Bu. No. 99827 NACA 18, NASA 701). TAKE-OFF MONITOR TEST, EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE. Gunsight Tracking and...

ARC
NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight

NASA pilots, engineers, and communications specialists brief the day's operations prior to a supersonic research...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight

NASA pilots, engineers, and communications specialists brief the day’s operations prior to a supersonic research...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight

NASA pilots, engineers, and communications specialists brief the day’s operations prior to a supersonic research...

AFRC
NASA image: DC-9 V/STOL Transport Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Apr 28, 1971

DC-9 V/STOL Transport Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view of McDonnell-Douglas Large-Scale lift fan, vertical and/or short take-off and landing (V/STOL),...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0744
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Jun 2, 2000

KSC-00pp0744

A NASA helicopter takes off to bring water to fight a small fire on Kennedy Space Center grounds. The site is...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0135-035
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Sep 23, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0135-035

NASA Monsoon Multidisciplinary analysis (NAMMA) deployment, Sal Island, Cape Verde Africia DC-8 NAMMA MISSION TO...

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NASA image: Vertol VZ-2 (Model 76)
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Dec 15, 1960

Vertol VZ-2 (Model 76)

Vertol VZ-2 (Model 76): Arriving at Langley from Edwards Air Force Base, California, this Vertol VZ-2 underwent...

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NASA image: Collins Aerodyne VTOL aircraft investigations
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Jan 11, 1960

Collins Aerodyne VTOL aircraft investigations

Collins Aerodyne vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft investigations. Ground plane support system. 3/4...

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NASA image: Zamka in Node 2 with bracing straps
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Nov 1, 2007

Zamka in Node 2 with bracing straps

ISS016-E-008007 (1 Nov. 2007) --- Astronaut George Zamka, STS-120 pilot, holds a "cufflink" apparatus in the Harmony...

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NASA image: DOUGLAS XA3D-1 #413 AIRPLANE.
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Jul 27, 1955

DOUGLAS XA3D-1 #413 AIRPLANE.

DOUGLAS XA3D-1 #413 AIRPLANE MOUNTED IN THE NACA AMES RESEARCH CENTER'S 40X80_FOOT SUBSONIC WIND TUNNEL sweptback...

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NASA image: Zamka with bracing straps
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Nov 1, 2007

Zamka with bracing straps

ISS016-E-008015 (1 Nov. 2007) --- Astronaut George Zamka, STS-120 pilot, holds a "cufflink" apparatus in the Harmony...

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NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight

NASA pilots, engineers, and communications specialists brief the day’s operations prior to a supersonic research...

AFRC
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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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