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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: KSC-08pd3141
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Oct 11, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Orbital Sciences’ L-1011 aircraft takes off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3135
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Oct 11, 2008

KSC-08pd3135

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – On the ramp of Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers make final...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3146
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Oct 11, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – On the ramp of Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Orbital Sciences’ L-1011...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3136
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Oct 11, 2008

KSC-08pd3136

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – On the ramp of Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Orbital Sciences’ L-1011...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3142
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Oct 11, 2008

KSC-08pd3142

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – On the ramp of Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Orbital Sciences’ L-1011...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3134
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Oct 11, 2008

KSC-08pd3134

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – On the ramp of Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Orbital Sciences’ L-1011...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3138
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Oct 11, 2008

KSC-08pd3138

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Orbital Sciences’ L-1011 aircraft begins rolling for takeoff from Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3151
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Oct 11, 2008

KSC-08pd3151

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Orbital Sciences’ L-1011 aircraft takes off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3139
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Oct 11, 2008

KSC-08pd3139

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Orbital Sciences’ L-1011 aircraft begins rolling for takeoff from Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3148
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Oct 11, 2008

KSC-08pd3148

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Orbital Sciences’ L-1011 aircraft begins to taxi for takeoff from Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: EC79-11314
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Jul 24, 1979

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During the 1970s, the focus at Dryden shifted from high-speed and high-altitude flight to incremental improvements...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc943
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Aug 14, 1998

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This NASA Dryden Flight Research Center DC-8 takes off from Patrick Air Force Base to pursue its goal of collecting...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc912
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Aug 12, 1998

KSC-98pc912

This NASA Dryden Flight Research Center DC-8, on view at Patrick Air Force Base, stands ready to pursue its goal of...

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NASA image: Perseus A on Ramp
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Aug 15, 1994

Perseus A on Ramp

The Perseus A, a remotely-piloted, high-altitude research vehicle, is seen just after landing on Rogers Dry Lake at...

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NASA image: Wright R–2600–8 Engine in the Engine Propeller Research Building
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Mar 23, 1943

Wright R–2600–8 Engine in the Engine Propeller Research Building

A Wright Aeronautical R–2600 Cyclone piston engine installed in the Engine Propeller Research Building, or Prop...

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NASA image: 88-South Antarctic Traverse: Year Two
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May 28, 2019

88-South Antarctic Traverse: Year Two

For the second straight year, NASA researchers endured low temperatures, biting winds, and high altitude to conduct...

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NASA image: Refrigeration Compressors for the Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Sep 23, 1944

Refrigeration Compressors for the Altitude Wind Tunnel

These compressors inside the Refrigeration Building at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA)...

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NASA image: Earth Limb taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Jul 22, 2008

Earth Limb taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-011632 (22 July 2008) --- Polar Mesospheric Clouds (also known as noctilucent clouds) are transient, upper...

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NASA image: Centaur Rocket Lowered into Vacuum Tank
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Mar 23, 1964

Centaur Rocket Lowered into Vacuum Tank

A Centaur second-stage rocket is lowered into the vacuum tank inside the Space Power Chambers at NASA’s Lewis...

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NASA image: Supersonic Research Display for Tour
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Mar 23, 1946

Supersonic Research Display for Tour

On March 22, 1946, 250 members of the Institute of Aeronautical Science toured the NACA’s Aircraft Engine Research...

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NASA image: NASA's B-52B launch aircraft cruises to a test range over the Pacific Ocean carrying the second X-43A vehicle attached to a Pegasus rocket on March 27, 2004
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Mar 27, 2004

NASA's B-52B launch aircraft cruises to a test range over the Pacific Ocean carrying the second X-43A vehicle attached to a Pegasus rocket on March 27, 2004

The second X-43A hypersonic research aircraft, attached to a modified Pegasus booster rocket and followed by a chase...

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NASA image: EC97-44175-20
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Aug 1, 1997

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Altus I aircraft landing on Edwards lakebed runway 23

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NASA image: Perseus B on lakebed before first flight
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Oct 7, 1994

Perseus B on lakebed before first flight

One of NASA's unmanned, remotely controlled aircraft, the Perseus B, is seen here before its first flight at the...

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NASA image: EC97-44175-13
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Aug 1, 1997

EC97-44175-13

Altus I aircraft taking off from lakebed runway

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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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