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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 Advanced Air Mobility Autonomous Flight Software Put to the Test on Sikorsky Experimental Helicopters
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Oct 24, 2023

NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility Autonomous Flight Software Put to the Test on Sikorsky Experimental Helicopters

NASA human factors researcher Kevin J. Monk, left, and NASA pilot Scott Howe verify the connectivity and accuracy of...

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NASA image: NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility Autonomous Flight Software Put to the Test on Sikorsky Experimental Helicopters
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Oct 26, 2023

NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility Autonomous Flight Software Put to the Test on Sikorsky Experimental Helicopters

NASA pilots along with Sikorsky safety pilots flying Sikorsky’s Black Hawk Optionally Piloted Vehicle, left, and...

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NASA image: EC93-42065-5
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Jul 12, 1993

EC93-42065-5

NASA's F/A-18 Hornet is seen here in a banked turn over Rogers Dry Lake in the Mojave desert on an early research...

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NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

Derek Abramson, left, chief engineer for the Dale Reed Subscale Flight Research Laboratory, and Justin Link, small...

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NASA image: Child Viewing the Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

Child Viewing the Total Solar Eclipse

Event attendees view the eclipse on April 8, 2024. NASA Glenn Research Center and the Great Lakes Science Center...

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NASA image: Child Viewing the Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

Child Viewing the Total Solar Eclipse

Event attendee views the eclipse on April 8, 2024. NASA Glenn Research Center and the Great Lakes Science Center...

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NASA image: Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

Total Solar Eclipse

Event attendees view the eclipse on April 8, 2024. NASA Glenn Research Center and the Great Lakes Science Center...

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NASA image: GRC-2024-C-03604
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Apr 8, 2024

GRC-2024-C-03604

Event attendees view the eclipse. NASA Glenn Research Center and the Great Lakes Science Center hosted a three-day...

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NASA image: Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

Total Solar Eclipse

Event attendees view the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. NASA Glenn Research Center and the Great Lakes...

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NASA image: Launching the Future of Flight: Aeronautics
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Feb 20, 2025

Launching the Future of Flight: Aeronautics

In 1947, the American rocket-powered X-1 experimental aircraft broke the sound barrier. X-1 team members from the...

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NASA image:  NASA’s X-59 Completes Historic First Flight
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Nov 19, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Completes Historic First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft took to the skies for the first time Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025,...

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NASA image: NASA and Samaritan's Purse DC-8
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Jan 11, 2021

NASA and Samaritan's Purse DC-8

NASA and Samaritan's Purse DC-8 aircrafts met on the ramp in front of NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: AfriSAR 2016
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Feb 25, 2016

AfriSAR 2016

A member of the Gabon National Park Agency Ecoguard discussed the next research destination with Lola Fatoyinbo,...

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NASA image: NASA's ER-2 and SOFIA
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May 11, 2022

NASA's ER-2 and SOFIA

NASA's ER-2 and SOFIA at Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 in Palmdale, California.

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show
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Mar 25, 2018

NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show

Zack Roberts from NASA’s Ames Research Center explains elements of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration into...

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NASA image: NASA and Samaritan's Purse DC-8
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Jan 11, 2021

NASA and Samaritan's Purse DC-8

NASA and Samaritan's Purse DC-8 aircrafts met on the ramp in front of NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: NASA and Samaritan's Purse DC-8
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Jan 11, 2021

NASA and Samaritan's Purse DC-8

NASA and Samaritan's Purse DC-8 aircrafts met on the ramp in front of NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: X-56A Has a Busy Control Room
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Oct 25, 2018

X-56A Has a Busy Control Room

The X-56A flies a research flight in the skies above Edwards Air Force Base.

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NASA image: X-56A Has a Busy Control Room
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Oct 25, 2018

X-56A Has a Busy Control Room

The X-56A flies a research flight in the skies above Edwards Air Force Base.

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NASA image: NASA and Samaritan’s Purse DC-8
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Jan 11, 2021

NASA and Samaritan’s Purse DC-8

NASA and Samaritan’s Purse DC-8 aircrafts met on the ramp in front of NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: NASA and Samaritan's Purse DC-8
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Jan 11, 2021

NASA and Samaritan's Purse DC-8

NASA and Samaritan's Purse DC-8 aircrafts met on the ramp in front of NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: ERAST Program Proteus Aircraft Taking Off from Mojave Airport in Mojave, California
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Jul 26, 1999

ERAST Program Proteus Aircraft Taking Off from Mojave Airport in Mojave, California

The uniquely-shaped Proteus high-altitude research aircraft lifts off from the runway at the Mojave Airport in...

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NASA image: AfriSAR 2016
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Feb 23, 2016

AfriSAR 2016

NASA researchers walk through the Mondah rainforest to collect tree and flora measurements and other data as part of...

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NASA image: Engine Propeller Research Building at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory
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Feb 23, 1955

Engine Propeller Research Building at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory

The Engine Propeller Research Building, referred to as the Prop House, emits steam from its acoustic silencers at...

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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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