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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: Super Guppy Arrives in New Orleans
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Jan 31, 2016

Super Guppy Arrives in New Orleans

NASA's Super Guppy airplane arrives in New Orleans, Louisiana on Jan. 31, 2016. The Guppy will transport Orion's...

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NASA image: Artemis II Preflight
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Preflight

An airplane passes in front of the Moon as seen from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Wednesday, April 1,...

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NASA image: ARC-1944-AAL-6372
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Aug 31, 1944

ARC-1944-AAL-6372

Towing installations on P-51 and P-61 airplanes for propeller off tests on the P-51 Front view of P-51 & P-61 in...

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NASA image: Super Guppy Arrives in New Orleans
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Jan 31, 2016

Super Guppy Arrives in New Orleans

NASA's Super Guppy airplane arrives in New Orleans, Louisiana on Jan. 31, 2016. The Guppy will transport Orion's...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-A-31322
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Mar 10, 1963

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3/4 REAR VIEW OF Breguet 941 AIRPLANE; FLIGHT EVALUATION, MAY 1963. Boundary Layer Control, STOL, and V/STOL...

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NASA image: Kaman K-16 in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames Research Center.
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Sep 19, 1962

Kaman K-16 in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames Research Center.

Test No. 175 Kaman K-16 in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames Research Center. Pictured with two Kaman employees. 3/4...

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NASA image: Super Guppy Arrives in New Orleans
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Jan 31, 2016

Super Guppy Arrives in New Orleans

NASA's Super Guppy airplane arrives in New Orleans, Louisiana on Jan. 31, 2016. The Guppy will transport Orion's...

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NASA image: Testing of the External Vision System (XVS) Software on the B200 King Air
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Aug 15, 2019

Testing of the External Vision System (XVS) Software on the B200 King Air

Aerospace Engineers, “from left to right” Peter Coen and Randy Bailey attempt to spot an incoming aircraft on the...

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NASA image: Super Guppy Arrives in New Orleans
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Jan 31, 2016

Super Guppy Arrives in New Orleans

NASA's Super Guppy airplane arrives in New Orleans, Louisiana on Jan. 31, 2016. The Guppy will transport Orion's...

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NASA image: ARC-1975-AC75-1816-Edit
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Aug 12, 1975

ARC-1975-AC75-1816-Edit

Battle Damage test conducted in the Ames 40x80ft. Subsonic Wind Tunnel, Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA on...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Landing
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Oct 24, 2004

Expedition 9 Landing

Expedition 9 Flight Engineer Michael Fincke, lower left, greets his wife and children for the first time in six...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1531
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May 4, 2003

KSC-03pd1531

KAZAKHSTAN - Expedition Six Commander Ken Bowersox calls his wife Annie from the airplane prior to departure from...

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NASA image: Super Guppy Arrives in New Orleans
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Jan 31, 2016

Super Guppy Arrives in New Orleans

NASA's Super Guppy airplane arrives in New Orleans, Louisiana on Jan. 31, 2016. The Guppy will transport Orion's...

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NASA image: Expedition 6 Landing
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May 3, 2003

Expedition 6 Landing

Expedition 6 Commander Ken Bowersox, left, talks about his mission with Bob Cabana, Director of Flight Crew...

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NASA image: Orion is loaded on Super Guppy
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Feb 1, 2016

Orion is loaded on Super Guppy

NASA's Super Guppy airplane arrives in New Orleans, Louisiana on Jan. 31, 2016. The Guppy will transport Orion's...

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NASA image: Super Guppy Arrives in New Orleans
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Jan 31, 2016

Super Guppy Arrives in New Orleans

NASA's Super Guppy airplane arrives in New Orleans, Louisiana on Jan. 31, 2016. The Guppy will transport Orion's...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0135-016
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Sep 23, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0135-016

DC-8 NAMMA MISSION TO CAPE VERDE, AFRICA: NASA'S DC-8 parked on ramp of Sal Island's Amilcar Cabral International...

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NASA image: Orion is loaded on Super Guppy
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Feb 1, 2016

Orion is loaded on Super Guppy

NASA's Super Guppy airplane arrives in New Orleans, Louisiana on Jan. 31, 2016. The Guppy will transport Orion's...

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NASA image: APPROACH AND LANDING TEST (ALT) - CA
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Sep 17, 1976

APPROACH AND LANDING TEST (ALT) - CA

S76-29569 --- Astronaut Richard H. Truly, pilot of the second crew for the Space Shuttle Approach and Landing Tests...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-A-20485
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Jun 22, 1955

ARC-1969-A-20485

Grumman F9F-6 (Bu. No. 128138) Cougar airplane. EVALUATION OF CARRIER APPROACH TECHNIQUES Boundary Layer Control,...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-A-9175
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Jan 10, 1946

ARC-1969-A-9175

Crash of Douglas XSB2D-1 (Bu. No. 03552) airplane in a Sunnyvale , CA prune orchard caused by engine failure. Note...

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NASA image: Orion en route to KSC
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Feb 1, 2016

Orion en route to KSC

NASA's Super Guppy airplane arrives in New Orleans, Louisiana on Jan. 31, 2016. The Guppy will transport Orion's...

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NASA image: Super Guppy Arrives in New Orleans
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Jan 31, 2016

Super Guppy Arrives in New Orleans

NASA's Super Guppy airplane arrives in New Orleans, Louisiana on Jan. 31, 2016. The Guppy will transport Orion's...

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NASA image: ARC-1944-AAL-5010
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Jan 30, 1944

ARC-1944-AAL-5010

De-icing Research conducted at the NASA Ames Research Center. Icing flight test on C-46 airplane (flight 29 11:25am...

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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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