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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: Falcon Goggles
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Nov 2, 2022

Falcon Goggles

jsc2022e083571 (11/2/2022) --- The Falcon Goggles being worn as part of training development classes at NASA's...

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NASA image: Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B
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May 27, 2011

Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B

A lightning strike is recorded at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida in May 2011. The...

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NASA image: Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B
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Jul 15, 2014

Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B

A lightning strike is recorded at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida in July 2014. The...

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NASA image: Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B
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Aug 9, 2019

Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B

A lightning strike is recorded at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida in August 2019. The...

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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: Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B
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Aug 29, 2019

Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B

A lightning strike is recorded at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida in August 2019. The...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0420
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Mar 8, 2004

KSC-04pd0420

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - - While adjusting the image, technicians at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0414
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Mar 8, 2004

KSC-04pd0414

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - One of four rudder speed brake actuators is lifted for transfer to a pallet where it...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 1, 1997

Microgravity

Parvalbumins are found in the muscles, endocrine glands, skin cells, and some neurons of vertebrates, but the role...

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NASA image: EC02-0264-01
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Nov 15, 2002

EC02-0264-01

The Active Aeroelastic Wing F-18A lifts off on its first checkout flight November 15, 2002, from NASA's Dryden...

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NASA image:    Apollo 8 Mission image
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Dec 21, 1968

Apollo 8 Mission image

Apollo 8,Moon, Latitude 15 degrees South,Longitude 170 degrees West. Camera Tilt Mode: High Oblique. Direction:...

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NASA image: ECN-15662
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May 21, 1981

ECN-15662

The Dryden C-140 JetStar during testing of advanced propfan designs. Dryden conducted flight research in 1981-1982...

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NASA image: Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B
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Mar 29, 2014

Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B

A lightning strike is recorded at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida in March 2014. The...

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NASA image: A restored NACA P-51D Mustang in flight
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Sep 15, 2000

A restored NACA P-51D Mustang in flight

A white plate on the top of the wing of a restored National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) P-51D Mustang...

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NASA image: jsc2022e064081
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Jun 21, 2022

jsc2022e064081

jsc2022e064081 (6/21/2022) --- A preflight view of theHSKSAT Flight Model. HSKSAT is a 3.9 kg, 3-Unit (3U) CubeSat...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 4, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-033276 (4 July 2014) -- One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the international Space Station...

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NASA image: Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B
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Aug 9, 2019

Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B

A lightning strike is recorded at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida in August 2019. The...

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NASA image: The G-IV aircraft is optimized by the Soxnav navigational system
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Jun 28, 2024

The G-IV aircraft is optimized by the Soxnav navigational system

The G-IV aircraft flies overhead in the Mojave Desert near NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

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NASA image: E-1152
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Jan 17, 1954

E-1152

These people and this equipment supported the flight of the NACA D-558-2 Skyrocket at the High-Speed Flight Station...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0421
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Mar 8, 2004

KSC-04pd0421

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A technician at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Radiographic High-Energy X-ray...

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NASA image: E-21089
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Nov 18, 1969

E-21089

The HL-10 Lifting Body is seen here in flight over Rogers Dry lakebed. Like the other lifting bodies, the HL-10 made...

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NASA image: CCP SpaceX Crew-12 Launch
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Feb 13, 2026

CCP SpaceX Crew-12 Launch

A high speed recording captures liftoff of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with a Dragon...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00075
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Mar 31, 2004

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Blazing a trail over the Pacific Ocean at 5,000 miles per hour, NASA's X-43A made history on March 27 with its...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0888
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May 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) is ready for STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins to...

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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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