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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: SEG 570 Vertical Tail Assembly - Final Install
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Aug 17, 2021

SEG 570 Vertical Tail Assembly - Final Install

Event: SEG 570 Vertical Tail Assembly - Final Install Lockheed Martin technicians work on a fit check and...

LRC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1275
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Nov 1, 1999

KSC-99pp1275

At Dryden Flight Research Center, Calif., KSC technician Bryan Taylor makes an adjustment on the modified X-34,...

KSC
NASA image: Epimetheus Above the Rings
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Nov 9, 2015

Epimetheus Above the Rings

Although Epimetheus appears to be lurking above the rings here, it's actually just an illusion resulting from the...

JPL
NASA image: -V2 plane on the Hubble Space Telescope
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Mar 3, 2002

-V2 plane on the Hubble Space Telescope

STS109-E-5102 (3 March 2002) --- The Hubble Space Telescope is seen in the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle Columbia....

JSC
NASA image: View of the forward plane (+XA) of the PMA2
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Sep 18, 2000

View of the forward plane (+XA) of the PMA2

STS106-346-008 (17 Sept. 2000) --- This close-up external view of the Androgynous Peripheral Attachment System...

JSC
NASA image: DISCOVER AQ Research Plane Arrives
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Jun 28, 2011

DISCOVER AQ Research Plane Arrives

A 117-foot P-3B NASA research aircraft is seen on the tarmac at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall...

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NASA image: DISCOVER AQ Research Plane Arrives
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Jun 28, 2011

DISCOVER AQ Research Plane Arrives

A 117-foot P-3B NASA research aircraft is seen on the tarmac at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall...

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NASA image: DISCOVER AQ Research Plane Arrives
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Jun 28, 2011

DISCOVER AQ Research Plane Arrives

James Crawford, principal investigator and scientist based at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va., talks...

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NASA image: DISCOVER AQ Research Plane Arrives
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Jun 28, 2011

DISCOVER AQ Research Plane Arrives

A 117-foot P-3B NASA research aircraft is seen on the tarmac at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall...

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NASA image: DISCOVER AQ Research Plane Arrives
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Jun 28, 2011

DISCOVER AQ Research Plane Arrives

A 117-foot P-3B NASA research aircraft is seen on the tarmac at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall...

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NASA image: -V2 plane on the Hubble Space Telescope
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Mar 3, 2002

-V2 plane on the Hubble Space Telescope

STS109-E-5104 (3 March 2002) --- The Hubble Space Telescope is seen in the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle Columbia....

JSC
NASA image: -V3 plane of the Hubble Space Telescope
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Mar 3, 2002

-V3 plane of the Hubble Space Telescope

STS109-E-5053 (3 March 2002) --- The base of the Hubble Space Telescope is latched down on a special support...

JSC
NASA image: -V2 plane of the Hubble Space Telescope
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Mar 3, 2002

-V2 plane of the Hubble Space Telescope

STS109-E-5141 (3 March 2002) --- Astronauts will find these handrails on the Hubble Space Telescope very helpful...

JSC
NASA image: DISCOVER AQ Research Plane Arrives
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Jun 28, 2011

DISCOVER AQ Research Plane Arrives

An unidentified researcher works aboard the P-3B NASA research aircraft at Baltimore/Washington International...

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NASA image: DISCOVER AQ Research Plane Arrives
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Jun 28, 2011

DISCOVER AQ Research Plane Arrives

WFF Pilots Mike Singer, left, and Shane Dover stand in front of the 117-foot P-3B NASA research aircraft on the...

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NASA image: DISCOVER AQ Research Plane Arrives
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Jun 28, 2011

DISCOVER AQ Research Plane Arrives

Pilots Shane Dover, left, and Mike Singer are seen on the flight deck of the P-3B NASA research aircraft at...

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NASA image: Paresev 1-A on lakebed with tow plane
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Aug 24, 1962

Paresev 1-A on lakebed with tow plane

The Paresev 1-A (Paraglider Research Vehicle) and the tow airplane, 450-hp Stearman sport Biplane, sitting on Rogers...

AFRC
NASA image: Loading Mars 2020
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Feb 12, 2020

Loading Mars 2020

The shipping container carrying NASA's Mars 2020 rover is readied for loading aboard an Air Force C-17 transport...

JPL
NASA image: X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing

Engineers monitor data during vibration testing of a cruise motor controller for the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first...

AFRC
NASA image: X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing

Engineers monitor data during vibration testing of a cruise motor controller for the X-57 Maxwell, NASA’s first...

AFRC
NASA image: X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing

Engineers monitor data during vibration testing of a cruise motor controller for the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first...

AFRC
NASA image: X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing

Engineers monitor data during vibration testing of a cruise motor controller for the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first...

AFRC
NASA image: X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing

A cruise motor controller for the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first all-electric X-plane, undergoes vibration testing at...

AFRC
NASA image: X-59 Engine Delivered to NASA Armstrong
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Aug 19, 2020

X-59 Engine Delivered to NASA Armstrong

The F414-GE-100 engine, which will power NASA’s X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology X-plane (QueSST) in flight, is...

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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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