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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: EC86-33385-002
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Feb 27, 1986

EC86-33385-002

This photograph shows a modified General Dynamics AFTI/F-111A Aardvark in flight with supercritical mission adaptive...

AFRC
NASA image: ED07-0287-08
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Dec 17, 2007

ED07-0287-08

Although the new fiber optic sensors on the Ikhana, which are located on fibers that are the diameter of a human...

AFRC
NASA image: EC93-41094-4
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May 18, 1993

EC93-41094-4

A NASA F/A-18, specially modified to test the newest and most advanced system technologies, on its first research...

AFRC
NASA image: We Did Some Amazing Things This Year @NASA – December 21, 2021
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Dec 21, 2021

We Did Some Amazing Things This Year @NASA – December 21, 2021

2021 was the busiest year yet for NASA in low-Earth orbit, we also made progress preparing for a flight test around...

HQ
NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Paul Dees
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May 20, 2021

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Paul Dees

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll learn how musical production led Paul Dees to his career at NASA. Dees is...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Steven King
Video
Sep 3, 2021

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Steven King

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll learn about Steven King, Lockheed Martin’s 3-D Artist. Steven and his team...

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NASA image: EC91-436-8
Image
Aug 16, 1991

EC91-436-8

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Systems Research Aircraft (SRA), a highly modified F-18 jet...

AFRC
NASA image: EC93-42065-6
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Jul 12, 1993

EC93-42065-6

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Systems Research Aircraft (SRA), a highly modified F-18 jet...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission
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Apr 1, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission

NASA’s DC-8 operations engineer, Nickelle “Nicki” Reid, left, embraces Katherine Ball, chemical engineering Ph.D....

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 25, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, EcoEagle is seen as it passes a Grumman Albatross during the 2011 Green...

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NASA image: Third Airbus H135 at KSC
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Mar 26, 2021

Third Airbus H135 at KSC

The third and final Airbus H135 helicopter touches down at the Launch and Landing Facility runway at NASA’s Kennedy...

KSC
NASA image: NASA Values Safety and Reducing Risk
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Apr 4, 2024

NASA Values Safety and Reducing Risk

Cathy Bahm, Low Boom Flight Demonstrator project manager at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 27, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

The campus of the 2011 Green Flight Challenge, sponsored by Google, is seen in this aerial view at the Charles M....

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NASA image: Perseus B Taxi Tests in Preparation for a New Series of Flight Tests
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Apr 27, 1998

Perseus B Taxi Tests in Preparation for a New Series of Flight Tests

The Perseus B remotely piloted aircraft taxis on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California, before a series...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 28, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

A hot air balloon passes over the campus of the 2011 Green Flight Challenge, sponsored by Google, at the Charles M....

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 at Sunrise
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Mar 12, 2026

NASA’s X-59 at Sunrise

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft during engine run testing on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA Values Safety and Reducing Risk
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Apr 4, 2024

NASA Values Safety and Reducing Risk

Cathy Bahm, Low Boom Flight Demonstrator project manager at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Values Safety and Reducing Risk
Image
Apr 4, 2024

NASA Values Safety and Reducing Risk

Cathy Bahm, Low Boom Flight Demonstrator project manager at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

AFRC
NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 25, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

Support personnel prepare noise level measuring equipment along the runway for the 2011 Green Flight Challenge,...

HQ
NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Oct 3, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

Pipistrel-USA Team Lead Jack Langelaan talks after his team won the 2011 Green Flight Challenge, sponsored by...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 27, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

The e-Genius pilots talk with a fellow team member prior to their takeoff for the miles per gallon (MPG) flight...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-A-16591
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Oct 24, 1951

ARC-1969-A-16591

Flight evaluation and comparison of a NACA submerged inlet and a scoop inlet on the North American YF-93A (AF48-317...

ARC
NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 28, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

A hot air balloon passes over the campus of the 2011 Green Flight Challenge, sponsored by Google, at the Charles M....

HQ
NASA image: NASA Completes High-Speed Taxi Test of Cross Flow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow Technology
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Jan 13, 2026

NASA Completes High-Speed Taxi Test of Cross Flow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow Technology

NASA’s Cross Flow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow (CATNLF) scale model completes its first major milestone –...

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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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