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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: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A FreeFly Systems Alta X drone is seen in flight under the control of Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO,...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A FreeFly Systems Alta X drone is seen in flight under the control of Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO,...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A FreeFly Systems Alta X drone is seen in flight under the control of Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO,...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A FreeFly Systems Alta X drone is seen in flight under the control of Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO,...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A FreeFly Systems Alta X drone is seen in flight under the control of Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO,...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy,
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Apr 13, 2023

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy,

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, front, talks to the workforce at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon...

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NASA image: ACD16-0001-023
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Jan 6, 2016

ACD16-0001-023

Senior executives from the Renault-Nissan Alliance, including Carlos Ghosn, chairman and CEO of Nissan, and Jose...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations project, team members watch as a Cal Fire...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A smokejumper is seen during a training jump onto a simulated wildfire, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 as Cal Fire conducts...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A computer displays the flight path of a FreeFly Systems Alta X drone during a flight as part of STEReO, the...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Members of the STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations project, team are seen...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A communications antenna that is part of the STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A tablet displaying a version of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management System (UTM) is seen during...

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NASA image: Engineers prepare for data download from the ER-2 for airborne science mission, GLOVE
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Feb 11, 2025

Engineers prepare for data download from the ER-2 for airborne science mission, GLOVE

A team of experts wrap up science flights on the ER-2 aircraft at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

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NASA image: Moon Mountain Name Honors NASA Mathematician Melba Mouton
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Feb 15, 2023

Moon Mountain Name Honors NASA Mathematician Melba Mouton

Scientists recently named a mesa-like lunar mountain that towers above the landscape carved by craters near the...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Bryan Petty, autonomy researcher for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Robert McSwain, co-principle investigator and autonomy researcher for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Bryan Petty, autonomy researcher for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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NASA image: It Happens in a Flash
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Jul 1, 2005

It Happens in a Flash

This image shows a flash produced in a laboratory by a high-velocity bead slamming into dust. Scientists at Ames...

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NASA image: Testing a Parachute for Mars in World Largest Wind Tunnel
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Dec 20, 2007

Testing a Parachute for Mars in World Largest Wind Tunnel

The team developing the landing system for NASA Mars Science Laboratory tested the deployment of an early parachute...

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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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