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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: KSC-2013-2809
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Jun 15, 2013

KSC-2013-2809

MOJAVE DESERT, Calif. – In the Mojave Desert in California, the Garvey Spacecraft Corporation's Prospector P-18D...

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NASA image: Python Turboprop Prepared for a Test in the Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Aug 23, 1949

Python Turboprop Prepared for a Test in the Altitude Wind Tunnel

A 3670-horsepower Armstrong-Siddeley Python turboprop being prepared for tests in the Altitude Wind Tunnel at the...

GRC
NASA image: Orion Ascent Abort-2 Media Resource Reel
Video
Jun 19, 2019

Orion Ascent Abort-2 Media Resource Reel

Orion’s Ascent Abort-2 flight test will evaluate the spacecraft’s launch abort system during some of the most...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc938
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Aug 14, 1998

KSC-98pc938

This high-altitude research plane, a specially equipped Dryden Flight Research Center ER-2 (a modified U-2), is...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00121
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Nov 3, 2009

KSC-09-S-00121

An aerial video crew observed the October 28, 2009 Ares I-X test flight from a Cessna Skymaster aircraft positioned...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1072
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Jun 14, 2006

KSC-06pd1072

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) waits for the...

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NASA image: This photo shows a head-on view of NASA's SR-71B on the ramp at the Air Force's Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, shortly before delivery to DFRC
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Jul 24, 1991

This photo shows a head-on view of NASA's SR-71B on the ramp at the Air Force's Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, shortly before delivery to DFRC

This photo shows a head-on view of NASA's SR-71B, used for pilot proficiency and training, on the ramp at the Air...

AFRC
NASA image: Altitude Test Cell in the Four Burner Area
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Oct 23, 1947

Altitude Test Cell in the Four Burner Area

One of the two altitude simulating-test chambers in Engine Research Building at the National Advisory Committee for...

GRC
NASA image: Martin B–26 Marauder at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Sep 23, 1943

Martin B–26 Marauder at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory’s first aircraft, a Martin B–26B Marauder, parked in front of the Flight...

GRC
NASA image: BLDG. 9A - EGRESS TRAINING - JSC
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Sep 11, 1978

BLDG. 9A - EGRESS TRAINING - JSC

S78-34927 (31 Aug. 1978) --- Astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton, one of a group of eight astronauts named to fly the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1264
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Jun 28, 2006

KSC-06pd1264

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the early dawn, STS-121 Pilot Mark Kelly is ready for takeoff from the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc939
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Aug 14, 1998

KSC-98pc939

The pilot climbs into the cockpit of a high-altitude research plane, a specially equipped Dryden Flight Research...

KSC
NASA image: Orion Parachute Test - Dec. 2017
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Dec 15, 2017

Orion Parachute Test - Dec. 2017

Engineers successfully evaluated a failure scenario of Orion’s parachute system in which only two of the system’s...

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NASA image: Orion Parachute Test - Dec. 2017
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Dec 15, 2017

Orion Parachute Test - Dec. 2017

Engineers successfully evaluated a failure scenario of Orion’s parachute system in which only two of the system’s...

JSC
NASA image: Looking for Trace Gases in Captured High-Altitude Air Samples
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Dec 4, 2015

Looking for Trace Gases in Captured High-Altitude Air Samples

The Global Hawk Whole Air Sampler, or GWAS instrument compresses samples of high-altitude air in canisters to...

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NASA image: Orion Parachute Test - Dec. 2017
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Dec 15, 2017

Orion Parachute Test - Dec. 2017

Engineers successfully evaluated a failure scenario of Orion’s parachute system in which only two of the system’s...

JSC
NASA image: Crew Dragon Demonstration Mission 1
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Jun 13, 2018

Crew Dragon Demonstration Mission 1

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is at NASA’s Glenn Research Center, Plum Brook Station in Ohio, ready to undergo testing in the...

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NASA image: Orion Parachute Test - Dec. 2017
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Dec 15, 2017

Orion Parachute Test - Dec. 2017

Engineers successfully evaluated a failure scenario of Orion’s parachute system in which only two of the system’s...

JSC
NASA image: Orion Parachute Test - Dec. 2017
Image
Dec 15, 2017

Orion Parachute Test - Dec. 2017

Engineers successfully evaluated a failure scenario of Orion’s parachute system in which only two of the system’s...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2789
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Jun 14, 2013

KSC-2013-2789

MOJAVE DESERT, Calif. – In the Mojave Desert in California, students from Merritt Island High School in Florida...

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NASA image: EC79-11314
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Jul 24, 1979

EC79-11314

During the 1970s, the focus at Dryden shifted from high-speed and high-altitude flight to incremental improvements...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2788
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Jun 14, 2013

KSC-2013-2788

MOJAVE DESERT, Calif. – In the Mojave Desert in California, students from Merritt Island High School in Florida...

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NASA image: EC02-0031-7
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Feb 1, 2002

EC02-0031-7

The solar-powered Helios Prototype flying wing frames two modified F-15 research aircraft in a hangar at NASA's...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0883
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May 2, 2005

KSC-05pd-0883

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Pilot James Kelly suits up for practice flights on a Shuttle Training Aircraft...

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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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