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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.

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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: EC97-44175-21
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Aug 1, 1997

EC97-44175-21

Altus I aircraft on lakebed

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Moonlight Mission Improves Space Sensors
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Feb 3, 2026

NASA ER-2 Moonlight Mission Improves Space Sensors

NASA’s ER-2 high-altitude aircraft prepares for a night flight with the Airborne Lunar Spectral Irradiance...

AFRC
NASA image: E56-2607
Image
Oct 8, 1956

E56-2607

Famed astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the moon during the historic Apollo 11 space mission...

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NASA image: Neil Armstrong in the 9-by 15-Foot Low Speed Wind Tunnel
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Feb 23, 1970

Neil Armstrong in the 9-by 15-Foot Low Speed Wind Tunnel

Astronaut Neil Armstrong examines a Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing test setup in the 9- by 15-Foot Low Speed...

GRC
NASA image: X-15A-2 is rolled out of the paint shop after having the full scale ablative applied
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Jun 23, 1967

X-15A-2 is rolled out of the paint shop after having the full scale ablative applied

X-15A-2 is rolled out of the paint shop after having the full scale ablative applied. In June 1967, the X-15A-2...

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NASA image: Cracked canopy glass on right side of X-15 #2 after flt. 2-21-37 on Nov. 9 1961. Robert White-pilot. First flight to mach 6
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Nov 9, 1961

Cracked canopy glass on right side of X-15 #2 after flt. 2-21-37 on Nov. 9 1961. Robert White-pilot. First flight to mach 6

Cracked canopy glass on right side of X-15 #2 after flt. 2-21-37 on Nov. 9 1961. Robert White-pilot. First flight to...

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NASA image: Southwestern US, with Las Vegas, NV in foreground, taken by X-15 Hycon HR-236 Camera during flt. 2-39-70 on June 27, 1965
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Jun 27, 1965

Southwestern US, with Las Vegas, NV in foreground, taken by X-15 Hycon HR-236 Camera during flt. 2-39-70 on June 27, 1965

Southwestern US, with Las Vegas, NV in foreground, taken by X-15 Hycon HR-236 Camera during flt. 2-39-70 on June 27,...

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NASA image: Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15
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Jan 20, 1962

Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15

Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15.

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NASA image: Three view art of the North American X-15
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Apr 10, 1961

Three view art of the North American X-15

Three view art of the North American X-15.

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NASA image: X-15A-2 post flight photo showing heat damage from Mach 6.7 flight on 3 Oct 67. Flt. 2-53-97; pilot-Pete Knight
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Nov 4, 1967

X-15A-2 post flight photo showing heat damage from Mach 6.7 flight on 3 Oct 67. Flt. 2-53-97; pilot-Pete Knight

X-15A-2 post flight photo showing heat damage from Mach 6.7 flight on 3 Oct 67. Flt. 2-53-97; pilot-Pete Knight.

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NASA image: X-15 #2 landing accident at Mud Lake, Nevada on November 9, 1962 after flight 2-31-52
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Nov 9, 1962

X-15 #2 landing accident at Mud Lake, Nevada on November 9, 1962 after flight 2-31-52

NASA research pilot Jack McKay was injured in a crash landing of the X-15 #2 on November 9, 1962. Following the...

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NASA image: X-15A-2 with full scale ablative and external tanks installed parked in front of hangar
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Aug 4, 1967

X-15A-2 with full scale ablative and external tanks installed parked in front of hangar

X-15A-2 with full scale ablative and external tanks installed parked in front of hangar. In June 1967, the X-15A-2...

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NASA image: Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15
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Jan 20, 1962

Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15

Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15.

AFRC
NASA image: Artemis II Secondary Payloads
Image
Sep 2, 2025

Artemis II Secondary Payloads

Technicians install the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) K-Rad Cube within the Orion stage adapter inside the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Secondary Payloads
Image
Sep 2, 2025

Artemis II Secondary Payloads

Technicians install the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) K-Rad Cube within the Orion stage adapter inside the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4544
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Jul 24, 2012

KSC-2012-4544

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An instrument-laden capsule begins its descent from 105,000 feet above Earth during a flight...

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NASA image: Artemis_II_Payload_Integration
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Aug 26, 2025

Artemis_II_Payload_Integration

Inside the Multi-Payload Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025,...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II Secondary Payloads
Image
Sep 2, 2025

Artemis II Secondary Payloads

Technicians install the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) K-Rad Cube within the Orion stage adapter inside the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4543
Image
Jul 24, 2012

KSC-2012-4543

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The high-altitude balloon that carried an instrument-laden capsule bursts 105,000 feet above...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc910
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Aug 12, 1998

KSC-98pc910

Inside this NASA Dryden Flight Research Center DC-8, which was on view at Patrick Air Force Base, visitors get a...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II Secondary Payloads
Image
Sep 2, 2025

Artemis II Secondary Payloads

Technicians install the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) K-Rad Cube within the Orion stage adapter inside the...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II Payload Integration
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Aug 27, 2025

Artemis II Payload Integration

Inside the Multi-Payload Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025,...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II Payload Integration
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Aug 27, 2025

Artemis II Payload Integration

Inside the Multi-Payload Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025,...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis_II_Payload_Integration
Image
Aug 26, 2025

Artemis_II_Payload_Integration

Inside the Multi-Payload Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025,...

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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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