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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: NASA Flight Operations Crew Monitors Supersonic Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA Flight Operations Crew Monitors Supersonic Flight

NASA mission controllers, engineers, pilots and communications specialists in the mission control room monitor the...

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NASA image: NASA Flight Operations Crew Monitors Supersonic Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA Flight Operations Crew Monitors Supersonic Flight

NASA mission controllers, engineers, pilots and communications specialists in the mission control room monitor the...

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NASA image: AFRC2016-0133-05
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May 3, 2016

AFRC2016-0133-05

Charlie Lundquist, NASA Orion deputy program manager, right, presents an American flag flown aboard the Orion...

AFRC
NASA image: PIK-20 Aircraft in Flight
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Sep 12, 1991

PIK-20 Aircraft in Flight

This photo shows NASA's PIK-20E motor-glider sailplane during a research flight from the Ames-Dryden Flight Research...

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NASA image: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary Community Event at Orion Amphitheater
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Jul 19, 2025

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary Community Event at Orion Amphitheater

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center celebrated the 65th anniversary of its founding on July 19, 2025, with a free,...

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NASA image: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary Community Event at Orion Amphitheater
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Jul 19, 2025

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary Community Event at Orion Amphitheater

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center celebrated the 65th anniversary of its founding on July 19, 2025, with a free,...

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NASA image: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary Community Event at Orion Amphitheater
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Jul 19, 2025

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary Community Event at Orion Amphitheater

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center celebrated the 65th anniversary of its founding on July 19, 2025, with a free,...

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NASA image: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary Community Event at Orion Amphitheater
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Jul 19, 2025

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary Community Event at Orion Amphitheater

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center celebrated the 65th anniversary of its founding on July 19, 2025, with a free,...

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NASA image: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary Community Event at Orion Amphitheater
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Jul 19, 2025

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary Community Event at Orion Amphitheater

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center celebrated the 65th anniversary of its founding on July 19, 2025, with a free,...

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NASA image: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary Community Event at Orion Amphitheater
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Jul 19, 2025

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary Community Event at Orion Amphitheater

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center celebrated the 65th anniversary of its founding on July 19, 2025, with a free,...

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NASA image: Perseus in Flight
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Nov 15, 1991

Perseus in Flight

The Perseus proof-of-concept vehicle flies over Rogers Dry Lake at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards,...

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NASA image: AFRC 75th Anniversary Series- Episode 4 Efficiency
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Dec 15, 2021

AFRC 75th Anniversary Series- Episode 4 Efficiency

NASA Armstrong’s Flight research center is honoring 75 years of advancing technology and science through flight. For...

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NASA image: A View of MESSENGER Flight Path
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Aug 1, 2014

A View of MESSENGER Flight Path

A View of MESSENGER Flight Path. This figure highlights the flight path of NASA MESSENGER during its acquisition of...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center T-34C Aircraft in Flight
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Sep 15, 2023

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center T-34C Aircraft in Flight

NASA research pilot Nils Larson and photographer Jim Ross complete aerobatic maneuvers in a NASA Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: Return to flight SSME test at A2 test stand
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Jul 16, 2004

Return to flight SSME test at A2 test stand

The Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) reached a historic milestone July 16, 2004, when a successful flight acceptance...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Celebrates 70 Years of Flight Research
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Sep 21, 2012

NASA Armstrong Celebrates 70 Years of Flight Research

Space Shuttle Endeavour is affixed atop NASA’s 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft as it prepares for a landing at Los...

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NASA image: NASA pilot Kurt Blankenship reviews flight plans during the pre-flight brief to gather Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast data using NASA’s Pilatus PC-12 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California on Sept. 23, 2024.
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Sep 23, 2024

NASA pilot Kurt Blankenship reviews flight plans during the pre-flight brief to gather Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast data using NASA’s Pilatus PC-12 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California on Sept. 23, 2024.

NASA pilot Kurt Blankenship maps out flight plans during a pre-flight brief. Pilots, crew, and researchers from...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft flies above Palmdale and Edwards, California, during its first flight...

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NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight

NASA pilots, engineers, and communications specialists brief the day’s operations prior to a supersonic research...

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NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight

NASA pilots, engineers, and communications specialists brief the day’s operations prior to a supersonic research...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight

NASA pilots, engineers, and communications specialists brief the day's operations prior to a supersonic research...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight

NASA pilots, engineers, and communications specialists brief the day’s operations prior to a supersonic research...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight

NASA pilots, engineers, and communications specialists brief the day’s operations prior to a supersonic research...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA QSF18 Flight Crew Briefs Test Flight

NASA pilots, engineers, and communications specialists brief the day’s operations prior to a supersonic research...

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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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