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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’s Improved Supersonic Cockpit Display Shows Precise Locations of Sonic Booms
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Oct 6, 2016

NASA’s Improved Supersonic Cockpit Display Shows Precise Locations of Sonic Booms

Engineers and researchers at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center monitored the flights, and were able to observe...

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NASA image: NASA Langley Research Center Open House 2023 Media Day
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Oct 16, 2023

NASA Langley Research Center Open House 2023 Media Day

NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va. hosted a special preview of its upcoming Open House for members of...

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NASA image: NASA, Air Force, and Industry Team Up to Improve Flying Safety
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Dec 4, 2001

NASA, Air Force, and Industry Team Up to Improve Flying Safety

The Air Force provided a C-17 Globemaster III for use in the Vehicle Integrated Propulsion Research (VIPR) effort....

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NASA image: NASA Student Airborne Research Program 2023: Sky-High Science Learning
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Aug 23, 2023

NASA Student Airborne Research Program 2023: Sky-High Science Learning

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center hosted undergraduate students for the 2023 Student Airborne Research...

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NASA image: Testing Air Taxis, Drones and More with NASA’s Multirotor Test Bed
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Dec 4, 2019

Testing Air Taxis, Drones and More with NASA’s Multirotor Test Bed

NASA has developed a flexible way to test new designs for aircraft that use multiple rotors to fly. The Multirotor...

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NASA image: CRM Full Chord Installation and Test Documentation Photos, Icing Research Tunnel
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Feb 10, 2020

CRM Full Chord Installation and Test Documentation Photos, Icing Research Tunnel

CRM Full Chord Installation and Test Documentation Photos, Icing Research Tunnel

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NASA image: jsc2025e008857 - OSIRIS-REx Research
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Feb 20, 2025

jsc2025e008857 - OSIRIS-REx Research

Ann Nguyen, co-lead author of a new paper that gives insights into the diverse origin of asteroid Bennu’s “parent”...

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NASA image: Corrosion Research Laboratory
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Dec 12, 2018

Corrosion Research Laboratory

Dr. Luz M. Calle, a principal investigator for corrosion research at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, examines...

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NASA image: Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).
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Feb 15, 2017

Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).

Ashley Karp, NASA JPL (Left) and Hunjoo Kim, NASA JPL (Right) attaching heat sensors the Peregrine Hybrid Rocket...

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NASA image: Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).
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Feb 15, 2017

Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).

From Left to Right: 1. Hunjoo Kim (NASA JPL) 2. Kyle Botteon (NASA JPL) 3. Ashley Karp (NASA JPL) 4. Brian Schratz...

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NASA image: Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).
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Feb 15, 2017

Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).

Hunjoo Kim, NASA JPL (Left) and Ashley Karp, NASA JPL (Right) attaching heat sensors the Peregrine Hybrid Rocket...

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NASA image: NASA Pilots Add Perspective to Research
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Jan 6, 2014

NASA Pilots Add Perspective to Research

Mark Russell, center, a research pilot at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, explains the...

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NASA image: NASA Early Career Research Program - Climate Change Research Ini
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Aug 7, 2024

NASA Early Career Research Program - Climate Change Research Ini

Yaítza Luna-Cruz, a program executive in the Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate and...

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NASA image: NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson
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Apr 17, 2025

NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson

Jeremy Johnson, a research pilot and aviation safety officer, poses in front of a PC-12 aircraft inside the hangar...

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NASA image: NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson
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Apr 17, 2025

NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson

Jeremy Johnson, a research pilot and aviation safety officer, poses in front of a PC-12 aircraft inside the hangar...

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NASA image: NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson
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Apr 17, 2025

NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson

Jeremy Johnson, a research pilot and aviation safety officer, poses in front of a PC-12 aircraft inside the hangar...

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NASA image: NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson
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Apr 17, 2025

NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson

Jeremy Johnson, a research pilot and aviation safety officer, poses in front of a PC-12 aircraft inside the hangar...

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NASA image: NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson
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Apr 17, 2025

NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson

Jeremy Johnson, a research pilot and aviation safety officer, poses in the PC-12 aircraft inside the hangar at...

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NASA image: Vehicle for Lunar Landing Research Facility
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Dec 3, 1963

Vehicle for Lunar Landing Research Facility

Vehicle for Lunar Landing Research Facility at Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia.

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NASA image: Vehicle for Lunar Landing Research Facility
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Dec 3, 1963

Vehicle for Lunar Landing Research Facility

Vehicle for Lunar Landing Research Facility at Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia.

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NASA image: Vehicle for Lunar Landing Research Facility
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Dec 3, 1963

Vehicle for Lunar Landing Research Facility

Vehicle for Lunar Landing Research Facility at Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia.

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NASA image: Astrobee Media Resource Reel (Soundbites)
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Apr 17, 2019

Astrobee Media Resource Reel (Soundbites)

Provided as a media resource, this reel includes soundbites from the following: * Terry Fong, chief roboticist,...

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NASA image: NASA Early Career Research Program - Climate Change Research Ini
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Aug 7, 2024

NASA Early Career Research Program - Climate Change Research Ini

Karen St. Germain, director of the Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, speaks with the...

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NASA image: NASA Early Career Research Program - Climate Change Research Ini
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Aug 7, 2024

NASA Early Career Research Program - Climate Change Research Ini

Karen St. Germain, director of the Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, speaks with the...

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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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