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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: Research pilot and former astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton in an F/A-18
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May 14, 2002

Research pilot and former astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton in an F/A-18

Former NASA astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton, seated in the cockpit of an F/A-18, is a research pilot at NASA's Dryden...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1062
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Aug 23, 1999

KSC-99pp1062

At the construction site of the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) complex at KSC, a worker takes a measurement. Located...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1063
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Aug 23, 1999

KSC-99pp1063

At the construction site of the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) complex at KSC, workers take measurements for one of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1060
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Aug 23, 1999

KSC-99pp1060

Construction is under way for the X-33/X-34 hangar complex near the Shuttle Landing Facility at KSC. The Reusable...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1061
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Aug 23, 1999

KSC-99pp1061

A worker takes a measurement for construction of the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) complex at KSC. Located near the...

KSC
NASA image: E-1152
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Jan 17, 1954

E-1152

These people and this equipment supported the flight of the NACA D-558-2 Skyrocket at the High-Speed Flight Station...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission
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Apr 1, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission

The DC-8 aircraft returns to the hangar at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 in Palmdale,...

AFRC
NASA image: Building the Infrastructure for Advanced Air Mobility
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Jul 15, 2022

Building the Infrastructure for Advanced Air Mobility

Several projects supporting NASA's Advanced Air Mobility, or AAM mission, are working on different elements to help...

HQ
NASA image: AFRC2016-0292-08
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Oct 6, 2016

AFRC2016-0292-08

NASA’s Global Hawk aircraft was deployed to Florida from Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards, CA. on Oct. 6...

AFRC
NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - PREFLIGHT PREP - CHECKOUT - CAPE
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Jul 21, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - PREFLIGHT PREP - CHECKOUT - CAPE

S66-47635 (21 July 1966) --- McDonnell Aircraft Corporation personnel bolt the Gemini-11 spacecraft to a support...

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NASA image: Sub-Mesoscale Ocean Dynamics Experiment, or S-MODE, Activities
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Oct 20, 2021

Sub-Mesoscale Ocean Dynamics Experiment, or S-MODE, Activities

Dan Weishaar, crew chief for the Ames Aircraft Management Office, prepares to deploy NASA's Beechcraft B-200 Super...

ARC
NASA image: King Air N801NA SoOpSAR Deployment
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Feb 27, 2023

King Air N801NA SoOpSAR Deployment

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, flew the B200 King Air in support of the Signals of...

AFRC
NASA image: Collins Aerodyne VTOL aircraft investigations
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Jan 11, 1960

Collins Aerodyne VTOL aircraft investigations

Collins Aerodyne vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft investigations. Ground plane support system. 3/4...

ARC
NASA image: NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission
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Aug 21, 2025

NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s ER-2 aircraft taxis at Edwards, California, on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025,...

AFRC
NASA image: King Air N801NA SoOpSAR Deployment
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Feb 27, 2023

King Air N801NA SoOpSAR Deployment

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, flew the B200 King Air in support of the Signals of...

AFRC
NASA image: King Air N801NA SoOpSAR Deployment
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Feb 27, 2023

King Air N801NA SoOpSAR Deployment

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, flew the B200 King Air in support of the Signals of...

AFRC
NASA image: jsc2022e066548
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Aug 23, 2022

jsc2022e066548

NASA Astronaut Candidate Jack Hathaway pilots a NASA T-38 aircraft en route to NASA's Kennedy Space Center to check...

JSC
NASA image: AFRC-2026-14577-01_PC-12 Arrival
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Feb 11, 2026

AFRC-2026-14577-01_PC-12 Arrival

A Pilatus PC-12 aircraft arrived to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Feb. 11,...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Lands Near Armstrong
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Mar 26, 2026

NASA’s X-59 Lands Near Armstrong

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft approaches landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California on...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Lands Near Armstrong
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Mar 26, 2026

NASA’s X-59 Lands Near Armstrong

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft approaches landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California on...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA ER-2 Prepares for Geological Earth Mapping Experiment Flights
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Mar 31, 2026

NASA ER-2 Prepares for Geological Earth Mapping Experiment Flights

A NASA ER-2 high-altitude aircraft takes off from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards California on...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Prepares for Geological Earth Mapping Experiment Flights
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Apr 9, 2025

NASA ER-2 Prepares for Geological Earth Mapping Experiment Flights

A NASA ER-2 high-altitude aircraft takes off from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards California on...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-98dc1879
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Dec 18, 1998

KSC-98dc1879

An artist's rendering shows the $8-million Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Support Complex planned for the Shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99PP-1047
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Aug 12, 1999

KSC-99PP-1047

Looking southwest, this view shows ongoing construction of a multi-purpose hangar, which is part of the $8 million...

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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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