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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 R5-S7 on SpaceX Rideshare Mission
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Nov 27, 2025

NASA's R5-S7 on SpaceX Rideshare Mission

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s R5-S7 (Realizing Rapid, Reduced-cost high-Risk Research project Spacecraft...

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NASA image: NASA's R5-S7 on SpaceX Rideshare Mission
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Nov 27, 2025

NASA's R5-S7 on SpaceX Rideshare Mission

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s R5-S7 (Realizing Rapid, Reduced-cost high-Risk Research project Spacecraft...

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NASA image: NASA's R5-S7 on SpaceX Rideshare Mission
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Nov 27, 2025

NASA's R5-S7 on SpaceX Rideshare Mission

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s R5-S7 (Realizing Rapid, Reduced-cost high-Risk Research project Spacecraft...

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NASA image: AFRC 75th Anniversary Series Episode 7- Spaceflight
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Mar 15, 2022

AFRC 75th Anniversary Series Episode 7- Spaceflight

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

AFRC
NASA image: AFRC 75th Anniversary Series- Episode 3 Maneuverability
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Nov 15, 2021

AFRC 75th Anniversary Series- Episode 3 Maneuverability

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

AFRC
NASA image: One Water-Powered NASA Spacecraft Commands Another in Orbit (Unnarrated Animation)
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Aug 1, 2019

One Water-Powered NASA Spacecraft Commands Another in Orbit (Unnarrated Animation)

This unnarrated animation depicts NASA’s first coordinated maneuver between two CubeSats in low-Earth orbit as part...

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NASA image: Robotics and Automation and Space Crop Production Workshop
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Aug 6, 2019

Robotics and Automation and Space Crop Production Workshop

The Exploration Research and Technology Programs at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida hosted a two-day...

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NASA image: EC02-0031-6
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Feb 1, 2002

EC02-0031-6

The Helios Prototype flying wing stretches almost the full length of the 300-foot-long hangar at NASA's Dryden...

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NASA image: AFRC 75th Anniversary Series- Episode 1 Speed
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Sep 15, 2021

AFRC 75th Anniversary Series- Episode 1 Speed

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

AFRC
NASA image: AFRC 75th Anniversary Series- Episode 6 Autonomy
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Feb 15, 2022

AFRC 75th Anniversary Series- Episode 6 Autonomy

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

AFRC
NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0065-065
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Apr 2, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0065-065

Technology Showcase held at Ames Research Center Bldg 943 and the Exploration Center Bldg 943A: KleenSpeed...

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NASA image: State of STEM (SoSTEM) Address
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Jan 29, 2014

State of STEM (SoSTEM) Address

Panels participants, from left, Dr. John P. Holdren, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology and...

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NASA image: State of STEM (SoSTEM) Address
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Jan 29, 2014

State of STEM (SoSTEM) Address

Panels participants, from left, Dr. John P. Holdren, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology and...

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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: NHQ20200617ARMD001
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Jun 17, 2020

NHQ20200617ARMD001

COVID-19 has impacted us all, but has dealt a particularly damaging blow to the global aviation industry. NASA is...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Ecomaster, an affiliate of BioServe Space Technologies, this PentaPure technology has been used to purify water for...

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NASA image: Explore NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (2018 Highlights)
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Dec 31, 2018

Explore NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (2018 Highlights)

NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in California supported the agency in 2018 by...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Concludes Wind Study
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Aug 22, 2023

NASA Concludes Wind Study

The DROID 2 (Dryden Remotely Operated Integrated Drone 2) prepares to land at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Concludes Wind Study
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Aug 24, 2023

NASA Concludes Wind Study

The DROID 2 (Dryden Remotely Operated Integrated Drone 2) flies at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: CERTAIN Smart Center Production
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Nov 17, 2021

CERTAIN Smart Center Production

Today’s advances in technology are coming from diverse sectors, and NASA Langley could benefit by leveraging that...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

Jennifer Fowler talks to Red Jensen prior to a flight for the Advanced Exploration of Reliable Operation at Low...

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NASA image: Planetary Science: Astrogeology Profiles: Jake Bleacher
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Mar 30, 2011

Planetary Science: Astrogeology Profiles: Jake Bleacher

Meet Jake Bleacher, an astrogeologist in the solar system exploration division at Goddard Space Flight Center. He...

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NASA image: The Mojave Desert serves as a stark background for NASA’s Pilatus PC-12 flying near Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California on Sept. 18, 2024.
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Sep 18, 2024

The Mojave Desert serves as a stark background for NASA’s Pilatus PC-12 flying near Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California on Sept. 18, 2024.

Equipped with state-of-the-art technology to test and evaluate communication, navigation, and surveillance systems,...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Global Hawk Aircraft Collects El Niño Storm Data
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Aug 13, 2015

NASA Global Hawk Aircraft Collects El Niño Storm Data

A NASA remotely piloted Global Hawk aircraft completes a flight in February 2015 to support the National Oceanic and...

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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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