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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: Space Radar Image of Sakura-Jima Volcano, Japan
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Sakura-Jima Volcano, Japan

The active volcano Sakura-Jima on the island of Kyushu, Japan is shown in the center of this radar image. The...

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NASA image: -----SPACE TRANSPORTATION
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May 1, 2000

-----SPACE TRANSPORTATION

This photograph depicts an air-breathing rocket engine that completed an hour or 3,600 seconds of testing at the...

MSFC
NASA image: X-38 Mounted on Pylon of B-52 Mothership
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Jul 6, 1997

X-38 Mounted on Pylon of B-52 Mothership

A close-up view of the X-38 research vehicle mounted under the wing of the B-52 mothership prior to a 1997 test...

AFRC
NASA image: E-21093
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Dec 18, 1969

E-21093

The wingless, lifting body aircraft sitting on Rogers Dry Lake at what is now NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center,...

AFRC
NASA image: EC69-2358
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Dec 18, 1969

EC69-2358

The wingless, lifting body aircraft sitting on Rogers Dry Lake at what is now NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center,...

AFRC
NASA image: E-21115
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Dec 18, 1969

E-21115

The wingless, lifting body aircraft sitting on Rogers Dry Lake at what is now NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center,...

AFRC
NASA image: ECN-2359
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Dec 18, 1969

ECN-2359

The wingless, lifting body aircraft sitting on Rogers Dry Lake at what is now NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center,...

AFRC
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 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

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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 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

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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 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

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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 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

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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 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

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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 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

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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 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

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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 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

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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 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

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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 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Tests Ground Recording Equipment for X-59’s Future Quiet Supersonic Flights
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Mar 6, 2024

NASA Tests Ground Recording Equipment for X-59’s Future Quiet Supersonic Flights

NASA recently completed a series of tests to reduce risks prior to Phase 2 of its Quesst mission, which will test...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember
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Jan 11, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember

ISS026-E-017074 (11 Jan. 2011) --- Emi Koussi volcano in Chad is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Taal Volcano, Philippines
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Taal Volcano, Philippines

This is an image of Taal volcano, near Manila on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. The black area in the...

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 2001

Space Shuttle Projects

This illustration is an orbiter cutaway view with callouts. The orbiter is both the brains and heart of the Space...

MSFC
NASA image: Birth of a Large Iceberg in Pine Island Bay, Antarctica
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Nov 14, 2001

Birth of a Large Iceberg in Pine Island Bay, Antarctica

A large tabular iceberg (42 kilometers x 17 kilometers) broke off Pine Island Glacier, West Antarctica (75ºS...

NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Jul 1, 2001

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This image shows the central region of the spiral galaxy NGC 4631 as seen edge-on from the Chandra X-Ray Observatory...

MSFC
NASA image: SDO Sees Trio of Mid-Level Flares
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Dec 8, 2017

SDO Sees Trio of Mid-Level Flares

The sun emitted three mid-level solar flares on July 22-23, 2016, the strongest peaking at 1:16 am EDT on July 23....

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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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