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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: KSC-03pd0177
Image
Jan 25, 2003

KSC-03pd0177

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The L-1011 aircraft soars through the sky over the Atlantic Ocean with a Pegasus XL...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1346
Image
Sep 13, 2000

KSC00pp1346

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed from underneath the wing of NASA’s Super Guppy aircraft, the Joint Airlock...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1694
Image
Nov 13, 1998

KSC-98pc1694

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA's "Super Guppy" aircraft arrives in KSC air space escorted by two T-38 aircraft...

KSC
NASA image: Studying Winter Snowstorms with NASA’s ER-2 aircraft B-Roll
Video
Feb 9, 2023

Studying Winter Snowstorms with NASA’s ER-2 aircraft B-Roll

The ER-2 high-altitude aircraft, based at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 in Palmdale,...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA DC-8 ecoDemonstrator Video File Interview Soundbytes
Video
Oct 27, 2023

NASA DC-8 ecoDemonstrator Video File Interview Soundbytes

Subject Matter Expert Interview Soundbytes. NASA joined with partners in October to generate critical new data on...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1346
Image
Sep 13, 2000

KSC-00pp1346

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed from underneath the wing of NASA’s Super Guppy aircraft, the Joint Airlock...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-3263
Image
May 12, 2010

KSC-2010-3263

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-132 Pilot Tony...

KSC
NASA image: NASA DC-8 ecoDemonstrator Video File BROLL
Video
Oct 27, 2023

NASA DC-8 ecoDemonstrator Video File BROLL

NASA joined with partners in October to generate critical new data on sustainable aviation fuel through Boeing’s...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA, Partners Collaborate in an International Air Quality Study in Asia
Video
Feb 2, 2024

NASA, Partners Collaborate in an International Air Quality Study in Asia

NASA and international partners are studying the air quality in Asia as part of a global effort to better understand...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2581
Image
Aug 29, 2008

KSC-08pd2581

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Experiments are placed inside the FASTRACK Space Experiment Platform viewed in the Life...

KSC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong’s DC-8 Aircraft Upload for EcoDemonstrator 2023
Video
Oct 27, 2023

NASA Armstrong’s DC-8 Aircraft Upload for EcoDemonstrator 2023

NASA joined partners in October 2023 to generate critical new data on sustainable aviation fuel through Boeing’s...

AFRC
NASA image: Small Liquid Hydrogen Tank for Drop Tower Tests
Image
Nov 23, 1964

Small Liquid Hydrogen Tank for Drop Tower Tests

A researcher fills a small container used to represent a liquid hydrogen tank in preparation for a microgravity test...

GRC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
Image
May 3, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-006184 (3 May 2008) --- NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA is featured in this image photographed...

JSC
NASA image: M2-F2 on ramp
Image
Feb 24, 1966

M2-F2 on ramp

The M2-F2 Lifting Body is seen here on the ramp at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center. The success of Dryden's...

AFRC
NASA image: Impact Test of a NACA-Designed Pilot Seat and Harness
Image
Feb 23, 1955

Impact Test of a NACA-Designed Pilot Seat and Harness

This time-lapse photograph shows the test of a pilot seat and restraint designed by researchers at the National...

GRC
NASA image: 16-Inch Diameter Ramjet Prepared for Flight Test
Image
Jul 23, 1947

16-Inch Diameter Ramjet Prepared for Flight Test

A NACA researcher prepares a 16-inch diameter and 16-foot long ramjet for a launch over Wallops Island in July 1947....

GRC
NASA image: Earth Science
Image
Aug 1, 2002

Earth Science

A NASA team studying the causes of electrical storms and their effects on our home planet achieved a milestone on...

MSFC
NASA image: Earth Science
Image
Aug 1, 2002

Earth Science

A NASA team studying the causes of electrical storms and their effects on our home planet achieved a milestone on...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 9, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Neil Armstrong, donned in his space suit, poses for his official Apollo 11 portrait. Armstrong began his flight...

MSFC
NASA image: Research Pilot Milt Thompson in M2-F2 Aircraft Attached to B-52 Mothership
Image
Feb 28, 1966

Research Pilot Milt Thompson in M2-F2 Aircraft Attached to B-52 Mothership

NASA research pilot Milt Thompson sits in the M2-F2 "heavyweight" lifting body research vehicle before a 1966 test...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 aircraft flies low on its final flight from Armstrong Flight Research Center
Video
Jun 6, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 aircraft flies low on its final flight from Armstrong Flight Research Center

After 37 years of serving the world’s scientific community, the DC-8 continues its educational legacy as it retires...

AFRC
NASA image: Richard G. Ewers
Image
Dec 2, 1998

Richard G. Ewers

Richard G. (Dick) Ewers became a pilot in the Flight Crew Branch of NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards,...

AFRC
NASA image: North American AJ-2 Savage used for Microgravity Flights
Image
Sep 23, 1960

North American AJ-2 Savage used for Microgravity Flights

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center acquired two North American AJ-2...

GRC
NASA image: E79-36067
Image
Jun 27, 1979

E79-36067

The cockpit and instrument panel of the AD-1 aircraft. Due to the small size of the AD-1, instrumentation was...

AFRC
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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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