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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: EC97-44102-2
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Jun 11, 1997

EC97-44102-2

ERAST Demonstrator 2 (D-2) in flight

AFRC
NASA image: Space Product Development (SPD)
Image
Jun 1, 2003

Space Product Development (SPD)

Echocardiography uses sound waves to image the heart and other organs. Developing a compact version of the latest...

MSFC
NASA image: 2-D Flow
Image
Sep 26, 2005

2-D Flow

2-D Flow

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Nov 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

In this photograph the SATCOM KU-2 satellite attached to a Payload Assist Module-D (PAM-D) is being released from...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Nov 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

This image of the free-flying SATCOM KU-2 satellite, still attached to a Payload Assist Module-D (PAM-D), was...

MSFC
NASA image: Former NACA test pilot Scott Crossfield at the 1998 "Men of Mach 2" symposium, an event celebrating his work in the 1950's on the D-558-II Skyrocket aircraft.
Image
Feb 4, 1998

Former NACA test pilot Scott Crossfield at the 1998 "Men of Mach 2" symposium, an event celebrating his work in the 1950's on the D-558-II Skyrocket aircraft.

Former NACA test pilot Scott Crossfield at the 1998 "Men of Mach 2" symposium, an event celebrating his work in the...

AFRC
NASA image: E53-1113
Image
Nov 20, 1953

E53-1113

NACA pilot A. Scott Crossfield next to the D-558-2 after first Mach 2 flight.

AFRC
NASA image: E53-1090
Image
Nov 20, 1953

E53-1090

Scott Crossfield in cockpit of the Douglas D-558-2 after first Mach 2 flight.

AFRC
NASA image: E53-1109
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Nov 20, 1953

E53-1109

Scott Crossfield talks to newsmen in front of NACA South Base hangar after his first flight to Mach 2 in the Douglas...

AFRC
NASA image: Comet Wild 2 - Anaglyph
Image
Mar 18, 2004

Comet Wild 2 - Anaglyph

NASA Stardust Navigation Camera captured this anaglyph of the comet Wild 2. 3D glasses are necessary to view this image.

NASA image: E-2889
Image
Aug 4, 1953

E-2889

A 1953 photo of some of the research aircraft at the NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station (now known as the the...

AFRC
NASA image: Spacelab
Image
Jul 1, 1995

Spacelab

While instruments on the pallets in the payload bay observed the universe, biological experiments were performed in...

MSFC
NASA image: ED14-0222-088
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Aug 8, 2014

ED14-0222-088

The streamers on the Prandtl-D No. 2 as it is launched illustrate how aerodynamic forces are maximized as birds...

AFRC
NASA image: E53-1096
Image
Nov 20, 1953

E53-1096

High-Speed Research Station Director Walter C. Williams, NACA pilot A. Scott Crossfield, and Director of Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: Former NACA test pilots Scott Crossfield, Stan Butchart, Robert Champine, and John Griffith gathered at NASA DFRC for the "Men of Mach 2" symposium.
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Feb 4, 1998

Former NACA test pilots Scott Crossfield, Stan Butchart, Robert Champine, and John Griffith gathered at NASA DFRC for the "Men of Mach 2" symposium.

Former NACA test pilots Scott Crossfield, Stan Butchart, Robert Champine, and John Griffith gathered at the NASA...

AFRC
NASA image: E54-1441
Image
Oct 26, 1954

E54-1441

D-558-2 Aircraft on lakebed

AFRC
NASA image: E54-1442
Image
Oct 26, 1954

E54-1442

D-558-2 Aircraft on lakebed

AFRC
NASA image: STS-55 Spacelab D-2 (SL D-2) Crew Members at KSC and at JSC Training
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Nov 3, 1992

STS-55 Spacelab D-2 (SL D-2) Crew Members at KSC and at JSC Training

S92-49373 (8 Dec 1992) --- The seven prime flight crewmembers and two alternates assigned to support the...

JSC
NASA image: E54-1526
Image
Jun 26, 1954

E54-1526

D-558-2 being mounted to P2B-1S launch aircraft in hangar.

AFRC
NASA image: E53-0927
Image
Feb 27, 1953

E53-0927

Wing chord extension on D-558-2

AFRC
NASA image: Curiosity View From Arrival Point at The Kimberley Waypoint Stereo
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Apr 3, 2014

Curiosity View From Arrival Point at The Kimberley Waypoint Stereo

NASA Curiosity Mars rover recorded this stereo view of various rock types at waypoint called the Kimberley shortly...

JPL
NASA image: Aquarius Lifts Off!
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Jun 10, 2011

Aquarius Lifts Off!

A Delta II rocket launches with the Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft payload from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air...

JPL
NASA image: Hartley 2 in 3-D
Image
Nov 18, 2010

Hartley 2 in 3-D

This 3-D image shows the region where NASA Deep Impact mission sent a probe into the surface of comet Tempel 1 in...

JPL
NASA image: 2-D Atmosphere Movie
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Dec 30, 2000

2-D Atmosphere Movie

NASA Cassini spacecraft took narrow-angle images of Jupiter outer atmosphere, showing the giant planet as if it were...

JPL
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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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