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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: Paresev 1A and Stearman tow plane on lakebed.
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Aug 24, 1962

Paresev 1A and Stearman tow plane on lakebed.

Paresev 1A and Stearman tow plane on lakebed.

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NASA image: Bell X-1A ejection seat test setup
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May 12, 1955

Bell X-1A ejection seat test setup

Bell X-1A ejection seat test setup

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1271
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Nov 1, 1999

KSC-99pp1271

The modified X-34, known as A-1A, rests in the background of the Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force...

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NASA image: LIFTOFF - MERCURY-REDSTONE (MR)-1A - CAPE
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Dec 19, 1960

LIFTOFF - MERCURY-REDSTONE (MR)-1A - CAPE

S62-08106 (19 Dec. 1960) --- Launch of the unmanned Mercury Redstone 1A (MR-1A) from Cape Canaveral on Dec. 19,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test (ISVV-1A) - Astronaut Interviews
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Sep 20, 2023

Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test (ISVV-1A) - Astronaut Interviews

Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test (ISVV-1A)

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NASA image: Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test (ISVV-1A)
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Sep 20, 2023

Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test (ISVV-1A)

Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test (ISVV-1A)

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NASA image: The NACA Exceptional Service Medal presented at the NACA High Speed Flight Station. L-R: Hugh Dryden, Joe Walker, Stan Butchart, Richard Payne
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Nov 26, 1956

The NACA Exceptional Service Medal presented at the NACA High Speed Flight Station. L-R: Hugh Dryden, Joe Walker, Stan Butchart, Richard Payne

Hugh Dryden (far left) presents the NACA Exceptional Service Medal award at the NACA High Speed Flight Station. He...

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NASA image: X-1A in flight with flight data superimposed
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Dec 12, 1953

X-1A in flight with flight data superimposed

This photo of the X-1A includes graphs of the flight data from Maj. Charles E. Yeager's Mach 2.44 flight on December...

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NASA image: J-2X Powerpack tests begin
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Dec 18, 2007

J-2X Powerpack tests begin

COLD FLOW - Liquid oxygen runs through the piping on Stennis Space Center's A-1 Test Stand on Dec. 18 to test the...

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NASA image: ISS iROSA configuration
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Apr 19, 2021

ISS iROSA configuration

Six iROSA solar arrays in the planned configuration will augment the power drawn from the existing arrays on the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test
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Sep 20, 2023

Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test

Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test (ISVV-1A)

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NASA image: E-2889
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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...

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NASA image: J-2X Powerpack hot-fire test
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Jan 31, 2008

J-2X Powerpack hot-fire test

The first hot-fire test of the J-2X power pack 1A gas generator was performed Jan. 31 on the A-1 Test Stand at...

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NASA image: STS-39 AFP-675 CIRRIS-1A in OV-103's payload bay (PLB)
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May 6, 1991

STS-39 AFP-675 CIRRIS-1A in OV-103's payload bay (PLB)

STS039-85-073 (28 April- 6 May 1991) --- This 70mm frame, taken from inside the crew cabin, shows a close-up view of...

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NASA image: E-997
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Aug 4, 1953

E-997

X-3 (center), and clockwise from left: X-1A, D-558-I, XF-92A, X-5, D-558-II, and X-4.

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NASA image: E-998
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Aug 4, 1953

E-998

X-3 (center), and clockwise from left: X-1A, D-558-I, XF-92A, X-5, D-558-II, and X-4.

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NASA image: Artemis II ISVV-1A Pretest Briefing
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Sep 19, 2023

Artemis II ISVV-1A Pretest Briefing

Artemis II crew member CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen participates in a pre-task briefing on...

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NASA image: Artemis II ISVV-1A Pretest Briefing
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Sep 19, 2023

Artemis II ISVV-1A Pretest Briefing

NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman (left) and Victor Glover (right) participate in an Artemis II pre-task briefing on...

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NASA image: Artemis II ISVV-1A Pretest Briefing
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Sep 19, 2023

Artemis II ISVV-1A Pretest Briefing

NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman (left) and Victor Glover (right) participate in an Artemis II pre-task briefing on...

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NASA image: Artemis II ISVV-1A Pretest Briefing
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Sep 19, 2023

Artemis II ISVV-1A Pretest Briefing

An Artemis II pre-task briefing on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, is conducted in the Rocco A. Petrone Launch Control...

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NASA image: Artemis II ISVV-1A Pretest Briefing
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Sep 19, 2023

Artemis II ISVV-1A Pretest Briefing

Artemis II crew member NASA astronaut Christina Koch participates in a pre-task briefing on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023,...

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NASA image: Artemis II ISVV-1A Pretest Briefing
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Sep 19, 2023

Artemis II ISVV-1A Pretest Briefing

NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover participate in an Artemis II pre-task briefing alongside NASA Artemis...

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NASA image: Puerto Rico Quake Damage Visible From Space
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Jan 10, 2020

Puerto Rico Quake Damage Visible From Space

By comparing interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) data acquired on Jan. 9, 2020, with data acquired on...

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NASA image: ISS Assembly Sequence Rev H still images for use on Imagery Online, HSF web
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Nov 1, 1998

ISS Assembly Sequence Rev H still images for use on Imagery Online, HSF web

JSC2006-E-43476 (November 1998) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station after...

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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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