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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: A-5A on lakebed.
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Mar 25, 1963

A-5A on lakebed.

A North American Aviation A-5A Vigilante (Navy serial number 147858/NASA tail number 858) arrived from the Naval Air...

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NASA image: A-5A on lakebed.
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Oct 25, 1963

A-5A on lakebed.

A North American Aviation A-5A Vigilante (Navy serial number 147858/NASA tail number 858) arrived from the Naval Air...

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NASA image: Overhead view of Ryan XV-5A lift-fan VSTOL airplane.
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Jun 19, 1964

Overhead view of Ryan XV-5A lift-fan VSTOL airplane.

Overhead view of Ryan XV-5A lift-fan VSTOL airplane.

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NASA image: ARC-1964-AC-32744
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Jun 19, 1964

ARC-1964-AC-32744

XV-5A airplane installed in 40x80ft Subsonic Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames Research Center with Tom Mills. The propulsive...

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NASA image: LITTLE JOE 5A
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Jan 1, 1961

LITTLE JOE 5A

S61-01600 (11 March 1961) --- This is the G2498 Little Joe 5A mission preparedness chart. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: ARC-1964-AC-32745
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Sep 19, 1964

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XV-5A airplane installed in 40x80ft Subsonic Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames Research Center with Tom Mills. The propulsive...

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NASA image: Ryan XV-5A Lift-Fan VSTOL Airplane in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Jun 19, 1964

Ryan XV-5A Lift-Fan VSTOL Airplane in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 rear view Ryan XV-5A lift-fan VSTOL airplane. Pictured with Tom Wills.

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NASA image: XV-5A Lift-Fan VSTOL Airplane installed in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jun 19, 1964

XV-5A Lift-Fan VSTOL Airplane installed in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view Ryan XV-5A lift-fan VSTOL airplane. Pictured with Tom Wills.

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NASA image: Recovery of the Little Joe 5A spacecraft
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Mar 18, 1961

Recovery of the Little Joe 5A spacecraft

S61-01398 (18 March 1961) --- View of the recovery of the Little Joe-5A spacecraft which lifted off on March 18,...

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NASA image: Artist's rendering of early STS-98/ISS 5A
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Jan 1, 2001

Artist's rendering of early STS-98/ISS 5A

JSC2001-E-00356 (January 2001) --- Artist's rendering of early STS-98/ISS 5A with the Space Shuttle Atlantis in view...

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NASA image: Artist's rendering of early STS-98/ISS 5A
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Jan 1, 2001

Artist's rendering of early STS-98/ISS 5A

JSC2001-E-00360 (January 2001) --- Artist's rendering of the International Space Station (ISS) following the...

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NASA image: Artist's rendering of early STS-98/ISS 5A
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Jan 1, 2001

Artist's rendering of early STS-98/ISS 5A

JSC2001-E-00359 (January 2001) --- Artist's rendering of Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-98) docked with International...

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NASA image: Artist's rendering of early STS-98/ISS 5A
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Jan 1, 2001

Artist's rendering of early STS-98/ISS 5A

JSC2001-E-00357 (January 2001) --- Artist's rendering of Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-98) docked with International...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0183
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Feb 3, 2000

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The Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF) appears overflowing with racks and wires being used to support work on...

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NASA image: LITTLE JOE 5A - CAPSULE 14
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Jan 1, 1961

LITTLE JOE 5A - CAPSULE 14

S61-01372 (21 Feb. 1961) --- Launch of the unmanned Mercury-Atlas 2 (MA-2) vehicle for a suborbital test flight of...

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NASA image: MS Curbeam during EVA on PMA-3
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Feb 12, 2001

MS Curbeam during EVA on PMA-3

STS98-E-5189 (12 February 2001) --- Astronaut Robert L. Curbeam, STS-98 mission specialist, holds onto a hand rail...

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NASA image: MS Jones during EVA 3
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Feb 14, 2001

MS Jones during EVA 3

STS98-E-5229 (14 February 2001) --- Astronaut Thomas D. Jones, mission specialist, participates in the final of...

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NASA image: MS Jones during EVA 3
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Feb 14, 2001

MS Jones during EVA 3

STS98-E-5230 (14 February 2001) --- Astronaut Thomas D. Jones, mission specialist, participates in the final of...

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NASA image: MS Curbeam during EVA 3
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Feb 14, 2001

MS Curbeam during EVA 3

STS98-E-5231 (14 February 2001) --- Astronaut Robert L. Curbeam, mission specialist, participates in the final of...

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NASA image: STS-98 Flight Control Team Photo in WFCR with Flight Director Bob Castle
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Feb 1, 2001

STS-98 Flight Control Team Photo in WFCR with Flight Director Bob Castle

JSC2001-00310 (February 2001) --- These sixty-plus flight controllers support the STS-98/5a mission's orbit 1 shift...

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NASA image: MS Curbeam during EVA on PMA-3
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Feb 12, 2001

MS Curbeam during EVA on PMA-3

STS98-E-5193 (12 February 2001) --- Astronaut Robert L. Curbeam, STS-98 mission specialist, is pictured near...

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NASA image: MS Curbeam prepares for EVA 3
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Feb 14, 2001

MS Curbeam prepares for EVA 3

SS98-E-5214 (14 February 2001) --- Astronaut Robert L. Curbeam, STS-98 mission specialist, dons his extravehicular...

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NASA image: STS-98 Flight Control Team Photo in BFCR with Flight Director Andy Algate
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Feb 13, 2001

STS-98 Flight Control Team Photo in BFCR with Flight Director Andy Algate

JSC2001-00308 (February 2001) --- These forty-plus flight controllers support the International Space Station (ISS)...

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NASA image: MS Curbeam during EVA on PMA-3 with PFR
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Feb 12, 2001

MS Curbeam during EVA on PMA-3 with PFR

STS98-E-5191 (12 February 2001) --- Astronaut Robert L. Curbeam, STS-98 mission specialist, is pictured near...

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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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