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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: Aerial Photography of JSC
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Oct 11, 2007

Aerial Photography of JSC

Aerial Photography of JSC. Overall view of JSC.

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NASA image: Aerial view of Ames 40x80 foot wind subsonic wind tunnel complex.
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Feb 10, 1971

Aerial view of Ames 40x80 foot wind subsonic wind tunnel complex.

Helicopter view showing west area, south San Francisco Bay in background

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NASA image: Aerial view of the future site of the Manned Spacecraft Center, Houston, Tx
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Jan 1, 1962

Aerial view of the future site of the Manned Spacecraft Center, Houston, Tx

S62-08046 (1961) --- Aerial view of the future site of the Manned Spacecraft Center, Houston, Texas. NOTE: The...

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NASA image: FE Fyodor Yurchikhin works on the Uragan Experiment in the SM
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Jul 8, 2010

FE Fyodor Yurchikhin works on the Uragan Experiment in the SM

ISS024-E-007521 (8 July 2010) --- In the International Space Station’s Zvezda Service Module, Russian cosmonaut...

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NASA image: FE Fyodor Yurchikhin works on the Uragan Experiment in the SM
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Jul 8, 2010

FE Fyodor Yurchikhin works on the Uragan Experiment in the SM

ISS024-E-007527 (8 July 2010) --- In the International Space Station’s Zvezda Service Module, Russian cosmonaut...

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NASA image: FE Fyodor Yurchikhin works on the Uragan Experiment in the SM
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Jul 8, 2010

FE Fyodor Yurchikhin works on the Uragan Experiment in the SM

ISS024-E-007525 (8 July 2010) --- In the International Space Station’s Zvezda Service Module, Russian cosmonaut...

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NASA image: FE Fyodor Yurchikhin works on the Uragan Experiment in the SM
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Jul 8, 2010

FE Fyodor Yurchikhin works on the Uragan Experiment in the SM

ISS024-E-007526 (8 July 2010) --- In the International Space Station’s Zvezda Service Module, Russian cosmonaut...

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NASA image: Gemini IV Mission Image -  Baja California, Colorado river and Sonora Desert
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Jun 5, 1965

Gemini IV Mission Image - Baja California, Colorado river and Sonora Desert

S65-34673 (3-7 June 1965) --- This photograph shows the north end of the Gulf of California at the mouth of the...

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NASA image: Aerial view of NASA hangar at Ellington Field
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Mar 10, 1986

Aerial view of NASA hangar at Ellington Field

Aerial view of the NASA hangar and a line-up of the NASA T-38 trainer aircraft used by the astronauts at Ellington...

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NASA image: Air to air views of Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105
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Jan 1, 1959

Air to air views of Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105

Air to air views of Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, transported via the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), NASA...

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NASA image: EC93-42116-2
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Aug 6, 1993

EC93-42116-2

One of NASA's F/A-18 Hornets on the ramp at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California at dawn August 6,...

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NASA image: The F-18 simulator at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California
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Oct 4, 2004

The F-18 simulator at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California

The F-18 simulator at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. Simulators offer a safe and...

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NASA image: Aerial views of the STS-5 launch from T-38 chase aircraft Nov. 11, 1982
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Nov 13, 1982

Aerial views of the STS-5 launch from T-38 chase aircraft Nov. 11, 1982

Aerial views of the STS-5 launch from T-38 chase aircraft Nov. 11, 1982. Shuttle Columbia can be seen as a small...

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NASA image: STS-64 launch view
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Sep 9, 1994

STS-64 launch view

STS064-S-044 (9 Sept. 1994) --- Passing through some of the trailer clouds of an overcast sky which temporarily...

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NASA image: STS-30 Atlantis, OV-104, landing approach to runway 22 at EAFB, California
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 Atlantis, OV-104, landing approach to runway 22 at EAFB, California

STS030-S-128 (8 May 1989) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis? landing gear has just appeared and the spacecraft, with five...

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NASA image: Aerial view of Johnson Space Center
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Sep 7, 1990

Aerial view of Johnson Space Center

S90-47653 (7 Sept. 1990) --- This aerial photograph of NASA's Johnson Space Center includes the entire 1625-acre...

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NASA image: Liftoff of STS-59 Shuttle Endeavour
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Apr 9, 1994

Liftoff of STS-59 Shuttle Endeavour

STS059-S-066 (9 April 1994) --- The liftoff of the Space Shuttle Endeavour is backdropped against clouds at the...

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NASA image: STS-30 Atlantis, OV-104, glides toward a landing at EAFB, California
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 Atlantis, OV-104, glides toward a landing at EAFB, California

STS030-S-126 (8 May 1989) --- The space shuttle Atlantis, as seen in a low angle view on its glide in from Earth...

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NASA image: STS-30 Atlantis, OV-104, glides toward landing at EAFB, California
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 Atlantis, OV-104, glides toward landing at EAFB, California

STS030-S-123 (8 May 1989) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis glides toward a landing on the Mojave Desert after spending...

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NASA image: STS-30 Atlantis, OV-104, landing approach to runway 22 at EAFB, California
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 Atlantis, OV-104, landing approach to runway 22 at EAFB, California

STS030-S-124 (8 May 1989) --- Its landing gear fully deployed, Space Shuttle Atlantis is lined up for its approach...

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NASA image: Airborne view of T-38 taken from Atlantis (STS-36) while landing
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Mar 4, 1990

Airborne view of T-38 taken from Atlantis (STS-36) while landing

An airborne view of a T-38 taken from the Atlantis (STS-36) while landing at Edwards Air Force Base, California...

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NASA image: Aerial view of the Johnson Space Center
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Aug 10, 1989

Aerial view of the Johnson Space Center

An aerial view of the complete Johnson Space Center facility. Part of Clear Lake can be seen at the top of the view.

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, OV-103, distant air-to-air launch views
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Sep 29, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, OV-103, distant air-to-air launch views

S26-S-026 (29 Sept. 1988) --- The STS-26 launch was captured on film from the NASA Shuttle Training Aircraft,...

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NASA image: Launch of space shuttle Challenger on the 41-C mission
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Apr 6, 1984

Launch of space shuttle Challenger on the 41-C mission

41C-3029 (6 April 1984) --- The space shuttle Challenger and its five-member astronaut crew leave the launch pad at...

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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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