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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: ARC-1974-AC74-1979
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May 10, 1974

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N-238 Ames 60mw Arc Heater

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NASA image: Dr. Alfred Eggers Visits the Arc Jet at Ames
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Feb 15, 2006

Dr. Alfred Eggers Visits the Arc Jet at Ames

Dr. Alfred Eggers returns for a visit to Ames and the arc jet with (left to right); Ryan Mcdaniel, Dinesh Rabhu, Joe...

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NASA image: ARC-1974-AC74-2000
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May 15, 1974

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Space Shuttle Tile Thermal Protection System testing in Ames Arc Jet facilities

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NASA image: ARC-1964-A-31910
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Jan 24, 1964

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Dr. Dean R. Chapman a Ames Research Center scientists studing tektits, holding a simulated tektite created in the...

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NASA image: ARC-2005-ACD05-0191-034
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Oct 13, 2005

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ASTRONAUT STEVE ROBINSON & @ COMUMBIA IN N-258 W/RTF (Return to Flight) TEAMS Arc Jet Facilities with Frank Hue and...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0231-007
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Nov 18, 2003

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NASA Space Science Advisory Committee Chairman Ed Wiler (c) visit to Ames Research Center: on tour of the Arc Jet...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0231-003
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Nov 18, 2003

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NASA Space Science Advisory Committee Chairman Ed Wiler (r) visit to Ames Research Center: on tour of the Arc Jet...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0231-004
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Nov 18, 2003

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NASA Space Science Advisory Committee Chairman Ed Wiler visit to Ames Research Center: checks out test material...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0231-006
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Nov 18, 2003

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NASA Space Science Advisory Committee Chairman Ed Wiler (r) visit to Ames Research Center: on tour of the Arc Jet...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0231-005
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Nov 18, 2003

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NASA Space Science Advisory Committee Chairman Ed Wiler (r) visit to Ames Research Center: on tour of the Arc Jet...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0224-055
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Oct 15, 2009

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Ames 70_year picture day on Flight line. Arc Jet crew.

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0224-067
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Oct 15, 2009

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Ames 70_year picture day on Flight line. Arc Jet crew.

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0231-010
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Nov 18, 2003

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NASA Space Science Advisory Committee Chairman Ed Wiler (r) visit to Ames Research Center: on tour of the Arc Jet...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0231-012
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Nov 18, 2003

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NASA Space Science Advisory Committee Chairman Ed Wiler (r) visit to Ames Research Center: while on tour of the Arc...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0183-030
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Sep 8, 2003

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U. S. Congressman Culbertson, Texas and Mr John Webb, Webb & Associates visit and tour Ames Research Center with...

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NASA image: ARC-1978-AC78-1071
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Nov 24, 1978

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4' and 24' Shock Tubes - Electric Arc Shock Tube Facililty N-229 (East) The facility is used to investigate the...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0016-026
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Mar 17, 2011

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The 14 member 2009 class of NASA astronauts, Japan Aerospace Explortion Agency (JAXA) astronauts and Canadian Space...

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NASA image: Lost Arc
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Dec 1, 2008

Lost Arc

Lost Arc

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NASA image: Arc in Motion
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Sep 18, 2008

Arc in Motion

Arc in Motion

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NASA image: The Anthe Arc
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Sep 5, 2008

The Anthe Arc

The Anthe Arc

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NASA image: Arc On-Edge
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Mar 23, 2009

Arc On-Edge

Arc On-Edge

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NASA image: Persistent Arc
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Jul 5, 2006

Persistent Arc

Persistent Arc

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NASA image: Arc and Crescent
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Dec 8, 2006

Arc and Crescent

Arc and Crescent

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NASA image: Arc Jet Testing of Orion Heat Shield Avcoat
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Dec 5, 2023

Arc Jet Testing of Orion Heat Shield Avcoat

A test block of Avcoat undergoes heat pulse testing inside an arc jet test chamber at NASA’s Ames Research Center in...

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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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