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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 View of StenniSphere
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Apr 25, 2001

Aerial View of StenniSphere

StenniSphere, the John C. Stennis Space Center's visitor center in Hancock County, Miss., features a...

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NASA image: KSC-60-1364
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Aug 9, 1960

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AERIAL VIEW PAD 34 BLOCKHOUSE CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

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NASA image: Aerial Views of KSC
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Jul 23, 2003

Aerial Views of KSC

An aerial view of the control tower at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility.

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NASA image: Aerial Views of KSC
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Jul 23, 2003

Aerial Views of KSC

An aerial view of the control tower at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility.

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NASA image: Aerial Views of KSC
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Jul 23, 2003

Aerial Views of KSC

An aerial view of the control tower at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility.

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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: Aerial View of the Nearly Completed 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames
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Nov 4, 1943

Aerial View of the Nearly Completed 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames

Aerial view looking North West of the nearly completed 40 x 80 foot wind tunnel. Drive and test section exposed. The...

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NASA image: Aerial views of the Mobile Launcher on Pad 39B
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Jun 28, 2019

Aerial views of the Mobile Launcher on Pad 39B

Aerial views of the Mobile Launcher on Pad 39B

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NASA image: Aerial Views of KSC
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Jul 23, 2003

Aerial Views of KSC

This aerial view, looking northwest, shows the newly opened Space Commerce Way that winds from S.R 3 on the right to...

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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: Aerial View Of The Site From The 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel At Nasa Ames Research Center.
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Mar 12, 1943

Aerial View Of The Site From The 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel At Nasa Ames Research Center.

(03/12/1943) Aerial view of the site from the 40x80 wind tunnel At NASA Ames Research Center. Site includes the 16...

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NASA image: Aerial views of JSC site, Bldg 48 construction, and surrounding offsite areas
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Sep 28, 1993

Aerial views of JSC site, Bldg 48 construction, and surrounding offsite areas

S93-45701 (1993) -- Aerial view of JSC with newly opened Space Center Houston in foreground. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: Aerial view of the U.S.S. Kearsarge, recovery ship for the Mercury-Atlas 8 mission.
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Jan 1, 1962

Aerial view of the U.S.S. Kearsarge, recovery ship for the Mercury-Atlas 8 mission.

S62-09048 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Aerial view of the USS Kearsarge, recovery ship for the Mercury-Atlas 8 mission. Photo...

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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: Aerial view Gemini/Titan-II launch vehicle #1 liftoff at Cape Kennedy
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Apr 8, 1964

Aerial view Gemini/Titan-II launch vehicle #1 liftoff at Cape Kennedy

S64-22412 (8 April 1964) --- Aerial view of the Gemini/Titan-II launch vehicle #1 liftoff at Cape Kennedy, Florida.

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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: Quesst Overland (Green)
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Mar 10, 2014

Quesst Overland (Green)

Aerial view cityscape from airplane at summer

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NASA image: Getting a Sense of Scale
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Oct 6, 2006

Getting a Sense of Scale

This photo composite shows an aerial view of FedEx Field in Landover, Md., home of the Washington Redskins,...

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NASA image: Lake Jezero (Artist's Concept)
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Dec 13, 2018

Lake Jezero (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept depicts an aerial view of what the Jezero Crater area of Mars may have looked like billions of...

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NASA image: Aerial, high-angle view of Apollo 10 on Pad B, Launch Complex 39, KSC
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May 4, 1969

Aerial, high-angle view of Apollo 10 on Pad B, Launch Complex 39, KSC

S69-33854 (4 May 1969) --- Aerial (high-angle, clasp) view of the Apollo 10 (Spacecraft 106/Lunar Module 4/Saturn...

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NASA image: Aerial, high-angle view of Apollo 10 on Pad B, Launch Complex 39, KSC
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May 13, 1969

Aerial, high-angle view of Apollo 10 on Pad B, Launch Complex 39, KSC

S69-34327 (13 May 1969) --- Aerial, high-angle, view of the Apollo 10 (Spacecraft 106/Lunar Module 4/Saturn 505)...

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NASA image: Long range view of an unidentified space shuttle lift off taken from an
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Dec 15, 1988

Long range view of an unidentified space shuttle lift off taken from an

Long range view of an unidentified space shuttle lift off taken from an unidentified high flying aircraft.

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NASA image: Test complex panorama
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Apr 4, 2012

Test complex panorama

photo taken from the top of the new A-3 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center offers a panoramic view of the A, B and E...

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NASA image: Test complex panorama
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Apr 4, 2012

Test complex panorama

A photo taken from the top of the new A-3 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center offers a panoramic view of the A, B and...

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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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