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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: E-2633
Image
Oct 12, 1956

E-2633

A photo of the control stick used on the Iron Cross Attitude Simulator. Although it resembled today's desktop...

AFRC
NASA image: F8U-3 stick modifications
Image
Jul 13, 1959

F8U-3 stick modifications

F8U-3 stick modifications - Stick controls in studio.

LARC
NASA image: Crewmembers in the forward flight deck.
Image
Jan 19, 1993

Crewmembers in the forward flight deck.

STS054-30-022 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- Astronaut Donald R. McMonagle (right), pilot, shares the forward flight deck with...

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NASA image: M2-F1 cockpit
Image
Mar 21, 1963

M2-F1 cockpit

This photo shows the cockpit configuration of the M2-F1 wingless lifting body. With a top speed of about 120 knots,...

AFRC
NASA image: EC88-0052-1
Image
Mar 29, 1988

EC88-0052-1

View of the right cockpit of the F-111 MAW aircraft. Unlike most fighter aircraft of the time, the F-111 had...

AFRC
NASA image: Paresev on Taxi Strip
Image
Jan 17, 1962

Paresev on Taxi Strip

Test pilot Milton Thompson sitting in NASA Flight Research Center-built Paresev 1 (Paraglider Research Vehicle) on...

AFRC
NASA image: Paresev 1-A on lakebed with tow plane
Image
Aug 24, 1962

Paresev 1-A on lakebed with tow plane

The Paresev 1-A (Paraglider Research Vehicle) and the tow airplane, 450-hp Stearman sport Biplane, sitting on Rogers...

AFRC
NASA image: EC88-0052-4
Image
Mar 29, 1988

EC88-0052-4

View of the left cockpit and pilot's seat of the F-111 MAW aircraft. Unlike most fighter aircraft of the time, the...

AFRC
NASA image: Olivas at the P6 Truss STBD 2B SAW during retract operations on EVA 3
Image
Jun 15, 2007

Olivas at the P6 Truss STBD 2B SAW during retract operations on EVA 3

S117-E-07611 (15 June 2007) --- Astronaut John "Danny" Olivas uses a homemade "hockey stick" tool to fluff a solar...

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NASA image: Olivas at the P6 Truss STBD 2B SAW during retract operations on EVA 3
Image
Jun 15, 2007

Olivas at the P6 Truss STBD 2B SAW during retract operations on EVA 3

S117-E-07612 (15 June 2007) --- Astronaut John "Danny" Olivas uses a homemade "hockey stick" tool to fluff a solar...

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NASA image: Pilot Fullerton sleeps on aft flight deck
Image
Mar 30, 1982

Pilot Fullerton sleeps on aft flight deck

STS003-22-113 (24 March 1982) --- Astronaut Gordon Fullerton, STS-3 pilot, wearing communication kit assembly...

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NASA image: Pilot Fullerton reviews checklist on Aft Flight Deck Onorbit Station
Image
Mar 31, 1982

Pilot Fullerton reviews checklist on Aft Flight Deck Onorbit Station

S82-28906 (27 March 1982) --- Astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton, STS-3 pilot, mans the right hand aft station of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3108
Image
Apr 28, 2010

KSC-2010-3108

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a custom-built end dump truck spews water...

KSC
NASA image: M2-F3 on lakebed
Image
Jun 20, 1970

M2-F3 on lakebed

The M2-F3 Lifting Body is seen here on the lakebed next to the NASA Flight Research Center (FRC--later Dryden Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: STS-57 MS2 Sherlock operates RMS THC on OV-105's aft flight deck
Image
Jun 25, 1993

STS-57 MS2 Sherlock operates RMS THC on OV-105's aft flight deck

STS057-31-030 (25 June 1993) --- Astronaut Nancy J. Sherlock operates Endeavour's remote manipulator system (RMS)...

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NASA image: M2-F3 cockpit instrument panel
Image
May 6, 1970

M2-F3 cockpit instrument panel

This photo shows the cockpit instrument panel of the M2-F3 Lifting Body.

AFRC
NASA image: CV-990 Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA) flight #145 drilling of shuttle tire using Tire Assault Vehicle
Image
Jul 27, 1995

CV-990 Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA) flight #145 drilling of shuttle tire using Tire Assault Vehicle

Created from a 1/16th model of a German World War II tank, the TAV (Tire Assault Vehicle) was an important safety...

AFRC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
May 15, 2000

Microgravity

John Marshall, an investigator at Ames Research Center and a principal investigator in the microgravity fluid...

MSFC
NASA image: M2-F3 on lakebed
Image
Jun 19, 1970

M2-F3 on lakebed

The M2-F3 Lifting Body is seen here on the lakebed at the NASA Flight Research Center (FRC--later the Dryden Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: M2-F3 with test pilot John A. Manke
Image
Dec 20, 1972

M2-F3 with test pilot John A. Manke

NASA research pilot John A. Manke is seen here in front of the M2-F3 Lifting Body. Manke was hired by NASA on May...

AFRC
NASA image: GPM Launch Day at NASA Goddard (Feb. 27, 2014)
Image
Dec 8, 2017

GPM Launch Day at NASA Goddard (Feb. 27, 2014)

One of the control rooms at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., prepares for the GPM mission’s...

GSFC
NASA image: GPM Launch Day at NASA Goddard (Feb. 27, 2014)
Image
Dec 8, 2017

GPM Launch Day at NASA Goddard (Feb. 27, 2014)

The Daruma doll is a symbol of good luck and in Japan is often given as a gift for encouragement to reach a goal....

GSFC
NASA image: M2-F3 on lakebed
Image
Jun 19, 1970

M2-F3 on lakebed

The M2-F3 Lifting Body is seen here on the lakebed next to the NASA Flight Research Center (later the Dryden Flight...

AFRC
Audio
Jan 24, 2025

HWHAP Ep369_Mission Control - Station in Motion

Host (Dane Turner): Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center,...

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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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