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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: Pilot Fitz Fulton in CID (Controlled Impact Demonstration) Simulator
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Dec 23, 1983

Pilot Fitz Fulton in CID (Controlled Impact Demonstration) Simulator

Pilot Fitz Fulton in CID (Controlled Impact Demonstration) Simulator

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NASA image: EC84-31806
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Nov 5, 1984

EC84-31806

CID (Controlled Imact Demonstrator) Aircraft skid after wing cutter impact.

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NASA image: EC84-31808
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Nov 5, 1984

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CID (Controlled Imact Demonstrator) Aircraft fireball after wing cutter impact.

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NASA image: EC84-31809
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Nov 5, 1984

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CID (Controlled Imact Demonstrator) Aircraft fireball after wing cutter impact.

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NASA image: EC84-31672A
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Nov 5, 1984

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CID (Controlled Imact Demonstrator) Aircraft in practice flight above target impact site with wing cutters.

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NASA image: EC84-31805
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Nov 5, 1984

EC84-31805

CID (Controlled Imact Demonstrator) Aircraft prior to wing cutter impact during lakebed skid.

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NASA image: EC84-28307
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Feb 6, 1984

EC84-28307

Controlled Impact Demonstration instrumented test dummies installed in plane.

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NASA image: EC84-31803
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Nov 5, 1984

EC84-31803

CID (Controlled Imact Demonstrator) Aircraft lakebed skid.

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NASA image: KSC00pp0516
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Mar 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter releases 324 gallons of water onto a building in a simulated fire...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0516
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Mar 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter releases 324 gallons of water onto a building in a simulated fire...

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NASA image: SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo
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Apr 4, 2019

SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo

NASA Flight Systems Engineer Sherild Rivera Melendez takes notes during the Space Launch System avionics handling...

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NASA image: JPL-20200429-TECHf-0002-Mars Helicopter Animation
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Apr 29, 2020

JPL-20200429-TECHf-0002-Mars Helicopter Animation

Animations for media and public use. NASA's Mars Helicopter Ingenuity will be the first aircraft to fly in a...

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NASA image: Ed Schneider gives a "thumbs-up" after his last flight at the Dryden Flight Research Center
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Sep 19, 2000

Ed Schneider gives a "thumbs-up" after his last flight at the Dryden Flight Research Center

In a lighter mood, Ed Schneider gives a "thumbs-up" after his last flight at the Dryden Flight Research Center on...

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NASA image: JPL-20200429-TECHf-0001-Mars Helicopter Media Reel 04272020
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Apr 29, 2020

JPL-20200429-TECHf-0001-Mars Helicopter Media Reel 04272020

B-roll for media. NASA's Mars Helicopter Ingenuity will be the first aircraft to fly in a controlled way on another...

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NASA image: CATS Installed on ISS
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Dec 8, 2017

CATS Installed on ISS

On Jan. 22, 2015, robotic flight controllers successfully installed NASA’s Cloud Aerosol Transport System (CATS)...

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NASA image: F-8 SCW on ramp with test pilot Tom McMurtry
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Dec 20, 1972

F-8 SCW on ramp with test pilot Tom McMurtry

A Vought F-8A Crusader was selected by NASA as the testbed aircraft (designated TF-8A) to install an experimental...

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May 30, 2025

Ep387_MCC_Eye_of_the_Storm

Ep387_MCC Eye of the Storm Leah Cheshier Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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Apr 11, 2025

HWHAP Ep380 Mission Control: Schedule and Inventory

Courtney Beasley Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Cente,...

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Aug 22, 2025

HWHAP Ep398 Artemis II: The Orion Spacecraft

Kenna Pell Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode...

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Jun 6, 2025

HWHAP Ep388 Private Astronaut Mission Management

Gary Jordan Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center. Episode...

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Jul 11, 2025

Ep392_Ask_An_Astronaut_On_Our_Anniversary

Ep392_Ask An Astronaut On Our Anniversary Joseph Zakrzewski (Host) Houston. We have a podcast. Welcome to the...

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Feb 13, 2026

Ep411_CHAPEA_2_AudioLog_1

Ep411_CHAPEA 2: Audio Log 1 Kenna Pell Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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Aug 29, 2025

HWHAP Ep399 A Record Breaking Astronaut

Dane Turner Houston, we have a podcast! Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode...

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Sep 12, 2025

Ep401_Artemis_II_Launch

Ep401_Artemis II Launch Joseph Zakrzewski Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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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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