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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: Mars Helicopter Post Flight Briefing
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Apr 19, 2021

Mars Helicopter Post Flight Briefing

After a successful first flight on Mars, the Mars Helicopter team reveal their findings.

JPL
NASA image: Nasa’s Mars Ingenuity Helicopter Test Flight Campaign
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Sep 29, 2021

Nasa’s Mars Ingenuity Helicopter Test Flight Campaign

B-roll for media use. NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter arrived on the Red Planet attached to the belly of the...

JPL
NASA image: NASA’s X-43A Accelerates Hypersonic Flight
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Aug 11, 2025

NASA’s X-43A Accelerates Hypersonic Flight

NASA took a major step toward redefining high-speed flight on Nov. 16, 2004, when the X-43A – a small, experimental...

AFRC
NASA image: X-48B Flight Preparation
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Mar 19, 2010

X-48B Flight Preparation

NASA Dryden engineer Gary Cosentino prepares the X-48B for flight.

AFRC
NASA image: Potential Mars Airplane Resumes Flight
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Mar 2, 2017

Potential Mars Airplane Resumes Flight

The Prandtl-M completes a successful research flight.

AFRC
NASA image: Second X-56A MUTT Makes First Flight
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Apr 9, 2015

Second X-56A MUTT Makes First Flight

The X-56A takes off on its maiden flight from NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards, California.

AFRC
NASA image: X-48B on First Flight
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Jul 20, 2007

X-48B on First Flight

X-48B blended wing body aircraft during first flight on July 20, 2007.

AFRC
NASA image: OLYMPEX DC-8 in Flight
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Nov 13, 2015

OLYMPEX DC-8 in Flight

The Olympic Mountain Experiment, or OLYMPEX, is a NASA-led field campaign, which will take place on the Olympic...

GSFC
NASA image: Fourth Flight a Success for NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter
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Apr 30, 2021

Fourth Flight a Success for NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter successfully completed a fourth, more challenging flight on the Red Planet on April...

JPL
NASA image: First Phase of X-48B Flight Tests Completed
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Mar 19, 2010

First Phase of X-48B Flight Tests Completed

A joint NASA/Boeing team completed the first phase of flight tests on the unique X-48B Blended Wing Body aircraft at...

AFRC
NASA image: Greenland Ice Flights
Video
Apr 2, 2009

Greenland Ice Flights

Nearly every spring since 1991, researchers including William Krabill of NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Wallops...

GSFC
NASA image: F-15 N836NA SSP2 Flight-6 Aerials
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Dec 8, 2021

F-15 N836NA SSP2 Flight-6 Aerials

F-15 N836NA with test pilots Nils Larson and Jim Less at the controls flying over the Colorado River during Shock...

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NASA image: Potential Mars Airplane Resumes Flight
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Mar 2, 2017

Potential Mars Airplane Resumes Flight

Test flights of the Prandtl-M have resumed. The airframe also is the basis for another aircraft that will collect...

AFRC
NASA image: Flight to Hyperion
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Dec 6, 2005

Flight to Hyperion

Flight to Hyperion

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NASA image: X-48C Banks over Dryden Flight Research Center
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Feb 28, 2013

X-48C Banks over Dryden Flight Research Center

The X-48C Hybrid Wing Body research aircraft banked right over NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards, CA...

AFRC
NASA image: Second Flight a Success for NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter
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Apr 22, 2021

Second Flight a Success for NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter successfully completed a second, more challenging flight on the Red Planet on April...

JPL
NASA image: AFRC 75th Anniversary Series Episode 10- Flight Loads
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Jun 15, 2022

AFRC 75th Anniversary Series Episode 10- Flight Loads

NASA Armstrong’s Flight research center is honoring 75 years of advancing technology and science through flight. For...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Remembers Legendary Flight Director Chris Kraft
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Jul 22, 2019

NASA Remembers Legendary Flight Director Chris Kraft

Christopher C. Kraft, Jr., who died July 22, 2019, created the concept of NASA's Mission Control and developed its...

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NASA image: Parachute-Deployment Flight Termination System on X-48C
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Feb 28, 2013

Parachute-Deployment Flight Termination System on X-48C

The X-48C Hybrid Wing Body aircraft flew over Rogers Dry Lake on Feb. 28, 2013, from NASA's Dryden Flight Research...

AFRC
NASA image: ICESat-2 Testing and Integration B-roll: ATLAS Flight Lasers
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Oct 15, 2014

ICESat-2 Testing and Integration B-roll: ATLAS Flight Lasers

Footage of the integration of the ATLAS flight lasers.

GSFC
NASA image: Mars Helicopter First Flight Watch Along
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Apr 19, 2021

Mars Helicopter First Flight Watch Along

Live multi-camera watch along as the Mars Helicopter team receives data regarding the first ever powered flight on...

JPL
NASA image: LRC-10282021-H1-V-LA8 Flight Test
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Oct 28, 2021

LRC-10282021-H1-V-LA8 Flight Test

Flight test of the LA-8 Aerdrome as part of a new effort in aeronautics to look at urban flight, like with package...

LRC
NASA image: NASA to Test In-Flight Folding Spanwise Adaptive Wing to Enhance Aircraft Efficiency
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Oct 21, 2014

NASA to Test In-Flight Folding Spanwise Adaptive Wing to Enhance Aircraft Efficiency

The objectives of testing on PTERA include the development of tools and vetting of system integration, evaluation of...

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NASA image: LRC_2020_B701_V_Lunar_Flight_Deck_v0000861
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Apr 29, 2020

LRC_2020_B701_V_Lunar_Flight_Deck_v0000861

Langley Lunar Flight Deck

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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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