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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: GRC-1988-C-03574
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Jan 23, 1941

GRC-1988-C-03574

January 23, 1941 groundbreaking ceremony at the NACA Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory: left to right (does not...

GRC
NASA image: 50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy
Image
Jan 20, 2011

50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy

Caroline Kennedy speaks at an event recognizing the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy as...

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NASA image: GRC-2001-C-01533
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2001-C-01533

60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION / ANNIE AND JOHN GLENN WITH LEWIS LITTLE FOLKS KINDERGARTEN CLASS

GRC
NASA image: Mrs. George Lewis and Family Visit the Laboratory
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Oct 23, 1951

Mrs. George Lewis and Family Visit the Laboratory

Myrtle Lewis and three of her sons visit the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight...

GRC
NASA image: ARC-1969-M-926
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Nov 16, 1940

ARC-1969-M-926

Dr George W. Lewis, NACA Director of Aeronautical Research (1929-1947) first visit to Ames Lab: L-R; John Parsons,...

ARC
NASA image: John Glenn Prepares for a Test in the Multi-Axis Space Test Inertia Facility
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Feb 23, 1960

John Glenn Prepares for a Test in the Multi-Axis Space Test Inertia Facility

Mercury astronaut John Glenn prepares for a test in the Multi-Axis Space Test Inertia Facility (MASTIF) inside the...

GRC
NASA image: Entrance to the NACA's Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory
Image
Aug 23, 1948

Entrance to the NACA's Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory

The sign near the entrance of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Flight Propulsion Research...

GRC
NASA image: Tilt Nacelle Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing Engine
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Mar 23, 1979

Tilt Nacelle Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing Engine

Center Director John McCarthy, left, and researcher Al Johns pose with a one-third scale model of a Grumman...

GRC
NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0220-061
Image
Oct 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0220-061

LCROSS Impact Night: From left to right John Marmie, Jack Boyd, Lewis Braxton, III, Tina Panontin, Pete Worden...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0220-057
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Oct 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0220-057

LCROSS Impact Night: From left to Right Jack Boyd, unknown, Pete Klupar, (middle) Lewis Braxton III, Pete Worden,...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0220-062
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Oct 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0220-062

LCROSS Impact Night: From left to right John Marmie, Jack Boyd, Lewis Braxton, III, Tina Panontin, Pete Worden...

ARC
NASA image: Researcher Rehearses for the NACA’s 1957 Inspection
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Oct 23, 1957

Researcher Rehearses for the NACA’s 1957 Inspection

A researcher operates a demonstration board regarding high-energy propellants during the 1957 Inspection of the...

GRC
NASA image: Groundbreaking Ceremony at the NACA's Plum Brook Station
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Sep 23, 1956

Groundbreaking Ceremony at the NACA's Plum Brook Station

Addison Rothrock, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics’s (NACA) Assistant Director of Research, speaks at...

GRC
NASA image: NASA Researchers Examine a Pratt and Whitney RL-10 Rocket Engine
Image
Apr 23, 1962

NASA Researchers Examine a Pratt and Whitney RL-10 Rocket Engine

Lead Test Engineer John Kobak (right) and a technician use an oscilloscope to test the installation of a Pratt and...

GRC
NASA image: ARC-2013-ACD13-0047-031
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Mar 20, 2013

ARC-2013-ACD13-0047-031

Ames Contractor Council Excellence Awards : Ames Deputy Center Director Lewis Braxton (right) congratulates...

ARC
NASA image: 2010 Stennis Day of Service
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Jan 12, 2010

2010 Stennis Day of Service

Rich Delgado, commanding officer of the Fleet Survey Team located at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center, visits...

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NASA image: Heat Treat Shop in the Technical Services Building
Image
Jan 23, 1948

Heat Treat Shop in the Technical Services Building

A technician prepares a metal component for a high-temperature bake in the Heat Treatment Shop at the National...

GRC
NASA image: Dedication of the Mod-0 Wind Turbine at Plum Brook Station
Image
Oct 23, 1975

Dedication of the Mod-0 Wind Turbine at Plum Brook Station

Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA) Administrator Robert Seamans addresses the crowd at the...

GRC
NASA image: Lieutenant Colonel John Stapp Demonstrates the Rocket Sled
Image
Apr 23, 1956

Lieutenant Colonel John Stapp Demonstrates the Rocket Sled

Howard Hasbrook volunteers for a demonstration of a scaled-down version of Lieutenant Colonel John Stapp’s rocket...

GRC
NASA image: General Dwight Eisenhower Visits the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory
Image
Apr 23, 1946

General Dwight Eisenhower Visits the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory

General Dwight Eisenhower addressed the staff of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight...

GRC
NASA image: Advanced Turboprop Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
Image
Aug 23, 1979

Advanced Turboprop Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

NASA Lewis Research Center researcher, John S. Sarafini, uses a laser doppler velocimeter to analyze a Hamilton...

GRC
NASA image: Rocket Research Presentation at the NACA's 1947 Inspection
Image
Oct 23, 1947

Rocket Research Presentation at the NACA's 1947 Inspection

Researcher John Sloop briefs visitors on his latest rocket engine research during the 1947 Inspection at the...

GRC
NASA image: STS-I - CREW RETURN -  ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX
Image
Apr 14, 1981

STS-I - CREW RETURN - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX

S81-30985 (14 April 1981) --- Astronaut Robert L. Crippen (center), STS-1 pilot, addresses a large turnout of...

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NASA image: University of Mississippi Leadership Visit NASA Stennis
Image
Sep 4, 2024

University of Mississippi Leadership Visit NASA Stennis

Mississippi Enterprise for Technology (MSET), a public-private partnership between Mississippi Development...

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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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