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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: Joseph A. Walker after X-15 flight #2-14-28
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Mar 30, 1961

Joseph A. Walker after X-15 flight #2-14-28

Joseph A. Walker was a Chief Research Pilot at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center during the mid-1960s. He...

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NASA image: Chief research pilot Joseph Walker flew in 1960s and perished in 1966 while piloting a F-104 that caught vortex of a XB-70
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Mar 30, 1961

Chief research pilot Joseph Walker flew in 1960s and perished in 1966 while piloting a F-104 that caught vortex of a XB-70

Walker made the first NASA-piloted X-15 flight March 25, 1960, and flew the aircraft 24 times, achieving its highest...

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NASA image: Crew portrait during 51-A mission
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Nov 12, 1984

Crew portrait during 51-A mission

51A-13-028 (12 Nov 1984) --- The five-member crew celebrates a successful mission. The reference to the eagle has to...

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NASA image: OFFICIAL PORTRAIT - STS-51A CREW
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Aug 20, 1984

OFFICIAL PORTRAIT - STS-51A CREW

S84-40082 (August 1984) --- These five astronauts are scheduled to fly aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on Mission...

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NASA image: View of the launch of STS 51-A shuttle Discovery
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Nov 8, 1984

View of the launch of STS 51-A shuttle Discovery

51A-90032 (8 Nov 1984) --- Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off from launch pad 39A to begin its second space trip....

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NASA image: Presidential commission investigating Challenger accident at JSC
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Mar 5, 1986

Presidential commission investigating Challenger accident at JSC

S86-28750 (5 March 1986) --- Two JSC officials and two members of the Presidential Commission on the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: MS Noriega works on the P6 Solar Array during the third EVA of STS-97
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Dec 7, 2000

MS Noriega works on the P6 Solar Array during the third EVA of STS-97

STS097-376-009 (7 December 2000) --- Astronaut Carlos I. Noriega, mission specialist, during the final of the three...

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NASA image: Presidential commission investigating Challenger accident at JSC
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Mar 5, 1986

Presidential commission investigating Challenger accident at JSC

S86-28751 (5 March 1986) --- Two NASA officials talk with members of the Presidential Commission on the Space...

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NASA image: MacLean works at the Robotic Arm in the U.S. Laboratory during STS-115 EVA
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Sep 12, 2006

MacLean works at the Robotic Arm in the U.S. Laboratory during STS-115 EVA

S115-E-E-05528 (12 Sept. 2006) --- Astronaut Steven G. MacLean, representing the Canadian Space Agency, works at the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Oct 8, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-51A mission included Frederick H. Hauck, commander,who is seated to the right....

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NASA image: NACA Pilots at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Jul 23, 1945

NACA Pilots at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory’s pilot corps during the final days of World War II: from left to right,...

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NASA image: EVA 2 activity on Flight Day 5 - handheld camera views
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Feb 15, 1997

EVA 2 activity on Flight Day 5 - handheld camera views

STS082-321-015 (11-21 Feb. 1997) --- This unusual view of the Space Shuttle Discovery's aft cabin and forward cargo...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0572
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Apr 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the 2004 class of astronaut candidates gather for a...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0579
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Apr 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the 2004 class of astronaut candidates gather for a...

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NASA image: Lockheed P–38J Lightning at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Mar 23, 1945

Lockheed P–38J Lightning at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory acquired two Lockheed...

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NASA image: STS-51A CREW INSIGNIA
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Aug 21, 1984

STS-51A CREW INSIGNIA

S84-40148 (8 Oct. 1984) --- The space shuttle Discovery en route to Earth orbit for NASA's 51-A mission is...

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NASA image: E56-2666
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Nov 29, 1956

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B-29 mothership with pilots - Dick Payne, Stan Butchart, Joe Walker, Charles Littleton, and John Moise

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NASA image: E54-1441
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Oct 26, 1954

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D-558-2 Aircraft on lakebed

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NASA image: E54-1526
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Jun 26, 1954

E54-1526

D-558-2 being mounted to P2B-1S launch aircraft in hangar.

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NASA image: E54-1442
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Oct 26, 1954

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D-558-2 Aircraft on lakebed

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NASA image: E53-0927
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Feb 27, 1953

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Wing chord extension on D-558-2

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NASA image: E56-2499
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Aug 30, 1956

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D558-2 #143 LOX jettison with P2BS in background

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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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