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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: White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) Mechanical Impact Testing Capabilities
Video
Jun 4, 2021

White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) Mechanical Impact Testing Capabilities

The White Sands Test Facility is equipped with two mechanical impact test systems, an ambient and a pressurized test...

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NASA image: A Mechanical Harmony to NASA's Webb Telescope Sunshield
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Dec 8, 2017

A Mechanical Harmony to NASA's Webb Telescope Sunshield

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has a giant custom-built, kite-shaped sunshield driven by mechanics that will fold...

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NASA image: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Nozzle Test Time-lapse
Video
Mar 31, 2022

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Nozzle Test Time-lapse

Time-lapse video of ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Nozzle Test. Uploaded to Avail for consideration...

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NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0007-22
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Jan 13, 1994

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N-260 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory in afternoon light

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NASA image: ARC-1995-AC94-0007-66
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Jan 13, 1994

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A photograph of a tree near the N-260 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory building.

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NASA image: ARC-1995-AC94-0007-67
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Jan 13, 1994

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A photograph of a tree near the N-260 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory building.

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NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0002-023
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Jan 6, 2004

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CVN78 CARRIER AIRFLOW STUDY IN FLUID MECHANICS LAB (CVN21)

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NASA image: ARC-1995-AC94-0007-62
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Jan 13, 1994

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N-260 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory aerials (Morning) and ground (Afternoon) shots.

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NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0002-002
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Jan 6, 2004

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CVN78 CARRIER AIRFLOW STUDY IN FLUID MECHANICS LAB (CVN21)

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NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0007-43
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Jan 13, 1994

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N-260 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory aerial in morning light

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NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0002-022
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Jan 6, 2004

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CVN78 CARRIER AIRFLOW STUDY IN FLUID MECHANICS LAB (CVN21)

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NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0002-001
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Jan 6, 2004

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CVN78 CARRIER AIRFLOW STUDY IN FLUID MECHANICS LAB (CVN21)

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NASA image: ARC-1995-AC94-0007-55
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Jan 13, 1994

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N-260 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory aerials (Morning) and ground (Afternoon) shots.

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NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0002-021
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Jan 6, 2004

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CVN78 CARRIER AIRFLOW STUDY IN FLUID MECHANICS LAB (CVN21)

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NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0002-003
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Jan 6, 2004

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CVN78 CARRIER AIRFLOW STUDY IN FLUID MECHANICS LAB (CVN21)

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NASA image: Magnetic Release Mechanism Succeeds in Flight
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Sep 7, 2022

Magnetic Release Mechanism Succeeds in Flight

The Preliminary Research Aerodynamic Design to Land on Mars, or Prandtl-M, glider flies after a magnetic release...

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NASA image: Magnetic Release Mechanism Succeeds in Flight
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Sep 7, 2022

Magnetic Release Mechanism Succeeds in Flight

A team from NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, prepares a Carbon-Z Cub to air launch...

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NASA image: Magnetic Release Mechanism Succeeds in Flight
Video
Dec 7, 2022

Magnetic Release Mechanism Succeeds in Flight

In aeronautics and space exploration, there is a need to connect and release components quickly and reliably. NASA’s...

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NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0039-11
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Jan 23, 1989

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Ejector System in FML (Fluid Mechanics Lab)

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NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0039-9
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Jan 23, 1989

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Ejector System in FML (Fluid Mechanics Lab)

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NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0039-3
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Jan 23, 1989

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Ejector System in FML (Fluid Mechanics Lab)

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NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0039-1
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Jan 23, 1989

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Ejector System in FML (Fluid Mechanics Lab)

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NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0039-5
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Jan 23, 1989

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Ejector System in FML (Fluid Mechanics Lab)

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NASA image: Magnetic Release Mechanism Succeeds in Flight
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Sep 7, 2022

Magnetic Release Mechanism Succeeds in Flight

Justin Hall, left, attaches the Preliminary Research Aerodynamic Design to Land on Mars, or Prandtl-M, glider onto...

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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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