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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: ARC-1961-A-28388
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Oct 31, 1961

ARC-1961-A-28388

Lockheed NC-130B aircraft in flight over Santa Clara Valley, CA

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NASA image: ZBOT-NC CFD simulations
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Aug 5, 2025

ZBOT-NC CFD simulations

jsc2025e067420 (8/5/2025) --- Simulations of the effects of noncondensable gas on the flow and thermal structures...

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NASA image: NASA Satellite Captures Super Bowl Cities - Charlotte, NC
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Satellite Captures Super Bowl Cities - Charlotte, NC

Landsat 7 image of the Charlotte, NC area acquired Oct 18, 2015. Landsat 7 is a U.S. satellite used to acquire...

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NASA image: National Campaign Conducts December Dry Run Test 
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Dec 2, 2020

National Campaign Conducts December Dry Run Test 

The Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign project’s NC Integrated Dry Run Test team is pictured in front of a Bell...

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NASA image: National Campaign Conducts December Dry Run Test
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Dec 2, 2020

National Campaign Conducts December Dry Run Test

Ames Research Center researchers on the Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign project's Airspace Test...

AFRC
NASA image: TG-14 Flight Tests Support the Advanced Air Mobility Project's National Campaign
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Oct 1, 2020

TG-14 Flight Tests Support the Advanced Air Mobility Project's National Campaign

The Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign project conducted connectivity and infrastructure flight tests with a...

AFRC
NASA image: National Campaign Conducts December Dry Run Test 
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Dec 2, 2020

National Campaign Conducts December Dry Run Test 

Ames Research Center researchers from left to right Yasmin Arbab,  Faisal Omar and Mark Snycerski on the Advanced...

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NASA image: TG-14 Flight Tests Support the Advanced Air Mobility Project's National Campaign
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Sep 30, 2020

TG-14 Flight Tests Support the Advanced Air Mobility Project's National Campaign

Mark Snycerski, senior research associate at NASA's Ames Research Center in California, monitored inbound telemetry...

AFRC
NASA image: National Campaign Conducts December Dry Run Test
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Dec 2, 2020

National Campaign Conducts December Dry Run Test

Ames Research Center researchers Yasmin Arbab and Mark Snycerski on the Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign...

AFRC
NASA image: ARC-1961-A-28244
Image
Sep 12, 1961

ARC-1961-A-28244

NC-130B in front of NASA Ames Research Center Hangar. A Study of STOL Operational Techniques. BLC instrumentation

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NASA image: ARC-1961-A-28245
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May 12, 1961

ARC-1961-A-28245

close up of CLAM SHELL. NC-130B Aircraft. A Study of STOL Operational Techniques. BLC instrumentation

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NASA image: NASA/ISRO Image Shows Irene Winds Before Landfall
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Aug 27, 2011

NASA/ISRO Image Shows Irene Winds Before Landfall

This ISRO-NASA-JPL-Caltech collaborative image shows ocean wind vector data from ISRO OceanSat 2 spacecraft of...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew
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Aug 27, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew

ISS028-E-034008 (27 Aug. 2011) --- Some seven hours after Hurricane Irene?s initial landfall at Cape Hatteras, NC,...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew
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Aug 27, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew

ISS028-E-034018 (27 Aug. 2011) --- Some seven hours after Hurricane Irene?s initial landfall at Cape Hatteras, NC,...

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NASA image: Jupiter: A New Point of View
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Jul 10, 2017

Jupiter: A New Point of View

This striking Jovian vista was created by citizen scientists Gerald Eichstädt and Seán Doran using data from the...

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NASA image: jsc2023e010176
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Aug 12, 2021

jsc2023e010176

jsc2023e010176 (8/21/2021) --- This image shows the final step of assembling the ESA-Biofilms experiment unit....

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NASA image: ARC-1961-A-28387
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Oct 31, 1961

ARC-1961-A-28387

Lockheed NC-130B STOL turboprop-powered aircraft with ailerons drooped 30 degrees. Note trailing-edge flaps...

ARC
NASA image: Current Boundries and Sun Glint, Cape Hatteras, NC, USA
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May 6, 1991

Current Boundries and Sun Glint, Cape Hatteras, NC, USA

STS039-83-091 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- (HOLD PHOTO WITH BARRIER ISLANDS ALONG THE LEFT SIDE). This photograph of...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew
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Aug 27, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew

ISS028-E-034004 (27 Aug. 2011) --- Some five and a half hours after Hurricane Irene?s initial landfall at Cape...

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NASA image: jsc2023e010179
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Feb 28, 2023

jsc2023e010179

jsc2023e010179 (2/28/2023) --- This image is a composition of two scanning electron microscopic images of the...

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NASA image: ARC-1961-A-28249
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Sep 12, 1961

ARC-1961-A-28249

Lockheed NC-130B (AF58-712) Aircraft. A Study of STOL Operational Techniques; landing approach. Nose-low pitch...

ARC
NASA image: jsc2023e010177
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Feb 28, 2023

jsc2023e010177

jsc2023e010177 (4/7/2022) --- This image is a scanning electron microscopic image of one of the ESA-Biofilms sample...

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NASA image: jsc2023e010175
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Feb 28, 2023

jsc2023e010175

jsc2023e010175 (2/28/2023) --- This image shows a monospecies biofilm through the view of a scanning electron...

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NASA image: jsc2023e010180
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May 20, 2022

jsc2023e010180

jsc2023e010180 (5/20/2022) --- This is a group picture of the DLR, ESA, and Kayser Italia teams after successful...

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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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