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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: Move to Run Stall 5
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Feb 7, 2022

Move to Run Stall 5

Technicians check out the X-59 aircraft as it sits near the runway at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale,...

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NASA image: NASA space shuttle Columbia hitched a ride on a special 747 carrier aircraft for the flight from Palmdale, California, to Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on March 1, 2001
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Mar 1, 2001

NASA space shuttle Columbia hitched a ride on a special 747 carrier aircraft for the flight from Palmdale, California, to Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on March 1, 2001

NASA space shuttle Columbia hitched a ride on a special 747 carrier aircraft for the flight from Palmdale,...

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NASA image: Move to Run Stall 5
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Feb 7, 2022

Move to Run Stall 5

NASA’s X-59 aircraft is parked near the runway at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California, on June 19,...

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NASA image: Move to Run Stall 5
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Feb 7, 2022

Move to Run Stall 5

NASA’s X-59 aircraft is parked in stall five near the runway at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California,...

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NASA image: An aircraft tug tows NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory 747SP into Hangar 703 upon arrival at its base, the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, CA.
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Jan 15, 2008

An aircraft tug tows NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory 747SP into Hangar 703 upon arrival at its base, the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, CA.

An aircraft tug tows NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory 747SP into Hangar 703 upon arrival at its base, the Dryden...

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NASA image: P21-142-18
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Jul 16, 2021

P21-142-18

In July 2021, NASA associate administrator Bob Cabana visits Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, California to see the...

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NASA image: P21-142-21
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Jul 16, 2021

P21-142-21

In July 2021, NASA associate administrator Bob Cabana visits Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, California to see the...

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NASA image: P21-142-11
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Jul 16, 2021

P21-142-11

In July 2021, NASA associate administrator Bob Cabana visits Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, California to see the...

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NASA image: P21-142-30
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Jul 16, 2021

P21-142-30

In July 2021, NASA associate administrator Bob Cabana visits Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, California to see the...

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NASA image: P21-414-36
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Jul 16, 2021

P21-414-36

In July 2021, NASA associate administrator Bob Cabana visits Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, California to see the...

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NASA image: NASA space shuttle Columbia hitched a ride on a special 747 carrier aircraft for the flight from Palmdale, California, to Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on March 1, 2001
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Mar 1, 2001

NASA space shuttle Columbia hitched a ride on a special 747 carrier aircraft for the flight from Palmdale, California, to Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on March 1, 2001

NASA space shuttle Columbia hitched a ride on a special 747 carrier aircraft for the flight from Palmdale,...

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NASA image: NASA space shuttle Columbia hitched a ride on a special 747 carrier aircraft for the flight from Palmdale, California, to Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on March 1, 2001
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Mar 1, 2001

NASA space shuttle Columbia hitched a ride on a special 747 carrier aircraft for the flight from Palmdale, California, to Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on March 1, 2001

NASA space shuttle Columbia hitched a ride on a special 747 carrier aircraft for the flight from Palmdale,...

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NASA image: NASA space shuttle Columbia hitched a ride on a special 747 carrier aircraft for the flight from Palmdale, California, to Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on March 1, 2001
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Mar 1, 2001

NASA space shuttle Columbia hitched a ride on a special 747 carrier aircraft for the flight from Palmdale, California, to Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on March 1, 2001

NASA space shuttle Columbia hitched a ride on a special 747 carrier aircraft for the flight from Palmdale,...

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NASA image: Lower Empennage Final Install Event
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Mar 26, 2023

Lower Empennage Final Install Event

NASA’s X-59 sits in support framing while undergoing the installation of its lower empennage, or tail section, at...

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NASA image: Lower Empennage Final Install
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Mar 26, 2023

Lower Empennage Final Install

A perfectly framed up rearview shot of NASA’s X-59 tail after its recent installation of the lower empennage, or...

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NASA image: AFRC2016-0105-15
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Apr 6, 2016

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NASA’s ER-2 takes off from its base of operations at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 in...

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NASA image: Move to Run Stall 5
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Feb 7, 2022

Move to Run Stall 5

NASA’s X-59 research aircraft moves from its construction site to the flight line – or the space between the hangar...

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NASA image: P21-142-28
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Jul 16, 2021

P21-142-28

In July 2021, NASA associate administrator Bob Cabana visits Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, California to see the...

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NASA image: Lower Empennage Final Install Event
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Mar 26, 2023

Lower Empennage Final Install Event

The tail of NASA’s X-59 aircraft is shown here in late March at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California...

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NASA image: ED11-0211-06
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Jul 14, 2011

ED11-0211-06

SOFIA lifts off from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., at sunset.

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NASA image: X-59 aircraft’s current state of assembly
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Jul 18, 2022

X-59 aircraft’s current state of assembly

This overhead view of the X-59 shows the aircraft’s current state of assembly at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in...

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NASA image: Perspective view, Landsat overlay San Andreas Fault, Palmdale, California
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Feb 21, 2000

Perspective view, Landsat overlay San Andreas Fault, Palmdale, California

The prominent linear feature straight down the center of this perspective view is the San Andreas Fault. This...

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NASA image: KSC-91PC-0765
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Apr 25, 1991

KSC-91PC-0765

Chief Astronaut Daniel Brandenstein stands tall during a proud moment in the history of manned spaceflight: the...

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NASA image: ED11-0173-076
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May 18, 2011

ED11-0173-076

The NASA logo on Bldg. 703 at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Palmdale, Calif., is reflected in the telescope's...

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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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