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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-1966-A-37006-6
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May 12, 1966

ARC-1966-A-37006-6

XV-3 in Ames Reseach Center 40x80ft wind tunnel; Rotor dynamic stability tests

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NASA image: ARC-1966-A-37013
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May 17, 1966

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Rotary Entry Vehicle model in NASA Ames Reseach Center 12ft Pressure Wind Tunnel

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NASA image: ARC-1966-A-37019
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May 18, 1966

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XV-3 from rear in Ames Reseach Center 40x80ft wind tunnel with K Edenborough and B. Ramsey

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NASA image: ARC-1993-A93-0608-13
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Dec 12, 1993

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'Life from other Worlds' with McNair Middle School TROV robot explores under Antarctic ice - image during demo Ames...

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NASA image: ARC-1993-A93-0608-7
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Dec 12, 1993

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'Life from other Worlds' with McNair Middle School TROV robot explores under Antarctic ice - image during demo Ames...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0005-114
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Jan 15, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Ovservatory for Infrared Astronomy) taking off from Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA to...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0005-110
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Jan 15, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Ovservatory for Infrared Astronomy) taking off from Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA to...

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NASA image: ARC-1993-A93-0608-5
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Dec 12, 1993

ARC-1993-A93-0608-5

'Life from other Worlds' with McNair Middle School TROV robot explores under Antarctic ice - image during demo Ames...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1966-A-37017
Image
May 18, 1966

ARC-1966-A-37017

XV-3 in Ames Reseach Center 40x80ft wind tunnel with K. Edenborough and B. Ramsey, engineers Published in The...

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NASA image: ARC-1993-A93-0608-3
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Dec 12, 1993

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'Life from other Worlds' with McNair Middle School TROV robot explores under Antarctic ice - image during demo Ames...

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0608-14
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Dec 12, 1993

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'Life from other Worlds' with McNair Middle School TROV robot explores under Antarctic ice - image during demo Ames...

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NASA image: ARC-1993-A93-0608-6
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Dec 12, 1993

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'Life from other Worlds' with McNair Middle School TROV robot explores under Antarctic ice - image during demo Ames...

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NASA image: ARC-1993-A93-0608-1
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Dec 12, 1993

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'Life from other Worlds' with McNair Middle School TROV robot explores under Antarctic ice - image during demo Ames...

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0608-16
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Dec 12, 1993

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'Life from other Worlds' with McNair Middle School TROV robot explores under Antarctic ice - image during demo Ames...

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NASA image: ARC-1993-A93-0608-9
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Dec 12, 1993

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'Life from other Worlds' with McNair Middle School TROV robot explores under Antarctic ice - image during demo Ames...

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NASA image: ED07-0139-30
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Jun 23, 2007

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NASA's Ikhana unmanned science demonstration aircraft prepares for landing as it arrives at Edwards Air Force Base,...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0052-220
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Mar 20, 2010

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For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology; FIRST Robotics Competition 2010 Silicon Valley Regional...

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NASA image: ARC-1991-AC91-0164-12
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Oct 10, 1991

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Dryden Fllight Reseach Facility, Edwards, California STA (Shuttle Training Aircraft, Gulf Stream II) flys chase as...

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NASA image: NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson
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Apr 17, 2025

NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson

Jeremy Johnson, a research pilot and aviation safety officer, poses in front of a PC-12 aircraft inside the hangar...

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NASA image: Portrait of John D. Bird
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Oct 19, 1962

Portrait of John D. Bird

Portrait of John D. Bird "Jaybird" designed the LOR Lunar Orbit Rendezvous. Published in NASA SP-4308 Page 229.

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NASA image: Instrumentation in Full Scale Tunnel
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Mar 7, 2019

Instrumentation in Full Scale Tunnel

Instrumentation in Full Scale Tunnel

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NASA image: Portrait of George M. Low
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Jan 16, 1970

Portrait of George M. Low

Portrait of George M. Low, he transferred to NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C., where he served as Chief of...

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NASA image: IBM 704 Computer Operations
Image
Dec 16, 1957

IBM 704 Computer Operations

IBM 704 Computer Operations People on the photo are: Woman in the front with her back to the camera is Jean Ruddle...

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NASA image: Instrumentation in 16 Foot Wind Tunnel
Image
Jan 22, 1946

Instrumentation in 16 Foot Wind Tunnel

Instrumentation in 16 Foot Wind Tunnel manometer boards

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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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