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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: Today, MESSENGER Flies by Mercury!
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Sep 29, 2009

Today, MESSENGER Flies by Mercury!

Today, MESSENGER Flies by Mercury!

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NASA image: 2024 Astronaut Graduating Class, "The Flies," Superlativesjsc2024m000082_2024 Astronaut Graduating Class_The Flies_Superlatives_HQ_MP4_AVAIL
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Mar 8, 2024

2024 Astronaut Graduating Class, "The Flies," Superlativesjsc2024m000082_2024 Astronaut Graduating Class_The Flies_Superlatives_HQ_MP4_AVAIL

The 2024 astronaut graduating class gives you an insider's look at not only the who's who of their graduating class,...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Flies for Last Time
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May 15, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Flies for Last Time

The DC-8 flies for the last time from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 in Palmdale, California,...

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NASA image: Helios Flies High
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Jun 7, 2003

Helios Flies High

The AeroVironment Helios high-altitude, solar-powered aircraft flies in Kauai, Hawaii. Helios reached 96,300 feet...

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NASA image: The Resilient Autonomy Project Flies the Alta 8
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Mar 19, 2021

The Resilient Autonomy Project Flies the Alta 8

The Alta 8 remotely piloted aircraft flies above Rosamond North Lakebed at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: The Resilient Autonomy Project Flies the Alta 8
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Mar 19, 2021

The Resilient Autonomy Project Flies the Alta 8

Justin Hall flies the Alta 8 remotely piloted aircraft in March 2021 at Rosamond North Lakebed at NASA’s Armstrong...

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NASA image: NASA's Global Hawk Flies Over Tropical Storm Nadine
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Global Hawk Flies Over Tropical Storm Nadine

NASA's Global Hawk flew over Tropical Storm Nadine on Sept. 26, 2012 at 3 p.m. EDT and captured this photo from the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Bean flies the Astronaut Maneuvering Equipment
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Aug 18, 1973

Astronaut Alan Bean flies the Astronaut Maneuvering Equipment

SL3-108-1304 (July-September 1973) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, Skylab 3 commander, flies the M509 Astronaut...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Bean flies the Astronaut Maneuvering Equipment
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Aug 27, 1973

Astronaut Alan Bean flies the Astronaut Maneuvering Equipment

SL3-107-1215 (27 Aug. 1973) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, Skylab 3 commander, flies the M509 Astronaut Maneuvering...

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NASA image: 2021 ASCAN class group photo
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Mar 7, 2021

2021 ASCAN class group photo

Official ASCAN Group 23 (Class of 2021) Photo. Photo Date: March 7, 2022. Location: Building 8, Room 183 - Photo...

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NASA image: 2021 ASCAN class group photo
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Mar 7, 2021

2021 ASCAN class group photo

ASCAN Group 23 (Class of 2021) Photo. Photo Date: March 7, 2022. Location: Building 8, Room 183 - Photo Studio....

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour flies by Johnson Space Center
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Dec 11, 2008

Space Shuttle Endeavour flies by Johnson Space Center

JSC2008-E-154359 (11 Dec. 2008) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour flies over the Clear Lake area and the Johnson Space...

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NASA image: Potential Mars Airplane Resumes Flight
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Mar 2, 2017

Potential Mars Airplane Resumes Flight

A Prandtl-M aerodynamic model flies following an air launch from a remotely piloted Carbon Cub.

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NASA image: MSFC-1700815
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Jul 10, 2017

MSFC-1700815

NASA's Super Guppie flies over Marshall Space Flight Center's test stand 4693 in the west test area.

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NASA image: Research Drone Flies Over Mars Hill
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Dec 3, 2025

Research Drone Flies Over Mars Hill

One of three drones used in recent tests by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California flies over Mars...

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NASA image: The Atmospheric Turbulence Measurement System booms are clearly evident in this view of the Pathfinder-Plus solar aircraft as it flies over Rogers Dry Lake.
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Aug 31, 2005

The Atmospheric Turbulence Measurement System booms are clearly evident in this view of the Pathfinder-Plus solar aircraft as it flies over Rogers Dry Lake.

The Atmospheric Turbulence Measurement System booms are clearly evident in this view of the Pathfinder-Plus solar...

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NASA image: The Pathfinder-Plus solar aircraft flies past NASA Dryden's space shuttle hangar and shuttle carrier aircraft as it descends for landing on Rogers Dry Lake.
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Aug 31, 2005

The Pathfinder-Plus solar aircraft flies past NASA Dryden's space shuttle hangar and shuttle carrier aircraft as it descends for landing on Rogers Dry Lake.

The Pathfinder-Plus solar aircraft flies past NASA Dryden's space shuttle hangar and shuttle carrier aircraft as it...

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NASA image: Dryden Model Shop's Tony Frakowiak remotely flies an experimental model aircraft being powered by a spotlight operated by student intern Derrick Barrett.
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Aug 1, 2002

Dryden Model Shop's Tony Frakowiak remotely flies an experimental model aircraft being powered by a spotlight operated by student intern Derrick Barrett.

Dryden Model Shop's Tony Frakowiak remotely flies an experimental model aircraft being powered by a spotlight...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Conducts Final Flight Over Antelope Valley
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May 15, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Conducts Final Flight Over Antelope Valley

The DC-8 flies low over the Antelope Valley during its final flight before it is retired from NASA’s Armstrong...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission
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Jul 12, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission

The ALOFT mission, Airborne Lightning Observatory for Fly’s eye simulator and Terrestrial gamma ray flashes, is a...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission
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Jul 12, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission

The ALOFT mission, Airborne Lightning Observatory for Fly’s eye simulator and Terrestrial gamma ray flashes, is a...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission
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Jul 12, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission

The ALOFT mission, Airborne Lightning Observatory for Fly’s eye simulator and Terrestrial gamma ray flashes, is a...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission
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Jul 12, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission

The ALOFT mission, Airborne Lightning Observatory for Fly’s eye simulator and Terrestrial gamma ray flashes, is a...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission
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Jul 8, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission

The ALOFT mission, Airborne Lightning Observatory for Fly’s eye simulator and Terrestrial gamma ray flashes, is a...

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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.
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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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