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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: KSC-2011-5109
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Jul 6, 2011

KSC-2011-5109

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is an inside view of the Air Force Space and Missile Museum's History Center, which is...

KSC
NASA image: B-29 #800 with X-1B attached taxis in off of the lakebed
Image
Apr 9, 1958

B-29 #800 with X-1B attached taxis in off of the lakebed

B-29 #800 with X-1B attached taxis in off of the lakebed.

AFRC
NASA image: E58-3663A
Image
Apr 9, 1958

E58-3663A

B-29 #800 with X-1B attached taxi's in off of the lakebed.

AFRC
NASA image: Bell X-1B fitted with a reaction control system on the lakebed
Image
Jul 30, 1958

Bell X-1B fitted with a reaction control system on the lakebed

Bell X-1B fitted with a reaction control system on the lakebed

AFRC
NASA image: Lee Adelsbach and Bob Cook work on the instrumentation on the Bell X-1B
Image
Jun 16, 1956

Lee Adelsbach and Bob Cook work on the instrumentation on the Bell X-1B

Lee Adelsbach and Bob Cook work on the instrumentation on the Bell X-1B.

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NASA image: Bell X-1B fitted with a reaction control system on the lakebed
Image
Jul 30, 1958

Bell X-1B fitted with a reaction control system on the lakebed

Bell X-1B fitted with a reaction control system on the lakebed.

AFRC
NASA image: X-1B engine run on Air Force thrust stand
Image
Oct 15, 1959

X-1B engine run on Air Force thrust stand

X-1B engine run on Air Force thrust stand.

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1034
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Jul 21, 1999

KSC-99pp1034

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Waiting for the arrival of the Liberty Bell 7 after its raising from the ocean floor....

KSC
NASA image: X-24A Lifting Body on Lakebed with Control Surfaces in Subsonic, Low-drag Configuration
Image
Apr 18, 1967

X-24A Lifting Body on Lakebed with Control Surfaces in Subsonic, Low-drag Configuration

This side-rear view of the X-24A Lifting Body on the lakebed by the NASA Flight Research Center shows its control...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC00pp0753
Image
Jun 13, 2000

KSC00pp0753

Children on a tour at the KSC Visitor Complex get an early look at the Discovery Channel's Liberty Bell 7 Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0753
Image
Jun 13, 2000

KSC-00pp0753

Children on a tour at the KSC Visitor Complex get an early look at the Discovery Channel's Liberty Bell 7 Space...

KSC
NASA image: EC97-44293-1
Image
Sep 29, 1997

EC97-44293-1

Four different versions of the F-16 were used by Dryden in the 1990s. On the left and right sides are two F-16XLs....

AFRC
NASA image: E-21093
Image
Dec 18, 1969

E-21093

The wingless, lifting body aircraft sitting on Rogers Dry Lake at what is now NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center,...

AFRC
NASA image: EC69-2358
Image
Dec 18, 1969

EC69-2358

The wingless, lifting body aircraft sitting on Rogers Dry Lake at what is now NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center,...

AFRC
NASA image: E-21115
Image
Dec 18, 1969

E-21115

The wingless, lifting body aircraft sitting on Rogers Dry Lake at what is now NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center,...

AFRC
NASA image: ECN-2359
Image
Dec 18, 1969

ECN-2359

The wingless, lifting body aircraft sitting on Rogers Dry Lake at what is now NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center,...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC00pp0754
Image
Jun 13, 2000

KSC00pp0754

The Discovery Channel’s Liberty Bell 7 Space Capsule Exhibit, which opens to the public at the KSC Visitor Complex...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0752
Image
Jun 13, 2000

KSC-00pp0752

Media gather at the KSC Visitor Complex for the kickoff of the Discovery Channel's Liberty Bell 7 Space Capsule...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0754
Image
Jun 13, 2000

KSC-00pp0754

The Discovery Channel’s Liberty Bell 7 Space Capsule Exhibit, which opens to the public at the KSC Visitor Complex...

KSC
NASA image: E-960
Image
Apr 27, 1953

E-960

In the center foreground of this 1953 hangar photo is the YF-84A (NACA 134/Air Force 45-59490) used for vortex...

AFRC

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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