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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: John B. McKay after X-15 flight #3-27-44
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Mar 13, 1964

John B. McKay after X-15 flight #3-27-44

John B. McKay was one of the first pilots assigned to the X-15 flight research program at NASA's Flight Research...

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NASA image: Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356
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Oct 4, 1960

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

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NASA image: Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356
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Oct 4, 1960

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

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NASA image: Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356
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Oct 4, 1960

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

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NASA image: Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356
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Oct 4, 1960

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

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NASA image: Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356
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Oct 4, 1960

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

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NASA image: Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356
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Oct 4, 1960

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

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NASA image: Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356
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Oct 4, 1960

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

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NASA image: Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356
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Oct 4, 1960

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

LARC
NASA image: Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356
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Oct 4, 1960

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

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NASA image: Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356
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Oct 4, 1960

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

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NASA image: E-2889
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Aug 4, 1953

E-2889

A 1953 photo of some of the research aircraft at the NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station (now known as the the...

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NASA image: Veterans of the X-15 program reunited at Dryden during a historical colloquium on the 40th anniversary of the last X-15 flight that occurred Oct. 24, 1968.
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Oct 24, 2008

Veterans of the X-15 program reunited at Dryden during a historical colloquium on the 40th anniversary of the last X-15 flight that occurred Oct. 24, 1968.

Veterans of the X-15 flight research program, most of them now retired, reunited at Dryden on the 40th anniversary...

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NASA image: Sun Emits 3 X-class Flares in 2 Days
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Dec 8, 2017

Sun Emits 3 X-class Flares in 2 Days

Three X-class flares erupted from the left side of the sun June 10-11, 2014. These images are from NASA's Solar...

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NASA image: Eroding Terrain in Arabia Terra
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Dec 18, 2014

Eroding Terrain in Arabia Terra

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, approximately 1.5 x 3 kilometers, shows a sample of eroded Martian...

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NASA image: OCO-3 and STP-H6 for SpaceX CRS-17
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Mar 23, 2019

OCO-3 and STP-H6 for SpaceX CRS-17

NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory-3 (OCO-3) and Space Test Program-Houston 6 (STP-H6) are in view installed in the...

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NASA image: X-15A-2 post flight photo showing heat damage from Mach 6.7 flight on 3 Oct 67. Flt. 2-53-97; pilot-Pete Knight
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Nov 4, 1967

X-15A-2 post flight photo showing heat damage from Mach 6.7 flight on 3 Oct 67. Flt. 2-53-97; pilot-Pete Knight

X-15A-2 post flight photo showing heat damage from Mach 6.7 flight on 3 Oct 67. Flt. 2-53-97; pilot-Pete Knight.

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NASA image: E-997
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Aug 4, 1953

E-997

X-3 (center), and clockwise from left: X-1A, D-558-I, XF-92A, X-5, D-558-II, and X-4.

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NASA image: E-998
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Aug 4, 1953

E-998

X-3 (center), and clockwise from left: X-1A, D-558-I, XF-92A, X-5, D-558-II, and X-4.

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NASA image: E-1239
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Apr 16, 1954

E-1239

A group picture of Douglas Airplanes, taken for a photographic promotion in 1954, at what is now known as the Dryden...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Steven King
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Sep 3, 2021

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Steven King

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll learn about Steven King, Lockheed Martin’s 3-D Artist. Steven and his team...

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NASA image: jsc2021e037879
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Aug 24, 2021

jsc2021e037879

jsc2021e037879 (8/24/2021) --- A preflight view of the Touching Surfaces investigation hardware. The Touch Array...

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NASA image: iss065m262791659_NASA_SpaceX_Crew-3_Leaders_Discuss_Mission_Overview_211006
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Oct 6, 2021

iss065m262791659_NASA_SpaceX_Crew-3_Leaders_Discuss_Mission_Overview_211006

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Leaders Discuss Mission Overview Leaders from NASA, SpaceX, and ESA (European Space Agency)...

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NASA image: GRC-2008-C-00583
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Mar 24, 2004

GRC-2008-C-00583

Ares 1-X segment US-3 being lifted onto the cart prior to being stacked onto US-2 to start forming the Ares 1-X USS...

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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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