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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: X-31 simulator
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Mar 16, 1993

X-31 simulator

X-31 simulator

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NASA image: X-31 wing removal
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May 18, 1995

X-31 wing removal

U.S. and German personnel of the X-31 Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability Technology Demonstrator aircraft program...

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NASA image: X-31 Engine Fit Check
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Mar 3, 1998

X-31 Engine Fit Check

X-31 team members perform an engine fit check on the X-31 Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability demonstrator aircraft in...

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NASA image: X-31 Wing Storage for Shipping
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May 18, 1995

X-31 Wing Storage for Shipping

The right wing of the X-31 Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability Technology Demonstrator Aircraft is seen here being put...

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NASA image: World’s First International X-Plane
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Mar 15, 1994

World’s First International X-Plane

The X-31, the world’s first international X-plane, demonstrates controlled flight at high alpha courtesy of its...

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NASA image: X-31 Being Loaded into C-5 Cargo Plane
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May 22, 1995

X-31 Being Loaded into C-5 Cargo Plane

The X-31 Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability Technology Demonstrator Aircraft, based at the NASA Dryden Flight Research...

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NASA image: EC97-44165-149
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Jul 16, 1997

EC97-44165-149

A collection of NASA's research aircraft on the ramp at the Dryden Flight Research Center in July 1997: X-31, F-15...

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NASA image: X-15 #2 landing accident at Mud Lake, Nevada on November 9, 1962 after flight 2-31-52
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Nov 9, 1962

X-15 #2 landing accident at Mud Lake, Nevada on November 9, 1962 after flight 2-31-52

NASA research pilot Jack McKay was injured in a crash landing of the X-15 #2 on November 9, 1962. Following the...

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NASA image: EC94-42513-3
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Mar 15, 1994

EC94-42513-3

The three thrust-vectoring aircraft at Edwards, California, each capable of flying at extreme angles of attack,...

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NASA image: EC94-42513-3
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Mar 15, 1994

EC94-42513-3

The three thrust-vectoring aircraft at Edwards, California, each capable of flying at extreme angles of attack,...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe, left, learned about the Mach 10 X-43 research vehicle from manager Joel Sitz during a visit to the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, January 31, 2002
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Jan 31, 2002

NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe, left, learned about the Mach 10 X-43 research vehicle from manager Joel Sitz during a visit to the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, January 31, 2002

NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe left, learned about the Mach 10 X-43 research vehicle from manager, Joel Sitz during...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4982
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Sep 2, 2009

KSC-2009-4982

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Firing Room 1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, mission engineers take part in a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4983
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Sep 2, 2009

KSC-2009-4983

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Firing Room 1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, mission engineers take part in a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5100
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Sep 8, 2009

KSC-2009-5100

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39B, the stabilizing arm is moved into place on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5099
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Sep 8, 2009

KSC-2009-5099

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39B, the stabilizing arm is moved into place on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4985
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Sep 2, 2009

KSC-2009-4985

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Firing Room 1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Bob Holl and Jeff Spaulding take...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5081
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Sep 11, 2009

KSC-2009-5081

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building High Bay 3, NASA's Ares I-X rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5085
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Sep 11, 2009

KSC-2009-5085

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building High Bay 3, NASA's Ares I-X rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5087
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Sep 11, 2009

KSC-2009-5087

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Control Center, NASA's Ares I-X Avionics IPT Lead Kevin...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4984
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Sep 2, 2009

KSC-2009-4984

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Firing Room 1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, mission engineers take part in a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5094
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Sep 8, 2009

KSC-2009-5094

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39B, hardware known as the stabilizing arm is ready...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5096
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Sep 8, 2009

KSC-2009-5096

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39B, the stabilizing arm is lifted toward the fixed...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5101
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Sep 10, 2009

KSC-2009-5101

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near the top of the fixed service structure on NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39B,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5102
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Sep 10, 2009

KSC-2009-5102

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39B, a second stabilizing arm is ready to be lifted...

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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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