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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-40A Free Flight #5
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May 8, 2001

X-40A Free Flight #5

X-40A Free Flight #5. The unpowered X-40A, an 85 percent scale risk reduction version of the proposed X-37, proved...

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NASA image: X-40A Free Flight #5
Image
May 8, 2001

X-40A Free Flight #5

X-40A Free Flight #5. The unpowered X-40A, an 85 percent scale risk reduction version of the proposed X-37, proved...

AFRC
NASA image: X-40A Free Flight #5
Image
May 8, 2001

X-40A Free Flight #5

X-40A Free Flight #5. The unpowered X-40A, an 85 percent scale risk reduction version of the proposed X-37, proved...

AFRC
NASA image: Bell X-5 Wings Sweep
Image
Sep 23, 1952

Bell X-5 Wings Sweep

The Bell X-5 swings its wings in this multiple exposure photograph. Variable-sweep wing technology later appeared on...

AFRC
NASA image: X-31 Being Loaded into C-5 Cargo Plane
Image
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...

AFRC
NASA image: ET61-0145
Image
Mar 30, 1952

ET61-0145

NACA X-Planes on South Base ramp. Northrop X-4, Bell X-1, Bell X-5, Douglas D-558-1, Douglas D-558-2. Back row...

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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

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

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

LARC
NASA image: Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356
Image
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

LARC
NASA image: Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356
Image
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

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: E-2889
Image
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...

AFRC
NASA image: Move to Run Stall 5
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Feb 7, 2022

Move to Run Stall 5

Technicians check out the X-59 aircraft as it sits near the runway at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale,...

HQ
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...

AFRC
NASA image: X-24 (SV-5) Lifting Body In 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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May 24, 1968

X-24 (SV-5) Lifting Body In 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view of Martin X-24A lifting body, mounted on B-52 mount.

ARC
NASA image: E-997
Image
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-842
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Mar 30, 1952

E-842

NACA High Speed Flight Station aircraft at South Base. Clockwise from far left: D-558-II, XF-92A, X-5, X-1, X-4, and...

AFRC
NASA image: X-31 Wing Storage for Shipping
Image
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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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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