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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: 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: Rollout of Our Experimental Supersonic X-Plane on This Week @NASA – January 12, 2024
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Jan 12, 2024

Rollout of Our Experimental Supersonic X-Plane on This Week @NASA – January 12, 2024

Rollout of our experimental supersonic X-plane, schedule updates for future Artemis missions, and another year of...

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NASA image: Empannage install timeplase
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Jul 27, 2022

Empannage install timeplase

This time-lapse captures the manufacturing of the X-59 aircraft from April 2022 through July 2022 after its return...

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NASA image: Empannage install timeplase
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Jul 27, 2022

Empannage install timeplase

This time-lapse captures the manufacturing of the X-59 aircraft from April 2022 through July 2022 after its return...

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NASA image: LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-46
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Oct 17, 2022

LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-46

This image shows the X-59 aircraft’s lower empennage structure, or tail section of the plane, that was installed....

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NASA image: NASA Takes Delivery of X-57, First All-Electric X-plane
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Oct 8, 2019

NASA Takes Delivery of X-57, First All-Electric X-plane

The X-57 Maxwell, NASA’s first all-electric experimental aircraft, or X-plane – and the agency’s first crewed...

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NASA image: Rollout of the X-59 Quesst Supersonic Plane
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Jan 12, 2024

Rollout of the X-59 Quesst Supersonic Plane

Watch the rollout of NASA's newly painted X-59 Quesst supersonic aircraft live from Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works...

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NASA image: SEG 230 Nose
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Aug 11, 2020

SEG 230 Nose

Event: SEG 230 Nose The X-59’s nose is wrapped up safely and rests on a dolly before the team temporarily attaches...

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NASA image: EC00-0198-2
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Jun 22, 2000

EC00-0198-2

Aerospace industry representatives view actual and mock-up versions of 'X-Planes' intended to enhance access to...

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NASA image: EC00-0198-85
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Jun 22, 2000

EC00-0198-85

Aerospace industry representatives view actual and mock-up versions of 'X-Planes' intended to enhance access to...

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NASA image: EC00-0198-1
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Jun 22, 2000

EC00-0198-1

Aerospace industry representatives view actual and mock-up versions of 'X-Planes' intended to enhance access to...

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NASA image: EC00-0198-102
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Jun 22, 2000

EC00-0198-102

Aerospace industry representatives view actual and mock-up versions of 'X-Planes' intended to enhance access to...

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NASA image: NHQ20200616X59TL001
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Jun 18, 2020

NHQ20200616X59TL001

A time lapse of NASA's next X-plane, the X-59, is being assembled at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in California.

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NASA image: Close Out - Top Left Chine Panel
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Oct 26, 2022

Close Out - Top Left Chine Panel

Here is a closeup of some of the X-59’s wiring and instrumentation system. Displayed here is the remote...

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NASA image: Aircraft Arrival at Fort Worth and Unwrapping
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Dec 31, 2021

Aircraft Arrival at Fort Worth and Unwrapping

The X-59 arrives in Fort Worth, Texas from Palmdale, California, ready to undergo some important structural and fuel...

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NASA image: Aircraft Arrival at Fort Worth and Unwrapping
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Dec 31, 2021

Aircraft Arrival at Fort Worth and Unwrapping

The X-59 arrives in Fort Worth, Texas from Palmdale, California, ready to undergo some important structural and fuel...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bridenstine and Armstrong Flight Research Center's Center Director McBride stand beside model of NASA's Supersonic X-Plane, X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology or QueSST at press event in Mojave Air & Space Port in California
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Aug 28, 2018

NASA Administrator Bridenstine and Armstrong Flight Research Center's Center Director McBride stand beside model of NASA's Supersonic X-Plane, X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology or QueSST at press event in Mojave Air & Space Port in California

NASA Administrator Bridenstine stands with AFRC center director McBride by model NASA's Supersonic X-Plane, X-59...

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NASA image: Electric Motor Test Stand Will Help With Future X-planes
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Apr 6, 2016

Electric Motor Test Stand Will Help With Future X-planes

The equipment required for an electric propulsion test is ready for research.

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NASA image: Electric Motor Test Stand Will Help With Future X-planes
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Apr 6, 2016

Electric Motor Test Stand Will Help With Future X-planes

Yohan Lin, Airvolt integration lead, prepares the electric propulsion test stand.

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NASA image: Electric Motor Test Stand Will Help With Future X-planes
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Apr 6, 2016

Electric Motor Test Stand Will Help With Future X-planes

The electric propulsion system to be tested is secured at the top of the Airvolt test stand and instrumented to...

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NASA image: Horizontal Stabilator Install
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May 18, 2022

Horizontal Stabilator Install

Event: Horizontal Stabilator Install A close up of the camera from the X-59’s eXternal Vision System. This camera is...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Arrives at NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Arrives at NASA Armstrong

NASA’s all-electric X-57 Maxwell, in its Mod II configuration, arrives at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Arrives at NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Arrives at NASA Armstrong

NASA’s all-electric X-57 Maxwell, in its Mod II configuration, arrives at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Arrives at NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Arrives at NASA Armstrong

NASA's all-electric X-57 Maxwell, in its Mod II configuration, arrives at NASAâ's Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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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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