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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: NASA Langley's 100th Anniversary Aerial Photo
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Oct 27, 2015

NASA Langley's 100th Anniversary Aerial Photo

Aerial photos of NASA Langley employees gathered on the back ramp in the shape of 100.

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NASA image: Aerial photo looking north over NASA Dryden Flight Research Center
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Jul 16, 1997

Aerial photo looking north over NASA Dryden Flight Research Center

Aerial photo looking north over NASA Dryden Flight Research Center

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NASA image: Aerial photo of NASA Dryden Flight Research Center with the Endeavour Space Shuttle and 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft taxiing on ramp
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May 1, 2001

Aerial photo of NASA Dryden Flight Research Center with the Endeavour Space Shuttle and 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft taxiing on ramp

Aerial photo of NASA Dryden Flight Research Center with the Endeavour Space Shuttle and 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft...

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NASA image: Getting a Sense of Scale
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Oct 6, 2006

Getting a Sense of Scale

This photo composite shows an aerial view of FedEx Field in Landover, Md., home of the Washington Redskins,...

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NASA image: Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI
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Jan 13, 2021

Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI

An aerial view of nearby Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida on Jan. 13, 2021. In view is a full-scale...

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NASA image: Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI
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Jan 13, 2021

Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI

An aerial view of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan. 13,...

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NASA image: Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI
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Jan 13, 2021

Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI

An aerial view of nearby Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida on Jan. 13, 2021. In view is a full-scale...

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NASA image: Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI
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Jan 13, 2021

Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI

An aerial view of processing facilities at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan. 13, 2021.

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NASA image: Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI
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Jan 13, 2021

Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI

An aerial view of the Atlantic Ocean coastline and dunes along NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan. 13, 2021.

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NASA image: Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI
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Jan 13, 2021

Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI

An aerial view of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan. 13,...

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NASA image: Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI
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Jan 13, 2021

Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI

An aerial view of the Atlantic Ocean coastline and dunes along NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan. 13, 2021.

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NASA image: Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI
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Jan 13, 2021

Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI

An aerial view of the Central Campus Headquarters Building in the industrial area at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI
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Jan 13, 2021

Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI

An aerial view of several processing facilities at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan. 13, 2021. In view...

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NASA image: Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI
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Jan 13, 2021

Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI

An aerial view looking north at SpaceX’s Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan. 13,...

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NASA image: Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI
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Jan 13, 2021

Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI

An aerial view of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) and Launch Control Center at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI
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Jan 13, 2021

Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI

An aerial view of several processing facilities at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan. 13, 2021. In view...

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NASA image: Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI
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Jan 13, 2021

Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI

An aerial view of the Launch and Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan. 13, 2021. The...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0224-066
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Oct 15, 2009

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Ames 70_year picture day on Flight line. Eric James in helicopter taking the aerial view of the 70.

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0224-068
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Oct 15, 2009

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Ames 70_year picture day on Flight line. Eric James in helicopter taking the aerial view of the 70.

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0224-069
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Oct 20, 2009

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Ames 70_year picture day on Flight line. Eric James in helicopter taking the aerial view of the 70.

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NASA image: Aerial Photos - Mobile Launcher on Pad 39B
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Jun 28, 2019

Aerial Photos - Mobile Launcher on Pad 39B

An aerial view of Launch Complex 39B with Exploration Ground Systems’ mobile launcher for the Artemis 1 mission on...

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NASA image: Aerial Photos - Mobile Launcher on Pad 39B
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Jun 28, 2019

Aerial Photos - Mobile Launcher on Pad 39B

An aerial view of Launch Complex 39B with Exploration Ground Systems’ mobile launcher for the Artemis 1 mission on...

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NASA image: Aerial photo of San Bernadina and San Gabriel mountains
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Feb 4, 2000

Aerial photo of San Bernadina and San Gabriel mountains

JSC2000E01553 (January 2000) --- This USGS elevation model showing increasing elevation as increasing brightness is...

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NASA image: Aerial Photos - Mobile Launcher on Pad 39B
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Jun 28, 2019

Aerial Photos - Mobile Launcher on Pad 39B

An aerial view of Launch Complex 39B with Exploration Ground Systems’ mobile launcher for the Artemis 1 mission on...

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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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