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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: 1971 Aeronautics and Space Highlights
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Jun 22, 2020

1971 Aeronautics and Space Highlights

These highlights include Mariner orbit of Mars, Interplanetary Monitoring Platform, Orbiting Solar Observatory,...

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NASA image: Announcing NASA Aeronautics’ new Flight Log Experience!
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Feb 28, 2022

Announcing NASA Aeronautics’ new Flight Log Experience!

Announcing NASA Aeronautics’ new Flight Log experience! Visit the Aeronautics Flight Log to get boarding passes to...

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NASA image: Aeronautics and Space Report_69_71-75_77-79
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Feb 1, 2021

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Aeronautics and Space Report_69_71-75_77-79 teleoperators (exo-skeletal systems), the walking truck, possible...

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NASA image: Launching the Future of Flight: Aeronautics
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Feb 20, 2025

Launching the Future of Flight: Aeronautics

In 1947, the American rocket-powered X-1 experimental aircraft broke the sound barrier. X-1 team members from the...

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NASA image: NASA Aeronautics and Space Report-139
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Jan 28, 2021

NASA Aeronautics and Space Report-139

NASA Aeronautics and Space Report-139 NASA’s Goldstone tracking station in the Mojave Desert. Using the 85’ Venus...

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NASA image: NASA Aeronautics Dream with Us Design Challenge
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Mar 3, 2022

NASA Aeronautics Dream with Us Design Challenge

The “Dream with Us” challenge is asking students in grades 6-12 to help NASA envision innovative solutions to three...

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NASA image: Surprisingly STEM: Wildfire Aeronautics Researcher
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Feb 4, 2025

Surprisingly STEM: Wildfire Aeronautics Researcher

NASA aeronautics researcher Kathryn Chapman is part of a team out of NASA’s Ames Research Center working on...

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NASA image: Launching the Future of Flight, The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (Complete NACA series)
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Feb 20, 2025

Launching the Future of Flight, The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (Complete NACA series)

The predecessor of NASA, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) was founded in 1915. With its elite...

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NASA image: Convergent Aeronautics Solutions (CAS) Quantum Technologies (QTe
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Oct 16, 2019

Convergent Aeronautics Solutions (CAS) Quantum Technologies (QTe

Convergent Aeronautics Solutions (CAS) Quantum Technologies (QTech)

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NASA image: Retirement Reception for the Director of Aeronautics, Ruben D...
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Sep 30, 2019

Retirement Reception for the Director of Aeronautics, Ruben D...

GRC Center Director, Dr. Marla Perez-Davis reacts to a presentation during the Retirement Reception for the Director...

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NASA image: Curved Confocal Lightweight Antenna Structures for Aeronautic...
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Dec 4, 2019

Curved Confocal Lightweight Antenna Structures for Aeronautic...

Curved Confocal Lightweight Antenna Structures for Aeronautical Communications Technologies, CLAS-ACT, Phased Array...

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NASA image: Curved Confocal Lightweight Antenna Structures for Aeronautic...
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Dec 4, 2019

Curved Confocal Lightweight Antenna Structures for Aeronautic...

Curved Confocal Lightweight Antenna Structures for Aeronautical Communications Technologies, CLAS-ACT, Phased Array...

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NASA image: Curved Confocal Lightweight Antenna Structures for Aeronautic...
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Dec 4, 2019

Curved Confocal Lightweight Antenna Structures for Aeronautic...

Curved Confocal Lightweight Antenna Structures for Aeronautical Communications Technologies, CLAS-ACT, Phased Array...

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NASA image: Launching the Future of Flight, The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (Origins)
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Feb 20, 2025

Launching the Future of Flight, The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (Origins)

The predecessor of NASA, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) was founded in 1915 with the intent...

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NASA image: Launching the Future of Flight, The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (Prelude)
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Feb 20, 2025

Launching the Future of Flight, The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (Prelude)

The predecessor of NASA, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) was founded in 1915 with the intent...

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NASA image: Aeronautic Academy Continuous Trailing Edge Flap
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Jul 19, 2013

Aeronautic Academy Continuous Trailing Edge Flap

Aeronautic Academy Continuous Trailing Edge Flap

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NASA image: Aeronautic Academy Continuous Trailing Edge Flap
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Jul 19, 2013

Aeronautic Academy Continuous Trailing Edge Flap

Aeronautic Academy Continuous Trailing Edge Flap

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NASA image: Aeronautic Academy Continuous Trailing Edge Flap
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Jul 19, 2013

Aeronautic Academy Continuous Trailing Edge Flap

Aeronautic Academy Continuous Trailing Edge Flap

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NASA image: Aeronautic Academy Continuous Trailing Edge Flap
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Jul 19, 2013

Aeronautic Academy Continuous Trailing Edge Flap

Aeronautic Academy Continuous Trailing Edge Flap

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NASA image: Aeronautic Academy Continuous Trailing Edge Flap
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Jul 19, 2013

Aeronautic Academy Continuous Trailing Edge Flap

Aeronautic Academy Continuous Trailing Edge Flap

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Jul 19, 2013

Aeronautic Academy Continuous Trailing Edge Flap

Aeronautic Academy Continuous Trailing Edge Flap

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Jul 6, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Press Site auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, media were briefed...

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NASA image: Launching the Future of Flight, The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (Growth)
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Feb 20, 2025

Launching the Future of Flight, The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (Growth)

To maintain the competitive advantage of the United States, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Associate Administrator for Aeronautics Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s Associate Administrator for Aeronautics Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling

NASA Associate Administrator for the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate Bob Pearce speaks on stage prior to...

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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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