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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: NHQ20200617ARMD001
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Jun 17, 2020

NHQ20200617ARMD001

COVID-19 has impacted us all, but has dealt a particularly damaging blow to the global aviation industry. NASA is...

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NASA image: White House Hispanic Heritage Month Event
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Sep 30, 2024

White House Hispanic Heritage Month Event

Karina Perez, Director for Unmanned and Emerging Aviation Technologies, Aerospace Industries Association, speaks on...

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NASA image: Armstrong OSTEM Learning Lunchbox
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Sep 13, 2023

Armstrong OSTEM Learning Lunchbox

Kate M. McMurtry, deputy director of Integrated Aviation Systems Program shares with students how NASA is working to...

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NASA image: Brace Yourself for TTBW Low-Speed, High-Lift Ground Effects Testing
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Jan 13, 2022

Brace Yourself for TTBW Low-Speed, High-Lift Ground Effects Testing

Instrumentation technicians perform installation measures on the trans-sonic truss-braced wing (TTBW) model in NASA...

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NASA image: Explore NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (2018 Highlights)
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Dec 31, 2018

Explore NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (2018 Highlights)

NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in California supported the agency in 2018 by...

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NASA image: Commercial Space Transportation Conference Panel Discussion
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Feb 9, 2023

Commercial Space Transportation Conference Panel Discussion

*From The FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference Website* The Commercial Space Transportation Conference is...

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NASA image: Bob Cabana - Commercial Space Transportation Conference
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Feb 9, 2023

Bob Cabana - Commercial Space Transportation Conference

*From The FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference Website* The Commercial Space Transportation Conference is...

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NASA image: Spaceport Industry Summit
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Jun 14, 2023

Spaceport Industry Summit

Pam Underwood, at left, director of the Office of Spaceports for the Federal Aviation Administration, and Chirag...

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NASA image: ARC-1976-AC76-0632
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Apr 1, 1976

ARC-1976-AC76-0632

Cessna 402B (NASA-719) on the Ramp. An integrated digital flight management, guidance and navigation system was...

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NASA image: Tours with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin
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Jun 17, 2024

Tours with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin

Tour of the Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) Facility on June 17th, 2024 at Glenn Research Center. The Hybrid...

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NASA image: Tours with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin
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Jun 17, 2024

Tours with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin

Tour of the Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) Facility on June 17, 2024 at Glenn Research Center. Pictured in...

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NASA image: NASA and Joby Research Near NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Mar 12, 2025

NASA and Joby Research Near NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA aeronautical meteorologist Luke Bard adjusts one of several wind lidar (light detection and ranging) sensors...

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NASA image: Tours with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin
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Jun 17, 2024

Tours with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin

Tour of the Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) Facility on June 17, 2024 at Glenn Research Center. Pictured in...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-10 Post Launch News Conference
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Feb 19, 2017

SpaceX CRS-10 Post Launch News Conference

In the Press Site auditorium of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA and industry leaders speak to media at...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-10 Post Launch News Conference
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Feb 19, 2017

SpaceX CRS-10 Post Launch News Conference

In the Press Site auditorium of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA and industry leaders speak to media at...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-10 Post Launch News Conference
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Feb 19, 2017

SpaceX CRS-10 Post Launch News Conference

In the Press Site auditorium of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA and industry leaders speak to media at...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-10 Post Launch News Conference
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Feb 19, 2017

SpaceX CRS-10 Post Launch News Conference

In the Press Site auditorium of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA and industry leaders speak to media at...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-10 Post Launch News Conference
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Feb 19, 2017

SpaceX CRS-10 Post Launch News Conference

In the Press Site auditorium of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA and industry leaders speak to media at...

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NASA image: Researchers View the Small Low Cost Engine and the Large Quiet Engine
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Feb 23, 1972

Researchers View the Small Low Cost Engine and the Large Quiet Engine

Researchers Robert Cummings, left, and Harold Gold with the small Low Cost Engine in the shadow of the much larger...

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NASA image: NASA’s UAP Independent Study Team Meeting
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May 31, 2023

NASA’s UAP Independent Study Team Meeting

Warren Randolph, deputy executive director of the Accident Investigation and Prevention for Aviation Safety at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4230
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Dec 4, 2013

KSC-2013-4230

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Pam Underwood of the Federal Aviation Administration's Office of Commercial Transportation...

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NASA image: ARC-20190815-AAV3213-UTM-TCL4-TexasBRoll-NASAWeb
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Aug 14, 2019

ARC-20190815-AAV3213-UTM-TCL4-TexasBRoll-NASAWeb

NASA is in the final stage of testing its Unmanned Aircraft Systems Air Traffic Management (UTM) software. The...

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NASA image: E-4123
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Jun 5, 1958

E-4123

The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, besides being used extensively in its primary role as an inflight aircraft refueler,...

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NASA image: Media Briefing about NASA’s Airspace Technology Demonstration 2 project
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Sep 28, 2021

Media Briefing about NASA’s Airspace Technology Demonstration 2 project

As part of an effort aimed at making aviation more sustainable, NASA has transferred findings from an air traffic...

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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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