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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 astronaut Chris Williams in the backseat of a T-38 jet
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Jun 24, 2025

NASA astronaut Chris Williams in the backseat of a T-38 jet

jsc2025e060543 (June 24, 2025) --- NASA astronaut Chris Williams prepares for takeoff in the backseat of a T-38 jet,...

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NASA image: The control panel for the joint NASA/Gulfstream Quiet Spike project, located in the backseat of NASA's F-15B testbed aircraft
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Aug 16, 2006

The control panel for the joint NASA/Gulfstream Quiet Spike project, located in the backseat of NASA's F-15B testbed aircraft

The control panel for the joint NASA/Gulfstream Quiet Spike project, located in the backseat of NASA's F-15B testbed...

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NASA image: FEELING LIKE AN ASTRONAUT_Mp4
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Sep 6, 2022

FEELING LIKE AN ASTRONAUT_Mp4

Ever wondered what it's like to fly backseat in a NASA T-38? NASA photographer Josh Valcarcel takes you...

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NASA image: ED08-0252-26
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Sep 30, 2008

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Gulfstream project pilot Tom Horne readies to fly an External Vision System project flight from the backseat of...

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NASA image: NASA Photographer Tracks Airborne Location Integrating Geospatial Navigation System
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Apr 30, 2025

NASA Photographer Tracks Airborne Location Integrating Geospatial Navigation System

NASA photographer James Ross monitors the Airborne Location Integrating Geospatial Navigation System (ALIGNS) from...

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NASA image: Endeavour sitting atop NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA)
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Sep 19, 2012

Endeavour sitting atop NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA)

Space Shuttle Endeavour is ferried by NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) over the Johnson Space Center in...

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NASA image: NASA Aerial Photographer Completes 1,000th Flight
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Apr 20, 2026

NASA Aerial Photographer Completes 1,000th Flight

Troy Asher, acting center director, presents NASA aerial photographer Carla Thomas with an award commemorating her...

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NASA image:  NASA Aerial Photographer Completes 1,000th Flight
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Apr 9, 2025

NASA Aerial Photographer Completes 1,000th Flight

NASA aerial photographer Carla Thomas waves from the backseat of a NASA F-15 aircraft as chief pilot Wayne...

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NASA image: NASA Aerial Photographer Completes 1,000th Flight
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Apr 9, 2025

NASA Aerial Photographer Completes 1,000th Flight

F-15 aircraft crew chief Zack Burke, left, and X-59 mechanic Jamie Trescott, center back, splash buckets of ice...

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NASA image: NASA F-15B #836 landing with Quiet Spike attached
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Oct 3, 2006

NASA F-15B #836 landing with Quiet Spike attached

NASA F-15B #836 landing with Quiet Spike attached. The project seeks to verify the structural integrity of the...

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NASA image: NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached
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Sep 25, 2006

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached. The project seeks to verify the structural integrity of the...

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NASA image: NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached
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Sep 27, 2006

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached. The project seeks to verify the structural integrity of the...

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NASA image: NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached
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Sep 27, 2006

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached. The project seeks to verify the structural integrity of the...

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NASA image: NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached
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Oct 3, 2006

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached. The project seeks to verify the structural integrity of the...

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NASA image: NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached
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Sep 27, 2006

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached. The project seeks to verify the structural integrity of the...

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NASA image: NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached
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Oct 3, 2006

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached. The project seeks to verify the structural integrity of the...

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NASA image: NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached
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Oct 3, 2006

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached. The project seeks to verify the structural integrity of the...

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NASA image: NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached
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Sep 27, 2006

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached. The project seeks to verify the structural integrity of the...

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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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