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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: Advanced Concept
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Dec 1, 2003

Advanced Concept

In this photo, an RS-88 development rocket engine is being test fired at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Dec 1, 2003

Advanced Concept

This photo gives an overhead look at an RS-88 development rocket engine being test fired at NASA's Marshall Space...

MSFC
NASA image: IPD 100% Power Test
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Jul 12, 2006

IPD 100% Power Test

The Integrated Powerhead Demonstration engine was fired at 100 percent power for the first time July 12, 2006 at...

SSC
NASA image: Amazon Future Engineer STEM Teachers Participate in Callisto Technology Demonstration
Video
Dec 2, 2022

Amazon Future Engineer STEM Teachers Participate in Callisto Technology Demonstration

Amazon Future Engineer STEM Teachers Christopher Hatten, Jacob Jun, and Voke Ogueh participate in the Callisto...

JSC
NASA image: Engine Test Fit Install
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Oct 28, 2022

Engine Test Fit Install

Here is an image of the X-59’s 13-foot General Electric F414 engine as the team prepares for a fit check. Making...

LRC
NASA image: LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-45
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Oct 17, 2022

LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-45

The upper empennage, or tail section of the plane, and engine bay is surrounded by a blue gantry that is used to...

LRC
NASA image: This closeup of Boeing Phantom Works' unique X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator shows off its unusual engine placement and supercritical airfoil
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Oct 24, 2006

This closeup of Boeing Phantom Works' unique X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator shows off its unusual engine placement and supercritical airfoil

This closeup of Boeing Phantom Works' unique X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator shows off its unusual...

AFRC
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....

LRC
NASA image: Quality Inspection of NASA’s X-59 Engine
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Mar 15, 2023

Quality Inspection of NASA’s X-59 Engine

A quality inspector inspects the GE F-414 engine nozzle after installation at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility...

LRC
NASA image: Quesst Mission | X-59 Engine Inlet
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Jan 5, 2023

Quesst Mission | X-59 Engine Inlet

This image shows the X-59’s engine inlet from the aft view, which is the rear of the airplane, looking forward. Once...

LRC
NASA image: From Above With Nose Installed
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Nov 7, 2022

From Above With Nose Installed

This is an overhead view of the X-59 aircraft at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California. The nose was...

LRC
NASA image: LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-42
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Sep 16, 2022

LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-42

This is an up-close view of the X-59’s engine inlet – fresh after being painted. The 13-foot F414-GE-100 engine will...

LRC
NASA image: Crazy Engineering: Making Oxygen on Mars with MOXIE
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Jun 5, 2019

Crazy Engineering: Making Oxygen on Mars with MOXIE

Crazy Engineering explores a technology demonstration riding aboard NASA’s Mars 2020 rover that's straight out of...

JPL
NASA image: Integrated Powerhead Demonstrator engine tested at SSC
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May 3, 2005

Integrated Powerhead Demonstrator engine tested at SSC

A plume of fire lights up the night during a test of the Integrated Powerhead Demonstrator at Stennis Space Center's...

SSC
NASA image: Checking Contact Points for Curiosity Drill
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Jun 5, 2013

Checking Contact Points for Curiosity Drill

This image demonstrates how engineers place the drill carried by NASA Mars rover Curiosity onto rock targets. They...

JPL
NASA image: LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-41
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Sep 16, 2022

LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-41

This image shows the extensive ventilation system that has been placed adjacent to the X-59 during the recent...

LRC
NASA image: SEG 400 Main Wing Assembly, SEG 430 Spine, SEG 500 Empennage
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Apr 28, 2021

SEG 400 Main Wing Assembly, SEG 430 Spine, SEG 500 Empennage

Here is a wide shot of the wing, engine and engine inlet area of NASA’s X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology or QueSST...

HQ
NASA image: Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2
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Feb 7, 2022

Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits inside its run stall following maximum afterburner testing at...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s X-59 at Sunrise
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Mar 12, 2026

NASA’s X-59 at Sunrise

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft during engine run testing on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at NASA’s...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Displays Mach Diamonds at Maximum Afterburner
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Jan 22, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Displays Mach Diamonds at Maximum Afterburner

NASA’s X-59 lights up the night sky with its unique Mach diamonds, also known as shock diamonds, during maximum...

AFRC
NASA image: Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2
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Feb 7, 2022

Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2

NASA’s X-59 lights up the night sky with its unique Mach diamonds, also known as shock diamonds, during maximum...

AFRC
NASA image: Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2
Image
Feb 7, 2022

Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2

NASA’s X-59 lights up the night sky with its unique Mach diamonds, also known as shock diamonds, during maximum...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Displays Mach Diamonds at Maximum Afterburner
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Jan 22, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Displays Mach Diamonds at Maximum Afterburner

NASA’s X-59 lights up the night sky with its unique Mach diamonds, also known as shock diamonds, during maximum...

AFRC
NASA image: Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2
Image
Feb 7, 2022

Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2

NASA’s X-59 lights up the night sky with its unique Mach diamonds, also known as shock diamonds, during maximum...

AFRC
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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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