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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: FLIGHT LINE PREP. - ASTRONAUTS SLAYTON, GRISSOM, SCHIRRA
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Jan 10, 1961

FLIGHT LINE PREP. - ASTRONAUTS SLAYTON, GRISSOM, SCHIRRA

M61-00012 (20 Jan. 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. pictured on the flight line climbing aboard a F-106...

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NASA image: M2-F1 in flight over lakebed on tow line
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Aug 16, 1963

M2-F1 in flight over lakebed on tow line

After initial ground-tow flights of the M2-F1 using the Pontiac as a tow vehicle, the way was clear to make air tows...

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NASA image: Astronaut Virgil Grissom standing beside F-102 on the flight line
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Apr 1, 1960

Astronaut Virgil Grissom standing beside F-102 on the flight line

B60-00708 (1960) --- Astronaut Virgil I (Gus) Grissom pictured standing beside a F-102 on the flight line. Photo...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT GROUP - FLIGHT LINE
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Jan 1, 1961

ASTRONAUT GROUP - FLIGHT LINE

S61-01250 (20 Jan. 1961) --- Photo of the Mercury astronauts standing beside a Convair 106-B aircraft. They are,...

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NASA image: FLIGHT LINE - TRAINING
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Jan 10, 1959

FLIGHT LINE - TRAINING

M61-00007 (1961) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. in the cockpit of a T-106. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: A Beech T-34C mission support aircraft flown by NASA Dryden Flight Research Center shows off its classic lines as it soars over the desert near Edwards AFB
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Jun 20, 2005

A Beech T-34C mission support aircraft flown by NASA Dryden Flight Research Center shows off its classic lines as it soars over the desert near Edwards AFB

A Beech T-34C mission support aircraft flown by NASA Dryden Flight Research Center shows off its classic lines as it...

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NASA image: Move to Run Stall 5
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Feb 7, 2022

Move to Run Stall 5

NASA’s X-59 research aircraft moves from its construction site to the flight line – or the space between the hangar...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0224-016
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Oct 15, 2009

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Ames 70_year picture day on Flight line. Tim Naumowicz holding the line.

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NASA image: M2-F1 in flight over lakebed on tow line
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Aug 30, 1963

M2-F1 in flight over lakebed on tow line

Following the first M2-F1 airtow flight on 16 August 1963, the Flight Research Center used the vehicle for both...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0224-059
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Oct 15, 2009

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Ames 70_year picture day on Flight line. David Morse leads the the staff to their places in the line to keep the...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0224-036
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Oct 15, 2009

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Ames 70_year picture day on Flight line. Tech Partners group in line up.

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0224-057
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Oct 15, 2009

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Ames 70_year picture day on Flight line. David Morse leads the the staff to their places in the line to keep the...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0224-058
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Oct 15, 2009

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Ames 70_year picture day on Flight line. David Morse leads the the staff to their places in the line to keep the...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0224-007
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Oct 15, 2009

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Ames 70_year picture day on Flight line. Sheila Johnson orginazing the line up.

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0224-010
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Oct 15, 2009

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Ames 70_year picture day on Flight line. Carolyn Garcia leads the the staff to their places in the line to keep the...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0224-025
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Oct 15, 2009

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Ames 70_year picture day on Flight line. Jim Taylor and Jennifer Kremer in the line up.

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0224-063
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Oct 15, 2009

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Ames 70_year picture day on Flight line. Sheila Johnson orginazing the line up.

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0224-056
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Oct 15, 2009

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Ames 70_year picture day on Flight line. Sheila Johnson orginazing the line up.

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0224-041
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Oct 15, 2009

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Ames 70_year picture day on Flight line. Center Director S. Pete Worden, Jack Boyd, Lewis Braxton, III start the...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0224-046
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Oct 15, 2009

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Ames 70_year picture day on Flight line.

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0224-035
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Oct 15, 2009

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Ames 70_year picture day on Flight line.

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0224-020
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Oct 15, 2009

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Ames 70_year picture day on Flight line.

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0224-047
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Oct 15, 2009

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Ames 70_year picture day on Flight line.

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0224-011
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Oct 15, 2009

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Ames 70_year picture day on Flight line.

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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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