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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: Astronaut Carl Meade mans pilots station during trajectory control exercise
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Sep 12, 1994

Astronaut Carl Meade mans pilots station during trajectory control exercise

STS064-22-024 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- With a manual and lap top computer in front of him, astronaut Carl J. Meade,...

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NASA image: Horizontal Stabilator Install
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Feb 7, 2022

Horizontal Stabilator Install

Event: Horizontal Stabilator Install The Low Boom Flight Demonstrator manufacturing team installed the horizontal...

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NASA image: Horizontal Stabilator Install
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May 18, 2022

Horizontal Stabilator Install

Event: Horizontal Stabilator Install The Low Boom Flight Demonstrator manufacturing team installed the horizontal...

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NASA image: Horizontal Stabilator Install
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May 18, 2022

Horizontal Stabilator Install

Event: Horizontal Stabilator Install The Low Boom Flight Demonstrator manufacturing team installed the horizontal...

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NASA image: Horizontal Stabilator Install
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May 18, 2022

Horizontal Stabilator Install

Event: Horizontal Stabilator Install The Low Boom Flight Demonstrator manufacturing team installed the horizontal...

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NASA image: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing
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Feb 10, 2022

Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing

Event: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing A model of the X-59 forebody is shown in the Lockheed Martin Skunk...

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NASA image: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing
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Feb 10, 2022

Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing

Event: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing A model of the X-59 forebody is shown in the Lockheed Martin Skunk...

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NASA image: F-14 #991 cockpit
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Jul 2, 1980

F-14 #991 cockpit

View of the cockpit of NASA's F-14, tail number 991. This aircraft was the first of a series of post-Vietnam...

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NASA image: JSC2001E21583
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Jul 16, 2001

JSC2001E21583

JSC2001-E-21583 (16 July 2001) --- Flight controller James M. Duncan inputs data into his computer at his console in...

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NASA image: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing
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Feb 10, 2022

Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing

Event: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing A technician works on the X-59 model during testing in the low-speed...

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NASA image: F-8 DFBW in flight
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Oct 7, 1972

F-8 DFBW in flight

F-8 Digital Fly-By-Wire aircraft in flight. The computer-controlled flight systems pioneered by the F-8 DFBW created...

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NASA image: Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Simulator at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center with Pilot
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Mar 12, 2024

Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Simulator at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center with Pilot

NASA researchers Curt Hanson (background) and Saravanakumaar Ramia (foreground) control the air taxi virtual reality...

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NASA image: Flight Director Robert Castle uses laptop while monitoring space walk
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Dec 7, 1993

Flight Director Robert Castle uses laptop while monitoring space walk

STS061-S-103 (2-13 DEC 1993) --- Flight director Robert E. Castle uses a lap top computer to aid his busy tasks...

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NASA image: iss067e369288
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Sep 19, 2022

iss067e369288

iss067e369288 (Sept. 19, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 67 Flight Engineer Jessica Watkins works on the...

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NASA image: MCC Coverage during STS-105
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Feb 28, 2005

MCC Coverage during STS-105

JSC2001-E-25411 (17 August 2001) --- Astronaut Joan E. Higginbotham, ISS spacecraft communicator (CAPCOM), inputs...

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NASA image: ITCS coolant refill
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Jun 23, 2009

ITCS coolant refill

ISS020-E-013939 (23 June 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 20...

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NASA image: iss071e609375
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Sep 5, 2024

iss071e609375

iss071e609375 (Sept. 5, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Tracy C. Dyson tests the...

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NASA image: Voss in Destiny with laptop
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May 16, 2001

Voss in Destiny with laptop

ISS002-E-7599 (16 May 2001) --- James S. Voss, Expedition Two flight engineer, communicates with Mission Control as...

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NASA image: Helms talks to ground control from Node 1/Unity module
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Jun 15, 2001

Helms talks to ground control from Node 1/Unity module

ISS002-E-6744 (15 June 2001) --- Susan J. Helms, Expedition Two flight engineer, talks with mission control while...

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NASA image: iss071e180163
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Jun 10, 2024

iss071e180163

iss071e180163 (June 10, 2024) --- Expedition 71 Flight Engineers Mike Barratt and Jeanette Epps, both NASA...

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NASA image: NASA Begins Switch to Backup Spacecraft Hardware
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Jul 15, 2021

NASA Begins Switch to Backup Spacecraft Hardware

Nzinga Tull, Hubble systems anomaly response manager at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland,...

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NASA image: NASA Begins Switch to Backup Spacecraft Hardware
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Jul 15, 2021

NASA Begins Switch to Backup Spacecraft Hardware

Nzinga Tull, Hubble systems anomaly response manager at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland,...

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NASA image: E-2633
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Oct 12, 1956

E-2633

A photo of the control stick used on the Iron Cross Attitude Simulator. Although it resembled today's desktop...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6401
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Nov 16, 2012

KSC-2012-6401

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Firing Room 1, also known as the Young-Crippen Firing Room, has been outfitted with computer,...

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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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