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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: EC79-12055
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Jan 3, 1980

EC79-12055

The HiMAT (Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology) subscale research vehicle, seen here after landing to conclude a...

AFRC
NASA image: EC80-14281
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Dec 30, 1980

EC80-14281

The HiMAT (Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology) subscale research vehicle, seen here during a research flight,...

AFRC
NASA image: ECN-14280
Image
Dec 30, 1980

ECN-14280

The HiMAT (Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology) subscale research vehicle, seen here during a research flight,...

AFRC
NASA image: ECN-14273
Image
Dec 30, 1980

ECN-14273

The HiMAT (Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology) subscale research vehicle, seen here during a research flight,...

AFRC
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,...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-2010-5026
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Oct 7, 2010

KSC-2010-5026

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbird pilots flew their jets in tight formation over NASA's...

KSC
NASA image: Cessna UC–78 Bobcat at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
Image
Oct 23, 1943

Cessna UC–78 Bobcat at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory acquired the five-seat Cessna UC–78 in March 1943 to maintain the...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3561
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Nov 6, 2008

KSC-08pd3561

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An F-4 jet aircraft lands at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It will join the U.S....

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3551
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Nov 6, 2008

KSC-08pd3551

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, ground support...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3559
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Nov 6, 2008

KSC-08pd3559

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Two F/A-18 jets fly over the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3554
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Nov 6, 2008

KSC-08pd3554

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Aircraft of the 920th Rescue Wing are lined up at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3553
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Nov 6, 2008

KSC-08pd3553

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Aircraft of the 920th Rescue Wing are lined up at the Shuttle landing Facility at NASA's...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3560
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Nov 6, 2008

KSC-08pd3560

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An F/A-18 jet lands at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It will join the U.S. Navy's...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3547
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Nov 6, 2008

KSC-08pd3547

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A C-130 airplane flown by U.S. Marines lands at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3555
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Nov 6, 2008

KSC-08pd3555

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A pilot with the 920th Rescue Wing gets ready to disembark his plane after landing at NASA's...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3556
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Nov 6, 2008

KSC-08pd3556

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels F/A-18 jets fly in formation over the runway at NASA's Kennedy...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3558
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Nov 6, 2008

KSC-08pd3558

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels F/A-18 jet No. 1 lands on the runway at NASA's Kennedy Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3573
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Nov 6, 2008

KSC-08pd3573

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Military aircraft are lined up on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3557
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Nov 6, 2008

KSC-08pd3557

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Storks seem to join the formation as the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels F/A-18 jets land on the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3574
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Nov 6, 2008

KSC-08pd3574

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Navy's F/A-18 Blue Angels (left) and other military aircraft fire their engines on...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3562
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Nov 6, 2008

KSC-08pd3562

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Three of the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels F/A-18 jets fly over the runway at NASA's Kennedy Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3550
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Nov 6, 2008

KSC-08pd3550

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels demonstration squadron lands at the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3563
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Nov 6, 2008

KSC-08pd3563

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Three of the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels F/A-18 jets fly in formation over the runway before...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3549
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Nov 6, 2008

KSC-08pd3549

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A C-130 airplane flown by U.S. Marines stops at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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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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