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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: X-29 Number Two in Flight Closeup of Spin Chute Mechanism
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Jun 27, 1989

X-29 Number Two in Flight Closeup of Spin Chute Mechanism

Because the number two X-29 at NASA's Ames-Dryden Flight Research Facility (later the Dryden Flight Research Center)...

AFRC
NASA image: LRC-2025-OCIO_P-02515.TIF
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Jul 21, 2025

LRC-2025-OCIO_P-02515.TIF

Photo of Sue Grafton taken in advance of the Flight Dynamic Research Facility's (FDRF) ribbon cutting. Sue started...

LaRC
NASA image: NASA Engineer Sue Grafton
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Jul 21, 2025

NASA Engineer Sue Grafton

Sue Grafton, NASA engineer poses in advance of the Flight Dynamic Research Facility's (FDRF) grand opening. Sue...

LaRC
NASA image: ECN-22193
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Dec 22, 1982

ECN-22193

A close-up photo of the spin chute mounted on the rear fuselage of the AFTI F-16, a safety device designed to...

AFRC
NASA image: Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center
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Jun 19, 2012

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center east side with spin tunnel

LRC
NASA image: Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center
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Jun 19, 2012

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center east side with spin tunnel

LRC
NASA image: Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center
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Jun 19, 2012

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center east side with spin tunnel

LRC
NASA image: Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center
Image
Jun 19, 2012

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center east side with spin tunnel

LRC
NASA image: Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center
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Jun 19, 2012

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center east side with spin tunnel

LRC
NASA image: ARC-1943-AAL-4444
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Aug 23, 1943

ARC-1943-AAL-4444

XA-39 model mounted for testing in the 7x120ft w.t. at Ames Research Center, California, props spinning.

ARC
NASA image: Multi Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV) Model
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May 23, 2013

Multi Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV) Model

The tethered Multi Mission Earth Entry Vehicle model while being tested in the Vertical Spin Tunnel at NASA Langely...

LRC
NASA image: Fundamental Physics
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Feb 9, 2003

Fundamental Physics

This image depicts the formation of multiple whirlpools in a sodium gas cloud. Scientists who cooled the cloud and...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Aug 7, 2002

Microgravity

Brad McLain for the Space Biology Museum Network spins a volunteer in a rotating chair to illustrate how dependent...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1993-A93-0511-7
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Oct 7, 1993

ARC-1993-A93-0511-7

Harold Goldstein (R) and Dan Leiser (L) discuss bone implant development in the the Shuttle Tile Laboratory N-242. A...

ARC
NASA image: 1/10th Scale Model X-15
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Jul 8, 1958

1/10th Scale Model X-15

A 1/10th Scale Model of the X-15 research plane is prepared in Langley's 7 x 10 Foot Wind Tunnel for studies...

LRC
NASA image: PA-30 Twin Comanche - NASA 808 in hangar
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May 5, 1980

PA-30 Twin Comanche - NASA 808 in hangar

Technicians check instrumentation and systems on NASA 808, a PA-30 aircraft, prior to a research flight. The...

AFRC
NASA image: F-15 RPRV landing on lakebed
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Oct 21, 1975

F-15 RPRV landing on lakebed

This photograph shows NASA's 3/8th-scale remotely piloted research vehicle landing on Rogers Dry Lakebed at Edwards...

AFRC
NASA image: Rotor Test High Speed Video of Ice Shed
Video
Dec 29, 2023

Rotor Test High Speed Video of Ice Shed

Ice formed on the blades of a rotating rotor. In time the ice accumulation builds up and is then shed or spun off...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1828
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Dec 23, 1997

KSC-97PC1828

NASA’s Lunar Prospector is prepared for mating to a Lockheed Martin Athena II launch vehicle at Cape Canaveral Air...

KSC
NASA image: Crewmember in SPACELAB wearing the Acceleration Recording Unit and Collar.
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Jan 11, 1993

Crewmember in SPACELAB wearing the Acceleration Recording Unit and Collar.

STS058-202-002 (18 Oct.-1 Nov. 1993) --- Astronaut Rhea Seddon, STS-58 payload commander, spins the Spacelab Life...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1831
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Dec 23, 1997

KSC-97PC1831

NASA’s Lunar Prospector is mated to a Lockheed Martin Athena II launch vehicle at Cape Canaveral Air Station’s...

KSC
NASA image:  X-57 High-Voltage Testing Continues
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Apr 16, 2021

X-57 High-Voltage Testing Continues

NASA's all-electric X-57 Maxwell continues to undergo high-voltage ground testing with successful spinning of the...

AFRC
NASA image: X-57 High Voltage Testing Continues
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Apr 15, 2021

X-57 High Voltage Testing Continues

NASA's all-electric X-57 Maxwell continues to undergo high-voltage ground testing with successful spinning of the...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1829
Image
Dec 23, 1997

KSC-97PC1829

NASA’s Lunar Prospector is prepared for mating to a Lockheed Martin Athena II launch vehicle at Cape Canaveral Air...

KSC
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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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