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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: ARC-1944-AAL-6020
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Jun 12, 1944

ARC-1944-AAL-6020

N-221 Ames 40x80ft Subsonic wind tunnel construction; Constant speed - motor generator set.

ARC
NASA image: Side view of Northrop X-4 ship 2
Image
Dec 12, 1950

Side view of Northrop X-4 ship 2

In this 1950 view of the left side of the NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station's X-4 research aircraft, the low...

AFRC
NASA image: GRC-2010-C-00635
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Feb 15, 2006

GRC-2010-C-00635

New testing is underway in the Aero-Acoustic Propulsion Laboratory (AAPL) at NASA's Glenn Research Center. The...

GRC
NASA image: F-15B in flight with X-33 Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) on Flight Test Fixture
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May 14, 1998

F-15B in flight with X-33 Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) on Flight Test Fixture

In-flight photo of the NASA F-15B used in tests of the X-33 Thermal Protection System (TPS) materials. Flying at...

AFRC
NASA image: Northrop P-61 Black Widow Flight Testing a Ramjet
Image
Jan 23, 1947

Northrop P-61 Black Widow Flight Testing a Ramjet

The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory obtained a Northrop P-61...

GRC
NASA image: Around Marshall
Image
Jan 1, 1984

Around Marshall

An engineer at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) observes a model of the Space Shuttle Orbiter being tested in...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
Image
Jan 1, 1988

Around Marshall

This photograph shows an overall view of the Marshall Space Flight Center's (MSFC's) 14x14-Inch Trisonic Wind...

MSFC
NASA image: F-14 VSTFE
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Apr 11, 1986

F-14 VSTFE

NASA 834, an F-14 Navy Tomcat, seen here in flight, was used at Dryden in 1986 and 1987 in a program known as the...

AFRC
NASA image: F-14 VSTFE - gloves #1 and #2
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Apr 22, 1987

F-14 VSTFE - gloves #1 and #2

NASA 834, an F-14 Navy Tomcat, seen here in flight, was used at Dryden in 1986 and 1987 in a program known as the...

AFRC
NASA image: NACA's Lockheed F-94B Starfire with Audio Recording Devices
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Jul 23, 1957

NACA's Lockheed F-94B Starfire with Audio Recording Devices

A Lockheed F-94B Starfire being equipped with an audio recording machine and sensors at the National Advisory...

GRC
NASA image: 8-Foot High Speed Tunnel (HST)
Image
Mar 19, 1957

8-Foot High Speed Tunnel (HST)

Interior view of the slotted throat test section installed in the 8-Foot High Speed Tunnel (HST) in 1950. The...

LRC
NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission
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Jul 12, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission

The ALOFT mission, Airborne Lightning Observatory for Fly’s eye simulator and Terrestrial gamma ray flashes, is a...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission
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Jul 12, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission

The ALOFT mission, Airborne Lightning Observatory for Fly’s eye simulator and Terrestrial gamma ray flashes, is a...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission
Image
Jul 12, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission

The ALOFT mission, Airborne Lightning Observatory for Fly’s eye simulator and Terrestrial gamma ray flashes, is a...

AFRC
NASA image: ER-2 N806NA ALOFT Deployment
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Jul 7, 2023

ER-2 N806NA ALOFT Deployment

The ALOFT mission, Airborne Lightning Observatory for Fly’s eye simulator and Terrestrial gamma ray flashes, is a...

AFRC
NASA image: ER-2 N806NA ALOFT Deployment
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Jul 7, 2023

ER-2 N806NA ALOFT Deployment

The ALOFT mission, Airborne Lightning Observatory for Fly’s eye simulator and Terrestrial gamma ray flashes, is a...

AFRC
NASA image: ER-2 N806NA ALOFT Deployment
Image
Jul 7, 2023

ER-2 N806NA ALOFT Deployment

The ALOFT mission, Airborne Lightning Observatory for Fly’s eye simulator and Terrestrial gamma ray flashes, is a...

AFRC
NASA image: ER-2 N806NA ALOFT Deployment
Image
Jul 7, 2023

ER-2 N806NA ALOFT Deployment

The ALOFT mission, Airborne Lightning Observatory for Fly’s eye simulator and Terrestrial gamma ray flashes, is a...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission
Image
Jul 12, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission

The ALOFT mission, Airborne Lightning Observatory for Fly’s eye simulator and Terrestrial gamma ray flashes, is a...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission
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Jul 8, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission

The ALOFT mission, Airborne Lightning Observatory for Fly’s eye simulator and Terrestrial gamma ray flashes, is a...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission
Image
Jul 11, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission

The ALOFT mission, Airborne Lightning Observatory for Fly’s eye simulator and Terrestrial gamma ray flashes, is a...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission
Image
Jul 12, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission

The ALOFT mission, Airborne Lightning Observatory for Fly’s eye simulator and Terrestrial gamma ray flashes, is a...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission
Image
Jul 7, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission

The ALOFT mission, Airborne Lightning Observatory for Fly’s eye simulator and Terrestrial gamma ray flashes, is a...

AFRC
NASA image: ER-2 N806NA ALOFT Deployment
Image
Jul 7, 2023

ER-2 N806NA ALOFT Deployment

The ALOFT mission, Airborne Lightning Observatory for Fly’s eye simulator and Terrestrial gamma ray flashes, is a...

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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