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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: KSC-2012-1073
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Jan 19, 2012

KSC-2012-1073

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Starfighters has four F-104 aircraft that have been operational for several years. They have...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1070
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Jan 19, 2012

KSC-2012-1070

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A truck delivers an F-104 Starfighter, formerly of the Italian Air Force, to Starfighters...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1069
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Jan 19, 2012

KSC-2012-1069

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A truck delivers an F-104 Starfighter, formerly of the Italian Air Force, to Starfighters...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1071
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Jan 19, 2012

KSC-2012-1071

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A truck delivers an F-104 Starfighter, formerly of the Italian Air Force, to Starfighters...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1068
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Jan 19, 2012

KSC-2012-1068

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A truck delivers an F-104 Starfighter, formerly of the Italian Air Force, to Starfighters...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1072
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Jan 19, 2012

KSC-2012-1072

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A crane lifts an F-104 Starfighter off the bed of a truck at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1075
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Jan 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A crane lifts an F-104 Starfighter off the bed of a truck at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: EC76-5145
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Apr 11, 1975

EC76-5145

The only time the five ship fleet of F-104 Starfighters was ever airborne at the same time. Pilots were: F-104N...

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NASA image: 2017 A Day of Remembrance
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Jan 26, 2017

2017 A Day of Remembrance

An F-104 Starfighter flies above a gathering of NASA officials, family members and other invited guests following...

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NASA image: E-3009
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Jul 9, 1957

E-3009

YF-104A (Serial # 55-2961) on Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards AFB.

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NASA image: EC76-5140
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Apr 11, 1975

EC76-5140

F-104A #818 flown by Einar Enevoldson and F-104A #820 flown by Gary Krier in formation over the Mojave Desert....

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1074
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Jan 19, 2012

KSC-2012-1074

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A hangar at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida fills up with new aircraft for the...

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NASA image: E-3016
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Jul 9, 1957

E-3016

YF-104A (Serial #55-2961) on Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards AFB.

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NASA image: E-5071
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Dec 16, 1959

E-5071

JF-104A (Serial #56-0749) on the ramp at the NASA Flight Research Center (now the Dryden Flight Research Center) at...

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NASA image: EC77-8122
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Aug 1, 1977

EC77-8122

F-104B #819 flies chase on the NB-52B #008 during the first DAST captive flight.

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NASA image: Lockheed F-104 in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jul 29, 1958

Lockheed F-104 in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view from below of Air Force F-104. The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter is a single-engine, supersonic...

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NASA image: EC76-5079
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Apr 11, 1975

EC76-5079

F-104A #818 flown by Einar Enevoldson. 4/11/75 NASA DFRC EC76-5079 NASA Photo by Bob Rhine

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NASA image: EC71-2811
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Aug 23, 1971

EC71-2811

F-104A #820 in flight 8/23/71 NASA DFRC EC71-2811

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0920
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Apr 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a test flight of the Starfighter F-104, Al Wassel, a representative from the FAA...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0923
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Apr 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The media swarm around Pilot Rick Svetkoff after his test flight of the Starfighter...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0888
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Apr 16, 2007

KSC-07pd0888

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Starfighter F-104 piloted by Rick Svetkoff lands on the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0913
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Apr 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Starfighter F-104 approaches the runway at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility for a...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0908
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Apr 17, 2007

KSC-07pd0908

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, pilot Rick Svetkoff settles into the cockpit of...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0914
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Apr 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Starfighter F-104 lands on the runway at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility after...

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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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