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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.

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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: One of NASA's two F-15 research aircraft gets refueled in mid-air over Lake Isabella from a USAF KC-135 tanker while NASA's other F-15 flies chase alongside.
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Jul 22, 2005

One of NASA's two F-15 research aircraft gets refueled in mid-air over Lake Isabella from a USAF KC-135 tanker while NASA's other F-15 flies chase alongside.

One of NASA's two F-15 research aircraft gets refueled in mid-air over Lake Isabella from a USAF KC-135 tanker while...

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NASA image: 2017 Astronauts Tour Hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

2017 Astronauts Tour Hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA’s 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California...

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NASA image: 2017 Astronauts Tour Hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

2017 Astronauts Tour Hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California...

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NASA image: 2017 Astronauts Tour Hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

2017 Astronauts Tour Hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California...

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NASA image: EC97-44165-149
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Jul 16, 1997

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A collection of NASA's research aircraft on the ramp at the Dryden Flight Research Center in July 1997: X-31, F-15...

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NASA image: Astronaut Looks at Nozzle of F-15 at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronaut Looks at Nozzle of F-15 at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA’s 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California...

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NASA image: Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets
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Jun 26, 2019

Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets

NASA’s 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California....

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NASA image: Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets
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Jun 26, 2019

Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California....

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NASA image: Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets
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Jun 26, 2019

Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California....

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NASA image: Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets
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Jun 26, 2019

Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets

NASA’s 2017 astronaut candidates (L to R) Jessica Watkins, Zena Cardman, Kayla Barron toured aircraft hangar at...

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NASA image: Astronauts Look in F-15 Nozzle at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronauts Look in F-15 Nozzle at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California...

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NASA image: Astronauts Look in F-15 Nozzle at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronauts Look in F-15 Nozzle at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California...

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NASA image: Astronauts Tour Aircraft Hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronauts Tour Aircraft Hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California...

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NASA image: NASA’s Newest F-15s Arrive at NASA Armstrong
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Dec 22, 2025

NASA’s Newest F-15s Arrive at NASA Armstrong

NASA’s newest F-15 aircraft arrive at the agency’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on...

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NASA image: NASA’s Newest F-15s Arrive at NASA Armstrong
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Dec 22, 2025

NASA’s Newest F-15s Arrive at NASA Armstrong

Oregon Air National Guard ground crew guides one of NASA’s newest F-15 aircraft onto the ramp at the agency’s...

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NASA image: EC02-0031-7
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Feb 1, 2002

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The solar-powered Helios Prototype flying wing frames two modified F-15 research aircraft in a hangar at NASA's...

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NASA image: NASA F-15s Ready for Dual Ship Flights
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May 14, 2025

NASA F-15s Ready for Dual Ship Flights

Two NASA F-15 aircraft sit on the ramp at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Edwards, California, ahead of...

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NASA image: NASA Ground Crew Prepares Wing Model Ahead of High-Speed Taxi Test
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Jan 13, 2026

NASA Ground Crew Prepares Wing Model Ahead of High-Speed Taxi Test

NASA ground crew prepares the agency’s F-15 research aircraft and Cross Flow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow...

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NASA image: NASA Ground Crew Prepares Wing Model Ahead of High-Speed Taxi Test
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Jan 13, 2026

NASA Ground Crew Prepares Wing Model Ahead of High-Speed Taxi Test

NASA ground crew prepares the agency’s F-15 research aircraft and Cross Flow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow...

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NASA image: NASA Wing Model Mounted Under F-15 for High-Speed Taxi Test
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Jan 13, 2026

NASA Wing Model Mounted Under F-15 for High-Speed Taxi Test

NASA’s Cross Flow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow test article is mounted beneath the agency’s F-15 research...

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NASA image: NASA Wing Model Mounted Under F-15 for High-Speed Taxi Test
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Jan 13, 2026

NASA Wing Model Mounted Under F-15 for High-Speed Taxi Test

NASA’s Cross Flow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow test article is mounted beneath the agency’s F-15 research...

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NASA image: NASA Wing Model Mounted Under F-15 for High-Speed Taxi Test
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Jan 13, 2026

NASA Wing Model Mounted Under F-15 for High-Speed Taxi Test

NASA’s Cross Flow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow test article is mounted beneath the agency’s F-15 research...

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NASA image: NASA Completes High-Speed Taxi Test of Cross Flow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow Technology
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Jan 13, 2026

NASA Completes High-Speed Taxi Test of Cross Flow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow Technology

NASA’s Cross Flow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow (CATNLF) scale model completes its first major milestone –...

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NASA image: NASA Completes High-Speed Taxi Test of Cross Flow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow Technology
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Jan 13, 2026

NASA Completes High-Speed Taxi Test of Cross Flow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow Technology

NASA’s Cross Flow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow (CATNLF) scale model completes its first major milestone –...

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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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