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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: NASA Twin Otter aircraft
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May 24, 2016

NASA Twin Otter aircraft

NASA Twin Otter aircraft in flight over northern Ohio. The aircraft has been utilized for numerous research projects...

GRC
NASA image: Twin Otter Aircraft
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Jun 25, 2015

Twin Otter Aircraft

Aircraft mechanics reposition the Twin Otter after a research flight. The aircraft was used to gather data from Lake...

GRC
NASA image: Nature Photography - Otter
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Jan 4, 2017

Nature Photography - Otter

Nature photos of an otter swimming at Kennedy Space Center

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NASA image: Twin Otter Aircraft, N607NA
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Oct 15, 2019

Twin Otter Aircraft, N607NA

Twin Otter Aircraft, N607NA

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NASA image: Nature Photography - Otter
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Dec 13, 2016

Nature Photography - Otter

An otter makes its way into the underbrush at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The center shares a border...

KSC
NASA image: Nature Photography - Otter
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Jan 4, 2017

Nature Photography - Otter

An otter swims through a waterway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The center shares a border with the...

KSC
NASA image: Icing Research Flight
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Dec 1, 1999

Icing Research Flight

Supercooled Large Droplet (SLD) icing encounter in the Twin Otter icing research aircraft.

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NASA image: Research Engineer Roger Tokars
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Dec 15, 2016

Research Engineer Roger Tokars

Environmental portrait of research engineer Roger Tokars in front of the Twin Otter research. This image was taken...

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NASA image: Decommissioning of the Twin Otter Aircraft
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Aug 25, 2022

Decommissioning of the Twin Otter Aircraft

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2016-C-02278
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Apr 28, 2016

GRC-2016-C-02278

Cuyahoga County Mayors and City Managers Association Members tour the Glenn Research Center Hangar and learn about...

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NASA image: GRC-1998-C-01151
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Nov 12, 2002

GRC-1998-C-01151

FORMATION FLIGHTS WITH THE TWIN OTTER AND THE OV-10 AIRCRAFT

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Nov 9, 1999

GRC-1998-C-01081

FORMATION FLIGHTS WITH TWIN OTTER AND OV-10 AIRCRAFT

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NASA image: GRC-1998-C-01149
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Jun 14, 1994

GRC-1998-C-01149

FORMATION FLIGHTS WITH THE TWIN OTTER AND THE OV-10 AIRCRAFT

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NASA image: GRC-1998-C-01075
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Nov 9, 1999

GRC-1998-C-01075

FORMATION FLIGHTS WITH TWIN OTTER AND OV-10 AIRCRAFT

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NASA image: GRC-1998-C-01076
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Nov 9, 1999

GRC-1998-C-01076

FORMATION FLIGHTS WITH TWIN OTTER AND OV-10 AIRCRAFT

GRC
NASA image: Tuolumne River Basin seen by NASA Airborne Snow Observatory
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May 2, 2013

Tuolumne River Basin seen by NASA Airborne Snow Observatory

Mt. Dana and Dana Plateau in the Tuolumne River Basin within Yosemite National Park, Calif., as seen out the window...

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NASA image: GRC-2001-C-01402
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2001-C-01402

ICE SHAPES APPLIED TO THE WINGS AND TAIL OF THE TWIN OTTER AIRCRAFT

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NASA image: GRC-2001-C-01400
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2001-C-01400

ICE SHAPES APPLIED TO THE WINGS AND TAIL OF THE TWIN OTTER AIRCRAFT

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NASA image: GRC-2000-C-00457
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-2000-C-00457

TWIN OTTER AIRPLANE SUPERCOOLED LARGE DROPLETS ICE ACCRETIONS

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NASA image: GRC-2001-C-01403
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2001-C-01403

ICE SHAPES APPLIED TO THE WINGS AND TAIL OF THE TWIN OTTER AIRCRAFT

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2000-C-00455
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-2000-C-00455

TWIN OTTER AIRPLANE SUPERCOOLED LARGE DROPLETS ICE ACCRETIONS

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2001-C-01094
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2001-C-01094

IMAGES FROM THE STEREOGRAPHIC CAMERA SYSTEM ON THE TWIN OTTER AIRPLANE

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NASA image: GRC-1999-C-01554
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1999-C-01554

SLD - SUPER COOLED LARGE DROPLET ICING ON TWIN OTTER AIRPLANE 1 - 2 - 3

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NASA image: Dibble Ice Shelf
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Jun 13, 2013

Dibble Ice Shelf

This photo, aken onboard a National Science Foundation/NASA chartered Twin Otter aircraft, shows the ice front of...

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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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