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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.

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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: X-59 Arrives at NASA Armstrong Following First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

X-59 Arrives at NASA Armstrong Following First Flight

The X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft arrives at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

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NASA image: AFRC 75th Anniversary Series- Episode 6 Autonomy
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Feb 15, 2022

AFRC 75th Anniversary Series- Episode 6 Autonomy

NASA Armstrong’s Flight research center is honoring 75 years of advancing technology and science through flight. For...

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NASA image: Advanced Data Acquisition and Telemetry System
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May 1, 1998

Advanced Data Acquisition and Telemetry System

A NASA King Air successfully tested the Advanced Data Acquisition and Telemetry System during a recent series of...

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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: Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong
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Jan 25, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, left, is seen in the X-59 flight simulator alongside Nils Larson, NASA pilot,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center 2022 Highlights
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Dec 22, 2022

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center 2022 Highlights

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for...

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NASA image: The Mojave Desert serves as a stark background for NASA’s Pilatus PC-12 flying near Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California on Sept. 18, 2024.
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Sep 18, 2024

The Mojave Desert serves as a stark background for NASA’s Pilatus PC-12 flying near Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California on Sept. 18, 2024.

Equipped with state-of-the-art technology to test and evaluate communication, navigation, and surveillance systems,...

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NASA image: As the rising sun dawns over the parched bed of Rogers Dry Lake, AeroVironment's solar-electric Pathfinder-Plus awaits takeoff on its final research flight.
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Aug 31, 2005

As the rising sun dawns over the parched bed of Rogers Dry Lake, AeroVironment's solar-electric Pathfinder-Plus awaits takeoff on its final research flight.

As the rising sun dawns over the parched bed of Rogers Dry Lake, AeroVironment's solar-electric Pathfinder-Plus...

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NASA image: Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Simulator at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center with Pilot
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Mar 12, 2024

Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Simulator at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center with Pilot

NASA test pilot Wayne Ringelberg sits in the air taxi virtual reality flight simulator during a test at NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 in Flight Above the Mojave Desert
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 in Flight Above the Mojave Desert

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft cruises above Palmdale and Edwards, California, during its first...

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NASA image: Astronaut Pilots X-59 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronaut Pilots X-59 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidate Kayla Barron practices flying in an X-59 QueSST simulator at Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: Astronauts Pilot X-59 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronauts Pilot X-59 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA’s 2017 astronaut candidates (L to R) Jonny Kim and Raja Chari practice flying in an X-59 QueSST simulator at...

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NASA image: Astronauts Pilot F-18 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronauts Pilot F-18 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA’s 2017 astronaut candidates (L to R) Jessica Watkins, Jenni Sidey-Gibbons, Joshua Kutryk, and Jasmin Moghbeli...

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NASA image: Astronauts Fly in X-57 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronauts Fly in X-57 Simulator 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 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...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong
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Jan 25, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman views a retired SR-71 Blackbird aircraft, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong
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Jan 25, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, center, and NASA pilots Nils Larson, left, and Jim Less, right, pose for a...

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NASA image: Entrance to the NACA's Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory
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Aug 23, 1948

Entrance to the NACA's Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory

The sign near the entrance of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Flight Propulsion Research...

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NASA image: Flight Research Building at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Sep 23, 1942

Flight Research Building at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The Flight Research Building at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research...

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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...

AFRC
NASA image: The G-IV joins NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center’s fleet of airborne science aircraft 
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Jun 28, 2024

The G-IV joins NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center’s fleet of airborne science aircraft 

In a series of baseline flights beginning on June 24, 2024, the G-IV aircraft flew over the Antelope Valley to...

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NASA image: AFRC2017-0245-051
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Aug 30, 2017

AFRC2017-0245-051

Sierra Nevada's Dream Chaser lifted off ramp on Wednesday, Aug. 30 at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center by...

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NASA image: AFRC2017-0245-045
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Aug 30, 2017

AFRC2017-0245-045

Sierra Nevada Corporation's (SNC) Dream Chaser® being lifted by Columbia 234 UT helicopter for a captive carry...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Celebrates 70 Years of Flight Research
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Sep 21, 2012

NASA Armstrong Celebrates 70 Years of Flight Research

Space Shuttle Endeavour is affixed atop NASA’s 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft as it prepares for a landing at Los...

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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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