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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: NASA C-20A Enables Missions Advancing Earthquake Science
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Apr 29, 2026

NASA C-20A Enables Missions Advancing Earthquake Science

C-20A crew chief Isac Mata stows metal pins used to secure the landing gear, while Ian Elkin, operations engineer,...

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NASA image: Main Building (4800) at Dryden FRC
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Sep 5, 1991

Main Building (4800) at Dryden FRC

The X-1E research aircraft provides a striking view at the entrance of NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3547
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Nov 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A C-130 airplane flown by U.S. Marines lands at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: NASA's F-15B research testbed jet flew in the supersonic shockwave of a Northrop Grumman Corp. - modified U.S. Navy F-5E jet in support of the Shaped Sonic Boom Demonstration project.
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Aug 25, 2003

NASA's F-15B research testbed jet flew in the supersonic shockwave of a Northrop Grumman Corp. - modified U.S. Navy F-5E jet in support of the Shaped Sonic Boom Demonstration project.

NASA's F-15B research testbed jet from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center flew in the supersonic shockwave of a...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3549
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Nov 6, 2008

KSC-08pd3549

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A C-130 airplane flown by U.S. Marines stops at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: AERIALS - STS-2 - KSC
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Nov 12, 1981

AERIALS - STS-2 - KSC

S81-39527 (12 Nov. 1981) --- This photograph of the STS-2 crew and the space shuttle Columbia soaring toward Earth...

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NASA image: NASA's F-15B research testbed jet flew in the supersonic shockwave of a Northrop Grumman Corp. - modified U.S. Navy F-5E jet in support of the Shaped Sonic Boom Demonstration project.
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Aug 23, 2003

NASA's F-15B research testbed jet flew in the supersonic shockwave of a Northrop Grumman Corp. - modified U.S. Navy F-5E jet in support of the Shaped Sonic Boom Demonstration project.

NASA's F-15B research testbed jet from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center flew in the supersonic shockwave of a...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Bryan Watters
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Nov 10, 2022

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Bryan Watters

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet civil engineer Bryan Watters and learn about his role on the Quesst...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp-1046
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Aug 12, 1999

KSC-99pp-1046

This aerial view shows the construction of a multi-purpose hangar, which is part of the $8 million Reusable Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1045
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Aug 13, 1999

KSC-99pp1045

An aerial view shows the early construction of a multi-purpose hangar, which is part of the $8 million Reusable...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3218
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May 20, 2009

KSC-2009-3218

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Beluga Airbus taxis on the runway at NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility....

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0361
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Feb 18, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in commemoration...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Wing in Langley Wind Tunnel
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Jun 30, 2025

NASA Tests Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Wing in Langley Wind Tunnel

NASA researcher Norman W. Schaeffler adjusts a propellor, which is part of a 7-foot wing model that was recently...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission
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Aug 21, 2025

NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission

A crew member handles liquid nitrogen servicing for NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center’s ER-2 aircraft at...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing
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Oct 4, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing

A Russian Search and Rescue AN-12 aircraft takes off from the Zhezkazgan Airport in Kazakhstan in support of the...

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NASA image: NASA’s F-15D Tests New Shock-Sensing Probe
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Apr 3, 2025

NASA’s F-15D Tests New Shock-Sensing Probe

NASA’s F-15D research aircraft conducts a test flight near Edwards, California, with a newly installed near-field...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Apr 15, 2004

Benefit from NASA

The Waterblast Research Cell supports development of automated systems that remove thermal protection materials and...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0355
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Feb 18, 2008

KSC-08pd0355

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in commemoration...

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NASA image: NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson
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Apr 17, 2025

NASA SkillBridge Research Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer Jeremy Johnson

Jeremy Johnson, a research pilot and aviation safety officer, poses in front of a PC-12 aircraft inside the hangar...

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NASA image: NASA Drone Supports Wildland Fire Technology Demonstration
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Feb 25, 2025

NASA Drone Supports Wildland Fire Technology Demonstration

Justin Link, pilot for small uncrewed aircraft systems, installs weather instruments on NASA’s Alta X drone at the...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - EXTRA-VEHICULAR ACTIVITY (EVA) - ASTRONAUT WILLIAM A. ANDERS - TRAINING - PATRICK AFB (PAFB), FL
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Aug 11, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - EXTRA-VEHICULAR ACTIVITY (EVA) - ASTRONAUT WILLIAM A. ANDERS - TRAINING - PATRICK AFB (PAFB), FL

S66-47856 (11 Aug. 1966) --- Astronaut William A. Anders, backup crew pilot of the Gemini-11 spaceflight,...

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NASA image: High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series
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Nov 5, 2018

High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

The Gulf of Mexico as seen from NASA photographer Carla Thomas at high altitude in the F/A-18 research aircraft...

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NASA image: NASA Concludes Wind Study
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Aug 22, 2023

NASA Concludes Wind Study

John Melton, Justin Hall, Derek Abramson, Justin Link, and Robert "Red" Jensen were key on mission day for the...

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NASA image: Advanced Air Mobility Aims to Shorten Travel Time
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May 20, 2022

Advanced Air Mobility Aims to Shorten Travel Time

Several projects supporting NASA's Advanced Air Mobility, or AAM mission, are working on different elements to help...

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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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