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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: National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights
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Dec 8, 2021

National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights

NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign flies maneuvers at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

AFRC
NASA image: National Campaign Conducts December Dry Run Test 
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Dec 2, 2020

National Campaign Conducts December Dry Run Test 

Ames Research Center researchers from left to right Yasmin Arbab,  Faisal Omar and Mark Snycerski on the Advanced...

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NASA image: National Campaign Conducts December Dry Run Test
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Dec 2, 2020

National Campaign Conducts December Dry Run Test

Ames Research Center researchers Yasmin Arbab and Mark Snycerski on the Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign...

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NASA image: DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights
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Jun 21, 2019

DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights

Kevin Knutson sits at a station in the main Blue Control Room at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: ED08-0252-06
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Sep 30, 2008

ED08-0252-06

An HD display is mounted on top of the rear instrument panel in NASA's F-18 SRA aircraft, as NASA is partnering with...

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NASA image: EC01-0328-17
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Nov 9, 2001

EC01-0328-17

Smoke generators show the twisting paths of wingtip vortices behind two NASA Dryden F/A-18's used in the Autonomous...

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NASA image: E53-1109
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Nov 20, 1953

E53-1109

Scott Crossfield talks to newsmen in front of NACA South Base hangar after his first flight to Mach 2 in the Douglas...

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NASA image: DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights
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Sep 25, 2019

DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights

Jeff Koenig and Carlos Torres  at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in California prepare to support...

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NASA image: National Campaign Completes Dry Run Testing
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Mar 12, 2021

National Campaign Completes Dry Run Testing

Flight Research Inc.'s Bell OH-58C Kiowa helicopter flies vehicle characteristics maneuvers for comparison to...

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NASA image: EC97-44175-13
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Aug 1, 1997

EC97-44175-13

Altus I aircraft taking off from lakebed runway

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NASA image: EC01-0328-4
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Nov 9, 2001

EC01-0328-4

This unique view, looking directly up at two NASA Dryden F/A-18's used in the Autonomous Formation Flight (AFF)...

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NASA image: National Campaign Completes Dry Run Testing
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Mar 12, 2021

National Campaign Completes Dry Run Testing

Flight Research Inc.’s Bell OH-58C Kiowa helicopter hovers over a helipad after completing an urban air mobility...

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NASA image: EC97-44175-21
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Aug 1, 1997

EC97-44175-21

Altus I aircraft on lakebed

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NASA image: Lee Adelsbach and Bob Cook work on the instrumentation on the Bell X-1B
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Jun 16, 1956

Lee Adelsbach and Bob Cook work on the instrumentation on the Bell X-1B

Lee Adelsbach and Bob Cook work on the instrumentation on the Bell X-1B.

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NASA image: National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights
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Nov 8, 2021

National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights

NASA's Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign created a visual aid, known as a tetherball, to serve as the...

AFRC
NASA image: National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights
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Dec 8, 2021

National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights

Flight Research Inc.'s Bell OH-58 helicopter performs different test maneuvers at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Administrator Bridenstine speaks to press in front of X-57 all electric aircraft that is being modified at Scaled Composites at Mojave Air & Space Port in California
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Aug 28, 2018

NASA Administrator Bridenstine speaks to press in front of X-57 all electric aircraft that is being modified at Scaled Composites at Mojave Air & Space Port in California

NASA Administrator Bridenstine talks to press at Scaled Composites hangar at Mojave Air & Space Port in California....

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NASA image: EC01-0328-12
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Nov 9, 2001

EC01-0328-12

Smoke generators show the twisting paths of wingtip vortices behind two NASA Dryden F/A-18's used in the Autonomous...

AFRC
NASA image: Bell X-1B fitted with a reaction control system on the lakebed
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Jul 30, 1958

Bell X-1B fitted with a reaction control system on the lakebed

Bell X-1B fitted with a reaction control system on the lakebed.

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NASA image: National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights
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Dec 8, 2021

National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights

NASA's Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign conducts testing to study controllability characteristics when...

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NASA image: ED08-0252-10
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Sep 30, 2008

ED08-0252-10

An HD camera is mounted behind the head-up display of NASA's F-18 SRA aircraft. NASA is partnering with Gulfstream...

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NASA image: E53-1113
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Nov 20, 1953

E53-1113

NACA pilot A. Scott Crossfield next to the D-558-2 after first Mach 2 flight.

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NASA image: X-1B engine run on Air Force thrust stand
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Oct 15, 1959

X-1B engine run on Air Force thrust stand

X-1B engine run on Air Force thrust stand.

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NASA image: National Campaign Conducts December Dry Run Test
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Nov 30, 2020

National Campaign Conducts December Dry Run Test

A Bell OH-58C Kiowa helicopter provided by Flight Research Inc. in Mojave, California, prepares to land at NASA’s...

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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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