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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: 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 on the Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign project's Airspace Test...

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NASA image: E53-1090
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Nov 20, 1953

E53-1090

Scott Crossfield in cockpit of the Douglas D-558-2 after first Mach 2 flight.

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NASA image: The Pathfinder-Plus solar aircraft flies past NASA Dryden's space shuttle hangar and shuttle carrier aircraft as it descends for landing on Rogers Dry Lake.
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Aug 31, 2005

The Pathfinder-Plus solar aircraft flies past NASA Dryden's space shuttle hangar and shuttle carrier aircraft as it descends for landing on Rogers Dry Lake.

The Pathfinder-Plus solar aircraft flies past NASA Dryden's space shuttle hangar and shuttle carrier aircraft as it...

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NASA image: Melvin Gough at the Tail of a NACA Lockheed Plane
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Sep 7, 1957

Melvin Gough at the Tail of a NACA Lockheed Plane

Melvin Gough at the Tail of a NACA Lockheed Plane

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NASA image: EC03-0154-3
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Jun 9, 2003

EC03-0154-3

The remotely-piloted Altair unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) took to the air on its first checkout flight on June 9,...

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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 lands on a helipad at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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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 takes off from a research helipad at NASA’s Armstrong Flight...

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

National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights

Flight Research Inc.'s Bell OH-58 Kiowa helicopter flies around a visual aid, known as a tetherball, created to...

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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

Sonja Belcher and Zach Springer show some of what they would do during a flight mission at a Telemetry and Radar...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Moonlight Mission Improves Space Sensors
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Feb 3, 2026

NASA ER-2 Moonlight Mission Improves Space Sensors

NASA’s ER-2 high-altitude aircraft prepares for a night flight with the Airborne Lunar Spectral Irradiance...

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NASA image: NASA John H. Glenn Research Center: The Evolution of an Historic District
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Jun 14, 2016

NASA John H. Glenn Research Center: The Evolution of an Historic District

Video highlighting NASA John H. Glenn Research Center’s historical sites entitled, The Evolution of an Historic...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Ground Recording Equipment for X-59’s Future Quiet Supersonic Flights
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Mar 6, 2024

NASA Tests Ground Recording Equipment for X-59’s Future Quiet Supersonic Flights

NASA recently completed a series of tests to reduce risks prior to Phase 2 of its Quesst mission, which will test...

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NASA image: General Electric I-40 Engine at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory
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Aug 23, 1946

General Electric I-40 Engine at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory

A mechanic works on a General Electric I-40 turbojet at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis...

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NASA image: Dr. Igor Sikorsky Visits the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory
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Jun 23, 1951

Dr. Igor Sikorsky Visits the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory

Dr. Igor Sikorsky, fourth from the left, visits the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight...

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NASA image: Pilot Joseph Algranti entering a McDonnell F2H-2B Banshee
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Feb 23, 1958

Pilot Joseph Algranti entering a McDonnell F2H-2B Banshee

Pilot Joe Algranti climbs into the cockpit of a McDonnell F2H-2B Banshee on the tarmac at the National Advisory...

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NASA image: ED07-0027-45
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Feb 26, 2007

ED07-0027-45

The synthetic aperture radar pod developed by JPL is slung beneath NASA's Gulfstream-III research testbed during...

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NASA image: ED07-0027-54
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Feb 26, 2007

ED07-0027-54

An eight-foot-long pod designed to carry a synthetic aperture radar hangs from the underbelly of NASA's...

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NASA image: NASA Researchers Prepare Atmospheric Probe Prototype for Flight
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Apr 9, 2024

NASA Researchers Prepare Atmospheric Probe Prototype for Flight

Justin Hall bonds pieces of a cradle for a rotorcraft launch system for a proposed atmospheric probe set to fly in...

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NASA image: NASA Researchers Prepare Atmospheric Probe Prototype for Flight
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Apr 10, 2024

NASA Researchers Prepare Atmospheric Probe Prototype for Flight

Robert “Red” Jensen and Justin Hall position an atmospheric probe, its host cradle, and the rotorcraft that will air...

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NASA image: LRC-2025-OCIO_P-00127.TIF
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Dec 16, 2024

LRC-2025-OCIO_P-00127.TIF

This is the 3rd entry of the TTBW model in 14x22. This test specifically is a lateral-directional test looking at...

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NASA image: ED07-0027-66
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Feb 26, 2007

ED07-0027-66

NASA's Gulfstream-III research testbed lifts off from Edwards AFB on a checkout test flight with the UAV synthetic...

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NASA image: NASA Researchers Prepare Atmospheric Probe Prototype for Flight
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Apr 9, 2024

NASA Researchers Prepare Atmospheric Probe Prototype for Flight

Justin Hall assembles parts of a cradle for a rotorcraft that will air launch a proposed atmospheric probe in summer...

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NASA image: ED07-0027-39
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Feb 26, 2007

ED07-0027-39

NASA's Gulfstream-III research testbed lifts off the Edwards AFB runway on an envelope-expansion flight test with...

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NASA image: NASA Researchers Prepare Atmospheric Probe Prototype for Flight
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Apr 3, 2024

NASA Researchers Prepare Atmospheric Probe Prototype for Flight

Justin Hall holds a mold of the top section of an atmospheric probe. The probe is incorporated into part of a...

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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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