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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: Formerly at NASA's Langley Research Center, this Northrop T-38 Talon is now used for mission support and pilot proficiency at the Dryden Flight Research Center
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Feb 24, 2005

Formerly at NASA's Langley Research Center, this Northrop T-38 Talon is now used for mission support and pilot proficiency at the Dryden Flight Research Center

Formerly at NASA's Langley Research Center, this Northrop T-38 Talon is now used for mission support and pilot...

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NASA image: X-48C Flies Over Intersecting Runways
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Feb 28, 2013

X-48C Flies Over Intersecting Runways

The X-48C Hybrid Wing Body research aircraft flew over the intersection of several runways adjacent to the compass...

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NASA image: Underside of Manta Ray-Shaped X-48C Hybrid
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Feb 28, 2013

Underside of Manta Ray-Shaped X-48C Hybrid

The manta ray-like shape of the X-48C Hybrid Wing Body aircraft was obvious in this underside view as it flew over...

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NASA image: Spacewedge #3 in Flight over California City Drop Zone
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Jun 14, 1995

Spacewedge #3 in Flight over California City Drop Zone

One of the Spacewedge remotely-piloted research vehicles in flight under a steerable parafoil during 1995 research...

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NASA image: The Aero Commander arrived at the NASA Flight Research Center (later, Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA).
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Aug 27, 1968

The Aero Commander arrived at the NASA Flight Research Center (later, Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA).

The Aero Commander arrival to NASA Flight Research Center.

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NASA image: M2-F3 with test pilot John A. Manke
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Dec 20, 1972

M2-F3 with test pilot John A. Manke

NASA research pilot John A. Manke is seen here in front of the M2-F3 Lifting Body. Manke was hired by NASA on May...

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NASA image: Electronics technician Joe Ciganek was responsible for operation and maintenance of the SR-71 simulator while it was at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center.
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Mar 25, 1999

Electronics technician Joe Ciganek was responsible for operation and maintenance of the SR-71 simulator while it was at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center.

Electronics technician Joe Ciganek was responsible for operation and maintenance of the SR-71 simulator while it was...

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NASA image: Aerial photo of NASA Dryden Flight Research Center with the Endeavour Space Shuttle and 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft taxiing on ramp
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May 1, 2001

Aerial photo of NASA Dryden Flight Research Center with the Endeavour Space Shuttle and 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft taxiing on ramp

Aerial photo of NASA Dryden Flight Research Center with the Endeavour Space Shuttle and 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft...

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NASA image: This turboprop-powered Beech T-34C is flown by NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center for mission support and pilot proficiency
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Jun 20, 2005

This turboprop-powered Beech T-34C is flown by NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center for mission support and pilot proficiency

This turboprop-powered Beech T-34C is flown by NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center for mission support and pilot...

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NASA image: NASA's Airborne Science DC-8 displays new colors in a check flight over the Dryden Flight Research Center
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Feb 24, 2004

NASA's Airborne Science DC-8 displays new colors in a check flight over the Dryden Flight Research Center

NASA's large Airborne Science research aircraft, a modified DC-8 airliner, displayed new colors in a check flight...

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NASA image: ED08-0141-15
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Jun 18, 2008

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NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center operates this Beechcraft B-200 King Air N7NA for both pilot proficiency and...

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NASA image: NASA's B-52B aircraft over the Dryden Flight Research Center after the successful launch of the second X-43A hypersonic research vehicle
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Mar 27, 2004

NASA's B-52B aircraft over the Dryden Flight Research Center after the successful launch of the second X-43A hypersonic research vehicle

NASA's B-52B aircraft over the Dryden Flight Research Center after the successful launch of the second X-43A...

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NASA image: Perseus A in Flight with Moon
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Aug 15, 1994

Perseus A in Flight with Moon

The Perseus A, a remotely-piloted, high-altitude research aircraft, is seen here framed against the moon and sky...

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NASA image: Perseus Taxi
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Nov 15, 1991

Perseus Taxi

The Perseus proof-of-concept vehicle is seen here as it taxis on Rogers Dry Lake, adjacent the Dryden Flight...

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NASA image: Ed Schneider gives a "thumbs-up" after his last flight at the Dryden Flight Research Center
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Sep 19, 2000

Ed Schneider gives a "thumbs-up" after his last flight at the Dryden Flight Research Center

In a lighter mood, Ed Schneider gives a "thumbs-up" after his last flight at the Dryden Flight Research Center on...

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NASA image: X-38 Vehicle #132 in Flight with Deployed Parafoil during First Free Flight
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Mar 5, 1999

X-38 Vehicle #132 in Flight with Deployed Parafoil during First Free Flight

The X-38, a research vehicle built to help develop technology for an emergency Crew Return Vehicle (CRV), descends...

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NASA image: X-38 Vehicle #132 in Flight Approaching Landing during First Free Flight
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Mar 5, 1999

X-38 Vehicle #132 in Flight Approaching Landing during First Free Flight

The X-38, a research vehicle built to help develop technology for an emergency Crew Return Vehicle (CRV), maneuvers...

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NASA image: X-38 Vehicle #132 in Flight with Deployed Parafoil during First Free Flight
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Mar 5, 1999

X-38 Vehicle #132 in Flight with Deployed Parafoil during First Free Flight

The X-38, a research vehicle built to help develop technology for an emergency Crew Return Vehicle (CRV), descends...

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NASA image: A Ground Crewman Checks Over the X-38 Second Prototype Following the Lakebed Landing of Its Fifth Flight at Edwards Air Force Base
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Mar 30, 2000

A Ground Crewman Checks Over the X-38 Second Prototype Following the Lakebed Landing of Its Fifth Flight at Edwards Air Force Base

The X-38's blue and white parafoil spreads out in front of the research vehicle as it sits on a lakebed near the...

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NASA image: X-38 Vehicle #132 in Flight with Deployed Parafoil during First Free Flight
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Mar 5, 1999

X-38 Vehicle #132 in Flight with Deployed Parafoil during First Free Flight

The X-38, a research vehicle built to help develop technology for an emergency Crew Return Vehicle (CRV), descends...

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NASA image: X-38 Vehicle #132 Landing on First Free Flight
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Mar 5, 1999

X-38 Vehicle #132 Landing on First Free Flight

The X-38, a research vehicle built to help develop technology for an emergency Crew Return Vehicle (CRV), flares for...

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NASA image: Scaled Composites' Proteus and an F/A-18 Hornet from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center are seen here in flight over Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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Mar 14, 2002

Scaled Composites' Proteus and an F/A-18 Hornet from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center are seen here in flight over Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Proteus and an F/A-18 Hornet from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center are seen here in flight over Las Cruces, New...

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NASA image: X-38 on Lakebed after Landing on Second Free Flight
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Feb 6, 1999

X-38 on Lakebed after Landing on Second Free Flight

NASA's X-38, a prototype of a Crew Return Vehicle (CRV) resting on the lakebed near the Dryden Flight Research...

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NASA image: ED08-0141-10
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Jun 18, 2008

ED08-0141-10

Two Beechcraft King Air mission support aircraft operated by NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center fly in formation...

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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.
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