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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: NASA's Brad Neal, X-43A Monitor Station Operator aboard NASA's B-52B mothership, performing pre-flight checks on November 16, 2004
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Nov 16, 2004

NASA's Brad Neal, X-43A Monitor Station Operator aboard NASA's B-52B mothership, performing pre-flight checks on November 16, 2004

NASA X-43A Monitor Station Operator Brad Neal performs final checks and pre-flight preparations aboard the B-52 for...

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NASA image: NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory and F/A-18 safety chase during the first series of test flights to verify the flight performance of the modified Boeing 747SP
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Oct 11, 2007

NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory and F/A-18 safety chase during the first series of test flights to verify the flight performance of the modified Boeing 747SP

NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, or SOFIA, arrived at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory lifts off on the first of a series of test flights to verify the flight performance of the highly modified Boeing 747SP
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Oct 11, 2007

NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory lifts off on the first of a series of test flights to verify the flight performance of the highly modified Boeing 747SP

NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, or SOFIA, arrived at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: GSFC_20230930_OSAM1_036823
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Sep 30, 2023

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NASA Contamination control engineers perform a blacklight inspection on the OSAM-1 Spacecraft Bus at Goddard Space...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This view shows the tiles below the windshield on the orbiter Atlantis. A gap test is being performed on the tiles as part of return-to-flight activities. Atlantis is scheduled for mission STS-114, a return-to-flight test mission to the International Space Station.
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Nov 20, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This view shows the tiles below the windshield on the orbiter Atlantis. A gap test is being performed on the tiles as part of return-to-flight activities. Atlantis is scheduled for mission STS-114, a return-to-flight test mission to the International Space Station.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This view shows the tiles below the windshield on the orbiter Atlantis. A gap test is...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance technician Chris Moore performs gap tests on the tiles of the nose of orbiter Atlantis as part of return-to-flight activities. Atlantis is scheduled for mission STS-114, a return-to-flight test mission to the International Space Station.
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Nov 20, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance technician Chris Moore performs gap tests on the tiles of the nose of orbiter Atlantis as part of return-to-flight activities. Atlantis is scheduled for mission STS-114, a return-to-flight test mission to the International Space Station.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance technician Chris Moore...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 27, 1992

Around Marshall

The primary payload for Space Shuttle Mission STS-42, launched January 22, 1992, was the International Microgravity...

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NASA image: Flight Testing the Landing Radar for Mars Science Laboratory
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Jun 21, 2011

Flight Testing the Landing Radar for Mars Science Laboratory

A NASA Dryden Flight Research Center F/A-18 852 aircraft performs a roll during June 2011 flight tests of a Mars...

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NASA image: Subscale Booster Motor Test at Marshall Space Flight Center
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Sep 14, 2023

Subscale Booster Motor Test at Marshall Space Flight Center

The Subscale Booster Motor Test at Marshall Space Flight Center was the third in the series to evaluate the...

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NASA image: Pilot Brandenstein performs various procedures on flight deck
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Sep 5, 1983

Pilot Brandenstein performs various procedures on flight deck

STS008-18-481 (30 Aug-5 Sept 1983) --- Astronaut Daniel C. Brandenstein, STS-8 pilot, communicates with ground...

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NASA image: Dezhurov performs in-flight maintenance in Mir Core module
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Jun 28, 1995

Dezhurov performs in-flight maintenance in Mir Core module

NM18-308-037 (28 June 1995) --- Onboard Mir, cosmonaut Vladimir N. Dezhurov prepares to change batteries at a power...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Jim Landy, NDE specialist, performs flash thermography on flight crew lockers. He is screening the lockers for hidden damage underneath dings and dents that might occur during handling.
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Sep 4, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Jim Landy, NDE specialist, performs flash thermography on flight crew lockers. He is screening the lockers for hidden damage underneath dings and dents that might occur during handling.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Jim Landy, NDE specialist, performs flash...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Engineer Discusses Flight Support Booster Test
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Sep 2, 2020

Northrop Grumman Engineer Discusses Flight Support Booster Test

From Promontory, Utah, Northrop Grumman Ballistic Engineer Nik Ciastom, provides an overview of the Sept. 2, Flight...

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NASA image: Hitching a ride on NASA's B-52 mother ship, the X-43A scramjet performed a captive carry evaluation flight from Edwards Air Force Base, California, January 26, 2004
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Jan 26, 2004

Hitching a ride on NASA's B-52 mother ship, the X-43A scramjet performed a captive carry evaluation flight from Edwards Air Force Base, California, January 26, 2004

Hitching a ride on the same B-52 mother ship that once launched X-15 research aircraft in the 1960s, NASA's X-43A...

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NASA image: Hitching a ride on NASA's B-52 mother ship, the X-43A scramjet performed a captive carry evaluation flight from Edwards Air Force Base, California, January 26, 2004
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Jan 26, 2004

Hitching a ride on NASA's B-52 mother ship, the X-43A scramjet performed a captive carry evaluation flight from Edwards Air Force Base, California, January 26, 2004

Hitching a ride on the same B-52 mother ship that once launched X-15 research aircraft in the 1960s, NASA's X-43A...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman VP Applauds Next-Generation SLS Solid Rocket Booster
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Sep 2, 2020

Northrop Grumman VP Applauds Next-Generation SLS Solid Rocket Booster

Four-time shuttle astronaut and Northrop Grumman Vice President of Propulsion Systems, Charlie Precourt, shares his...

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NASA image: NASA Pilatus PC-12 performs touch-and-go maneuvers over the runway at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California to gather data on low-altitude Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast signals on Sept. 23, 2024.
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Sep 23, 2024

NASA Pilatus PC-12 performs touch-and-go maneuvers over the runway at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California to gather data on low-altitude Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast signals on Sept. 23, 2024.

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

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NASA image: AVATAR MVT interview_GENTRY BARNETT
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Feb 1, 2026

AVATAR MVT interview_GENTRY BARNETT

Interview with Gentry Barnett Chief Technology Officer, Space Tango. The Mission Verification Test (MVT) for the...

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NASA image: TVD, Linnehan collects data during LMS-1 Spacelab mission
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Jul 9, 1996

TVD, Linnehan collects data during LMS-1 Spacelab mission

STS078-430-009 (20 June-7 July 1996) --- Astronaut Richard M. Linnehan, mission specialist, performs a test on his...

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NASA image: TVD, Thirsk collects data during LMS-1 Spacelab mission
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Jul 9, 1996

TVD, Thirsk collects data during LMS-1 Spacelab mission

STS078-304-018 (20 June - 7 July 1996) --- Payload specialist Robert B. Thirsk, representing the Canadian Space...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-9 Mission Specialist Aleksandr Gorbunov
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Jul 22, 2024

SpaceX Crew-9 Mission Specialist Aleksandr Gorbunov

jsc2024e052325 (July 22, 2024) --- NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Mission Specialist Aleksandr Gorbunov gives a thumbs-up...

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NASA image: Mission Specialist Tom Jones performs stationkeeping ops in the flight deck
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Dec 16, 1996

Mission Specialist Tom Jones performs stationkeeping ops in the flight deck

STS-80 Mission Specialist Tom Jones is seated in the flight deck commander's seat and conducts stationkeeping burns.

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NASA image: Crewmember in flight deck performing a fuel cell on-orbit shutdown/restart.
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Jan 19, 1993

Crewmember in flight deck performing a fuel cell on-orbit shutdown/restart.

STS054-40-022 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- Astronaut Donald R. McMonagle, pilot, pushes a control switch for one of...

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NASA image: Things are Really Looking Up (on Mars)
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Mar 23, 2021

Things are Really Looking Up (on Mars)

Did you know that NASA’s aeronautical innovators had a hand in the creation of the first flying vehicle on Mars?...

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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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