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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 ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission
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Sep 23, 2025

NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission

Crew members prepare NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s ER-2 aircraft for flight at Edwards, California, on...

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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

Suited up and ready, ER-2 pilot Kirt Stallings waits inside the transport vehicle at Edwards, California, on...

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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

From the window of the ER-2 chase car, a crew member gives a thumbs up to the pilot as NASA Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission
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Sep 23, 2025

NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s ER-2 aircraft lifts off from Edwards, California, on Tuesday, Sept. 23,...

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NASA image: ED97-44119-2
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Jun 23, 1997

ED97-44119-2

Computer generated image of Apex high-altitude research sailplane in flight

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NASA image: Helios Flies High
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Jun 7, 2003

Helios Flies High

The AeroVironment Helios high-altitude, solar-powered aircraft flies in Kauai, Hawaii. Helios reached 96,300 feet...

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NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 #809 high altitude research aircraft in flight
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Aug 1, 2001

Lockheed ER-2 #809 high altitude research aircraft in flight

ER-2 tail number 809, is one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft are...

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NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 #806 high altitude research aircraft in flight
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Nov 17, 1998

Lockheed ER-2 #806 high altitude research aircraft in flight

ER-2 tail number 806, is one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft are...

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NASA image: Lockheed ER-2C #809 high altitude research aircraft in flight
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Apr 29, 1998

Lockheed ER-2C #809 high altitude research aircraft in flight

ER-2C tail number 809, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2Cs used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

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NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft in flight
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Mar 2, 1998

Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft in flight

ER-2 tail number 709, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

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NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 #806 high altitude research aircraft in flight
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Nov 17, 1998

Lockheed ER-2 #806 high altitude research aircraft in flight

ER-2 tail number 806, is one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft are...

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NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 high altitude research aircraft in flight
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Nov 4, 1997

Lockheed ER-2 high altitude research aircraft in flight

ER-2 tail number 706, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

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NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 high altitude research aircraft in flight
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Nov 4, 1997

Lockheed ER-2 high altitude research aircraft in flight

ER-2 tail number 706, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

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NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0215-3
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Apr 13, 1989

ARC-1989-AC89-0215-3

High Altitude MTPE Aircraft on flight line in front of N-211 hangar - three ER-2 and retiring U-2

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NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0215-2
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Apr 13, 1989

ARC-1989-AC89-0215-2

High Altitude MTPE Aircraft on flight line in front of N-211 hangar - three ER-2 and retiring U-2

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NASA image: Proteus at Sunset
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Jul 26, 1999

Proteus at Sunset

The uniquely shaped Proteus high-altitude aircraft soars over California’s Mojave Desert during a July 1999 flight.

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NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0215-1
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Apr 13, 1989

ARC-1989-AC89-0215-1

High Altitude MTPE Aircraft on flight line in front of N-211 hangar - three ER-2 and retiring U-2

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NASA image: ED07-0038-011
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Mar 5, 2007

ED07-0038-011

Bearing NASA tail number 870, NASA's Ikhana unmanned aircraft is a civil version of the Predator B designed for...

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NASA image: ED03-0078-2
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Mar 24, 2003

ED03-0078-2

The long, narrow wings of NASA's Altair are designed to allow the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to maintain...

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NASA image: NASA Launches DCOTSS Science Flights
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Jun 17, 2021

NASA Launches DCOTSS Science Flights

NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center operates ER-2 #809 high-altitude aircraft for Dynamics and Chemistry of the...

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NASA image: NASA Launches DCOTSS Science Flights
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Jun 17, 2021

NASA Launches DCOTSS Science Flights

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center ER-2 #809 high-altitude aircraft taking off for Dynamics and Chemistry of...

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NASA image: NASA launches DCOTSS Science Flights
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Jun 7, 2021

NASA launches DCOTSS Science Flights

NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center ER-2 #809 high-altitude aircraft prepped for Dynamics and Chemistry of the...

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NASA image: NASA launches DCOTSS Science Flights
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Jun 7, 2021

NASA launches DCOTSS Science Flights

NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center ER-2 #809 high-altitude aircraft prepped for Dynamics and Chemistry of the...

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NASA image: NASA Launches DCOTSS Science Flights
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Jun 17, 2021

NASA Launches DCOTSS Science Flights

NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center ER-2 #809 high-altitude aircraft prepared for Dynamics and Chemistry of the...

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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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