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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: EC93-42116-2
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Aug 6, 1993

EC93-42116-2

One of NASA's F/A-18 Hornets on the ramp at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California at dawn August 6,...

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NASA image: Feature art for social media
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May 26, 2021

Feature art for social media

The Lockheed Viking S-3B aircraft is being pulled out of the hangar at Glenn Research Center in preparation for its...

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NASA image: AFRC 75th Anniversary Series- Episode 3 Maneuverability
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Nov 15, 2021

AFRC 75th Anniversary Series- Episode 3 Maneuverability

NASA Armstrong’s Flight research center is honoring 75 years of advancing technology and science through flight. For...

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NASA image: NASA Test Pilot Prepares for Rehearsal Flight
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Jun 3, 2025

NASA Test Pilot Prepares for Rehearsal Flight

NASA test pilot Nils Larson walks around an F-15B research aircraft for a rehearsal flight supporting the agency’s...

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NASA image: ECN-3931
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Jan 28, 1974

ECN-3931

This photograph shows a modified General Dynamics TACT/F-111A Aardvaark with supercritical wings installed. The...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Lands Near Armstrong
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Mar 26, 2026

NASA’s X-59 Lands Near Armstrong

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft approaches landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California on...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Lands Near Armstrong
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Mar 26, 2026

NASA’s X-59 Lands Near Armstrong

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft approaches landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California on...

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NASA image: NASA F-15s Ready for Dual Ship Flights
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May 14, 2025

NASA F-15s Ready for Dual Ship Flights

Two NASA F-15 aircraft sit on the ramp at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Edwards, California, ahead of...

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NASA image: ED16-0042-06
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Feb 8, 2016

ED16-0042-06

Vigilant Aerospace Systems CEO Kraettli Epperson, left, and NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center Director David...

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NASA image: Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell
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Feb 25, 2020

Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell

Telemetry testing begins on the X-57 Maxwell, NASA’s first all-electric X-plane, as the operations crew at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Crew Prepares X-57 for Telemetry Testing
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Feb 25, 2020

Crew Prepares X-57 for Telemetry Testing

The X-57 operations crew at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center prepare for telemetry testing on NASA's first...

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NASA image: Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell
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Feb 25, 2020

Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell

Telemetry testing begins on the X-57 Maxwell, NASA’s first all-electric X-plane, as the operations crew at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell
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Feb 25, 2020

Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell

Telemetry testing begins on the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first all-electric X-plane, as the operations crew at NASA's...

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NASA image: Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell
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Feb 25, 2020

Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell

Telemetry testing begins on the X-57 Maxwell, NASA’s first all-electric X-plane, as the operations crew at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell
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Feb 25, 2020

Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell

Telemetry testing begins on the X-57 Maxwell, NASA’s first all-electric X-plane, as the operations crew at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell
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Feb 25, 2020

Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell

Telemetry testing begins on the X-57 Maxwell, NASA’s first all-electric X-plane, as the operations crew at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell
Image
Feb 25, 2020

Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell

Telemetry testing begins on the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first all-electric X-plane, as the operations crew at NASA's...

AFRC
NASA image: Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell
Image
Feb 25, 2020

Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell

Telemetry testing begins on the X-57 Maxwell, NASA’s first all-electric X-plane, as the operations crew at NASA’s...

AFRC
NASA image: Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell
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Feb 25, 2020

Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell

Telemetry testing begins on the X-57 Maxwell, NASA’s first all-electric X-plane, as the operations crew at NASA’s...

AFRC
NASA image: Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell
Image
Feb 25, 2020

Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell

Telemetry testing begins on the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first all-electric X-plane, as the operations crew at NASA's...

AFRC
NASA image: Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell
Image
Feb 25, 2020

Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell

Telemetry testing begins on the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first all-electric X-plane, as the operations crew at NASAâ'...

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NASA image: Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell
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Feb 25, 2020

Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell

Telemetry testing begins on the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first all-electric X-plane, as the operations crew at NASA's...

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NASA image: Crew Prepares X-57 for Telemetry Testing
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Feb 25, 2020

Crew Prepares X-57 for Telemetry Testing

The X-57 operations crew at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center prepare for telemetry testing on NASA's first...

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NASA image: Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell
Image
Feb 25, 2020

Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell

Telemetry testing begins on the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first all-electric X-plane, as the operations crew 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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