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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's Dryden Flight Research Center is situated immediately adjacent to the compass rose on the bed of Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
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Jul 25, 2001

NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center is situated immediately adjacent to the compass rose on the bed of Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.

Since the 1940s the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, has developed a unique and highly...

AFRC
NASA image: Dry Conditions and Lightning Strikes Make for a Long California Fire Season
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Dec 8, 2017

Dry Conditions and Lightning Strikes Make for a Long California Fire Season

The fire season in California has been anything but cooperative this year. Hot conditions combined with a state-wide...

GSFC
NASA image: Evidence for Recent Liquid Water on Mars: Dry Processes on One Slope; Wet Processes on Another
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Jun 22, 2000

Evidence for Recent Liquid Water on Mars: Dry Processes on One Slope; Wet Processes on Another

Evidence for Recent Liquid Water on Mars: Dry Processes on One Slope; Wet Processes on Another

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2012-2691
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May 2, 2012

KSC-2012-2691

DELAMAR DRY LAKE BED, Nev. – The Boeing Company's CST-100 crew capsule floats to a smooth landing beneath three main...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2690
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May 2, 2012

KSC-2012-2690

DELAMAR DRY LAKE BED, Nev. – The Boeing Company's CST-100 crew capsule floats to a smooth landing beneath three main...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2689
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May 2, 2012

KSC-2012-2689

DELAMAR DRY LAKE BED, Nev. – An Erickson Sky Crane helicopter releases The Boeing Company's CST-100 crew capsule...

KSC
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 from left to right Yasmin Arbab,  Faisal Omar and Mark Snycerski on the Advanced...

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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 Yasmin Arbab and Mark Snycerski on the Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign...

AFRC
NASA image: Paresev 1 in Landing
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Feb 5, 1962

Paresev 1 in Landing

Pilot and Paresev 1 preparing for a landing on the Rogers dry lakebed in 1962 at Edwards Air Force Base, California....

AFRC
NASA image: ED05-0234-07
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Nov 16, 2005

ED05-0234-07

General Atomics' remotely-operated Altair soars over Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base during a NOAA/NASA...

AFRC
NASA image: Monsoons: Wet, Dry, Repeat... Abridged Version
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May 16, 2016

Monsoons: Wet, Dry, Repeat... Abridged Version

The monsoon is a seasonal rain and wind pattern that occurs over South Asia (among other places). Through NASA...

GSFC
NASA image: Crop Irrigation Is Closely Tied to Groundwater Depletion Around the World
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Mar 29, 2017

Crop Irrigation Is Closely Tied to Groundwater Depletion Around the World

The irrigation that grows crops, especially in dry countries, can also be responsible for taxing aquifers beyond...

GSFC
NASA image: Stromatolites in the Nevada Desert
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May 6, 2020

Stromatolites in the Nevada Desert

Made from fossilized microbes and sediment, these rounded rocks are stromatolites that were found in a dry lakebed...

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NASA image: STS-130 astronaut Nick Patrick during dry run for SSATA Crew Training and EMU Verification for STS-130.
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Oct 29, 2009

STS-130 astronaut Nick Patrick during dry run for SSATA Crew Training and EMU Verification for STS-130.

STS-130 astronaut Nick Patrick during dry run for SSATA Crew Training and EMU Verification for STS-130. Photo Date:...

JSC
NASA image: Sutton Island Model of Drying Lakes (Animation)
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Oct 7, 2019

Sutton Island Model of Drying Lakes (Animation)

This animation demonstrates how streams may have flowed from Mount Sharp to the floor of Gale Crater, where salty...

JPL
NASA image: SpaceX Crew-4 Dry Dress Rehearsal
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Apr 20, 2022

SpaceX Crew-4 Dry Dress Rehearsal

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 astronauts, from left, Jessica Watkins, Bob Hines, and Kjell Lindgren, and ESA (European Space...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-4 Dry Dress Rehearsal
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Apr 20, 2022

SpaceX Crew-4 Dry Dress Rehearsal

Crew-4 astronauts, from left, Jessica Watkins, mission specialist; Bob Hines, pilot; Kjell Lindgren, commander and...

KSC
NASA image: New Study Shows Atmosphere in the Amazon Drying Out
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Nov 5, 2019

New Study Shows Atmosphere in the Amazon Drying Out

The image shows the trend of vapor pressure deficit over the Amazon rainforest during the dry season months — August...

JPL
NASA image: SpaceX Crew-4 Dry Dress Rehearsal
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Apr 20, 2022

SpaceX Crew-4 Dry Dress Rehearsal

Crew-4 astronauts, from left, Jessica Watkins, mission specialist; Bob Hines, pilot; Kjell Lindgren, commander and...

KSC
NASA image: F-15 RPRV landing on lakebed
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Oct 21, 1975

F-15 RPRV landing on lakebed

This photograph shows NASA's 3/8th-scale remotely piloted research vehicle landing on Rogers Dry Lakebed at Edwards...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Crew Members participate in EVA Dry Run
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Jun 22, 2011

Expedition 28 Crew Members participate in EVA Dry Run

ISS028-E-009217 (22 June 2011) --- NASA astronaut Ron Garan, attired in his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Crew Members participate in EVA Dry Run
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Jun 22, 2011

Expedition 28 Crew Members participate in EVA Dry Run

ISS028-E-009216 (22 June 2011) --- NASA astronauts Ron Garan (left) and Mike Fossum, both Expedition 28 flight...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Crew Members participate in EVA Dry Run
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Jun 22, 2011

Expedition 28 Crew Members participate in EVA Dry Run

ISS028-E-009234 (22 June 2011) --- NASA astronauts Ron Garan (left) and Mike Fossum, both Expedition 28 flight...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Crew Members participate in EVA Dry Run
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Jun 22, 2011

Expedition 28 Crew Members participate in EVA Dry Run

ISS028-E-009218 (22 June 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, attired in his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)...

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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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