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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: A water-cannon salute from two Air Force fire trucks heralds NASA research pilot Gordon Fullerton's final mission as his NASA F/A-18 taxis beneath the spray.
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Dec 21, 2007

A water-cannon salute from two Air Force fire trucks heralds NASA research pilot Gordon Fullerton's final mission as his NASA F/A-18 taxis beneath the spray.

Long-time NASA Dryden research pilot and former astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton capped an almost 50-year flying...

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NASA image: NASA Dryden research pilot Gordon Fullerton flies his final mission in NASA F/A-18B #852 in formation with NASA F/A-18A #850 on Dec. 21, 2007.
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Dec 21, 2007

NASA Dryden research pilot Gordon Fullerton flies his final mission in NASA F/A-18B #852 in formation with NASA F/A-18A #850 on Dec. 21, 2007.

Long-time NASA Dryden research pilot and former astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton capped an almost 50-year flying...

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NASA image: A water-cannon salute from two Air Force fire trucks heralds NASA research pilot Gordon Fullerton's final mission as his NASA F/A-18 taxis beneath the spray.
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Dec 21, 2007

A water-cannon salute from two Air Force fire trucks heralds NASA research pilot Gordon Fullerton's final mission as his NASA F/A-18 taxis beneath the spray.

Long-time NASA Dryden research pilot and former astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton capped an almost 50-year flying...

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NASA image: Retired NASA research pilot and former astronaut Gordon Fullerton was greeted by scores of NASA Dryden staff who bid him farewell after his final NASA flight.
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Dec 21, 2007

Retired NASA research pilot and former astronaut Gordon Fullerton was greeted by scores of NASA Dryden staff who bid him farewell after his final NASA flight.

Long-time NASA Dryden research pilot and former astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton capped an almost 50-year flying...

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NASA image: Two NASA Dryden F/A-18s flown by Gordon Fullerton and Nils Larson fly in tight formation Dec. 21, 2007 during Fullerton's final flight before his retirement.
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Dec 21, 2007

Two NASA Dryden F/A-18s flown by Gordon Fullerton and Nils Larson fly in tight formation Dec. 21, 2007 during Fullerton's final flight before his retirement.

Long-time NASA Dryden research pilot and former astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton capped an almost 50-year flying...

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NASA image: More than 200 Dryden staff formed two long lines on the Dryden ramp to greet retired research pilot Gordon Fullerton after his final flight in a NASA F/A-18.
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Dec 21, 2007

More than 200 Dryden staff formed two long lines on the Dryden ramp to greet retired research pilot Gordon Fullerton after his final flight in a NASA F/A-18.

Long-time NASA Dryden research pilot and former astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton capped an almost 50-year flying...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1855
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Feb 17, 2012

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President John F. Kennedy: President John F. Kennedy visited Cape Canaveral on three separate occasions, twice in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3597
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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crowds on the banks of the Banana River at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida watch as an...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3603
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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – During the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Space and Air Show held Nov. 8-9 at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3598
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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A contrast in speed and design, the F/A-18 Super Hornet jet (behind) flies alongside a World...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3596
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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A member of the 101st Airborne parachute demonstration team lands at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform their tight maneuvers over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Eyes and hands of the crowd of visitors are pointed toward the sky at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3593
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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crowds are gathered at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to watch the U.S. Navy's Blue...

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NASA image: Reilly in Quest airlock hatch
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Jul 16, 2001

Reilly in Quest airlock hatch

S104-E-5108 (16 July 2001) --- James F. Reilly, STS-104 mission specialist, reads over a checklist in the hatchway...

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NASA image: Astronauts Apt and Readdy at Spacehab window
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Oct 29, 1996

Astronauts Apt and Readdy at Spacehab window

STS079-346-022 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- Astronaut William F. Readdy, mission commander, looks at the night sky and...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - RECOVERY - SPACECRAFT (S/C) HOISTED ABOARD - PACIFIC
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Mar 16, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - RECOVERY - SPACECRAFT (S/C) HOISTED ABOARD - PACIFIC

S66-18613 (16 March 1966) --- The Gemini-8 spacecraft, with astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and David R. Scott still...

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NASA image: STS-89 crewmembers perform various tasks onboard Endeavour
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Mar 3, 1998

STS-89 crewmembers perform various tasks onboard Endeavour

S89-E-5196 (25 Jan 1998) --- This Electronic Still Camera (ESC) image shows astronaut James F. Reilly, mission...

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NASA image: STS-117 Crew during an EVA 3 Run at the NBL
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Oct 16, 2006

STS-117 Crew during an EVA 3 Run at the NBL

JSC2006-E-44646 (16 Oct. 2006) --- Astronaut James F. Reilly II, STS-117 mission specialist, attired in a training...

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NASA image: STS-117 Crew during an EVA 3 Run at the NBL
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Oct 16, 2006

STS-117 Crew during an EVA 3 Run at the NBL

JSC2006-E-44638 (16 Oct. 2006) --- Astronaut James F. Reilly II, STS-117 mission specialist, attired in a training...

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NASA image: Astronaut Mary Ellen Weber deploys life raft during bailout training
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Feb 16, 1995

Astronaut Mary Ellen Weber deploys life raft during bailout training

S95-03501 (16 FEB 1995) --- Astronaut Mary Ellen Weber prepares to deploy a life raft during a training session at...

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NASA image: Gemini 8 spacecraft hoisted aboard the U.S.S. Leonard F. Mason
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Mar 16, 1966

Gemini 8 spacecraft hoisted aboard the U.S.S. Leonard F. Mason

S66-26037 (16 March 1966) --- The Gemini-8 spacecraft, with astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and David R. Scott still...

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NASA image: SUITING-UP (GEMINI-TITAN [GT]-11) - CAPE
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Sep 14, 1966

SUITING-UP (GEMINI-TITAN [GT]-11) - CAPE

S66-50725 (12 Sept. 1966) --- Astronaut Richard F. Gordon Jr., pilot of the Gemini-11 spaceflight, reclines on a...

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NASA image: General Dynamics YF-16 Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Jan 23, 1974

General Dynamics YF-16 Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A model of the General Dynamics YF-16 Fighting Falcon in the test section of the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel...

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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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