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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.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

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: EC84-31803
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Nov 5, 1984

EC84-31803

CID (Controlled Imact Demonstrator) Aircraft lakebed skid.

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NASA image: EC84-31805
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Nov 5, 1984

EC84-31805

CID (Controlled Imact Demonstrator) Aircraft prior to wing cutter impact during lakebed skid.

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NASA image: Pilot Ed Lewis with T-34C aircraft on ramp
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Mar 4, 1998

Pilot Ed Lewis with T-34C aircraft on ramp

NASA pilot Ed Lewis with the T-34C aircraft on the Dryden Flight Research Center Ramp. The aircraft was previously...

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NASA image: EC79-12055
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Jan 3, 1980

EC79-12055

The HiMAT (Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology) subscale research vehicle, seen here after landing to conclude a...

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NASA image: EC80-14281
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Dec 30, 1980

EC80-14281

The HiMAT (Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology) subscale research vehicle, seen here during a research flight,...

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NASA image: ECN-14280
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Dec 30, 1980

ECN-14280

The HiMAT (Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology) subscale research vehicle, seen here during a research flight,...

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NASA image: ECN-14273
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Dec 30, 1980

ECN-14273

The HiMAT (Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology) subscale research vehicle, seen here during a research flight,...

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NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

The atmospheric probe model on a stand is prepped for flight and release from a quad rotor remotely piloted...

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NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

Derek Abramson, left, chief engineer for the Dale Reed Subscale Flight Research Laboratory, and Justin Link, small...

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NASA image: PA-30 Twin Comanche - NASA 808 in flight
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Oct 8, 1971

PA-30 Twin Comanche - NASA 808 in flight

Dryden Flight Research Center's Piper PA-30 Twin Commanche, which helped validate the RPRV concept, descends to a...

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NASA image: Pathfinder aircraft taking off - setting new solar powered altitude record
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Sep 11, 1995

Pathfinder aircraft taking off - setting new solar powered altitude record

The Pathfinder solar-powered remotely piloted aircraft climbs to a record-setting altitude of 50,567 feet during a...

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NASA image: NASAs Engineers in Mission Control Monitor Ikhana Aircraft During a Test Flight
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May 24, 2018

NASAs Engineers in Mission Control Monitor Ikhana Aircraft During a Test Flight

Engineers at NASA‘s Armstrong Flight Research Center sit in a control room to monitor the remotely-piloted Ikhana...

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NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

Derek Abramson, left, chief engineer for the Dale Reed Subscale Flight Research Laboratory, and Justin Link, small...

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NASA image: X-36 Being Prepared on Lakebed for First Flight
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May 17, 1997

X-36 Being Prepared on Lakebed for First Flight

Lit by the rays of the morning sunrise on Rogers Dry Lake, adjacent to NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center,...

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NASA image: X-56B Begins New Flight Series
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Apr 19, 2021

X-56B Begins New Flight Series

Preparations for the X-56B remotely piloted aircraft to begin a new flight series continue as the sun rises on...

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NASA image: The Resilient Autonomy Project Flies the Alta 8
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Mar 19, 2021

The Resilient Autonomy Project Flies the Alta 8

The Alta 8 remotely piloted aircraft flies above Rosamond North Lakebed at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: Perseus in Flight
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Nov 15, 1991

Perseus in Flight

The Perseus proof-of-concept vehicle in flight at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California in 1991....

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NASA image: EC02-0162-22
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Jul 10, 2002

EC02-0162-22

Looking ever so much like an alien spacecraft, the Altus II remotely piloted aircraft shows off some of the...

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NASA image: X-36 Being Prepared on Lakebed for First Flight
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May 17, 1997

X-36 Being Prepared on Lakebed for First Flight

Lit by the rays of the morning sunrise on Rogers Dry Lake, adjacent to NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center,...

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NASA image: HQ-90 aircraft arrived and assembled at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center 
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Oct 1, 2020

HQ-90 aircraft arrived and assembled at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center 

Derek Abramson and Robert Jensen unload the Hybrid Quadrotor 90C (HQ-90) at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s...

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NASA image: The Resilient Autonomy Project Flies the Alta 8
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Mar 19, 2021

The Resilient Autonomy Project Flies the Alta 8

Justin Hall flies the Alta 8 remotely piloted aircraft in March 2021 at Rosamond North Lakebed at NASA’s Armstrong...

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NASA image: HQ-90 aircraft arrived and assembled at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center 
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Oct 1, 2020

HQ-90 aircraft arrived and assembled at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center 

The Hybrid Quadrotor 90C (HQ-90) is displayed outside the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s Dale Reed Subscale...

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NASA image: The Resilient Autonomy Project Flies the Alta 8
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Mar 19, 2021

The Resilient Autonomy Project Flies the Alta 8

The Alta 8 remotely piloted aircraft hovers above Rosamond North Lakebed in March 2021 at NASA's Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft in flight
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Oct 30, 1997

X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft in flight

The lack of a vertical tail on the X-36 technology demonstrator is evident as the remotely piloted aircraft flies a...

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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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