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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.

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: X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle, or UCAV, technology demonstration aircraft in flight during its first flight at Edwards Air Force Base, California
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May 22, 2002

X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle, or UCAV, technology demonstration aircraft in flight during its first flight at Edwards Air Force Base, California

X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle, or UCAV, technology demonstration aircraft in flight during its first flight at...

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NASA image: ED07-0038-016
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Mar 5, 2007

ED07-0038-016

Distinguished by its large nose payload bay, NASA's Ikhana unmanned aircraft does an engine run prior to takeoff...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A tablet displaying a version of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management System (UTM) is seen during...

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NASA image: ED07-0038-008
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Mar 5, 2007

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Silhouetted by the morning sun, NASA's Ikhana, a civil version of the Predator B unmanned aircraft, is readied for...

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NASA image: ED07-0244-78
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Dec 3, 2007

ED07-0244-78

In its new white-and-blue NASA livery, an early development model of the Global Hawk unmanned aircraft rests on the...

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NASA image: ED07-0038-038
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Mar 5, 2007

ED07-0038-038

NASA's Ikhana unmanned science aircraft ground control station includes consoles for two pilots and positions for...

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NASA image: ED07-0139-26
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Jun 23, 2007

ED07-0139-26

NASA's Ikhana unmanned science demonstration aircraft over Southern California's high desert during the ferry flight...

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NASA image: ED07-0139-19
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Jun 23, 2007

ED07-0139-19

NASA's Ikhana unmanned science demonstration aircraft in flight during the ferry flight to its new home at the...

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NASA image: ED07-0139-30
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Jun 23, 2007

ED07-0139-30

NASA's Ikhana unmanned science demonstration aircraft prepares for landing as it arrives at Edwards Air Force Base,...

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NASA image: ED07-0139-05
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Jun 23, 2007

ED07-0139-05

NASA's Ikhana unmanned science demonstration aircraft over the U.S. Borax mine, Boron, California, near the...

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NASA image: ED07-0139-08
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Jun 23, 2007

ED07-0139-08

NASA's Ikhana unmanned science demonstration aircraft over the U.S. Borax mine, Boron, California, near the...

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NASA image: ED07-0038-017
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Mar 5, 2007

ED07-0038-017

Crew chief Joe Kinn gives NASA's Ikhana unmanned aircraft a final check during engine run-up prior to takeoff at...

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NASA image: ED07-0038-004
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Mar 5, 2007

ED07-0038-004

NASA Dryden crew chief Joe Kinn gives final checks to NASA's Ikhana, a civil version of the Predator B unmanned...

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NASA image: ED07-0138-13
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Jun 23, 2007

ED07-0138-13

After arriving via a ferry flight on June 23, 2007, NASA's Ikhana unmanned science demonstration aircraft is towed...

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NASA image: The TigerShark on the Lakebed
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Nov 21, 2019

The TigerShark on the Lakebed

The Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation’s TigerShark sits on the lakebed at Edwards Air Force Base after completing...

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NASA image: The TigerShark on the Lakebed
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Nov 21, 2019

The TigerShark on the Lakebed

The Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation’s TigerShark sits on the lakebed at Edwards Air Force Base after completing...

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NASA image: ED07-0138-04
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Jun 23, 2007

ED07-0138-04

NASA's Ikhana unmanned science demonstration aircraft, a civil variant of General Atomics' Predator B, on the runway...

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NASA image: ED07-0243-36
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Oct 24, 2007

ED07-0243-36

With smoke from the Lake Arrowhead area fires streaming in the background, NASA's Ikhana unmanned aircraft heads out...

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NASA image: ED07-0243-37
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Oct 24, 2007

ED07-0243-37

With smoke from the Lake Arrowhead area fires streaming in the background, NASA's Ikhana unmanned aircraft heads out...

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NASA image: ED07-0243-03
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Oct 23, 2007

ED07-0243-03

NASA Ames engineer Ted Hildum checks out the thermal-infrared scanner computer before it is loaded on NASA's Ikhana...

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NASA image: GRC-2013-C-02282
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Aug 11, 2009

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Unmanned Aircraft Communications Project

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NASA image: GRC-2013-C-02281
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Aug 11, 2009

GRC-2013-C-02281

Unmanned Aircraft Communications Project

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Joey Mercer, principle investigator for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Joey Mercer, principle investigator for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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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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