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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: An aircraft tug tows NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory 747SP into Hangar 703 upon arrival at its base, the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, CA.
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Jan 15, 2008

An aircraft tug tows NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory 747SP into Hangar 703 upon arrival at its base, the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, CA.

An aircraft tug tows NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory 747SP into Hangar 703 upon arrival at its base, the Dryden...

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NASA image: ARC-1972-AC72-2293
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Feb 25, 1972

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NASA Aircraft in Hangar and on Ramp (N-211)

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NASA image: Groundbreaking for the NACA’s Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Jan 23, 1941

Groundbreaking for the NACA’s Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

Local politicians and National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) officials were on hand for the January 23,...

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NASA image: Kaman K-16-B tilt wing aircraft.
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Mar 8, 1962

Kaman K-16-B tilt wing aircraft.

KAMAN K-16-B aircraft

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NASA image: Retirement and Departure of the Lockheed S-3B Viking Aircraft
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Jul 13, 2021

Retirement and Departure of the Lockheed S-3B Viking Aircraft

Retirement and Departure of the Lockheed S-3B Viking Aircraft

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Aircraft Prepares for Final Flight
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May 15, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Aircraft Prepares for Final Flight

Avionics lead Kelly Jellison wipes the windshield of the DC-8 aircraft prior to its final flight before it is...

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NASA image: NASA Builds Replacement Subscale Research Aircraft
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Sep 3, 2025

NASA Builds Replacement Subscale Research Aircraft

Justin Link turns a subscale aircraft on its side to continue work to mark where the engine cowl will go and where...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Event Celebrates NASA DC-8 Aircraft
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May 2, 2024

NASA Armstrong Event Celebrates NASA DC-8 Aircraft

Rocky Radcliff, Kevin Hall, and Herman “Chico” Rijfkogel stand in front of NASA’s DC-8 aircraft at the agency’s...

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NASA image: Pathfinder aircraft flight #1
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Nov 19, 1996

Pathfinder aircraft flight #1

The Pathfinder research aircraft's wing structure is clearly defined as it soars under a clear blue sky during a...

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NASA image: Pathfinder aircraft flight #1
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Nov 19, 1996

Pathfinder aircraft flight #1

The Pathfinder solar-powered research aircraft heads for landing on the bed of Rogers Dry Lake at the Dryden Flight...

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NASA image: Pathfinder aircraft flight #1
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Nov 19, 1996

Pathfinder aircraft flight #1

The Pathfinder solar-powered research aircraft is silhouetted against a clear blue sky as it soars aloft during a...

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NASA image: PC-12 and T-34 Aircraft Arrive to NASA Armstrong
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Feb 11, 2026

PC-12 and T-34 Aircraft Arrive to NASA Armstrong

Kurt Blankenship, a NASA pilot from NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, walks out of a NASA Pilatus PC-12...

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NASA image: PC-12 and T-34 Aircraft Arrive to NASA Armstrong
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Feb 11, 2026

PC-12 and T-34 Aircraft Arrive to NASA Armstrong

A Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, tail number 606, is being towed and pushed by a crew at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research...

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NASA image: T-38 Aircraft Fly Over Washington
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Apr 5, 2012

T-38 Aircraft Fly Over Washington

Two NASA T-38 training jets are seen as they fly over Reagan National Airport, Thursday, April 5, 2012 in Arlington,...

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NASA image: T-38 Aircraft Fly Over Washington
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Apr 5, 2012

T-38 Aircraft Fly Over Washington

Two NASA T-38 training jets are seen as they fly over the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, April 5, 2012, in Washington....

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NASA image: NASA Dryden's Dave Bushman aims the optics of a laser device at a panel on a model aircraft during the first flight demonstration of an aircraft powered by laser light.
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Sep 17, 2003

NASA Dryden's Dave Bushman aims the optics of a laser device at a panel on a model aircraft during the first flight demonstration of an aircraft powered by laser light.

NASA Dryden project engineer Dave Bushman carefully aims the optics of a laser device at a solar cell panel on a...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bridenstine and Armstrong Center Director McBride discuss the capabilities and use of aircraft for flight research inside one of the aircraft hangars at the center.
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Aug 28, 2018

NASA Administrator Bridenstine and Armstrong Center Director McBride discuss the capabilities and use of aircraft for flight research inside one of the aircraft hangars at the center.

Bridenstine tours main Armstrong hangar that houses the center aircraft used for flight research and safety chase...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Flies His F-5 Aircraft
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Feb 21, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Flies His F-5 Aircraft

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman is seen with his personal F-5 aircraft, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Flies His F-5 Aircraft
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Jan 22, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Flies His F-5 Aircraft

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman is seen with his personal F-5 aircraft, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Flies His F-5 Aircraft
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Mar 11, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Flies His F-5 Aircraft

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman is seen with his personal F-5 aircraft, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Flies His F-5 Aircraft
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Mar 11, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Flies His F-5 Aircraft

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman is seen in his personal F-5 aircraft, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Flies His F-5 Aircraft
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Mar 11, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Flies His F-5 Aircraft

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman is seen ahead of a flight in his personal F-5 aircraft, Wednesday, March 11, 2026,...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Flies His F-5 Aircraft
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Mar 11, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Flies His F-5 Aircraft

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman is seen ahead of a flight in his personal F-5 aircraft, Wednesday, March 11, 2026,...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Flies His F-5 Aircraft
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Jan 22, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Flies His F-5 Aircraft

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman is seen with his personal F-5 aircraft, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at NASA’s Kennedy...

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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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