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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: ED14-0341-25
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Nov 13, 2014

ED14-0341-25

The Ikhana remotely piloted aircraft captured real-time video when the Orion Exploration Flight Test-1 mission...

AFRC
NASA image: AFRC2016-0138-01
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May 12, 2016

AFRC2016-0138-01

NASA’s Ikhana remotely piloted aircraft (front-right) is situated near NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s...

AFRC
NASA image: X-48B Banks over Desert Backdrop
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Aug 14, 2007

X-48B Banks over Desert Backdrop

The unique X-48B Blended Wing Body subscale demonstrator banked over desert scrub at Edwards AFB during the...

AFRC
NASA image: X-48C Flies Over Intersecting Runways
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Feb 28, 2013

X-48C Flies Over Intersecting Runways

The X-48C Hybrid Wing Body research aircraft flew over the intersection of several runways adjacent to the compass...

AFRC
NASA image: ED10-0236-35
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Aug 17, 2010

ED10-0236-35

The Air Force F-16D Automatic Collision Avoidance Technology aircraft flew at low levels above the Sierra Nevada...

AFRC
NASA image: 2013-3391
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Aug 22, 2013

2013-3391

Dream Chaser Captive Carry Flight #1

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NASA image: Underside of Manta Ray-Shaped X-48C Hybrid
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Feb 28, 2013

Underside of Manta Ray-Shaped X-48C Hybrid

The manta ray-like shape of the X-48C Hybrid Wing Body aircraft was obvious in this underside view as it flew over...

AFRC
NASA image: 2013-3390
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Aug 22, 2013

2013-3390

Dream Chaser Captive Carry Flight #1

KSC
NASA image: X-48C Hybrid - Blended Wing Body Demonstrator
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Feb 28, 2013

X-48C Hybrid - Blended Wing Body Demonstrator

Earth and sky met as the X-48C Hybrid Wing Body aircraft flew over Edwards Air Force Base on Feb. 28, 2013, from...

AFRC
NASA image: ED14-0375-165
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Dec 18, 2014

ED14-0375-165

An Orion parachute test enters a new phase following separation from a platform.

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NASA image: ED11-0211-06
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Jul 14, 2011

ED11-0211-06

SOFIA lifts off from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., at sunset.

AFRC
NASA image: Block 2 Flight Phase Shows X-48B in Banking Maneuver
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Apr 4, 2008

Block 2 Flight Phase Shows X-48B in Banking Maneuver

The X-48B Blended Wing Body research aircraft banked smartly in this Block 2 flight phase image.

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NASA image: X-48C Hybrid - Blended Wing Body Demonstrator
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Feb 28, 2013

X-48C Hybrid - Blended Wing Body Demonstrator

The NASA-Boeing X-48C Hybrid/Blended Wing Body research aircraft banked left during one of its final test flights...

AFRC
NASA image: AFRC2016-0364-11
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Dec 1, 2016

AFRC2016-0364-11

NASA’s F-15 research test bed will expose the Swept Wing Laminar Flow test article to speeds up to Mach 2, matching...

AFRC
NASA image: ED09-0290-32
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Oct 1, 2009

ED09-0290-32

The F-16D Automatic Collision Avoidance Technology aircraft tests of the Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance...

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NASA image: ED08-0053-07
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Feb 28, 2008

ED08-0053-07

An ER-2 high-altitude Earth science aircraft banks away during a flight over the southern Sierra Nevada. NASA’s...

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NASA image: ACD08-0005-117
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Jan 14, 2008

ACD08-0005-117

Air to air view of the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy or SOFIA aircraft fly-by on a visit to Ames...

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NASA image: X-48B on First Flight
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Jul 20, 2007

X-48B on First Flight

X-48B blended wing body aircraft during first flight on July 20, 2007.

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NASA image: X-48C Flies Over Edwards Air Force Base
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Feb 28, 2013

X-48C Flies Over Edwards Air Force Base

A deep blue sky was a backdrop for the NASA-Boeing X-48C Hybrid Wing Body aircraft as it flew over Edwards AFB on...

AFRC
NASA image: ED15-0229-01
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Aug 3, 2015

ED15-0229-01

From left, former Desert Christian students Logan Francisco, Kyler Stephens and Jonathan Lokos and NASA Armstrong...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Celebrates 70 Years of Flight Research
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Jul 15, 2013

NASA Armstrong Celebrates 70 Years of Flight Research

A rainbow frames the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy 747SP during its first Southern Hemisphere...

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NASA image: ED09-0290-08
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Oct 1, 2009

ED09-0290-08

The U.S. Air Force's F-16D Automatic Collision Avoidance Technology, or ACAT, aircraft was used by NASA's Armstrong...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight

NASA’s F/A-18 research aircraft takes off from Ellington Field in Houston, Texas for a quiet supersonic research...

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NASA image: A lone desert Joshua tree greeted the arrival of Space Shuttle Endeavour at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on May 1, 2001
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May 1, 2001

A lone desert Joshua tree greeted the arrival of Space Shuttle Endeavour at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on May 1, 2001

A lone desert Joshua tree greeted the arrival of Space Shuttle Endeavour at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May...

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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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