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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.

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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: ARC-1978-AC78-0579-1
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Jun 2, 1978

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XV-15 Tiltrotor Aircraft in 40x80ft w.t. - helicopter (take-off) mode

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NASA image: EC97-44175-13
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Aug 1, 1997

EC97-44175-13

Altus I aircraft taking off from lakebed runway

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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: 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: ARC-1944-AAL-6373
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Aug 31, 1944

ARC-1944-AAL-6373

Towing installations on P-51 airplane for propeller off tests on the P-51 Front view of P-51 in towing position with...

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NASA image: ARC-1944-AA-6374
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Aug 31, 1944

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Towing installations on P-51 and P-61 airplanes for propeller off tests on the P-51. Rear view of P-61 in towing...

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NASA image: ARC-1973-AC73-2101
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May 2, 1973

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C-8A (NASA-716) Buffalo Augmentor Wing Jet STOL Research Aircraft at Crows Landing during take-off

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0850-54
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Nov 1, 1985

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AV-8B (NASA-704) take-off at Crow Landing, Central Valley, CA

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NASA image: ARC-1982-AC82-0723-22
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Sep 27, 1982

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XV-15 (NASA-703) Tilt Rotor take-offs at the NASA Ames facility at Crows Landing, CA

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NASA image: Testing of the External Vision System (XVS) Software on the B200 King Air
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Aug 6, 2019

Testing of the External Vision System (XVS) Software on the B200 King Air

First test flight testing the visual display for the X59. Pilot Matt Coldsnow making a flight check before taking off.

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0740-13
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Oct 7, 1985

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AV-8B Harrier V/STOL Aircraft NASA-704 take off at the NASA Ames facillity Crows Landing, CA

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NASA image: DC-8 CPEX-AW Deployment
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Aug 17, 2021

DC-8 CPEX-AW Deployment

NASA's DC-8 taking off to St. Croix in support of the Convective Processes Experiment - Aerosols and Winds campaign...

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NASA image: DC-8 CPEX-AW Deployment
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Aug 17, 2021

DC-8 CPEX-AW Deployment

NASA’s DC-8 taking off to St. Croix in support of the Convective Processes Experiment – Aerosols and Winds campaign...

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NASA image: ARC-1988-AC88-0530-29
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Aug 31, 1988

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E-7 STOVL fighter model testing in Ames 40x80ft Subsonic wind tunnel. Investigating Supersonic Short Take-off and...

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NASA image: DC-8 CPEX-AW Deployment
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Aug 17, 2021

DC-8 CPEX-AW Deployment

NASA's DC-8 taking off to St. Croix in support of the Convective Processes Experiment - Aerosols and Winds campaign...

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NASA image: ARC-1978-AC78-0579-2
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Jun 2, 1978

ARC-1978-AC78-0579-2

Aviation Week Magazine Cover (August 21, 1978) depicts Ames XV-15 Tiltrotor Aircraft in 40x80ft w.t. test -...

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NASA image: ED08-0252-28
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Sep 30, 2008

ED08-0252-28

NASA research pilot Jim Smolka prepares to take off in NASA's F-18 Systems Research Aircraft for an External Vision...

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NASA image: Air-LUSI Project - ER-2 Science Mission
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Nov 12, 2019

Air-LUSI Project - ER-2 Science Mission

Pilot Stu Broce is pre-breathing 100% oxygen prior to take off for an Air-LUSI flight at NASA’s Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0137-035
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Jun 24, 2008

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ARCTAS Mission - NASA P-3 aircraft N426NA takes off from NASA's Moffett Federal Airfield (MFA) Mt. View, California

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0152-025
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Aug 12, 2007

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Perseid Meteor flight on Google's Gulfstream Aircraft. P.I. Peter Jenniskens, SETI Group - Google's Gulfstream...

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NASA image: Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing
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Aug 22, 2017

Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing

A NASA F-18 jet takes off from the agency's Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing
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Aug 22, 2017

Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing

NASA pilots board an F-18 jet prior to take off from the agency's Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing
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Aug 22, 2017

Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing

A NASA pilot boards an F-18 jet prior to take off from the agency's Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing
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Aug 23, 2017

Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing

A NASA F-18 jet takes off from the agency's Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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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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