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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: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1973

Saturn Apollo Program

This chart provides a launch summary of the Saturn IB launch vehicle as of 1973. Developed by the Marshall Space...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Administrator Tours Sierra Nevada Space Systems' Dre
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Feb 5, 2011

NASA Deputy Administrator Tours Sierra Nevada Space Systems' Dre

NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver talks during a press conference with Sierra Nevada's Dream Chaser spacecraft...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

This 1968 chart depicts the various mission configurations for the Saturn IB launch vehicle. Developed by the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This 1968 cutaway drawing illustrates the Saturn IB launch vehicle with its two booster stages, the S-IB (first...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 15, 2004

Saturn Apollo Program

This undated cutaway drawing illustrates the Saturn IB launch vehicle with its two booster stages, the S-IB and...

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Nov 1, 1967

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Workmen at the Kennedy Space Center position the nose cone for the 204LM-1, an unmanned Apollo mission that tested...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Administrator Tours Sierra Nevada Space Systems
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Feb 5, 2011

NASA Deputy Administrator Tours Sierra Nevada Space Systems

Sierra Nevada Space Systems chairman Mark Sirangello talks to NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver, on Saturday,...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Administrator Tours Sierra Nevada Space Systems' Dre
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Feb 5, 2011

NASA Deputy Administrator Tours Sierra Nevada Space Systems' Dre

Sierra Nevada's Dream Chaser spacecraft is seen as NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver talks during a press...

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Nov 1, 1967

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Workmen at the Kennedy Space Center position the nose cone for the 204LM-1, an unmanned Apollo mission that tested...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Administrator Tours Sierra Nevada Space Systems' Dre
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Feb 5, 2011

NASA Deputy Administrator Tours Sierra Nevada Space Systems' Dre

Sierra Nevada Space Systems chairman Mark Sirangello talks during a press conference with Sierra Nevada's Dream...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

This 1968 cutaway drawing illustrates the Saturn IB launch vehicle with its two booster stages, the S-IB and S-IVB....

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Administrator Tours Sierra Nevada Space Systems' Dre
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Feb 5, 2011

NASA Deputy Administrator Tours Sierra Nevada Space Systems' Dre

NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver talks during a press conference with Sierra Nevada's Dream Chaser spacecraft...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

This 1968 chart illustrates the characteristics and proposed missions for the Saturn IB launch vehicle. Developed by...

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NASA image: iss066e135744
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Feb 3, 2022

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iss066e135744 (2/3/2022) --- A view of the deployed GT-1 CubeSat. The Georgia Institute of Technology-1 (GT-1) is a...

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NASA image: The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19, 2002, raising its landing gear in flight for the first time. The X-45A flew for 40 minutes and reached an airspeed of 195 knots
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Dec 19, 2002

The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19, 2002, raising its landing gear in flight for the first time. The X-45A flew for 40 minutes and reached an airspeed of 195 knots

The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19,...

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NASA image: The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19, 2002, raising its landing gear in flight for the first time. The X-45A flew for 40 minutes and reached an airspeed of 195 knots
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Dec 19, 2002

The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19, 2002, raising its landing gear in flight for the first time. The X-45A flew for 40 minutes and reached an airspeed of 195 knots

The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19,...

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NASA image: McDonnell Model XV-1 Convertiplane in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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May 17, 1954

McDonnell Model XV-1 Convertiplane in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Foreword, front view of McDonnell Model XV-1 Convertiplane in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel. The McDonnell XV-1...

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NASA image: The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19, 2002, raising its landing gear in flight for the first time. The X-45A flew for 40 minutes and reached an airspeed of 195 knots
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Dec 19, 2002

The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19, 2002, raising its landing gear in flight for the first time. The X-45A flew for 40 minutes and reached an airspeed of 195 knots

The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19,...

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NASA image: The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19, 2002, raising its landing gear in flight for the first time. The X-45A flew for 40 minutes and reached an airspeed of 195 knots
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Dec 19, 2002

The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19, 2002, raising its landing gear in flight for the first time. The X-45A flew for 40 minutes and reached an airspeed of 195 knots

The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19,...

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NASA image: iss066e135308
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Feb 3, 2022

iss066e135308

iss066e135308 (2/3/2022) --- A view of the deployed GT-1 CubeSat. The Georgia Institute of Technology-1 (GT-1) is a...

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NASA image: X-45A in flight with F-18 #846 chase aircraft, during first GPS-guided weapon demonstration flight
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Dec 19, 2002

X-45A in flight with F-18 #846 chase aircraft, during first GPS-guided weapon demonstration flight

The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19,...

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NASA image: iss066e135704
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Feb 3, 2022

iss066e135704

iss066e135704 (2/3/2022) --- A view of the deployed GT-1 CubeSat. The Georgia Institute of Technology-1 (GT-1) is a...

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NASA image: Explore NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (2018 Highlights)
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Dec 31, 2018

Explore NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (2018 Highlights)

NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in California supported the agency in 2018 by...

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NASA image: Space Technology Industry Forum
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Jul 12, 2010

Space Technology Industry Forum

NASA Small Satellite Subsystem Technology and Edison Small Satellite Demonstrations Program Executive Brant Sponberg...

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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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