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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.

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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: The Larsen Ice Shelf in Antarctica viewed from NASA's DC-8 aircraft during the AirSAR 2004 campaign
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Mar 16, 2004

The Larsen Ice Shelf in Antarctica viewed from NASA's DC-8 aircraft during the AirSAR 2004 campaign

The Larsen Ice Shelf in Antarctica viewed from NASA's DC-8 aircraft during the AirSAR 2004 campaign. AirSAR 2004 is...

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NASA image: The Larsen Ice Shelf in Antarctica viewed from NASA's DC-8 aircraft during the AirSAR 2004 campaign
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Mar 13, 2004

The Larsen Ice Shelf in Antarctica viewed from NASA's DC-8 aircraft during the AirSAR 2004 campaign

The Larsen Ice Shelf in Antarctica viewed from NASA's DC-8 aircraft during the AirSAR 2004 campaign. AirSAR 2004 is...

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NASA image: The Larsen Ice Shelf in Antarctica viewed from NASA's DC-8 aircraft during the AirSAR 2004 campaign
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Mar 13, 2004

The Larsen Ice Shelf in Antarctica viewed from NASA's DC-8 aircraft during the AirSAR 2004 campaign

The Larsen Ice Shelf in Antarctica viewed from NASA's DC-8 aircraft during the AirSAR 2004 campaign. AirSAR 2004 is...

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NASA image: NASA JPL scientists Yunling Lou and Dr. Eric Rignot work on line selection while flying AirSAR missions over the Antarctic Peninsula
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Mar 16, 2004

NASA JPL scientists Yunling Lou and Dr. Eric Rignot work on line selection while flying AirSAR missions over the Antarctic Peninsula

NASA JPL scientists Yunling Lou and Dr. Eric Rignot work on line selection while flying AirSAR missions over the...

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NASA image: The Larsen Ice Shelf in Antarctica viewed from NASA's DC-8 aircraft during the AirSAR 2004 campaign
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Mar 16, 2004

The Larsen Ice Shelf in Antarctica viewed from NASA's DC-8 aircraft during the AirSAR 2004 campaign

The Larsen Ice Shelf in Antarctica viewed from NASA's DC-8 aircraft during the AirSAR 2004 campaign. AirSAR 2004 is...

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NASA image: ED06-0075-11
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May 16, 2006

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F/A-18 #845 HUD and video camera setup for Autonomous Airborne Refueling Demonstration (AARD) project

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NASA image: ED05-0223-07
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Oct 25, 2005

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F/A-18 #845 behind an Omega Air Boeing 707 tanker during an Autonomous Airborne Refueling Demonstration (AARD) flight.

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NASA image: ED06-0098-11
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Jun 12, 2006

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F/A-18 #845 testing autonomous system for AARD project by following a pickup with an airborne tanker drogue...

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NASA image: ED05-0223-22
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Oct 25, 2005

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F/A-18 #845 behind an Omega Air Boeing 707 tanker during an Autonomous Airborne Refueling Demonstration (AARD) flight.

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NASA image: The G-IV joins NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center’s fleet of airborne science aircraft 
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Jun 28, 2024

The G-IV joins NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center’s fleet of airborne science aircraft 

In a series of baseline flights beginning on June 24, 2024, the G-IV aircraft flew over the Antelope Valley to...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe speaking at the AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica hangar naming ceremony
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Mar 3, 2004

NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe speaking at the AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica hangar naming ceremony

NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe speaking at the AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica hangar naming ceremony. AirSAR 2004...

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NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over Palmdale, CA
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Feb 20, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over Palmdale, CA

The DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in a left banking turn above the airport at Palmdale, California. The right wing is...

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NASA image: ED07-0090-05
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May 3, 2007

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NASA's F/A-18B #845 was captured by the photographer as it returned from its final flight in the Autonomous Airborne...

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NASA image: NASA Inspires Students in the Philippines to Study Science
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Sep 25, 2019

NASA Inspires Students in the Philippines to Study Science

Scientists from NASA’s Cloud, Aerosol and Monsoon Processes Philippines Experiment, or CAMP2Ex visited a group of...

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NASA image: NASA Drones Seek What Turns Storms into Hurricanes
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Jul 1, 2014

NASA Drones Seek What Turns Storms into Hurricanes

NASA researchers describe their science objectives to study severe weather as part of the Hurricane and Severe Storm...

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NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 high altitude research aircraft in flight
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Nov 4, 1997

Lockheed ER-2 high altitude research aircraft in flight

ER-2 tail number 706, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

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NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight
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Feb 20, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight

The NASA DC-8 in a right bank over the rugged Sierra Nevada Mountains. The former airliner is a "dash-72" model and...

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NASA image: NASA B777 Prepares to Leave for Modification
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May 17, 2024

NASA B777 Prepares to Leave for Modification

The addition of a Boeing 777 to NASA's science fleet brings a large platform for the newest laboratory in the sky. A...

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NASA image: Jingqiu Moa and Xinrong Ren check out Pennsylvania State University's Airborne Tropospheric Hydrogen Oxides Sensor instrument during the ARCTAS mission upload
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Mar 7, 2008

Jingqiu Moa and Xinrong Ren check out Pennsylvania State University's Airborne Tropospheric Hydrogen Oxides Sensor instrument during the ARCTAS mission upload

Climate researchers from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and several universities install and...

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NASA image: The Lowell Observatory's High-speed Imaging Photometer for Occultation rests on its dolly in the lab prior to installation on the SOFIA airborne observatory
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Nov 12, 2008

The Lowell Observatory's High-speed Imaging Photometer for Occultation rests on its dolly in the lab prior to installation on the SOFIA airborne observatory

The Lowell Observatory's High-speed Imaging Photometer for Occultation rests on its dolly in the lab prior to...

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NASA image: A technician examines the instrument mounting structure and bulkhead of the German-built infrared telescope installed in NASA's SOFIA airborne observatory
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Apr 25, 2007

A technician examines the instrument mounting structure and bulkhead of the German-built infrared telescope installed in NASA's SOFIA airborne observatory

A technician examines the instrument mounting structure and bulkhead of the German-built infrared telescope...

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NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in banked flight over snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountain range
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Feb 25, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in banked flight over snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountain range

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in banked flight over snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountain range

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NASA image: Reflectors used to calibrate the DC-8's AirSAR seen here setup in the Costa Rican rain forest by scientist Paul Siqueira from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab
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Mar 5, 2004

Reflectors used to calibrate the DC-8's AirSAR seen here setup in the Costa Rican rain forest by scientist Paul Siqueira from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab

Reflectors setup in the La Selva region of the Costa Rican rain forest by scientist Paul Siqueira from NASA’s Jet...

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NASA image: Reflectors used to calibrate the DC-8's AirSAR seen here setup in the Costa Rican rain forest by scientist Paul Siqueira from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab
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Mar 5, 2004

Reflectors used to calibrate the DC-8's AirSAR seen here setup in the Costa Rican rain forest by scientist Paul Siqueira from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab

Reflectors setup in the La Selva region of the Costa Rican rain forest by scientist Paul Siqueira from NASA’s Jet...

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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.
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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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