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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: Calibration Laboratory Provides Key Aircraft Support
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May 29, 2019

Calibration Laboratory Provides Key Aircraft Support

Alex Rivera purges a gauge of contamination prior to a calibration test at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: Calibration Laboratory Provides Key Aircraft Support
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May 29, 2019

Calibration Laboratory Provides Key Aircraft Support

Paul Craig calibrates specialized high-level radio frequency equipment at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: Calibration Laboratory Provides Key Aircraft Support
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Jul 23, 2019

Calibration Laboratory Provides Key Aircraft Support

Alex Rivera calibrates a cylindrical plug gauge at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center Calibration Laboratory in...

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NASA image: ECN-2304
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Sep 10, 1969

ECN-2304

The Hyper III was a full-scale lifting-body remotely piloted research vehicle (RPRV) built at what was then the NASA...

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NASA image: The X-1E guards NASA Dryden Flight Research Center's main building.
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Feb 21, 1996

The X-1E guards NASA Dryden Flight Research Center's main building.

The X-1E guards NASA Dryden Flight Research Center's main building.

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NASA image: MicroCub In Flight
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Jan 18, 2018

MicroCub In Flight

The MicroCub, a modified a Bill Hempel 60-percent-scale super cub, approaches for a landing at NASA's Armstrong...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission
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Aug 21, 2025

NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s ER-2 aircraft taxis at Edwards, California, on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025,...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Prepares for Geological Earth Mapping Experiment Flights
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Mar 10, 2026

NASA ER-2 Prepares for Geological Earth Mapping Experiment Flights

Crew chief Darin Whittington and mechanic Edwin Flores watch as mechanic Francisco Rodriguez works on a mounting...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Prepares for Geological Earth Mapping Experiment Flights
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Mar 10, 2026

NASA ER-2 Prepares for Geological Earth Mapping Experiment Flights

Mechanic Francisco Rodriguez and crew chief Darin Whittington installed the Airborne Visible/Infrared Imaging...

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NASA image: X-59 Flies Faster and Higher B-Roll
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Apr 30, 2026

X-59 Flies Faster and Higher B-Roll

B-roll of NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft flying over the Mojave Desert in California on April 14,...

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NASA image: NASA Test Pilot Inspects New Shock-Sensing Probe Ahead of Calibration Flight 
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Feb 26, 2025

NASA Test Pilot Inspects New Shock-Sensing Probe Ahead of Calibration Flight 

NASA test pilot Nils Larson inspects the agency’s F-15D research aircraft at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: NASA Test Pilot Inspects New Shock-Sensing Probe Ahead of Calibration Flight 
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Feb 26, 2025

NASA Test Pilot Inspects New Shock-Sensing Probe Ahead of Calibration Flight 

NASA test pilot Nils Larson inspects the agency’s F-15D research aircraft at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 at Sunrise
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Mar 12, 2026

NASA’s X-59 at Sunrise

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits on the ramp during engine run testing on Thursday, March 12,...

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NASA image: NASA's ultra-quiet YO-3A acoustics research aircraft taxis out from the ramp at the Dryden Flight Research Center before a pilot checkout flight
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Oct 29, 2004

NASA's ultra-quiet YO-3A acoustics research aircraft taxis out from the ramp at the Dryden Flight Research Center before a pilot checkout flight

NASA's ultra-quiet YO-3A acoustics research aircraft taxis out from the ramp at the Dryden Flight Research Center...

AFRC
NASA image: AFRC-2019-13131-1-ArmstrongHighlightVideo-12-2019
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Dec 1, 2019

AFRC-2019-13131-1-ArmstrongHighlightVideo-12-2019

2019 was an exciting, successful year at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. From...

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NASA image: Formerly at NASA's Langley Research Center, this Northrop T-38 Talon is now used for mission support and pilot proficiency at the Dryden Flight Research Center
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Feb 24, 2005

Formerly at NASA's Langley Research Center, this Northrop T-38 Talon is now used for mission support and pilot proficiency at the Dryden Flight Research Center

Formerly at NASA's Langley Research Center, this Northrop T-38 Talon is now used for mission support and pilot...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0021-1
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Feb 8, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0021-1

Kevin Peterson Dryden Flight Research Center Director meets with Dr Harry McDonald on collaborative research programs

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0021-4
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Feb 1, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0021-4

Kevin Peterson Dryden Flight Research Center Director meets with Dr Harry McDonald on collaborative research programs

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0021-3
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Feb 8, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0021-3

Kevin Peterson Dryden Flight Research Center Director meets with Dr Harry McDonald on collaborative research programs

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0021-2
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Feb 8, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0021-2

Kevin Peterson Dryden Flight Research Center Director meets with Dr Harry McDonald on collaborative research programs

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NASA image: Calibration Laboratory Provides Key Aircraft Support
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May 29, 2019

Calibration Laboratory Provides Key Aircraft Support

Arnold Gonzales, a 20-year veteran of the NASA Armstrong Calibration Laboratory, uses a digital protractor to...

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NASA image: The F-18 simulator at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California
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Oct 4, 2004

The F-18 simulator at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California

The F-18 simulator at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. Simulators offer a safe and...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 in Flight for the First Time
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 in Flight for the First Time

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft flies above Palmdale and Edwards, California, on its first flight...

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NASA image: Armstrong Center Director McBride provides NASA Administrator Bridenstine first tour of the California Armstrong Flight Research Center.
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Aug 28, 2018

Armstrong Center Director McBride provides NASA Administrator Bridenstine first tour of the California Armstrong Flight Research Center.

Bridenstine walks along with AFRC Center Director David McBride as McBride explains the aeronautical research...

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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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