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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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NASA image: Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2
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Feb 7, 2022

Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits inside its run stall following maximum afterburner testing at...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1679
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Nov 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1679

STS-87 Pilot Steven Lindsey dons his launch and entry suit with the help of two assistants in the Operations and...

KSC
NASA image: NASA’s Deputy Administrator Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s Deputy Administrator Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy speaks on stage prior to the official unveiling of the agency’s X-59 quiet...

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NASA image: Measuring High-Speed Winds While In Flight
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Dec 7, 2015

Measuring High-Speed Winds While In Flight

The Meteorological Measurement System, or MMS instrument measures the data of wind and temperatures in real-time...

ARC
NASA image: ER-2 N806NA ALOFT Deployment
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Jul 6, 2023

ER-2 N806NA ALOFT Deployment

The ALOFT mission, Airborne Lightning Observatory for Fly’s eye simulator and Terrestrial gamma ray flashes, is a...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0784
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Apr 11, 2001

KSC01pp0784

At the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, the GOES-M satellite is offloaded from the yawning mouth of the C-5 aircraft....

KSC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0218-004
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Sep 30, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0218-004

European Space Agency's 'Jules Verne' Automated Transfer Vehicle ATV-1 re-entry in Earth's atmosphere over Pacific...

ARC
NASA image: NASA’s Associate Administrator Speaks in Front of Unveiled X-59
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s Associate Administrator Speaks in Front of Unveiled X-59

NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free speaks on stage following the unveiling of the agency’s X-59 quiet supersonic...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 29, 2000

Microgravity

NASA representatives prepare for another day's work answering questions and handing out posters at AirVenture 2000....

MSFC
NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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Nov 18, 2021

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Flight Loads Laboratory in Edwards, California, is working on one of its...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission
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Jul 10, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission

The ALOFT mission, Airborne Lightning Observatory for Fly’s eye simulator and Terrestrial gamma ray flashes, is a...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Wing in Langley Wind Tunnel
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May 12, 2025

NASA Tests Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Wing in Langley Wind Tunnel

NASA employees Broderic J. Gonzalez, left, and David W. Shank, right, install pieces of a 7-foot wing model in...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 is Back in the Air
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Mar 26, 2026

NASA’s X-59 is Back in the Air

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet flies over the Mojave Desert during its third flight on Thursday, March 26, 2026,...

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NASA image:  NASA Armstrong Supports Employee Incentive Flights
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Apr 14, 2026

NASA Armstrong Supports Employee Incentive Flights

NASA pilot Timothy Williams helps prepare Laurie Grindle, deputy center director, for an employee incentive flight...

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NASA image:  NASA Armstrong Supports Employee Incentive Flights
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Apr 14, 2026

NASA Armstrong Supports Employee Incentive Flights

Laurie Grindle, deputy center director, steps out of an F/A-18 aircraft after completing an employee incentive...

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NASA image: NASA C-20A Enables Missions Advancing Earthquake Science
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Apr 29, 2026

NASA C-20A Enables Missions Advancing Earthquake Science

NASA’s C-20A takes off from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Wednesday, April 29,...

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NASA image: NASA C-20A Enables Missions Advancing Earthquake Science
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Apr 29, 2026

NASA C-20A Enables Missions Advancing Earthquake Science

NASA’s C-20A takes off from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Wednesday, April 29,...

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NASA image: NASA C-20A Enables Missions Advancing Earthquake Science
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Apr 29, 2026

NASA C-20A Enables Missions Advancing Earthquake Science

NASA’s C-20A takes off from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Wednesday, April 29,...

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NASA image: NASA Aeronautics and Center Leadership Observe X-59’s First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA Aeronautics and Center Leadership Observe X-59’s First Flight

NASA Aeronautics and center leadership gather inside the viewing area of the main control room at NASA’s Armstrong...

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NASA image: NASA Aeronautics and Center Leadership Observe X-59’s First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA Aeronautics and Center Leadership Observe X-59’s First Flight

NASA Aeronautics and center leadership gather inside the viewing area of the main control room at NASA’s Armstrong...

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NASA image: NASA Aeronautics and Center Leadership Observe X-59’s First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA Aeronautics and Center Leadership Observe X-59’s First Flight

NASA Aeronautics and center leadership gather inside the viewing area of the main control room at NASA’s Armstrong...

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NASA image: NASA Aeronautics and Center Leadership Observe X-59’s First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA Aeronautics and Center Leadership Observe X-59’s First Flight

NASA Aeronautics and center leadership gather inside the viewing area of the main control room at NASA’s Armstrong...

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NASA image: NASA Aeronautics and Center Leadership Observe X-59’s First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA Aeronautics and Center Leadership Observe X-59’s First Flight

NASA Aeronautics and center leadership gather inside the viewing area of the main control room at NASA’s Armstrong...

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NASA image: NASA Aeronautics and Center Leadership Observe X-59’s First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA Aeronautics and Center Leadership Observe X-59’s First Flight

NASA Aeronautics and center leadership gather inside the viewing area of the main control room at NASA’s Armstrong...

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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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