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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: NASA Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jan 25, 2026

NASA Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks with employees and contractors in front of a painting of former astronaut...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jan 25, 2026

NASA Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, center, stands with NASA X-59 pilots Nils Larson, left, and Jim “Clue” Less...

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NASA image: California Students Aim for NASA Support to Develop Technology
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May 23, 2024

California Students Aim for NASA Support to Develop Technology

Nhut Ho, director of the NASA-sponsored Autonomy Research Center for science, technology, engineering,...

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NASA image: EC81-15846
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Jul 1, 1981

EC81-15846

AD-1 in flight. Flight #30. The AD-1 aircraft in flight with its wing swept at 60 degrees, the maximum sweep angle.

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NASA image: California Students Aim for NASA Support to Develop Technology
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May 23, 2024

California Students Aim for NASA Support to Develop Technology

Brad Flick, center director at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, talks to students...

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NASA image: Shuttle Atlantis Mounted to Boeing 747
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Dec 7, 1991

Shuttle Atlantis Mounted to Boeing 747

Shuttle Atlantis emerges from the Mate-Demate-Device mounted to Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft for the return...

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NASA image: Perseus in Flight
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Nov 15, 1991

Perseus in Flight

The Perseus proof-of-concept vehicle flies over Rogers Dry Lake at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards,...

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NASA image: California Students Aim for NASA Support to Develop Technology
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May 23, 2024

California Students Aim for NASA Support to Develop Technology

Six students from the California State University, Northridge, Autonomy Research Center for science, technology,...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jan 25, 2026

NASA Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, right, speaks with NASA X-59 pilots Jim “Clue” Less, left, and Nils Larson during...

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NASA image: California Students Aim for NASA Support to Develop Technology
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May 23, 2024

California Students Aim for NASA Support to Develop Technology

Two men from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, ask Jared Carrillo, a student from the...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, right, speaks with Armstrong X-59 pilot Nils Larson, left, and Technology Transfer Officer Benjamin Tomlinson during Isaacman’s visit to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Sunday, Jan.
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Jan 25, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, right, speaks with Armstrong X-59 pilot Nils Larson, left, and Technology Transfer Officer Benjamin Tomlinson during Isaacman’s visit to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Sunday, Jan.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks with Armstrong X-59 pilot Nils Larson and Technology Transfer Officer...

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NASA image: EC81-14632
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Mar 31, 1981

EC81-14632

The AD-1 aircraft with its wing swept. Visible are the twin jet engines that powered the aircraft and the fixed...

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NASA image: EC80-12694
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Apr 17, 1980

EC80-12694

Multiple exposure image showing wing movement on AD-1.

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jan 25, 2026

NASA Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, right, speaks with Armstrong acting Chief Information Officer Haig Arakelian,...

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NASA image: NACA Lewis Researcher and Technicians Discuss a Test Setup
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Dec 23, 1956

NACA Lewis Researcher and Technicians Discuss a Test Setup

Researcher Bill Reiwaldt discusses the preparations for a test in the Altitude Wind Tunnel with technicians Jack...

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NASA image: German Jumo 004 Engine at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory
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Mar 23, 1946

German Jumo 004 Engine at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory

Researcher Robert Miller led an investigation into the combustor performance of a German Jumo 004 engine at the...

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NASA image: The Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base is NASA's premier center for atmospheric flight research to validate high-risk aerospace technology.
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Jul 25, 2001

The Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base is NASA's premier center for atmospheric flight research to validate high-risk aerospace technology.

Since the 1940s the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, has developed a unique and highly...

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NASA image: NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center is situated immediately adjacent to the compass rose on the bed of Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
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Jul 25, 2001

NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center is situated immediately adjacent to the compass rose on the bed of Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.

Since the 1940s the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, has developed a unique and highly...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2036
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Apr 11, 2012

KSC-2012-2036

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Painted graphics line the side of NASA 905 depicting the various ferry flights the Shuttle...

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NASA image: T-38 Flyover Artemis I
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Aug 23, 2022

T-38 Flyover Artemis I

Ahead of NASA’s Artemis I launch, a flight of T-38 supersonic trainer aircraft from the Johnson Space Center...

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NASA image: NASA's DC-8 Desert Shadow
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's DC-8 Desert Shadow

The DC-8 research aircraft casting its shadow on the ground in California's Mojave Desert during an IceBridge...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3137
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Oct 11, 2008

KSC-08pd3137

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – On the ramp of Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Orbital Sciences’ L-1011...

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NASA image: Convair F-106B Delta Dart Prepares for a Flight
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May 23, 1969

Convair F-106B Delta Dart Prepares for a Flight

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) pilot Cliff Crabbs and the flight operations crew prepare a...

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NASA image: NACA's Lockheed F-94B Starfire with Audio Recording Devices
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Jul 23, 1957

NACA's Lockheed F-94B Starfire with Audio Recording Devices

A Lockheed F-94B Starfire being equipped with an audio recording machine and sensors at the National Advisory...

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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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