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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: American Flag and Mini-DVD Attached to Deck of Phoenix
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May 27, 2008

American Flag and Mini-DVD Attached to Deck of Phoenix

American Flag and Mini-DVD Attached to Deck of Phoenix

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Biomedical research offers hope for a variety of medical problems, from diabetes to the replacement of damaged bone...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Biomedical research offers hope for a variety of medical problems, from diabetes to the replacement of damaged bone...

MSFC
NASA image: Aquarius Reflector Attachment
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius Reflector Attachment

Aquarius 2.5 meter reflector is hoisted before being attached to boom in the clean room at NASA Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: X-15A-2 in flight. First flight wih dummy ramjet attached. Flt. 2-51-92, Pete Knight-pilot. One of the experiments planned for the X-15A-2 involved tests of a functional ramjet at speeds above Mach 5. This photo was taken with a dummy ramjet. On this rese
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May 8, 1967

X-15A-2 in flight. First flight wih dummy ramjet attached. Flt. 2-51-92, Pete Knight-pilot. One of the experiments planned for the X-15A-2 involved tests of a functional ramjet at speeds above Mach 5. This photo was taken with a dummy ramjet. On this rese

X-15A-2 in flight. First flight wih dummy ramjet attached. Flt. 2-51-92, Pete Knight-pilot. 8 May 67

AFRC
NASA image: IMAP Solar Array Attach
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Jul 19, 2025

IMAP Solar Array Attach

IMAP solar array attachment operations at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Florida.

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NASA image: LDSD Test Vehicle Attached to Launch Tower
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Jun 9, 2015

LDSD Test Vehicle Attached to Launch Tower

NASA's Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator test vehicle attached to launch tower just prior to take off. LDSD...

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NASA image: HXP Samples Attachment
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Oct 30, 2015

HXP Samples Attachment

iss045e083552 (10/30/2015) --- Photo documentation of the Carbon Nanotube sample attached to the V position on the...

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NASA image: HXP Samples Attachment
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Oct 30, 2015

HXP Samples Attachment

iss045e083367 (10/30/2015) --- Photo documentation of the Carbon Nanotube sample attached to the V position on the...

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NASA image: SEG 230 Nose Attachement
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Jan 5, 2022

SEG 230 Nose Attachement

This panoramic side view of NASA’s X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology airplane shows the aircraft sitting on jacks at...

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NASA image: The heat shield is attached!
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May 30, 2014

The heat shield is attached!

The world’s largest heat shield, measuring 16.5 feet in diameter, is successfully attached to the Orion Exploration...

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NASA image: NEO Surveyor’s Bus Structure Attached With Mass Simulators
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Jan 14, 2026

NEO Surveyor’s Bus Structure Attached With Mass Simulators

NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor sunshade mass simulator (the gray paneling to the right of the photo) is...

JPL
NASA image: The Cygnus space freighter attached to the Unity module
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Aug 6, 2024

The Cygnus space freighter attached to the Unity module

iss071e439629 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- Still in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm, the Northrop Grumman Cygnus space...

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NASA image: NASA F-15B #836 landing with Quiet Spike attached
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Oct 3, 2006

NASA F-15B #836 landing with Quiet Spike attached

NASA F-15B #836 landing with Quiet Spike attached. The project seeks to verify the structural integrity of the...

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NASA image: NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached
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Sep 25, 2006

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached. The project seeks to verify the structural integrity of the...

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NASA image: NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached
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Sep 27, 2006

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached. The project seeks to verify the structural integrity of the...

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NASA image: NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached
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Sep 27, 2006

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached. The project seeks to verify the structural integrity of the...

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NASA image: NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached
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Oct 3, 2006

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached. The project seeks to verify the structural integrity of the...

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NASA image: NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached
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Sep 27, 2006

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached. The project seeks to verify the structural integrity of the...

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NASA image: NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached
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Oct 3, 2006

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached. The project seeks to verify the structural integrity of the...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached
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Oct 3, 2006

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached. The project seeks to verify the structural integrity of the...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached
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Sep 27, 2006

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached

NASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached. The project seeks to verify the structural integrity of the...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Mate to Payload Attach Fitting (PAF)
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Sep 20, 2023

NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Mate to Payload Attach Fitting (PAF)

Technicians connected NASA’s Psyche spacecraft to the payload attach fitting inside the clean room at Astrotech...

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NASA image: JPSS-1 Spacecraft Mate to Payload Attach Fittings
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Oct 19, 2017

JPSS-1 Spacecraft Mate to Payload Attach Fittings

NOAA's Joint Polar Satellite System-1, or JPSS-1, remains wrapped in a protective covering after removal from its...

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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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