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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: DC-8 AEROMMA
Video
Jun 15, 2023

DC-8 AEROMMA

NASA’s DC-8 Aircraft conducts low-altitude research flights for AEROMMA project: Additional b-roll of the DC-8,...

AFRC
NASA image: DCS in Hesperia Planum
Image
Jul 30, 2004

DCS in Hesperia Planum

DCS in Hesperia Planum

JPL
NASA image: Canyon in DCS Color
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Jul 27, 2004

Canyon in DCS Color

Canyon in DCS Color

JPL
NASA image: Kaiser Crater DCS
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Jul 29, 2004

Kaiser Crater DCS

Kaiser Crater DCS

JPL
NASA image: OLYMPEX DC-8 in Flight
Video
Nov 13, 2015

OLYMPEX DC-8 in Flight

The Olympic Mountain Experiment, or OLYMPEX, is a NASA-led field campaign, which will take place on the Olympic...

GSFC
NASA image: DCS Color near Mare Cimmerium
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Jul 28, 2004

DCS Color near Mare Cimmerium

DCS Color near Mare Cimmerium

JPL
NASA image: DCS of Syrtis Major Sand Migration
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Aug 2, 2004

DCS of Syrtis Major Sand Migration

DCS of Syrtis Major Sand Migration

JPL
NASA image: AFRC-2023-13979-2-DC-8_AEROMMA_ Videofile
Video
Jul 21, 2023

AFRC-2023-13979-2-DC-8_AEROMMA_ Videofile

NASA’S DC-8 FLIES LOW TO STUDY AIR QUALITY – AFRC NASA Armstrong’s DC-8 aircraft is flying low to study air quality...

AFRC
NASA image: OLYMPEX DC-8 Taking Off
Video
Nov 13, 2015

OLYMPEX DC-8 Taking Off

The Olympic Mountain Experiment, or OLYMPEX, is a NASA-led field campaign, which will take place on the Olympic...

GSFC
NASA image: OLYMPEX DC-8 Flight Crew 2
Video
Nov 13, 2015

OLYMPEX DC-8 Flight Crew 2

The Olympic Mountain Experiment, or OLYMPEX, is a NASA-led field campaign, which will take place on the Olympic...

GSFC
NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight
Image
Feb 18, 2000

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight

AFRC
NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight
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Feb 18, 2000

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight

AFRC
NASA image: DC-9 V/STOL Transport Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Apr 28, 1971

DC-9 V/STOL Transport Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view of McDonnell-Douglas Large-Scale lift fan, vertical and/or short take-off and landing (V/STOL),...

ARC
NASA image: Incoming Data Aboard DC-8
Image
Mar 28, 2015

Incoming Data Aboard DC-8

Matt Berry, left, and Chris Jennison examine incoming data on NASA’s DC-8 airborne science aircraft. The 62-year-old...

AFRC
NASA image: GRC-1994-C-04159
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Sep 23, 1994

GRC-1994-C-04159

NASA aircraft DC-9 microgravity plane performs it's first test parabolas over Lake Erie. This was photographed by...

GRC
NASA image: DC-8 Lift Off
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Jan 7, 2021

DC-8 Lift Off

DC-8 lifts off from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif.

AFRC
NASA image: DC-8 Lift Off
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Jan 6, 2021

DC-8 Lift Off

DC-8 lifts off from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif.

AFRC
NASA image: DC-8 Lift Off
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Jan 6, 2021

DC-8 Lift Off

DC-8 lifts off from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif.

AFRC
NASA image: DC-8 Lift Off
Image
Jan 6, 2021

DC-8 Lift Off

DC-8 lifts off from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif.

AFRC
NASA image: DC-8 Lift Off
Image
Jan 6, 2021

DC-8 Lift Off

DC-8 lifts off from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif.

AFRC
NASA image: DC-8 Lift Off
Image
Jan 7, 2021

DC-8 Lift Off

DC-8 lifts off from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif.

AFRC
NASA image: DC-8 Lift Off
Image
Jan 7, 2021

DC-8 Lift Off

DC-8 lifts off from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif.

AFRC
NASA image: DC-8 Lift Off
Image
Jan 7, 2021

DC-8 Lift Off

DC-8 lifts off from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif.

AFRC
NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over Mt. Whitney
Image
Feb 25, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over Mt. Whitney

The DC-8 banking over the jagged peak of Mount Whitney on a February 25, 1998 flight. The DC-8 and a pair of ER-2...

AFRC
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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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