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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 ER-2 Checks Out New Airborne Multiangle Polarizing Imager
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Oct 25, 2010

NASA ER-2 Checks Out New Airborne Multiangle Polarizing Imager

These three images are from NASA ER-2 aircraft which imaged the area around the Palmdale, Calif., airport during its...

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NASA image: Hayward Fault, California Interferogram
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Aug 17, 2000

Hayward Fault, California Interferogram

This image of California Hayward fault is an interferogram created using a pair of images taken by ESA ERS-1 and...

JPL
NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 high altitude research aircraft
Image
Nov 4, 1997

Lockheed ER-2 high altitude research aircraft

ER-2 tail number 706, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

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NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 #806 high altitude research aircraft during landing
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Dec 18, 1998

Lockheed ER-2 #806 high altitude research aircraft during landing

ER-2 tail number 806, is one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft are...

AFRC
NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 #806 high altitude research aircraft in flight
Image
Nov 17, 1998

Lockheed ER-2 #806 high altitude research aircraft in flight

ER-2 tail number 806, is one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft are...

AFRC
NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft during take off
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Mar 2, 1998

Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft during take off

ER-2 tail number 709, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

AFRC
NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft in flight
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Mar 2, 1998

Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft in flight

ER-2 tail number 709, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

AFRC
NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft during take off
Image
Feb 18, 1998

Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft during take off

ER-2 tail number 709, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

AFRC
NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft during take off
Image
Feb 18, 1998

Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft during take off

ER-2 tail number 709, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

AFRC
NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft during take off
Image
Mar 2, 1998

Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft during take off

ER-2 tail number 709, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

AFRC
NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 #806 high altitude research aircraft in flight
Image
Nov 17, 1998

Lockheed ER-2 #806 high altitude research aircraft in flight

ER-2 tail number 806, is one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft are...

AFRC
NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 high altitude research aircraft in flight
Image
Nov 4, 1997

Lockheed ER-2 high altitude research aircraft in flight

ER-2 tail number 706, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

AFRC
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0022
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Jan 26, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0022

Bruce Coffland Coordinates ER-2 image print processing with Imaging Technology Branch

ARC
NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over Mt. Whitney
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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...

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NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 high altitude research aircraft in flight
Image
Nov 4, 1997

Lockheed ER-2 high altitude research aircraft in flight

ER-2 tail number 706, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

AFRC
NASA image: ARC-1986-AC86-0304-52
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Apr 1, 1986

ARC-1986-AC86-0304-52

ER-2 (NASA 706) landing, image show wing wheels being placed by landing crew.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1995-AC95-0294-3
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Aug 10, 1995

ARC-1995-AC95-0294-3

Moffett Federal Air Field, NASA Ames Research Center and Silicon Valley image from ER-2, 04387 FR#9904 (March 11,...

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NASA image: ARC-1995-AC95-0295-2
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Aug 10, 1995

ARC-1995-AC95-0295-2

Moffett Federal Air Field, NASA Ames Research Center and Silicon Valley image from ER-2, 04387 FR#9904 (March 11,...

ARC
NASA image: Multiple Aspects of the Southern California Wildfires as Seen by NASA's AVIRIS
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Dec 15, 2017

Multiple Aspects of the Southern California Wildfires as Seen by NASA's AVIRIS

NASA's Airborne Visible Infrared Imaging Spectrometer instrument (AVIRIS), flying aboard a NASA Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: NASA's AVIRIS Instrument Sheds New Light on Southern California Wildfires
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's AVIRIS Instrument Sheds New Light on Southern California Wildfires

NASA's Airborne Visible Infrared Imaging Spectrometer instrument (AVIRIS), flying aboard a NASA Armstrong Flight...

JPL
NASA image: NASA and USGS Map Geological Content
Video
May 21, 2025

NASA and USGS Map Geological Content

: In its third year of data collection, the Geological Earth Mapping Experiment (GEMx) is using NASA’s high-flying...

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NASA image: Izmit, Turkey 1999 Earthquake Interferogram
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Mar 30, 2001

Izmit, Turkey 1999 Earthquake Interferogram

This image is an interferogram that was created using pairs of images taken by Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR). The...

JPL
NASA image: The Antarctic Ice Sheet's Changing Height
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Aug 10, 2022

The Antarctic Ice Sheet's Changing Height

This map of Antarctica shows the changes in the elevation of the Antarctic ice sheet from 1985 through 2021. The map...

JPL
NASA image: California Drought Effects on Sierra Trees Mapped by NASA
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Jun 27, 2016

California Drought Effects on Sierra Trees Mapped by NASA

California, reveals the devastating effect of California's ongoing drought on Sierra Nevada conifer forests. The map...

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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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