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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: Lockheed F-104 in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jul 29, 1958

Lockheed F-104 in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view from below of Air Force F-104. The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter is a single-engine, supersonic...

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NASA image: F-15 #281 and F-104 #826 fly in formation during Space Shuttle tile testing.
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Nov 13, 1980

F-15 #281 and F-104 #826 fly in formation during Space Shuttle tile testing.

F-15 #281 and F-104 #826 fly in formation during Space Shuttle tile testing. Note the tiles mounted on the right...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 30, 1986

Microgravity

NASA F-104 Aircraft

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1073
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Jan 19, 2012

KSC-2012-1073

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Starfighters has four F-104 aircraft that have been operational for several years. They have...

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NASA image: Chief research pilot Joseph Walker flew in 1960s and perished in 1966 while piloting a F-104 that caught vortex of a XB-70
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Mar 30, 1961

Chief research pilot Joseph Walker flew in 1960s and perished in 1966 while piloting a F-104 that caught vortex of a XB-70

Walker made the first NASA-piloted X-15 flight March 25, 1960, and flew the aircraft 24 times, achieving its highest...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1072
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Jan 19, 2012

KSC-2012-1072

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A crane lifts an F-104 Starfighter off the bed of a truck at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1070
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Jan 19, 2012

KSC-2012-1070

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A truck delivers an F-104 Starfighter, formerly of the Italian Air Force, to Starfighters...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1069
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Jan 19, 2012

KSC-2012-1069

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A truck delivers an F-104 Starfighter, formerly of the Italian Air Force, to Starfighters...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1075
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Jan 19, 2012

KSC-2012-1075

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A crane lifts an F-104 Starfighter off the bed of a truck at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1071
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Jan 19, 2012

KSC-2012-1071

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A truck delivers an F-104 Starfighter, formerly of the Italian Air Force, to Starfighters...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1068
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Jan 19, 2012

KSC-2012-1068

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A truck delivers an F-104 Starfighter, formerly of the Italian Air Force, to Starfighters...

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NASA image: EC76-5145
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Apr 11, 1975

EC76-5145

The only time the five ship fleet of F-104 Starfighters was ever airborne at the same time. Pilots were: F-104N...

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NASA image: EC86-33442-9
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May 7, 1986

EC86-33442-9

Flight test engineers Bob Meyer and Marta Bohn-Meyer had the distinction of being the only married couple to both...

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NASA image: Expedition Two and STS-104 joint crew portrait
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Jul 14, 2001

Expedition Two and STS-104 joint crew portrait

S104-E-5053 (14 July 2001) --- Soon after their ingress into the International Space Station (ISS), STS-104...

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NASA image: Expedition Two and STS-104 joint crew portrait
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Jul 14, 2001

Expedition Two and STS-104 joint crew portrait

S104-E-5055 (14 July 2001) --- Soon after their ingress into the International Space Station (ISS), STS-104...

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NASA image: F-15A in flight with 10 degree cone experiment and F-104N chase
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May 17, 1978

F-15A in flight with 10 degree cone experiment and F-104N chase

An in-flight photo of the NASA F-15A used to carry a 10 degree cone to collect aerodynamic data to calibrate the...

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NASA image: Expedition Two and STS-104 joint crew portrait
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Jul 14, 2001

Expedition Two and STS-104 joint crew portrait

S104-E-5057 (14 July 2001) --- Soon after their ingress into the International Space Station (ISS), the STS-104...

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NASA image: MS Reilly in airlock at the end of the third EVA
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Jul 21, 2001

MS Reilly in airlock at the end of the third EVA

STS104-E-5232 (21 July 2001) --- A crew member used a digital still camera to take a picture of astronaut James F....

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NASA image: STS-104 Crew Return, Ellington Field, Building 990
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Jul 26, 2001

STS-104 Crew Return, Ellington Field, Building 990

JSC2001-E-22798 (25 July 2001) --- Astronaut James F. Reilly, STS-104 mission specialist, addresses a crowd at...

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NASA image: MS Reilly in airlock at the end of the third EVA
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Jul 21, 2001

MS Reilly in airlock at the end of the third EVA

STS104-E-5234 (21 July 2001) --- A crew member used a digital still camera to take a picture of astronaut James F....

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NASA image: JSC2001E19302
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Jun 25, 2001

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JSC2001-E-19302 (25 June 2001) --- Astronaut James F. Reilly, STS-104 mission specialist, ponders a question during...

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NASA image: 2017 A Day of Remembrance
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Jan 26, 2017

2017 A Day of Remembrance

An F-104 Starfighter flies above a gathering of NASA officials, family members and other invited guests following...

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NASA image: F-15B in flight with X-33 Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) on Flight Test Fixture
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May 14, 1998

F-15B in flight with X-33 Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) on Flight Test Fixture

In-flight photo of the NASA F-15B used in tests of the X-33 Thermal Protection System (TPS) materials. Flying at...

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NASA image: STS-104 Crew Training of Jim Reilly in EMU fit check
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Apr 9, 2001

STS-104 Crew Training of Jim Reilly in EMU fit check

JSC2001-E-11691 (9 April 2001) --- Astronaut James F. Reilly, STS-104 mission specialist, prepares to don his helmet...

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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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