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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.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

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: X-48C Banks over Dryden Flight Research Center
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Feb 28, 2013

X-48C Banks over Dryden Flight Research Center

The X-48C Hybrid Wing Body research aircraft banked right over NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards, CA...

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NASA image: Explore NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (2018 Highlights)
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Dec 31, 2018

Explore NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (2018 Highlights)

NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in California supported the agency in 2018 by...

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NASA image: NASA’s Improved Supersonic Cockpit Display Shows Precise Locations of Sonic Booms
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Oct 6, 2016

NASA’s Improved Supersonic Cockpit Display Shows Precise Locations of Sonic Booms

Engineers and researchers at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center monitored the flights, and were able to observe...

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NASA image: Second X-56A MUTT Makes First Flight
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Apr 9, 2015

Second X-56A MUTT Makes First Flight

The X-56A takes off on its maiden flight from NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards, California.

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NASA image: Aerial photo looking north over NASA Dryden Flight Research Center
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Jul 16, 1997

Aerial photo looking north over NASA Dryden Flight Research Center

Aerial photo looking north over NASA Dryden Flight Research Center

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NASA image: ED11-0173-076
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May 18, 2011

ED11-0173-076

The NASA logo on Bldg. 703 at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Palmdale, Calif., is reflected in the telescope's...

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NASA image: ED15-0241-05
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Aug 11, 2015

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The X-56A flies over the desert near NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. NASA researchers...

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NASA image: ED15-0241-21
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Aug 11, 2015

ED15-0241-21

The X-56A flies over the desert near NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. NASA researchers...

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NASA image: The Aero Commander arrived at the NASA Flight Research Center (later, Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA).
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Aug 27, 1968

The Aero Commander arrived at the NASA Flight Research Center (later, Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA).

The Aero Commander arrival to NASA Flight Research Center.

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NASA image: Dryden's T-34 Chases the X-48B
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Mar 19, 2010

Dryden's T-34 Chases the X-48B

NASA Dryden Flight Research Center's T-34 support aircraft provided safety chase for the joint NASA/Boeing X-48B.

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NASA image: AFRC2017-0076-1
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Apr 4, 2017

AFRC2017-0076-1

NASA Armstrong’s Mission Control Center, or MCC, is where culmination of all data-gathering occurs. Engineers,...

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NASA image: X-48C Hybrid - Blended Wing Body Demonstrator
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Feb 28, 2013

X-48C Hybrid - Blended Wing Body Demonstrator

NASA X-48C Hybrid Wing Body aircraft flew over one of the runways laid out on Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force...

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NASA image: AFRC2017-0076-3
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Apr 4, 2017

AFRC2017-0076-3

Johanna Lucht, observing data from the Mission Control Center at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: SOFIA Returns to NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703
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Mar 16, 2021

SOFIA Returns to NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703

SOFIA Returns to NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 Caption: SOFIA returns to NASA's Armstrong...

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NASA image: SOFIA Returns to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703
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Mar 16, 2021

SOFIA Returns to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703

SOFIA Returns to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 Caption: SOFIA pilots are welcomed home to...

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NASA image: SOFIA Returns to NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703
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Mar 16, 2021

SOFIA Returns to NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703

SOFIA Returns to NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 Caption: SOFIA returns to NASA's Armstrong...

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NASA image: X-48B Skyray Takeoff
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Mar 19, 2010

X-48B Skyray Takeoff

A joint NASA/Boeing team completed the first phase of flight tests on the unique X-48B Blended Wing Body aircraft at...

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NASA image: AFRC2016-0292-08
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Oct 6, 2016

AFRC2016-0292-08

NASA’s Global Hawk aircraft was deployed to Florida from Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards, CA. on Oct. 6...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center T-34C Aircraft in Flight
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Sep 15, 2023

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center T-34C Aircraft in Flight

NASA research pilot Nils Larson and photographer Jim Ross complete aerobatic maneuvers in a NASA Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: AFRC2016-0154-071
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May 31, 2016

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A NASA F/A-18 demonstrates different volumes of sonic booms for attendees of a NASA Social at the NASA Armstrong...

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NASA image: NASA X-57 Simulator Prepares Pilots, Engineers for Flight of Electric X-Plane
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Nov 21, 2016

NASA X-57 Simulator Prepares Pilots, Engineers for Flight of Electric X-Plane

X-57 principal investigator Sean Clarke flies the X-57 simulator at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center,...

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NASA image: X-48C Hybrid - Blended Wing Body Demonstrator
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Feb 28, 2013

X-48C Hybrid - Blended Wing Body Demonstrator

Earth and sky met as the X-48C Hybrid Wing Body aircraft flew over Edwards Air Force Base on Feb. 28, 2013, from...

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NASA image: Parachute-Deployment Flight Termination System on X-48C
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Feb 28, 2013

Parachute-Deployment Flight Termination System on X-48C

The X-48C Hybrid Wing Body aircraft flew over Rogers Dry Lake on Feb. 28, 2013, from NASA's Dryden Flight Research...

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NASA image: NASA’s Improved Supersonic Cockpit Display Shows Precise Locations of Sonic Booms
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Oct 15, 2016

NASA’s Improved Supersonic Cockpit Display Shows Precise Locations of Sonic Booms

Flight Test Engineer Jacob Schaefer inspects the Cockpit Interactive Sonic Boom Display Avionics, or CISBoomDA, from...

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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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