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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: NASA Twin Otter aircraft
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May 24, 2016

NASA Twin Otter aircraft

NASA Twin Otter aircraft in flight over northern Ohio. The aircraft has been utilized for numerous research projects...

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NASA image: NASA’s S-3B Viking Aircraft Disassembly Time-lapse
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Jul 1, 2025

NASA’s S-3B Viking Aircraft Disassembly Time-lapse

Inside the Hangar and Manufacturing Facility at NASA’s Glenn Research Center, this time-lapse video shows the...

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NASA image: NASA and Canadian Snowbirds Aircrafts
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May 9, 2018

NASA and Canadian Snowbirds Aircrafts

Several types of aircraft are on the tarmac at the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF) at NASA's Kennedy Space in...

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NASA image: NASA’s Super Guppy aircraft
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Oct 7, 2016

NASA’s Super Guppy aircraft

Front view of NASA’s Super Guppy aircraft after it touched down at Mansfield’s Lahm Airport in November, 2015. The...

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NASA image: PC-12 and T-34 Aircraft Arrive to NASA Armstrong
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Feb 11, 2026

PC-12 and T-34 Aircraft Arrive to NASA Armstrong

A Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, tail number 606, is being towed and pushed by a crew at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research...

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NASA image: NASA S-3 Viking Aircraft
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Apr 7, 2010

NASA S-3 Viking Aircraft

This photo shows NASA Glenn’s S-3 Viking Aircraft flying over downtown Cleveland, Ohio. The S-3 continues to conduct...

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NASA image: PC-12 and T-34 Aircraft Arrive to NASA Armstrong
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Feb 11, 2026

PC-12 and T-34 Aircraft Arrive to NASA Armstrong

A Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, tail number 606, is being towed and pushed by a crew at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research...

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NASA image: PC-12 and T-34 Aircraft Arrive to NASA Armstrong
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Feb 11, 2026

PC-12 and T-34 Aircraft Arrive to NASA Armstrong

Kurt Blankenship, a NASA pilot from NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, walks out of a NASA Pilatus PC-12...

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NASA image: NASA's Ship-Aircraft Bio-Optical Research (SABOR)
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Ship-Aircraft Bio-Optical Research (SABOR)

Seaweed and Light A type of seaweed called Sargassum, common in the Sargasso Sea, floats by an instrument deployed...

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NASA image: NASA's Ship-Aircraft Bio-Optical Research (SABOR)
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Ship-Aircraft Bio-Optical Research (SABOR)

Instruments Overboard On July 26, 2014, scientists worked past dusk to prepare and deploy the optical instruments...

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NASA image: NASA's Ship-Aircraft Bio-Optical Research (SABOR)
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Ship-Aircraft Bio-Optical Research (SABOR)

Sunset Over the Gulf of Maine On July 20, 2013, scientists at sea with NASA's SABOR experiment witnessed a...

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NASA image: NASA's Ship-Aircraft Bio-Optical Research (SABOR)
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Ship-Aircraft Bio-Optical Research (SABOR)

Fixing the "Fish" On July 19, 2014, Wayne Slade of Sequoia Scientific, and Allen Milligan of Oregon State...

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NASA image: NASA's Ship-Aircraft Bio-Optical Research (SABOR)
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Ship-Aircraft Bio-Optical Research (SABOR)

Storm in the Sargasso Sea Scientist aboard the R/V Endeavor in the Sargasso Sea put their research on hold on July...

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NASA image: NASA's Ship-Aircraft Bio-Optical Research (SABOR)
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Ship-Aircraft Bio-Optical Research (SABOR)

What's in the Water? Robert Foster, of the City College of New York, filters seawater on July 23, 2414, for...

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NASA image: NASA's Ship-Aircraft Bio-Optical Research (SABOR)
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Ship-Aircraft Bio-Optical Research (SABOR)

Catnap at Sea Ali Chase of the University of Maine, and Courtney Kearney of the Naval Research Laboratory, caught a...

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NASA image: NASA, Lockheed Martin S-3B Viking Aircraft #N601NA, Unmanned Aircraft Communications Project
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May 7, 2013

NASA, Lockheed Martin S-3B Viking Aircraft #N601NA, Unmanned Aircraft Communications Project

NASA, Lockheed Martin S-3B Viking Aircraft #N601NA, Unmanned Aircraft Communications Project

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NASA image: NASA, Lockheed Martin S-3B Viking Aircraft #N601NA, Unmanned Aircraft Communications Project
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May 7, 2013

NASA, Lockheed Martin S-3B Viking Aircraft #N601NA, Unmanned Aircraft Communications Project

NASA, Lockheed Martin S-3B Viking Aircraft #N601NA, Unmanned Aircraft Communications Project

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NASA image: PC-12 and T-34 Aircraft Arrive to NASA Armstrong
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Feb 14, 2026

PC-12 and T-34 Aircraft Arrive to NASA Armstrong

A NASA T-34 aircraft, tail number 602, arrived at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Aircraft Prepares for Final Flight
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May 15, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Aircraft Prepares for Final Flight

Avionics lead Kelly Jellison wipes the windshield of the DC-8 aircraft prior to its final flight before it is...

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NASA image: PC-12 and T-34 Aircraft Arrive to NASA Armstrong
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Feb 11, 2026

PC-12 and T-34 Aircraft Arrive to NASA Armstrong

Troy Asher, director for flight operations at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, shakes...

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NASA image: NASA, Lockheed Martin S-3B Viking Aircraft #N601NA, Unmanned Aircraft Communications Project
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May 7, 2013

NASA, Lockheed Martin S-3B Viking Aircraft #N601NA, Unmanned Aircraft Communications Project

NASA, Lockheed Martin S-3B Viking Aircraft #N601NA, prepares for departure from Cleveland Hopkins Airport in support...

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NASA image: NASA, Lockheed Martin S-3B Viking Aircraft #N601NA, Unmanned Aircraft Communications Project
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May 7, 2013

NASA, Lockheed Martin S-3B Viking Aircraft #N601NA, Unmanned Aircraft Communications Project

NASA, Lockheed Martin S-3B Viking Aircraft #N601NA, takes off from Cleveland Hopkins Airport, in support of the...

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NASA image: NASA Builds Replacement Subscale Research Aircraft
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Sep 12, 2025

NASA Builds Replacement Subscale Research Aircraft

Justin Hall, left, controls a subscale aircraft as Justin Link holds the aircraft in place during preliminary engine...

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NASA image: NASA Builds Replacement Subscale Research Aircraft
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Sep 3, 2025

NASA Builds Replacement Subscale Research Aircraft

Justin Hall, left, and Justin Link attach the wings onto a subscale aircraft on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, at NASA’s...

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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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