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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: ARC-1985-AC85-0186-10
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Mar 12, 1985

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U-2 in Over Flight @ AMES

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NASA image: ARC-1977-AC77-0068-27
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Jan 18, 1977

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The U-2 Earth Resources Aircraft on the Ames tarmack surrounded by the on board sensors and camera systems

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NASA image: ARC-1988-AC88-0755-42
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Dec 13, 1988

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U-2 (NASA 709) in flight over Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC77-0813
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Jun 17, 1977

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Composite Photo U-2 Aircraft in flight around the moon with the planet Earth in the background.

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NASA image: ARC-1971-A71-5663
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Jul 13, 1971

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U-2 Pilot suit: flight readiness (flight support trailer, TR-1)

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NASA image: U-2 Aircraft at the Lewis Research Center
Image
Sep 23, 1973

U-2 Aircraft at the Lewis Research Center

A National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lockheed U-2 aircraft on display at the 1973 Inspection of...

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NASA image: ARC-1991-A82-0682
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Sep 13, 1991

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Ames Science & Applications Aircraft composite: U-2, ER-2, Lear Jet (NASA-705), C-141, CV-990 & C-130

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NASA image: ARC-1982-AC82-0682
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Sep 14, 1982

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Aircraft Platform for Light Research Composite: Ames North U-2, ER-2, Learjet (NASA-705), C-141, CV-990 and C-130

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NASA image: ARC-1986-AC86-0786-2
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Oct 23, 1986

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Ames Aircraft complement on ramp DC-8, C-130, QSRA, RSRA, C-141, U-2, SH-3G, King Air, YO-3A, T-38, CH-47, Lear Jet,...

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NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0234-44
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Apr 21, 1989

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Ames Facility Aerials: N-223 VIC with U-2 on static display

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NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0215-3
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Apr 13, 1989

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High Altitude MTPE Aircraft on flight line in front of N-211 hangar - three ER-2 and retiring U-2

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NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0215-2
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Apr 13, 1989

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High Altitude MTPE Aircraft on flight line in front of N-211 hangar - three ER-2 and retiring U-2

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NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0215-1
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Apr 13, 1989

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High Altitude MTPE Aircraft on flight line in front of N-211 hangar - three ER-2 and retiring U-2

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NASA image: ARC-1981-AC81-0122-1
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Feb 25, 1981

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NASA Aircraft on ramp (Aerial view) Sides: (L) QSRA (R) C-8A AWJSRA - Back to Front: CV-990 (711) C-141 KAO, CV-990...

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NASA image: ARC-1981-AC81-0122-2
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Feb 25, 1981

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NASA Aircraft on ramp (Aerial view) Sides: (L) QSRA (R) C-8A AWJSRA - Back to Front: CV-990 (711) C-141 KAO, CV-990...

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NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0234-39
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Apr 21, 1989

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Ames Facility Aerials: N-223 VIC with U-2 on Static display and N-221

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NASA image: David A. Wright in ER-2
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Oct 27, 1999

David A. Wright in ER-2

David A. Wright is associate director for Center Operations at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards,...

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NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0234-25
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Apr 21, 1989

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Ames Facility Aerials: NFAC complex N-221, N-222, N-223 visitors center with U-2 on static display

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2497
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Dec 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Joe Mounts, with Boeing, monitors the Payload Test and Checkout System for the Human...

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NASA image: Pilot James Barrilleaux with ER-2 aircraft on ramp
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Mar 18, 1998

Pilot James Barrilleaux with ER-2 aircraft on ramp

James Barrilleaux is the assistant chief pilot for ER-2s in the Flight Crew Branch of NASA's Dryden Flight Research...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
Image
Jan 1, 1944

Early Rockets

German technicians stack the various stages of the V-2 rocket in this undated photograph. The team of German...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
Image
Jan 1, 1947

Early Rockets

A V-2 rocket is hoisted into a static test facility at White Sands, New Mexico. The German engineers and scientists...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
Image
Jan 1, 1946

Early Rockets

A V-2 rocket takes flight at White Sands, New Mexico, in 1946. The German engineers and scientists who developed the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2492
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Dec 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - - In the Space Station Processing Facility, Gaschen Geissen and Elton Witt, with...

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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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