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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: Osprey UAV
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Sep 28, 2011

Osprey UAV

Osprey (UAV) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ; flight vehicle test at 14x22 tunnel. Test number 605 from Eglin AFB. Take at...

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NASA image: Osprey UAV
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Sep 28, 2011

Osprey UAV

Osprey (UAV) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ; flight vehicle test at 14x22 tunnel. Test number 605 from Eglin AFB. Take at...

LRC
NASA image: Osprey UAV
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Sep 28, 2011

Osprey UAV

Osprey (UAV) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ; flight vehicle test at 14x22 tunnel. Test number 605 from Eglin AFB. Take at...

LRC
NASA image: Osprey UAV
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Sep 28, 2011

Osprey UAV

Osprey (UAV) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ; flight vehicle test at 14x22 tunnel. Test number 605 from Eglin AFB. Take at...

LRC
NASA image: Dryden's David Bushman explains the capabilities of the Altus UAV to NASA Langley's Charles Hudgins
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May 27, 2003

Dryden's David Bushman explains the capabilities of the Altus UAV to NASA Langley's Charles Hudgins

David Bushman, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) mission manager in NASA Dryden's Airborne Science Program, explains the...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0075-010
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May 12, 2006

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Sierra Uninhaited Aerial System (UAV plane) in the Ames hangar. aks; Sierra Unpiloted Aerial system (UAS)

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0075-009
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May 12, 2006

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Sierra Uninhaited Aerial System (UAV plane) in the Ames hangar. aks; Sierra Unpiloted Aerial system (UAS)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0075-015
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May 12, 2006

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Sierra Uninhaited Aerial System (UAV plane) in the Ames hangar. aks; Sierra Unpiloted Aerial system (UAS)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0075-016
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May 12, 2006

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Sierra Uninhaited Aerial System (UAV plane) in the Ames hangar. aks; Sierra Unpiloted Aerial system (UAS)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0075-002
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May 12, 2006

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Sierra Uninhaited Aerial System (UAV plane) in the Ames hangar. aks; Sierra Unpiloted Aerial system (UAS)

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0075-005
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May 12, 2006

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Sierra Uninhaited Aerial System (UAV plane) in the Ames hangar. aks; Sierra Unpiloted Aerial system (UAS) with L-R:...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0075-021
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May 12, 2006

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Sierra Uninhaited Aerial System (UAV plane) in the Ames hangar. aks; Sierra Unpiloted Aerial system (UAS) with...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0125-022
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Jun 23, 2010

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SIERRA (Systems Integration Evaluation Remote Research Aircraft) Uninhabited Aerial System (UAV plane) on the Ames...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0125-027
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Jun 23, 2010

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SIERRA (Systems Integration Evaluation Remote Research Aircraft) Uninhabited Aerial System (UAV plane) on the Ames...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0125-012
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Jun 23, 2010

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SIERRA (Systems Integration Evaluation Remote Research Aircraft) Uninhabited Aerial System (UAV plane) on the Ames...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0125-015
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Jun 23, 2010

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SIERRA (Systems Integration Evaluation Remote Research Aircraft) Uninhabited Aerial System (UAV plane) on the Ames...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0125-002
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Jun 23, 2010

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SIERRA (Systems Integration Evaluation Remote Research Aircraft) Uninhabited Aerial System (UAV plane) on the Ames...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0125-024
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Jun 23, 2010

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SIERRA (Systems Integration Evaluation Remote Research Aircraft) Uninhabited Aerial System (UAV plane) on the Ames...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0125-028
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Jun 23, 2010

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SIERRA (Systems Integration Evaluation Remote Research Aircraft) Uninhabited Aerial System (UAV plane) on the Ames...

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NASA image: EC05-0043-09
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Jan 12, 2005

EC05-0043-09

NASA Dryden Operations co-op student Shannon Kolensky holds one of the APV-3 UAVs flown in the Networked UAV Teaming...

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NASA image: ED05-0082-03
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Apr 20, 2005

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The long wings of General Atomics Altair UAV are in evidence during a series of environmental monitoring missions...

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NASA image: EC02-0188-24
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Jul 12, 2002

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The payload bay in the nose of NASA's Altair unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) will be able to carry up to 700 lbs. of...

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NASA image: EC04-0347-06
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Nov 30, 2004

EC04-0347-06

Two identical RnR Products APV-3 aircraft validated cooperative flight control software in the Networked UAV Teaming...

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NASA image: ED03-0078-2
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Mar 24, 2003

ED03-0078-2

The long, narrow wings of NASA's Altair are designed to allow the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to maintain...

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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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