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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: EC88-0051-20
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Mar 14, 1988

EC88-0051-20

Dryden Aircraft Fleet on ramp and facility - 1988

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NASA image: ED08-0292-2
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Nov 7, 2008

ED08-0292-2

Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility - aircraft fleet on ramp

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NASA image: Aircraft Fleet on the Tarmac at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory
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Apr 23, 1946

Aircraft Fleet on the Tarmac at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory

This fleet of military aircraft was used in the 1940s for research at the National Advisory Committee for...

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NASA image: E-997
Image
Aug 4, 1953

E-997

X-3 (center), and clockwise from left: X-1A, D-558-I, XF-92A, X-5, D-558-II, and X-4.

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NASA image: E-998
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Aug 4, 1953

E-998

X-3 (center), and clockwise from left: X-1A, D-558-I, XF-92A, X-5, D-558-II, and X-4.

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NASA image: E-842
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Mar 30, 1952

E-842

NACA High Speed Flight Station aircraft at South Base. Clockwise from far left: D-558-II, XF-92A, X-5, X-1, X-4, and...

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NASA image: ED08-0292-1
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Nov 7, 2008

ED08-0292-1

Dryden Flight Research Center - aircraft fleet on ramp

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NASA image: NASA B777 Prepares to Leave for Modification
Video
May 17, 2024

NASA B777 Prepares to Leave for Modification

The addition of a Boeing 777 to NASA's science fleet brings a large platform for the newest laboratory in the sky. A...

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NASA image: AFRC2016-0138-01
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May 12, 2016

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NASA’s Ikhana remotely piloted aircraft (front-right) is situated near NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s...

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NASA image: F-18D Support Parts Aircraft Arrival #1
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Jul 21, 2021

F-18D Support Parts Aircraft Arrival #1

NASA 862, which is an F/A-18D now based at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, arrives...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft at Washington Dulles Airport the first...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft at Washington Dulles Airport the first...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft at Washington Dulles Airport the first...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft at Washington Dulles Airport the first...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft at Washington Dulles Airport the first...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft at Washington Dulles Airport the first...

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NASA image: MicroCub Subscale Aircraft
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Jan 18, 2018

MicroCub Subscale Aircraft

The MicroCub is the newest addition to NASA Armstrong's fleet of subscale research aircraft. The aircraft is a...

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NASA image: Headline: G-IV Takes Flight
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Mar 18, 2025

Headline: G-IV Takes Flight

The G-IV aircraft lifts off from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on March 18, 2025....

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1074
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Jan 19, 2012

KSC-2012-1074

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A hangar at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida fills up with new aircraft for the...

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NASA image: EC95-42939-8
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Feb 2, 1995

EC95-42939-8

Photographed outside their hangar at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, part of Dryden's F-16...

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NASA image: NASA’s Newest F-15s Arrive at NASA Armstrong
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Dec 22, 2025

NASA’s Newest F-15s Arrive at NASA Armstrong

NASA staff and Oregon Air National Guard’s 173rd Fighter Wing crew pose for a group photo at NASA’s Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: SI Annual Report Photos - Fire Truck
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Aug 23, 2019

SI Annual Report Photos - Fire Truck

A new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicle is backdropped by the Shuttle Landing Facility runway at NASA’s...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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May 18, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

This is a front view of the vertical tail loads testing on a Navy F/A-18E that concluded in May, wrapping up the...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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May 23, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

This view from above shows the vertical tail loads testing on a Navy F/A-18E that concluded in May, wrapping up the...

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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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