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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-36 on Ramp Viewed from Above
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Jul 16, 1997

X-36 on Ramp Viewed from Above

This look-down view of the X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft on the ramp at NASA’s Dryden Flight...

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NASA image: X-36 Being Prepared on Lakebed for First Flight
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May 17, 1997

X-36 Being Prepared on Lakebed for First Flight

As the sun creeps above the horizon of Rogers Dry Lake at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California,...

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NASA image: X-31 wing removal
Image
May 18, 1995

X-31 wing removal

U.S. and German personnel of the X-31 Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability Technology Demonstrator aircraft program...

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NASA image: X-36 Being Prepared on Lakebed for First Flight
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May 17, 1997

X-36 Being Prepared on Lakebed for First Flight

Lit by the rays of the morning sunrise on Rogers Dry Lake, adjacent to NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center,...

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NASA image: X-36 Being Prepared on Lakebed for First Flight
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May 17, 1997

X-36 Being Prepared on Lakebed for First Flight

Lit by the rays of the morning sunrise on Rogers Dry Lake, adjacent to NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center,...

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NASA image: X-36 Being Prepared on Lakebed for First Flight
Image
May 17, 1997

X-36 Being Prepared on Lakebed for First Flight

Lit by the rays of the morning sunrise on Rogers Dry Lake, adjacent to NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center,...

AFRC
NASA image: X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft in flight
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Oct 30, 1997

X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft in flight

The tailless X-36 technology demonstrator research aircraft cruises over the California desert at low altitude...

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NASA image: X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft in flight
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Oct 30, 1997

X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft in flight

The X-36 technology demonstrator shows off its distinctive shape as the remotely piloted aircraft flies a research...

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NASA image: X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft in flight
Image
Oct 30, 1997

X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft in flight

The X-36 technology demonstrator shows off its distinctive shape as the remotely piloted aircraft flies a research...

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NASA image: X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft in flight
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Oct 30, 1997

X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft in flight

The lack of a vertical tail on the X-36 technology demonstrator is evident as the remotely piloted aircraft flies a...

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NASA image: The General Dynamics/Grumman F-111B in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames.
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Jan 29, 1969

The General Dynamics/Grumman F-111B in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames.

F-111B Fighter, Variable Sweep wings, wings swept forward, landing gear down. Slat experiments. The General...

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NASA image: ED09-0070-39
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Mar 29, 2009

ED09-0070-39

The U.S. Air Force's F-16D Automatic Collision Avoidance Technology (ACAT) aircraft crew takes a close look at a...

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NASA image: ED09-0070-29
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Mar 29, 2009

ED09-0070-29

The U.S. Air Force's F-16D Automatic Collision Avoidance Technology (ACAT) aircraft banks over NASA's Dryden Flight...

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NASA image: ED09-0070-21
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Mar 29, 2009

ED09-0070-21

The U.S. Air Force's F-16D Automatic Collision Avoidance Technology (ACAT) aircraft flies over Rogers Dry Lake at...

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NASA image: ED09-0070-01
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Mar 29, 2009

ED09-0070-01

The U.S. Air Force's F-16D Automatic Collision Avoidance Technology (ACAT) aircraft cruises during a flight...

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NASA image: ED09-0070-27
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Mar 29, 2009

ED09-0070-27

The U.S. Air Force's F-16D Automatic Collision Avoidance Technology (ACAT) aircraft banks over NASA's Dryden Flight...

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NASA image: ED09-0070-02
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Mar 29, 2009

ED09-0070-02

The U.S. Air Force's F-16D Automatic Collision Avoidance Technology (ACAT) aircraft eclipsed the sun during a flight...

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NASA image: ED09-0118-01
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May 14, 2009

ED09-0118-01

The U.S. Air Force's F-16D Automatic Collision Avoidance Technology (ACAT) aircraft takes off from Edwards Air Force...

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NASA image: EC88-0052-1
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Mar 29, 1988

EC88-0052-1

View of the right cockpit of the F-111 MAW aircraft. Unlike most fighter aircraft of the time, the F-111 had...

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NASA image: McDonald XP-85 Airplane in 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Apr 8, 1948

McDonald XP-85 Airplane in 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Front View of McDonald XP-85 Plan Model. Parasite Airplane designed to be carried in the B-36 bombay (never built)...

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NASA image: X-31 Engine Fit Check
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Mar 3, 1998

X-31 Engine Fit Check

X-31 team members perform an engine fit check on the X-31 Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability demonstrator aircraft in...

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NASA image: ED10-0236-35
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Aug 17, 2010

ED10-0236-35

The Air Force F-16D Automatic Collision Avoidance Technology aircraft flew at low levels above the Sierra Nevada...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3592
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Nov 7, 2008

KSC-08pd3592

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Standing next to a Starfighter aircraft at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: EC86-33385-04
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Mar 27, 1986

EC86-33385-04

This photograph shows a modified General Dynamics AFTI/F-111A Aardvark with supercritical mission adaptive wings...

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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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