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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: ARC-1996-AC96-0394-5
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Nov 16, 1996

ARC-1996-AC96-0394-5

ZEISS COMPOUND MICROSCOPE WITH MONITOR & MELISSA KIRVEN-BROOKS. Space Station Biological Research Project. (SSBRP)

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NASA image: Bridenstine stands by AFRC center director David McBride in one of Armstrong's mission control rooms that monitor flights, talk with pilots and gather data to project analysis.
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Aug 28, 2018

Bridenstine stands by AFRC center director David McBride in one of Armstrong's mission control rooms that monitor flights, talk with pilots and gather data to project analysis.

NASA Administrator Bridenstine learns about the many uses for mission control rooms for flight research projects...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA's F-15B Research Testbed aircraft flies in the supersonic shock wave of a U.S. Navy F-5E as part of the F-5 Shaped Sonic Boom Demonstration (SSBD) project.
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Feb 13, 2002

NASA's F-15B Research Testbed aircraft flies in the supersonic shock wave of a U.S. Navy F-5E as part of the F-5 Shaped Sonic Boom Demonstration (SSBD) project.

NASA's F-15B Research Testbed aircraft recently flew in the supersonic shock wave of a U.S. Navy F-5E in support of...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA's F-15B Research Testbed aircraft flies in the supersonic shock wave of a U.S. Navy F-5E as part of the F-5 Shaped Sonic Boom Demonstration (SSBD) project.
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Feb 13, 2002

NASA's F-15B Research Testbed aircraft flies in the supersonic shock wave of a U.S. Navy F-5E as part of the F-5 Shaped Sonic Boom Demonstration (SSBD) project.

NASA's F-15B Research Testbed aircraft recently flew in the supersonic shock wave of a U.S. Navy F-5E in support of...

AFRC
NASA image: High Speed Research Program/Tu-144 Project Team.
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Nov 27, 2000

High Speed Research Program/Tu-144 Project Team.

High Speed Research Program/Tu-144 Project Team. Christine Darden in front row first person on the left.

LRC
NASA image: Apollo Project - Lunar Landing Research model
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Apr 30, 1963

Apollo Project - Lunar Landing Research model

Lunar Landing Research Model. -- Published in James R. Hansen, Spaceflight Revolution: NASA Langley Research Center...

LRC
NASA image: With sensor booms projecting ahead of the wing, the Pathfinder-Plus soars under a blue sky on a turbulence measurement research flight.
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Aug 31, 2005

With sensor booms projecting ahead of the wing, the Pathfinder-Plus soars under a blue sky on a turbulence measurement research flight.

With its sensor booms projecting ahead of the wing, the Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric aircraft soars under a blue...

AFRC
NASA image: ED08-0267-06
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Oct 15, 2008

ED08-0267-06

NASA Dryden Flight Research Center's F-18B Systems Research Aircraft on an External Vision System project flight.

AFRC
NASA image: ED08-0267-11
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Oct 15, 2008

ED08-0267-11

NASA Dryden Flight Research Center's F-18B Systems Research Aircraft on an External Vision System project flight.

AFRC
NASA image: ED08-0267-12
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Oct 15, 2008

ED08-0267-12

NASA Dryden Flight Research Center's F-18B Systems Research Aircraft on an External Vision System project flight.

AFRC
NASA image: ED08-0267-07
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Oct 15, 2008

ED08-0267-07

NASA Dryden Flight Research Center's F-18B Systems Research Aircraft on an External Vision System project flight.

AFRC
NASA image: ED08-0252-26
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Sep 30, 2008

ED08-0252-26

Gulfstream project pilot Tom Horne readies to fly an External Vision System project flight from the backseat of...

AFRC
NASA image: F-15A in flight closeup of 10 degree cone experiment
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Feb 4, 1976

F-15A in flight closeup of 10 degree cone experiment

The number two F-15A (Serial #71-0281) was obtained by NASA from the U.S. Air Force in 1976 and was used for more...

AFRC
NASA image: ED08-0252-28
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Sep 30, 2008

ED08-0252-28

NASA research pilot Jim Smolka prepares to take off in NASA's F-18 Systems Research Aircraft for an External Vision...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even
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May 5, 2014

NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks to students from Mapletown Jr/Sr High School and Margaret Bell Middle...

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NASA image: NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even
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May 5, 2014

NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even

Students and faculty from Mapletown Jr/Sr High School and Margaret Bell Middle School listen as John Grunsfeld, NASA...

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NASA image: NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even
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May 5, 2014

NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks to students from Mapletown Jr/Sr High School and Margaret Bell Middle...

HQ
NASA image: NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even
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May 5, 2014

NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks to students from Mapletown Jr/Sr High School and Margaret Bell Middle...

HQ
NASA image: NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even
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May 5, 2014

NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks to students from Mapletown Jr/Sr High School and Margaret Bell Middle...

HQ
NASA image: NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even
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May 5, 2014

NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even

Dr. Amber Straughn, Lead Scientist for James Webb Space Telescope Education & Public Outreach at NASA's Goddard...

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NASA image: Air Mobility Pathways Test Project
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Oct 17, 2023

Air Mobility Pathways Test Project

NASA operations engineer Daniel Velasquez, left, is reviewing the Mobile Vertipad Sensor Package system as part of...

AFRC
NASA image: Air Mobility Pathways Test Project
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Oct 17, 2023

Air Mobility Pathways Test Project

NASA operations engineer Daniel Velasquez, left, is reviewing the Mobile Vertipad Sensor Package system as part of...

AFRC
NASA image: New range safety and range user system antennas for the ECANS project can be seen just behind and to the left of the cockpit on NASA's NF-15B research aircraft.
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Feb 26, 2007

New range safety and range user system antennas for the ECANS project can be seen just behind and to the left of the cockpit on NASA's NF-15B research aircraft.

New range safety and range user system antennas for the ECANS project can be seen just behind and to the left of the...

AFRC
NASA image: Antennas used for the Space-Based Range Demonstration and Certification project protrude from the top of NASA's NF-15B testbed during a research flight.
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Feb 26, 2007

Antennas used for the Space-Based Range Demonstration and Certification project protrude from the top of NASA's NF-15B testbed during a research flight.

Antennas used for the Space-Based Range Demonstration and Certification project protrude from the top of NASA's...

AFRC
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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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