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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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NASA image: Mars Helicopter Prepares for Takeoff
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Apr 1, 2021

Mars Helicopter Prepares for Takeoff

Beginning April 2021, the window opens for the first flight of NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter. It will be...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 1, 2019

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 1, 2019

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer takes off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Oct. 1, 2019. The...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 1, 2019

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer takes off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Oct. 1, 2019. The...

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NASA image: With the X-43A and its booster rocket tucked under its right wing, NASA's venerable B-52B mothership climbs out after takeoff on its final research mission
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Nov 16, 2004

With the X-43A and its booster rocket tucked under its right wing, NASA's venerable B-52B mothership climbs out after takeoff on its final research mission

With the X-43A and its booster rocket tucked under its right wing, NASA's venerable B-52B mothership climbs out...

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NASA image: USNTP WB-57 Flight Preparations and Takeoff
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May 8, 2018

USNTP WB-57 Flight Preparations and Takeoff

jsc2018e043361 (May 8, 2018) -- View taken of U.S. Navy Test Pilots School (USNTP) during WB-57 Flight Preparations...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 1, 2019

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer awaits takeoff from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Oct. 1, 2019. The...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 1, 2019

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer is undergoing final preparations prior to its takeoff from Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 1, 2019

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Backdropped by a twilight sky, Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer undergoes final preparations prior to its takeoff...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 19, 2018

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer is being readied for takeoff Oct. 19, 2018, from the hot pad at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 19, 2018

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer is ready for takeoff Oct. 19, 2018, from the hot pad at Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 19, 2018

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer is ready for takeoff Oct. 19, 2018, from the hot pad at Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 19, 2018

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer soars upward after takeoff from the hot pad at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: X-34 mated to modified L-1011 during takeoff on first captive carry flight
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Jun 29, 1999

X-34 mated to modified L-1011 during takeoff on first captive carry flight

X-34 mated to modified L-1011 during takeoff on first captive carry flight

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NASA image: X-34 mated to modified L-1011 during takeoff on first captive carry flight
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Jun 29, 1999

X-34 mated to modified L-1011 during takeoff on first captive carry flight

X-34 mated to modified L-1011 during takeoff on first captive carry flight

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NASA image: X-34 mated to modified L-1011 during takeoff on first captive carry flight
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Jun 29, 1999

X-34 mated to modified L-1011 during takeoff on first captive carry flight

X-34 mated to modified L-1011 during takeoff on first captive carry flight

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NASA image: DC-8 N817NA CPEX-AW Deployment Takeoff
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Aug 17, 2021

DC-8 N817NA CPEX-AW Deployment Takeoff

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff for Launch - Scrub Attempt
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Nov 7, 2018

Pegasus ICON Takeoff for Launch - Scrub Attempt

The Northrop Grumman L-1011 Stargazer aircraft, with the Pegasus XL rocket attached beneath, is being prepared for...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Flight Two
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Apr 30, 2021

Ingenuity Flight Two

A picture from the navigation camera aboard Ingenuity captured the helicopter on takeoff during Flight Two, showing...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Chris Williams in the backseat of a T-38 jet
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Jun 24, 2025

NASA astronaut Chris Williams in the backseat of a T-38 jet

jsc2025e060543 (June 24, 2025) --- NASA astronaut Chris Williams prepares for takeoff in the backseat of a T-38 jet,...

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NASA image: Orbital Sciences Corp. technicians remove protective shrouds from the modified Pegasus booster before takeoff on the X-43A's Mach 9.6 record scramjet flight
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Nov 16, 2004

Orbital Sciences Corp. technicians remove protective shrouds from the modified Pegasus booster before takeoff on the X-43A's Mach 9.6 record scramjet flight

Orbital Sciences Corp. technicians remove protective shrouds from the modified Pegasus booster before takeoff on the...

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NASA image: As the rising sun dawns over the parched bed of Rogers Dry Lake, AeroVironment's solar-electric Pathfinder-Plus awaits takeoff on its final research flight.
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Aug 31, 2005

As the rising sun dawns over the parched bed of Rogers Dry Lake, AeroVironment's solar-electric Pathfinder-Plus awaits takeoff on its final research flight.

As the rising sun dawns over the parched bed of Rogers Dry Lake, AeroVironment's solar-electric Pathfinder-Plus...

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NASA image: Astronauts Engle and Truly in cockpit of Orbiter 101 prior to takeoff
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Sep 13, 1977

Astronauts Engle and Truly in cockpit of Orbiter 101 prior to takeoff

S77-28212 (13 Sept 1977) --- Astronauts Joe H. Engle (right), commander, and Richard H. Truly, pilot, sit in the...

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NASA image: Pilatus PC-12 Prepped for Takeoff
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Jun 12, 2024

Pilatus PC-12 Prepped for Takeoff

At Glenn Research Center, the PC-12 is Prepped for a flight and ready to takeoff on June 12, 2024. A team at NASA’s...

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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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