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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: 1400144
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Mar 6, 2014

1400144

THE 2013 ASTRONAUT CANDIDATE CLASS VISITED THE THRUST VECTOR CONTROL TEST LAB AT MARSHALL'S PROPULSION RESEARCH...

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NASA image: 1001829
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Sep 28, 2010

1001829

THRUST VECTOR CONTROL (TVC) TEST LAB INERTIAL LOAD SIMULATORS

MSFC
NASA image: 1001827
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Sep 28, 2010

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THRUST VECTOR CONTROL (TVC) TEST LAB TEST ACTUATOR

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NASA image: F/A-18 Performs Thrust Vectoring Test
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Feb 14, 1991

F/A-18 Performs Thrust Vectoring Test

NASA’s F/A-18 High Alpha Research Vehicle, also known as the “Silk Purse,” performs a thrust vectoring test in...

AFRC
NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Testing of the Ascent Thrust Vector Control System in support of the Ares 1-X program at the Marshall Space Flight...

MSFC
NASA image: EC94-42645-9
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Jun 27, 1994

EC94-42645-9

The modified F-18 High Alpha Research Vehicle (HARV) carries out air flow studies on a flight from the Dryden Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: 1301158
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Oct 29, 2013

1301158

LISA BATES PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF THRUST VECTOR CONTROL TO STATE SENATOR BILL HOLTZCLAW, REPRESENTATIVE MAC...

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NASA image: 1301159
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Oct 29, 2013

1301159

LISA BATES PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF THRUST VECTOR CONTROL TO STATE SENATOR BILL HOLTZCLAW, REPRESENTATIVE MAC...

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NASA image: EC94-42513-3
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Mar 15, 1994

EC94-42513-3

The three thrust-vectoring aircraft at Edwards, California, each capable of flying at extreme angles of attack,...

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NASA image: EC94-42513-3
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Mar 15, 1994

EC94-42513-3

The three thrust-vectoring aircraft at Edwards, California, each capable of flying at extreme angles of attack,...

AFRC
NASA image: 1400454
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Jun 4, 2014

1400454

MIRANDA HOLTON GIVES OVERVIEW OF THRUST VECTOR CONTROL LAB

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NASA image: 1400455
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Jun 4, 2014

1400455

MIRANDA HOLTON GIVES OVERVIEW OF THRUST VECTOR CONTROL LAB

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NASA image: 1001828
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Sep 28, 2010

1001828

TVC TEST LAB/HARDWARE IN THE LOOP FACILITY FLIGHT SIMULATION CONTROL ROOM

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

X-31 wing removal

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

AFRC
NASA image: World’s First International X-Plane
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Mar 15, 1994

World’s First International X-Plane

The X-31, the world’s first international X-plane, demonstrates controlled flight at high alpha courtesy of its...

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NASA image: F-15 ACTIVE Lands
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Mar 22, 1999

F-15 ACTIVE Lands

The F-15 Advanced Controls Technology for Integrated Vehicles, the first pre-production F-15B, shows its canards....

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NASA image: X-31 Being Loaded into C-5 Cargo Plane
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May 22, 1995

X-31 Being Loaded into C-5 Cargo Plane

The X-31 Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability Technology Demonstrator Aircraft, based at the NASA Dryden Flight Research...

AFRC
NASA image: F-15B ACTIVE in flight
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Jun 15, 1993

F-15B ACTIVE in flight

F-15B ACTIVE in flight

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0397
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Mar 5, 2004

KSC-04pd0397

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the SRB Assembly and Refurbishment Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialists Soichi...

KSC
NASA image: EC96-43479-5
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Mar 22, 1996

EC96-43479-5

During the final phase of tests with the HARV, Dryden technicians installed nose strakes, which were panels that...

AFRC
NASA image: Booster Fabrication Facility SLS Updates
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Oct 16, 2019

Booster Fabrication Facility SLS Updates

The aft skirt for one of the Space Launch System’s (SLS) two solid rocket boosters is inside the Booster Fabrication...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0396
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Mar 5, 2004

KSC-04pd0396

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the SRB Assembly and Refurbishment Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialist Stephen...

KSC
NASA image: EC93-42116-2
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Aug 6, 1993

EC93-42116-2

One of NASA's F/A-18 Hornets on the ramp at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California at dawn August 6,...

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NASA image: X-31 Wing Storage for Shipping
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May 18, 1995

X-31 Wing Storage for Shipping

The right wing of the X-31 Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability Technology Demonstrator Aircraft is seen here being put...

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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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