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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: Air force Thunderbirds
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Feb 1, 2007

Air force Thunderbirds

Silhouetted against the cloud-strewn sky over NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16D...

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NASA image: Air force Thunderbirds flying above the Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 1, 2007

Air force Thunderbirds flying above the Kennedy Space Center

Look -- It's a bird and a plane! A U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16D aircraft streaks through the sky past a...

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NASA image: U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Flying Over LaRC
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May 18, 2018

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Flying Over LaRC

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds flying over NASA Langley Research Center while practicing for an air show...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman F-5s and USAF Thunderbirds F-16s Flight
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Feb 8, 2026

Administrator Isaacman F-5s and USAF Thunderbirds F-16s Flight

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman conducts a formation flight with two of his personal F-5 aircraft, piloted by...

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NASA image: U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Fly Over NASA Armstrong
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Feb 3, 2025

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Fly Over NASA Armstrong

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, during the...

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NASA image: U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Fly Over NASA Armstrong
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Feb 4, 2025

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Fly Over NASA Armstrong

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, during the...

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NASA image: U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Fly Over NASA Armstrong
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Feb 6, 2025

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Fly Over NASA Armstrong

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, during the...

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NASA image: U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Fly Over NASA Armstrong
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Feb 4, 2025

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Fly Over NASA Armstrong

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, during the...

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NASA image: U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Fly Over NASA Armstrong
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Feb 5, 2025

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Fly Over NASA Armstrong

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, during the...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman F-5s and USAF Thunderbirds F-16s Flight
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Feb 8, 2026

Administrator Isaacman F-5s and USAF Thunderbirds F-16s Flight

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman conducts a formation flight with two of his personal F-5 aircraft, piloted by...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman F-5s and USAF Thunderbirds F-16s Flight
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Feb 8, 2026

Administrator Isaacman F-5s and USAF Thunderbirds F-16s Flight

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman conducts a formation flight with two of his personal F-5 aircraft, piloted by...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman F-5s and USAF Thunderbirds F-16s Flight
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Feb 8, 2026

Administrator Isaacman F-5s and USAF Thunderbirds F-16s Flight

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman conducts a formation flight with two of his personal F-5 aircraft, piloted by...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman F-5s and USAF Thunderbirds F-16s Flight
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Feb 8, 2026

Administrator Isaacman F-5s and USAF Thunderbirds F-16s Flight

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman conducts a formation flight with two of his personal F-5 aircraft, piloted by...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman F-5s and USAF Thunderbirds F-16s Flight
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Feb 8, 2026

Administrator Isaacman F-5s and USAF Thunderbirds F-16s Flight

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman conducts a formation flight with two of his personal F-5 aircraft, piloted by...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1482
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Feb 18, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds show their precision formation as they fly over NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1483
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Feb 18, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds show their precision formation as they fly over NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1481
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Feb 18, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds show their precision formation as they fly over Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00004
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Feb 7, 2007

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The touchdown of an F-16 at the Shuttle Landing Facility of NASA's Kennedy Space Center heralded the announcement of...

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NASA image: Martian Thunderbird
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Oct 30, 2013

Martian Thunderbird

This non-circular pit seen in this image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is due to a low angle impact from an...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0225
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Feb 1, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Maj. Tad Clark, pilot of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16D (background), announces...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0219
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Feb 1, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16D pilot, Maj. Tad Clark, has arrived at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0217
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Feb 1, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16D aircraft rolls to a stop at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1068
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May 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16 jets fly in formation past the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0218
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Feb 1, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16D aircraft comes to a stop at the Kennedy Space...

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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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