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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: Bell Helicopter Rotor Test in the Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel.
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Apr 11, 1974

Bell Helicopter Rotor Test in the Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel.

Top Plan view of Bell Rotor with Ed Verrett left frame. Test #437.

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NASA image: Full test of the Boeing 360 Vertol Rotor.
Image
Feb 9, 1987

Full test of the Boeing 360 Vertol Rotor.

Dutch Netherlands testing of Boeing 360 Vertol Rotor: Full Test

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NASA image: Full test of the Boeing 360 Vertol Rotor
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Feb 9, 1987

Full test of the Boeing 360 Vertol Rotor

Dutch Netherlands testing of Boeing 360 Vertol Rotor: Full Test

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NASA image: Rotor Test High Speed Video of Ice Shed
Video
Dec 29, 2023

Rotor Test High Speed Video of Ice Shed

Ice formed on the blades of a rotating rotor. In time the ice accumulation builds up and is then shed or spun off...

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NASA image: Rotor Blade Test in the NACA Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jan 22, 1957

Rotor Blade Test in the NACA Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

One of the first helicopter tests in the 40 x 80 wind tunnel. John McCloud, pictured, started helicopter work in the...

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NASA image: Testing Next-Generation Mars Helicopter Rotors
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Nov 22, 2023

Testing Next-Generation Mars Helicopter Rotors

A dual rotor system for the next generation of Mars helicopters is tested in the 25-Foot Space Simulator at NASA's...

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NASA image: Accoustic Casing Treatment Test
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Feb 22, 2017

Accoustic Casing Treatment Test

Title: W-8 Fan Acoustic Casing Treatment Test on the Source Diagnostic Test Rotor Alone Hardware Program: Advanced...

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0323-138
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Jul 31, 1992

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Sikorsky Bearingless Main rotor (SBMR) mounted on the Ames Rotor Test Apparatus (RTA) during testing in the NASA...

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NASA image: ARC-1976-AC84-0176-20
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Mar 15, 1976

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JVX/ATB Rotor Blade Project: Bell Boeing Rotor for the XV-15 tilt rotor Research Aircraft (TRRA) and test crew in...

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NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0357-16
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Oct 15, 1996

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XV-15 Rotor Test Apparatus (RTA) flow visualization Hover test-80-0021 in 80x120ft w.t. (rotor tip)

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NASA image: ARC-1980-A80-0120
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Feb 8, 1980

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Sykorsky Bearingless Main Rotor test in 40x80ft w.t. (Full-Scale Rotor Test Apparatus)

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0323-119
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Jun 2, 1992

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Sikorsky Bearingless Main rotor (SBMR) mounted on the Ames Rotor Test Apparatus (RTA) for testing in the NASA...

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0323-121
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Jul 31, 1992

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Sikorsky Bearingless Main rotor (SBMR) mounted on the Ames Rotor Test Apparatus (RTA) for testing in the NASA...

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0323-117
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Jun 2, 1992

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Sikorsky Bearingless Main rotor (SBMR) mounted on the Ames Rotor Test Apparatus (RTA) for testing in the NASA...

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NASA image: ARC-1995-AC92-0323-128
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May 4, 1995

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Sikorsky Bearingless Main rotor (SBMR) mounted on the Ames Rotor Test Apparatus (RTA) for testing in the NASA...

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NASA image: AAM Rotor Icing Evaluation Studies (AIRES) I Test Documentation Photos at the Icing Research Tunnel (IRT)
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Mar 30, 2023

AAM Rotor Icing Evaluation Studies (AIRES) I Test Documentation Photos at the Icing Research Tunnel (IRT)

Curtis Flack (left) and Paul von Hardenberg (right) inspect the ice formation on the spinner of an Advanced Air...

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NASA image: ARC-1987-AC87-0191
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Mar 11, 1987

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NASA Ames Graphics of LARGE-SCALE TILTING PROP ROTOR HOVER PERFORMANCE TESTS AMES OARF COMPOSITE. (ref: XV-15 Metal...

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0323-143
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Jul 31, 1992

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Sikorsky Bearingless Main rotor (SBMR) mounted on the Ames Rotor Test Apparatus (RTA) for testing in the NASA Ames...

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NASA image: Wind Tunnel Test of Stoppable Rotors in Ames 40x80ft Wind Tunnel.
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Sep 18, 1967

Wind Tunnel Test of Stoppable Rotors in Ames 40x80ft Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view of model in Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel.

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NASA image: GRC-2003-C-00765
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May 1, 2004

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LEVITATED DUCTED FAN TEST ROTOR

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NASA image: GRC-2003-C-00760
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May 1, 2004

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LEVITATED DUCTED FAN TEST ROTOR

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC96-0328-3
Image
Sep 26, 1996

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Canard Rotor test 80x120ft. w.t test-80-0024

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC96-0328-9
Image
Sep 26, 1996

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Canard Rotor test 80x120ft. w.t test-80-0024

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC96-0328-6
Image
Sep 26, 1996

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Canard Rotor test 80x120ft. w.t test-80-0024

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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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