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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: Mary Jackson at Work
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Jun 1, 1977

Mary Jackson at Work

Mary Jackson at Work. In 1958 Mary Jackson became NASA’s first black female engineer. At the time this photo was...

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0150-114
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Sep 8, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-0150-114

F-18 being installed in the NASA Ames Full-scale Aerodynamic Complex (NFAC) 80x120_foot wind tunnel test section for...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0056-02
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Mar 20, 2002

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VSHAIP test in 7x10ft#1 W.T. (multiple model configruations) V-22 helicopter shipboard aerodynamic interaction...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0056-09
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Mar 20, 2002

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VSHAIP test in 7x10ft#1 W.T. (multiple model configruations) V-22 helicopter shipboard aerodynamic interaction...

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NASA image: Prandtl Formation Flight
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Dec 4, 2018

Prandtl Formation Flight

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center conducted its first formation flight with the Preliminary Research Aerodynamic...

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NASA image: 5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tu
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Jul 23, 2014

5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tu

5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tunnel: Low speed aerodynamics test of BWB model with...

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NASA image: 5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tu
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Jul 23, 2014

5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tu

5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tunnel: Low speed aerodynamics test of BWB model with...

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NASA image: Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM
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May 9, 2012

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM: Trim Tab study on various cone angled heat shields (TTPM)...

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NASA image: Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM
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May 9, 2012

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM: Trim Tab study on various cone angled heat shields (TTPM)...

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NASA image: Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM
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May 9, 2012

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM: Trim Tab study on various cone angled heat shields (TTPM)...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0198-001
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Sep 27, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0198-001

Sim Ops 2002 R&D report images; SHARP (Slender Hypersonic Aerodynamic Research Probe) CTV Crew Transfer Vehicle) CGI...

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NASA image: 5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tu
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Jul 23, 2014

5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tu

5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tunnel: Low speed aerodynamics test of BWB model with...

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NASA image: 5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tu
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Jul 23, 2014

5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tu

5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tunnel: Low speed aerodynamics test of BWB model with...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0056-01
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Mar 20, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0056-01

VSHAIP test in 7x10ft#1 W.T. (multiple model configruations) V-22 helicopter shipboard aerodynamic interaction...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0056-08
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Mar 20, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0056-08

VSHAIP test in 7x10ft#1 W.T. (multiple model configruations) V-22 helicopter shipboard aerodynamic interaction...

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NASA image: Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM
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May 9, 2012

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM: Trim Tab study on various cone angled heat shields (TTPM)...

LRC
NASA image: 5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tu
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Jul 23, 2014

5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tu

5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tunnel: Low speed aerodynamics test of BWB model with...

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NASA image: Overhead view of Bell XV-3 Convertiplane
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Aug 29, 1957

Overhead view of Bell XV-3 Convertiplane

Overhead view of Bell XV-3 Convertiplane. First tilt rotor tested in the 40 x 80 wind tunnel. Transition...

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NASA image: 5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tu
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Jul 23, 2014

5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tu

5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tunnel: Low speed aerodynamics test of BWB model with...

LRC
NASA image: Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM
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May 9, 2012

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM: Trim Tab study on various cone angled heat shields (TTPM)...

LRC
NASA image: 5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tu
Image
Jul 23, 2014

5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tu

5.75% Scale Boeing BWB-0009G Model in NASA Langley 14x22 Foot Tunnel: Low speed aerodynamics test of BWB model with...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0056-03
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Mar 20, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0056-03

VSHAIP test in 7x10ft#1 W.T. (multiple model configruations) V-22 helicopter shipboard aerodynamic interaction...

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NASA image: Mounting Douglas SB-2D Airplane in 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel at NACA Ames Research Center.
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Dec 6, 1944

Mounting Douglas SB-2D Airplane in 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel at NACA Ames Research Center.

XSB2D-1 First test (no number) Aerodynamic test to forecast the take off distance. George Cooper was the A1:H73...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - United Space Alliance employee Anthony Simmons checks the electroweld he performed on an insulator inside a Reinforced Carbon Carbon panel.   The gray carbon composite RCC panels are attached to the leading edge of the wing of the orbiters to withstand the aerodynamic forces experienced during launch and reentry, which can reach as high as 800 pounds per square foot.  The operating range of RCC is from minus 250º F to about 3,000º F, the temperature produced by friction with the atmosphere during reentry.
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Sep 16, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - United Space Alliance employee Anthony Simmons checks the electroweld he performed on an insulator inside a Reinforced Carbon Carbon panel. The gray carbon composite RCC panels are attached to the leading edge of the wing of the orbiters to withstand the aerodynamic forces experienced during launch and reentry, which can reach as high as 800 pounds per square foot. The operating range of RCC is from minus 250º F to about 3,000º F, the temperature produced by friction with the atmosphere during reentry.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - United Space Alliance employee Anthony Simmons checks the electroweld he performed on...

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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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