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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: Preparing for final drop test in Yuma
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May 10, 2022

Preparing for final drop test in Yuma

The Orion team prepares the parachute test vehicle for the final drop test which will qualify Orion's parachutes for...

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NASA image: The In-Space Propulsion Facility (ISP) at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility
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Aug 20, 2024

The In-Space Propulsion Facility (ISP) at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility

NASA’s In-Space Propulsion Facility located at Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky Ohio is the world’s only...

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NASA image: Preparing for final drop test in Yuma
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May 10, 2022

Preparing for final drop test in Yuma

The Orion team prepares the parachute test vehicle for the final drop test which will qualify Orion's parachutes for...

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NASA image: Preparing for final drop test in Yuma
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May 10, 2022

Preparing for final drop test in Yuma

The Orion team prepares the parachute test vehicle for the final drop test which will qualify Orion's parachutes for...

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NASA image: Astronaut Robert Crippen simulates preparation of Skylab meal
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Jun 15, 1972

Astronaut Robert Crippen simulates preparation of Skylab meal

S72-41855 (15 June 1972) --- Astronaut Robert L. Crippen, Skylab Medical Experiment Altitude Test (SMEAT) commander,...

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NASA image: Skylab - Skylab Medical Evaluation Activities Test (SMEAT) - MSC
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Jun 16, 1972

Skylab - Skylab Medical Evaluation Activities Test (SMEAT) - MSC

S72-41853 (15 June 1972) --- Two members of the three-man Skylab Medical Experiment Altitude Test (SMEAT) crew, that...

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NASA image: Altitude Wind Tunnel Control Room at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Jul 23, 1944

Altitude Wind Tunnel Control Room at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

Operators in the control room for the Altitude Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA)...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0231
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Feb 23, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building's high bay, the Rotation Handling Fixture...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0230
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Feb 23, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed from inside the altitude chamber in the Operations and Checkout Building's high...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0229
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Feb 23, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building's high bay, the Rotation Handling Fixture...

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NASA image: Orion Ascent Abort-2 Media Resource Reel
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Jun 19, 2019

Orion Ascent Abort-2 Media Resource Reel

Orion’s Ascent Abort-2 flight test will evaluate the spacecraft’s launch abort system during some of the most...

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NASA image: B-1 and B-3 Test Stands at NASA’s Plum Brook Station
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Sep 23, 1966

B-1 and B-3 Test Stands at NASA’s Plum Brook Station

Operation of the High Energy Rocket Engine Research Facility (B-1), left, and Nuclear Rocket Dynamics and Control...

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NASA image: Bell P–63A King Cobra at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Jan 23, 1944

Bell P–63A King Cobra at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The Army Air Forces lent the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory...

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NASA image: Central Control Room in the Engine Research Building
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Nov 23, 1968

Central Control Room in the Engine Research Building

Operators in the Engine Research Building’s Central Control Room at the National Aeronautics and Space...

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NASA image: Altitude Wind Tunnel Operating at Night
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Apr 23, 1945

Altitude Wind Tunnel Operating at Night

The Altitude Wind Tunnel (AWT) during one of its overnight runs at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics...

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NASA image: Orbiting Astronomical Observatory-1 Shroud Test in Space Power Chambers
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Jul 23, 1965

Orbiting Astronomical Observatory-1 Shroud Test in Space Power Chambers

Preparations for a shroud jettison test for the Orbiting Astronomical Observatory-1 (OAO-1) satellite in the Space...

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NASA image: Altitude Wind Tunnel Drive Motor Installation
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Jul 23, 1943

Altitude Wind Tunnel Drive Motor Installation

Construction workers install the drive motor for the Altitude Wind Tunnel (AWT) in the Exhauster Building at the...

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NASA image: B-29 Superfortress Engine in the Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Jul 23, 1944

B-29 Superfortress Engine in the Altitude Wind Tunnel

The resolution of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress’ engine cooling problems was one of the Aircraft Engine Research...

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NASA image: General Electric TG-180 Turbojet in the Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Sep 23, 1947

General Electric TG-180 Turbojet in the Altitude Wind Tunnel

A General Electric TG-180 turbojet installed in the Altitude Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee for...

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NASA image: Orion team watches the spacecraft return
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion team watches the spacecraft return

Astronaut John Casper and Lockheed Martin's Carol Webber watch Orion's parachutes open during the Exploration Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4043
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Jul 24, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Karl Stolleis prepares an instrument package for testing as part of a high-altitude balloon...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4040
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Jul 24, 2012

KSC-2012-4040

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Karl Stolleis, left and Nick Pack prepare an instrument package for testing as part of a...

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NASA image: The In-Space Propulsion Facility (ISP) Vacuum Chamber at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility
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Aug 1, 2024

The In-Space Propulsion Facility (ISP) Vacuum Chamber at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility

The vacuum chamber of the In-Space Propulsion (ISP) facility at the Neil Armstrong Test Facility spans 38ft in...

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NASA image: CV-990 LSRA
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Mar 6, 1989

CV-990 LSRA

NASA 710, a Convair 990 transport aircraft formerly used for medium altitude atmospheric research, cruises over the...

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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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