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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: Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G
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Jul 21, 2020

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Kevin Grossman, project lead for the Gaseous Lunar Oxygen from Regolith Electrolysis (GaLORE) project at NASA...

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NASA image: Advanced Technology Transport Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Jun 23, 1973

Advanced Technology Transport Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A researcher examines an Advanced Technology Transport model installed in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel at...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0214-009
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Dec 1, 2011

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Silicon Valley technology Festival Paco Rafageles, left and Dr Pete Worden, Director Ames Research Center, right...

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NASA image: EC01-0136-8
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Apr 25, 2001

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The I2000, a deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment aircraft, leaves the ground during a...

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NASA image: Work Continues on Future X-59 Home
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Dec 9, 2020

Work Continues on Future X-59 Home

Work continues at Building 4826, the future home of the X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology aircraft, at NASA's...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0214-007
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Dec 1, 2011

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Silicon Valley technology Festival Paco Rafageles, left and Dr Pete Worden, Director Ames Research Center, right...

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NASA image: GRC-2004-C-00331
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May 1, 2004

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Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology (UEET) Proof of Concept Compressor, Advanced Compressor Casing Treatment testing,...

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NASA image: ED05-0082-09
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Apr 20, 2005

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Terrence Hertz, Deputy Associate Administrator for Technology, NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, at the...

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NASA image: Water Purification Photo Shoot with Dr. Luke Roberson
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Nov 21, 2016

Water Purification Photo Shoot with Dr. Luke Roberson

Dr. Luke Roberson, NASA scientist in the Exploration Research and Technology Programs, works in a laboratory in the...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0065-062
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Apr 2, 2009

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Technology Showcase held at Ames Research Center Bldg 943 and the Exploration Center Bldg 943A: National Hispanic...

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NASA image: GRC-2004-C-00330
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May 1, 2004

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Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology (UEET) Proof of Concept Compressor, Advanced Compressor Casing Treatment testing,...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0182-001
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Aug 13, 2008

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Chris Kemp introduces the New Code-I (information Technology Directorate) to the Ames staff (A total focus on...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jan 1, 1998

International Space Station (ISS)

This artist's concept depicts the completely assembled International Space Station (ISS) passing over Florida and...

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NASA image: Portraits of Barbara Brown
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Aug 5, 2022

Portraits of Barbara Brown

Barbara L. Brown, director of Exploration Research and Technology Programs at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jan 1, 1998

International Space Station (ISS)

This artist's digital concept depicts the completely assembled International Space Station (ISS) passing over...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Grant Gilmore, Dynamac Corp., utilizes a laptop computer to explain aspects of the underwater acoustic research under way in the Launch Complex 39 turn basin. Several government agencies, including NASA, NOAA, the Navy, the Coast Guard, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission are involved in the testing. The research involves demonstrations of passive and active sensor technologies, with applications in fields ranging from marine biological research to homeland security. The work is also serving as a pilot project to assess the cooperation between the agencies involved. Equipment under development includes a passive acoustic monitor developed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and mobile robotic sensors from the Navy’s Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit.
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Aug 18, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Grant Gilmore, Dynamac Corp., utilizes a laptop computer to explain aspects of the underwater acoustic research under way in the Launch Complex 39 turn basin. Several government agencies, including NASA, NOAA, the Navy, the Coast Guard, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission are involved in the testing. The research involves demonstrations of passive and active sensor technologies, with applications in fields ranging from marine biological research to homeland security. The work is also serving as a pilot project to assess the cooperation between the agencies involved. Equipment under development includes a passive acoustic monitor developed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and mobile robotic sensors from the Navy’s Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit.

NASA image: Engineering Labs - Cryogenics Test Laboratory (CTL)
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Oct 21, 2020

Engineering Labs - Cryogenics Test Laboratory (CTL)

Jared Sass, NASA engineer, monitors a test inside the Cryogenics Test Laboratory at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: ED09-0070-39
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Mar 29, 2009

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The U.S. Air Force's F-16D Automatic Collision Avoidance Technology (ACAT) aircraft crew takes a close look at a...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0261-014
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Dec 10, 2009

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Korean High Level Delegation Visit Ames Certer Director and various Senior staff: John Hines, Ames Center Chief...

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NASA image: Surprisingly STEM: Wildfire Aeronautics Researcher
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Feb 4, 2025

Surprisingly STEM: Wildfire Aeronautics Researcher

NASA aeronautics researcher Kathryn Chapman is part of a team out of NASA’s Ames Research Center working on...

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NASA image: Engineering Labs - Cryogenics Test Laboratory (CTL)
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Oct 21, 2020

Engineering Labs - Cryogenics Test Laboratory (CTL)

Jared Sass, NASA engineer, monitors a test inside the Cryogenics Test Laboratory at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: ED09-0070-29
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Mar 29, 2009

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The U.S. Air Force's F-16D Automatic Collision Avoidance Technology (ACAT) aircraft banks over NASA's Dryden Flight...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0261-015
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Dec 10, 2009

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Korean High Level Delegation Visit Ames Certer Director and various Senior staff: John Hines, Ames Center Chief...

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NASA image: California Students Aim for NASA Support to Develop Technology
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May 23, 2024

California Students Aim for NASA Support to Develop Technology

Nhut Ho, director of the NASA-sponsored Autonomy Research Center for science, technology, engineering,...

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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.
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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Grant Gilmore, Dynamac Corp., utilizes a laptop computer to explain aspects of the...

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