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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: IRBM in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel
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Sep 7, 1957

IRBM in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel

L57-700 In the reentry flight path of this nose cone model of a Jupiter Intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM)...

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NASA image: McDonnell Model XV-1 Convertiplane in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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May 17, 1954

McDonnell Model XV-1 Convertiplane in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Foreword, front view of McDonnell Model XV-1 Convertiplane in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel. The McDonnell XV-1...

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NASA image: 8-Foot Transonic Pressure Tunnel (TPT)
Image
Jun 27, 1957

8-Foot Transonic Pressure Tunnel (TPT)

8-Foot Transonic Pressure Tunnel (TPT): Sample of Schlieren results Left - Mach 1.03 Right - Mach 1.20.

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NASA image: Cambered Propeller Design for VTOL/STOL Airplane.
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Sep 25, 1958

Cambered Propeller Design for VTOL/STOL Airplane.

Investigation of cambered propeller design for VTOL/STOL airplane. 3/4 front view of Curtis VTOL propeller.

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NASA image: Various Components of Goodyear Inflatable Airplane in Full Scale Tunnel
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Jul 13, 2012

Various Components of Goodyear Inflatable Airplane in Full Scale Tunnel

Various Components of Goodyear Inflatable Airplane in Full Scale Tunnel building 643 Test 238

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NASA image: Full Scale Tunnel Motors Under Construction.
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Jul 7, 1943

Full Scale Tunnel Motors Under Construction.

(07/07/1943) Construction view from inside the contraction framing of the 40x80 foot wind tunnel with a blimp flying...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AAL-5993. Six, 40-Foot-Diameter Fans in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jun 9, 1944

ARC-1969-AAL-5993. Six, 40-Foot-Diameter Fans in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Motor and propeller blades in 40x80ft wind tunnel. Six 40-foot-diameter fans, each powered by a 6000-horsepower...

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NASA image: 8-Foot High Speed Tunnel (HST)
Image
Mar 19, 1957

8-Foot High Speed Tunnel (HST)

Interior view of the slotted throat test section installed in the 8-Foot High Speed Tunnel (HST) in 1950. The...

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NASA image: Investigation of Boundary Layer Control to Helicopter Rotor Blades.
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Jan 22, 1957

Investigation of Boundary Layer Control to Helicopter Rotor Blades.

Experimental investigation of boundary layer control to helicopter rotor blades to increase forward speed...

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NASA image: Computers processing data from the 16 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames Research Center.
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Jan 5, 1943

Computers processing data from the 16 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames Research Center.

Computers' at work in 16ft wind tunnel - calculating test data

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NASA image: Ryan Deflected Slipstream VTOL/STOL in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jun 18, 1958

Ryan Deflected Slipstream VTOL/STOL in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Ryan #92 deflected slipstream VTOL/STOL airplane with flaps undeflected.

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NASA image: Bell X-1 Research Model on Single Support Strut in 7 x 10 Foot Wind Tunnel
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Jun 14, 1947

Bell X-1 Research Model on Single Support Strut in 7 x 10 Foot Wind Tunnel

Modified Bell X-1 model pioneered variable-sweep studies in 1947. Photograph published in Sixty Years of...

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NASA image: BT2D-1 Airplane lowering into the 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel at Ames.
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Feb 21, 2000

BT2D-1 Airplane lowering into the 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel at Ames.

Test #9.

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NASA image: Robert Champine in X-Series Pressure Suit
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Sep 7, 1957

Robert Champine in X-Series Pressure Suit

Robert Champine in X-Series Pressure Suit. Photograph published in Engineer in Charge: A History of the Langley...

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NASA image: C-130 drop tests capsule #1
Image
Dec 9, 1958

C-130 drop tests capsule #1

Photographed on: 12 09 58. -- Mercury capsule details, capsule in cargo bay of C-130 airplane prior to drop test,...

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NASA image: YH 32 Helicopter
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Sep 7, 2012

YH 32 Helicopter

YH 32 Helicopter

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NASA image: Mercury: impact studies
Image
Sep 7, 1958

Mercury: impact studies

Photographed on: 08 05 1958. -- Impact test conducted by Langley's Hydrodynamics Division. The Division conducted a...

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NASA image: Hot-Air Jets/Ceramic Heat Exchangers/ Materials for Nose Cones and Reentry Vehicles
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Sep 7, 1957

Hot-Air Jets/Ceramic Heat Exchangers/ Materials for Nose Cones and Reentry Vehicles

L57-5383 Hot-air jets employing ceramic heat exchangers played an important role at Langley in the study of...

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NASA image: Water Type Muffler Test
Image
May 14, 1957

Water Type Muffler Test

Water Type Muffler Test

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NASA image: WS-110A "Brown Bomber"
Image
Jan 30, 1957

WS-110A "Brown Bomber"

WS-110A "Brown Bomber"

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NASA image: Inflation Tests of the Echo 1 Satellite in Weeksville, N.C.
Image
Aug 13, 1958

Inflation Tests of the Echo 1 Satellite in Weeksville, N.C.

Inflation Tests of the Echo 1 Satellite in Weeksville, N.C. 1958-L-03603 Image Langley engineers Edwin Kilgore...

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NASA image: Cambered Propeller Design for VTOL/STOL Airplane.
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Feb 21, 1958

Cambered Propeller Design for VTOL/STOL Airplane.

Investigation of cambered propeller design for VTOL/STOL airplane. 3/4 front view of complete configuration, 0 deg.

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NASA image: Twelve foot Subsatellite and Corner Reflector, Wm. O'Sullivan
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Jan 7, 1958

Twelve foot Subsatellite and Corner Reflector, Wm. O'Sullivan

William J. O Sullivan at desk with folded subsatellite, 30 inch subsatellite, 12 foot subsatellite, and corner...

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Image
Jun 14, 1947

Bell X-1 Research Model on Single Support Strut in 7 x 10 Foot Wind Tunnel

Modified Bell X-1 model pioneered variable-sweep studies in 1947. Photograph published in Sixty Years of...

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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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