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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: 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: New Set of Fan Blades for the Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Aug 23, 1951

New Set of Fan Blades for the Altitude Wind Tunnel

New wooden fan blades being prepared for installation in the Altitude Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, center, speaks to wind tunnel staff, with Associate Center Director Amir Deylami,...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman meets Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren during a tour of the Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel...

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NASA image: Collins Aerodyne VTOL model.
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Sep 21, 1958

Collins Aerodyne VTOL model.

Collins Aerodyne VTOL Vertical take off and landing model in the 40x80 foot wind tunnel at NASA's Ames Research...

ARC
NASA image: Jacks on Exterior of the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Nov 23, 1969

Jacks on Exterior of the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

Screwjacks located on the exterior of the second throat section in the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel at the...

GRC
NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Flexible Canopy Test
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Nov 5, 2008

Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Flexible Canopy Test

Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Flexible Canopy Testing in the Glenn Research Center, 10x10 Supersonic Wind Tunnel

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NASA image: Mercury Capsule Model in the 1- by 1-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Oct 23, 1959

Mercury Capsule Model in the 1- by 1-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) researchers install a small-scale model of the capsule for...

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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)...

GRC
NASA image: Mercury Project
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Jun 2, 1959

Mercury Project

A one-sixth scale model of the Mercury capsule being tested in the 300-mph 7 x 10-foot wind tunnel.

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Jun 7, 1959

Mercury Project

Model of Mercury (Redstone booster) carrying the spacecraft in the Unitary Plan wind tunnel for testing.

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Jun 7, 1959

Mercury Project

Model of Mercury (Redstone booster) carrying the spacecraft in the Unitary Plan wind tunnel for testing.

LARC
NASA image: GRC-2008-C-04257
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Nov 5, 2008

GRC-2008-C-04257

Mars Science Laboratory, MSL Flexible Canopy Test in the Glenn Research Center, 10x10 Supersonic Wind Tunnel

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NASA image: Laser based blade deflection measurement system on Counter Rotat
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May 6, 1988

Laser based blade deflection measurement system on Counter Rotat

Laser based blade deflection measurement system on Counter Rotation Pusher Propeller model in 8x6 SWT (Supersonic...

GRC
NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Stephanie Simerly
Video
Jun 16, 2023

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Stephanie Simerly

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Stephanie Simerly, a wind tunnel test engineer supporting the Quesst...

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NASA image: WS-110A Brown Bomber in Unitary Wind Tunnel Low Mach Number Test
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Jan 10, 1958

WS-110A Brown Bomber in Unitary Wind Tunnel Low Mach Number Test

WS-110A Brown Bomber in Unitary Wind Tunnel Low Mach Number Test

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NASA image: WS-110A Brown Bomber in Unitary Wind Tunnel Low Mach Number Test
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Jan 10, 1958

WS-110A Brown Bomber in Unitary Wind Tunnel Low Mach Number Test

WS-110A Brown Bomber in Unitary Wind Tunnel Low Mach Number Test

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NASA image: WS-110A Brown Bomber in Unitary Wind Tunnel Low Mach Number Test
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Jan 10, 1958

WS-110A Brown Bomber in Unitary Wind Tunnel Low Mach Number Test

WS-110A Brown Bomber in Unitary Wind Tunnel Low Mach Number Test

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NASA image: WS-110A Brown Bomber in Unitary Wind Tunnel Low Mach Number Test
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Jan 10, 1958

WS-110A Brown Bomber in Unitary Wind Tunnel Low Mach Number Test

WS-110A Brown Bomber in Unitary Wind Tunnel Low Mach Number Test

LRC
NASA image: Evaluation of CFD for Testing at High Supersonic Speeds
Video
Oct 20, 2020

Evaluation of CFD for Testing at High Supersonic Speeds

This video is an overview of the AETC Capability Challenge: Evaluation of CFD for Testing at High Supersonic Speeds....

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NASA image: F-15A #287 flies formation with a T-38 chase over Edwards AFB.
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Mar 20, 1980

F-15A #287 flies formation with a T-38 chase over Edwards AFB.

An in-flight photo of the NASA F-15A used to carry a 10 degree cone to collect aerodynamic data to calibrate the...

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NASA image: LSAWT\Twin Jet Test with HWB Model\JEDA Measurements
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May 10, 2011

LSAWT\Twin Jet Test with HWB Model\JEDA Measurements

LSAWT\Twin Jet Test with HWB Model\JEDA Measurements Low Speed Aeroacoustic Wind Tunnel\Twin Jet Model System...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is a wind tunnel test of the Ares model for force/moment testing in support of the Ares/Clv integrated vehicle...

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NASA image: GRC-2021-C-02732
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Sep 17, 2021

GRC-2021-C-02732

The X-59 Commercial Supersonic Transport model is installed upside down in the test section of the GRC 8x6...

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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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