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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: Transonic Truss-Braced Wing: Wind Tunnels Enabling the Next Generation of Transport Aircraft Technology
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Nov 19, 2021

Transonic Truss-Braced Wing: Wind Tunnels Enabling the Next Generation of Transport Aircraft Technology

NASA’s Aerosciences Evaluation and Test Capabilities Portfolio (AETC) is helping to enable the next generation of...

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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

Director of Aeronautics Huy Tran, left, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, Associate Center Director Amir Deylami,...

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NASA image: AVROCAR Test in the NASA Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Apr 3, 1961

AVROCAR Test in the NASA Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Rear view of the Avrocar with tail, mounted on variable height struts. Overhead doors of the wind tunnel test...

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NASA image: Sonic Boom Model
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Jun 29, 1990

Sonic Boom Model

NASA Staff Dr.Darden, Matthew Overhold, Kathy Needleman, Robert Mack. Mach 3 Sonic Boom Model Wind Tunnel

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NASA image: Parachute Test
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Feb 26, 2003

Parachute Test

NASA Mars Exploration Rover parachute deployment testing in the world largest wind tunnel at NASA Ames Research...

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NASA image: X-15 Model in 7x10 FT Tunnel
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Sep 17, 1959

X-15 Model in 7x10 FT Tunnel

X-15 launch techniques were investigated using on-twentieth scale models mounted in the 7x10 FT Tunnel. --...

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NASA image: Orion Capsule and Launch Abort System (LAS) installed in the NASA Glenn 8x6 Supersonic Wind Tunnel for testing.  This test is an Aero Acoustic test of the LAS.  Pictured is the calibration of the model's angle of attack
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Dec 19, 2003

Orion Capsule and Launch Abort System (LAS) installed in the NASA Glenn 8x6 Supersonic Wind Tunnel for testing. This test is an Aero Acoustic test of the LAS. Pictured is the calibration of the model's angle of attack

Orion Capsule and Launch Abort System (LAS) installed in the NASA Glenn 8x6 Supersonic Wind Tunnel for testing. This...

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NASA image: Flex-I-Kite flying in 7 x 10 LST (outboard tail model)
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May 14, 1959

Flex-I-Kite flying in 7 x 10 LST (outboard tail model)

On June 26, 1959, then-Langley-research Francis Rogallo examined the Rogallo wing in the 7x10 FT Tunnel. Originally...

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NASA image: Testing a Parachute for Mars in World Largest Wind Tunnel
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Dec 20, 2007

Testing a Parachute for Mars in World Largest Wind Tunnel

The team developing the landing system for NASA Mars Science Laboratory tested the deployment of an early parachute...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Parachute Qualification Testing
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Apr 14, 2009

Mars Science Laboratory Parachute Qualification Testing

The parachute for NASA Mars Science Laboratory passed flight-qualification testing in March and April 2009 inside...

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NASA image: Parachute Testing for Mars Science Laboratory
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Dec 20, 2007

Parachute Testing for Mars Science Laboratory

The team developing the landing system for NASA Mars Science Laboratory tested the deployment of an early parachute...

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NASA image: AFRC2016-0364-11
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Dec 1, 2016

AFRC2016-0364-11

NASA’s F-15 research test bed will expose the Swept Wing Laminar Flow test article to speeds up to Mach 2, matching...

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NASA image: Preparing to Land Perseverance
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Nov 10, 2020

Preparing to Land Perseverance

To prepare the Perseverance rover for its date with Mars, NASA’s Mars 2020 mission team conducted a wide array of...

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NASA image: SCAT-17 Supersonic Transport in the 40x80 foot wind tunnel at NASA Ames.
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Jun 10, 1963

SCAT-17 Supersonic Transport in the 40x80 foot wind tunnel at NASA Ames.

3/4 rear view of SCAT-17 supersonic transport with thrust reverser installed and trailing edge flaps deflected at 30...

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NASA image: Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center
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Jun 19, 2012

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center

Aerial of NASA Langley East side spin tunnel and wind tunnel

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NASA image: Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center
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Jun 19, 2012

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center

Aerial of NASA Langley East side spin tunnel and wind tunnel

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NASA image: Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center
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Jun 19, 2012

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center

Aerial of NASA Langley East side spin tunnel and wind tunnel

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NASA image: Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center
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Jun 19, 2012

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center

Aerial of NASA Langley East side spin tunnel and wind tunnel

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NASA image: Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center
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Jun 19, 2012

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center

Aerial of NASA Langley East side spin tunnel and wind tunnel

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NASA image: Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center
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Jun 19, 2012

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center

Aerial of NASA Langley East side spin tunnel and wind tunnel

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NASA image: Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center
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Jun 19, 2012

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center

Aerial of NASA Langley East side spin tunnel and wind tunnel

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NASA image: Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center
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Jun 19, 2012

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center

Aerial of NASA Langley East side spin tunnel and wind tunnel

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NASA image: Wind Tunnel Testing Perseverance's Parachute
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May 18, 2020

Wind Tunnel Testing Perseverance's Parachute

In this June 2017 photo, the supersonic parachute design that will land NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars on Feb....

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NASA image: GRC-2007-C-02469
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Nov 13, 2011

GRC-2007-C-02469

Orion Capsule and Launch Abort System (LAS) installed in the NASA Glenn 8x6 Supersonic Wind Tunnel (SWT) for...

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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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