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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: 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: Impeller Creation at the Fabrication Shop
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Oct 23, 1950

Impeller Creation at the Fabrication Shop

A mechanic and apprentice work on a wooden impeller in the Fabrication Shop at the NACA Lewis Flight Propulsion...

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NASA image: Pratt and Whitney J57 with a Greatex Nozzle in the Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Feb 23, 1957

Pratt and Whitney J57 with a Greatex Nozzle in the Altitude Wind Tunnel

A Pratt and Whitney J57 engine is tested with a Greatex No.1 nozzle in the Altitude Wind Tunnel at the National...

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NASA image: Construction of the Hangar at the New Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Aug 23, 1941

Construction of the Hangar at the New Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

Northward view of the Flight Research Building's steel framework in August 1941 as it neared completion at the...

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NASA image: Flight Research Building at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Sep 23, 1942

Flight Research Building at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The Flight Research Building at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research...

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NASA image: 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel's Original Design
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Jul 23, 1949

8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel's Original Design

Aerial view of the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel in its original configuration at the National Advisory...

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NASA image: 16-Inch Diameter Ramjet Prepared for Flight Test
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Jul 23, 1947

16-Inch Diameter Ramjet Prepared for Flight Test

A NACA researcher prepares a 16-inch diameter and 16-foot long ramjet for a launch over Wallops Island in July 1947....

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NASA image: Altitude Wind Tunnel Control Room
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May 23, 1945

Altitude Wind Tunnel Control Room

Researchers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory monitor a...

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NASA image: Mrs. Hugh Dryden unveils the memorial to her late husband at center dedication, with center director David Scott
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Mar 26, 1976

Mrs. Hugh Dryden unveils the memorial to her late husband at center dedication, with center director David Scott

On March 26, 1976, the NASA Flight Research Center opened its doors to hundreds of guests for the dedication of the...

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NASA image: Wright R–2600–8 Engine in the Engine Propeller Research Building
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Mar 23, 1943

Wright R–2600–8 Engine in the Engine Propeller Research Building

A Wright Aeronautical R–2600 Cyclone piston engine installed in the Engine Propeller Research Building, or Prop...

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NASA image: Fuels and Lubrication Researcher at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Aug 23, 1943

Fuels and Lubrication Researcher at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

A researcher at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory studies...

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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: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 9, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Neil Armstrong, donned in his space suit, poses for his official Apollo 11 portrait. Armstrong began his flight...

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NASA image: Compressor Stage in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Apr 23, 1949

Compressor Stage in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A technician at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory examines...

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NASA image: Allison V–1710 Engine on a Dynamotor Stand in the Engine Research Building
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Mar 23, 1943

Allison V–1710 Engine on a Dynamotor Stand in the Engine Research Building

The first research assignment specifically created for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics’ (NACA) new...

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NASA image: Guards at the Main Gate of the Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory
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Oct 23, 1956

Guards at the Main Gate of the Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory

A vehicle leaves the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory in...

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NASA image: Craftsmen in the Wood Model Shop at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory
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Jan 23, 1953

Craftsmen in the Wood Model Shop at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory

Craftsmen work in the wood model shop at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight...

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NASA image: Computer Plotting Data Points in the Engine Research Building
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Sep 23, 1956

Computer Plotting Data Points in the Engine Research Building

A female computer plotting compressor data in the Engine Research Building at the NACA’s Lewis Flight Propulsion...

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NASA image: AERL Baseball Team
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Oct 23, 1943

AERL Baseball Team

The NACA’s Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory’s baseball team photographed with director Raymond Sharp. The...

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NASA image: Cessna UC–78 Bobcat at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Oct 23, 1943

Cessna UC–78 Bobcat at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory acquired the five-seat Cessna UC–78 in March 1943 to maintain the...

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NASA image: EC79-11481
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Aug 20, 1979

EC79-11481

A chase plane view of the tufts on the KC-135 winglet. The use of tufts in flight research dates back to the early...

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NASA image: Administration Building Lobby
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Jul 23, 1943

Administration Building Lobby

Receptionist Mary Louise Gosney enjoys the new Administration Building at the NACA’s Aircraft Engine Research...

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NASA image: Lewis Educational Services Staff with a Spacemobile Vehicle
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Nov 23, 1964

Lewis Educational Services Staff with a Spacemobile Vehicle

Members of Lewis’ Educational Services Office pose with one of the center’s Spacemobile space science demonstration...

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NASA image: Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony
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Sep 18, 2024

Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony

Andrea Mosie, Apollo Sample Lead Processor at NASA's Johnson Space Center, accepts the Congressional Gold Medal on...

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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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