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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: Overhead view of Bell XV-3 Convertiplane
Image
Aug 29, 1957

Overhead view of Bell XV-3 Convertiplane

Overhead view of Bell XV-3 Convertiplane. First tilt rotor tested in the 40 x 80 wind tunnel. Transition...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-012
Image
Jun 25, 2004

ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-012

3% Space Shuttle Model preparation in Ames Machine Shop for Return to flight test to be run in the Ames 9X7ft wind...

ARC
NASA image: Astronauts move through narrow space in tunnel adapter filled with transfer bag
Image
Apr 24, 1996

Astronauts move through narrow space in tunnel adapter filled with transfer bag

STS076-345-012 (22 - 31 March 1996) --- During the first few hours of the mission, astronaut Ronald M. Sega checks...

JSC
NASA image: Hypersonic Glider Model in Full Scale Tunnel 1957
Image
Sep 7, 1957

Hypersonic Glider Model in Full Scale Tunnel 1957

L57-1439 A model based on Langley s concept of a hypersonic glider was test flown on an umbilical cord inside the...

LRC
NASA image: F-15A #287 in flight
Image
Mar 20, 1980

F-15A #287 in flight

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

AFRC
NASA image: Counter Rotating Propeller Model in the NASA Glenn 8x6-Foot Supe
Image
May 5, 1988

Counter Rotating Propeller Model in the NASA Glenn 8x6-Foot Supe

Counter Rotating Propeller Model in the NASA Glenn 8x6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

GRC
NASA image: North American X-15 model tested in 300MPH Low Speed 7x10 Tunnel
Image
Sep 7, 1958

North American X-15 model tested in 300MPH Low Speed 7x10 Tunnel

A one-twentieth scale model of the X-15 originally suspended beneath the wing of a B-52 is observed by a scientist...

LRC
NASA image: North American X-15 model tested in 300MPH Low Speed 7x10 Tunnel
Image
Sep 7, 1958

North American X-15 model tested in 300MPH Low Speed 7x10 Tunnel

A one-twentieth scale model of the X-15 originally suspended beneath the wing of a B-52 is observed by a scientist...

LRC
NASA image: Altitude Wind Tunnel Control Room at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
Image
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: Jacks on Exterior of the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
Image
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: Turboprop Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
Image
Aug 23, 1976

Turboprop Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) engineer Robert Jeracki prepares a Hamilton Standard SR-1...

GRC
NASA image: DC-9 V/STOL Transport Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Apr 28, 1971

DC-9 V/STOL Transport Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view of McDonnell-Douglas Large-Scale lift fan, vertical and/or short take-off and landing (V/STOL),...

ARC
NASA image: Altitude Wind Tunnel Operating at Night
Image
Apr 23, 1945

Altitude Wind Tunnel Operating at Night

The Altitude Wind Tunnel (AWT) during one of its overnight runs at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics...

GRC
NASA image: Ryan XV-5A Lift-Fan VSTOL Airplane in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Jun 19, 1964

Ryan XV-5A Lift-Fan VSTOL Airplane in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 rear view Ryan XV-5A lift-fan VSTOL airplane. Pictured with Tom Wills.

ARC
NASA image: Detail View of Rotating Cylinder Flap in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.
Image
Jun 23, 1967

Detail View of Rotating Cylinder Flap in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.

Detail view of 4 propeller model rotating cylinder flap at 90 degrees with yarn tufts attached.

ARC
NASA image: General Electric Fan-In-Fuselage Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.
Image
May 15, 1961

General Electric Fan-In-Fuselage Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.

G.E fan-in-fuselage model (lifting) 3/4 front view of fan at low G.P. position

ARC
NASA image: XV-5A Lift-Fan VSTOL Airplane installed in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Jun 19, 1964

XV-5A Lift-Fan VSTOL Airplane installed in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view Ryan XV-5A lift-fan VSTOL airplane. Pictured with Tom Wills.

ARC
NASA image: General Electric Fan-In-Fuselage Lifting Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.
Image
May 15, 1961

General Electric Fan-In-Fuselage Lifting Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.

G.E. Fan-in-fuselage model (lifting). 3/4 rear view of fan at low G.P. position. Lift fan on variable height strut...

ARC
NASA image: Tandem Dual Ducted Fan Mounted on Ground Plate in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Mar 9, 1961

Tandem Dual Ducted Fan Mounted on Ground Plate in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Tandem dual ducted fan mounted on ground plate. 3/4 rear view. Testing for recirculation decrease in performance of...

ARC
NASA image: General Electric Fan-In-Fuselage model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.
Image
May 5, 1961

General Electric Fan-In-Fuselage model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.

G.E. Fan-in-fuselage model (lifting). 3/4 front view of fan at low G.P. position. Lift fan on variable height strut...

ARC
NASA image: AC75-0919. Lift Fan STOL Transport in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Apr 18, 1975

AC75-0919. Lift Fan STOL Transport in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 lower front view of DC-9 lift/cruz fan transport model. Pictured with Eloy Martinez (left, mechanic) Leo Hall...

ARC
NASA image: Low Disc Loading Tilt Rotors In Hovering And Cruise Flights in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Oct 23, 1968

Low Disc Loading Tilt Rotors In Hovering And Cruise Flights in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 lower front view of tilt rotor propeller.

ARC
NASA image: Bell Full-Scale X-22A Ducted Fan with Semi-Span Mount in Ames 40x80ft Wind Tunnel.
Image
Mar 17, 1999

Bell Full-Scale X-22A Ducted Fan with Semi-Span Mount in Ames 40x80ft Wind Tunnel.

Bell X-22A full scale, Model-C ducted fan with semi-span mount. Duct at 90 degrees with Chuck Greco.

ARC
NASA image: XC-142 Tilt Wing; 0.6 Scale Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames Research Center.
Image
Jan 22, 1964

XC-142 Tilt Wing; 0.6 Scale Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames Research Center.

3/4 front right side only with Tim Wills on right and Charles Greco, mechanic. Large flaps on Variable height...

ARC
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