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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: 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: A76-0634. 1/50 Scale Model Of The 80X120 Foot Wind Tunnel Model (Nfac) In The Test Section Of The 40X80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jun 27, 1996

A76-0634. 1/50 Scale Model Of The 80X120 Foot Wind Tunnel Model (Nfac) In The Test Section Of The 40X80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

(03/12/1976) 1/50 scale model of the 80x120 foot wind tunnel model (NFAC) in the test section of the 40x80 foot wind...

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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: Change Vought XF8U-1 Wing.
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Nov 15, 1957

Change Vought XF8U-1 Wing.

Application of blowing-type boundry-layer control to the leading-and trailing-edge flaps of a Change Vought XF8U-1 wing

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

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: Four Engine Jet Transport Model.
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Nov 23, 1959

Four Engine Jet Transport Model.

Effects of thrust reversers on the aerodynamics characteristics of a four-engine jet transport model. 1/4 front view...

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NASA image: X-24 (SV-5) Lifting Body In 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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May 24, 1968

X-24 (SV-5) Lifting Body In 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view of Martin X-24A lifting body, mounted on B-52 mount.

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NASA image: Collins Aerodyne VTOL aircraft investigations
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Jan 11, 1960

Collins Aerodyne VTOL aircraft investigations

Collins Aerodyne vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft investigations. Ground plane support system. 3/4...

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NASA image: McDonald XP-85 Airplane in 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Apr 8, 1948

McDonald XP-85 Airplane in 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Front View of McDonald XP-85 Plan Model. Parasite Airplane designed to be carried in the B-36 bombay (never built)...

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NASA image: Ducted fan model with 40 deg Exit Cascade.
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Mar 12, 1962

Ducted fan model with 40 deg Exit Cascade.

3/4 front view of Ducted fan model with 40 deg. exit vane cascade, semi span model.

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NASA image: Space Shuttle SSV Orbiter Model In 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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May 30, 1975

Space Shuttle SSV Orbiter Model In 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

1/3 scale model of space shuttle, 3/4 lower front view, test section overhead doors open.

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NASA image: Tandem Dual Ducted Fan.
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Mar 9, 1965

Tandem Dual Ducted Fan.

Tandem dual ducted fan mounted on ground plane on varriable height struts, 3/4 front view

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NASA image: Overhead view of Bell XV-3 Convertiplane
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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...

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NASA image: Four Engine USB Model in the 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jun 19, 1974

Four Engine USB Model in the 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Overhead, front view of Large-Scale Upper-Surface Blowing Model using JT15D Engines. Test #441

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NASA image: Northrop N9M-2 Airplane.
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Oct 27, 1944

Northrop N9M-2 Airplane.

Northrop N9M-2 airplane; 3/4 front view from above.

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NASA image: AMS,Chang-Diaz works with computers in the middeck
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Aug 24, 2016

AMS,Chang-Diaz works with computers in the middeck

STS091-378-028 (2-12 June 1998) --- Astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, payload commander, inputs data on a laptop...

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NASA image: It Happens in a Flash
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Jul 1, 2005

It Happens in a Flash

This image shows a flash produced in a laboratory by a high-velocity bead slamming into dust. Scientists at Ames...

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NASA image: Things are Really Looking Up (on Mars)
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Mar 23, 2021

Things are Really Looking Up (on Mars)

Did you know that NASA’s aeronautical innovators had a hand in the creation of the first flying vehicle on Mars?...

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NASA image: HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center.
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Aug 27, 2014

HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center.

HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center. shown here at the Vertical Motion...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, Jr. visits Ames Research Center
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Aug 2, 2011

NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, Jr. visits Ames Research Center

NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, Jr. visits NASA Ames Research Center: meets with students and delivers a briefing...

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NASA image: HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center.
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Aug 27, 2014

HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center.

HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center. shown here at the Vertical Motion...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2294
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Mar 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2295
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Mar 15, 2011

KSC-2011-2295

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2302
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Mar 15, 2011

KSC-2011-2302

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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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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