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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: Alluvial Fan, China
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Oct 11, 2004

Alluvial Fan, China

NASA Terra spacecraft shows vast alluvial fan blossoms across the desolate landscape between two mountain ranges...

JPL
NASA image: Alluvial fan in China
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Sep 5, 2008

Alluvial fan in China

This image captures the beauty of a major alluvial fan in Tsinghai, a province located in Northwestern China. This...

JPL
NASA image: Dark Spots and Fans
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Aug 16, 2006

Dark Spots and Fans

As winter turns to spring at the south polar ice cap of Mars, the rising sun reveals dark spots and fans emerging...

JPL
NASA image: Fan in the F Ring
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Jul 20, 2010

Fan in the F Ring

This mosaic of images from NASA Cassini spacecraft depicts fan-like structures in Saturn tenuous F ring. Bright...

JPL
NASA image: Ducted Fan Model with A 0 deg Exit Cascade.
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Mar 23, 1962

Ducted Fan Model with A 0 deg Exit Cascade.

3/4 front view with cascade exit vane in Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel, with Tom Seymore, mechanic for Ames.

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NASA image: Construction of the Fan Drive Enclosure of the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames.
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Aug 26, 1943

Construction of the Fan Drive Enclosure of the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames.

Concrete frame enclosing the fan drive bents of the 40x80 foot wind tunnel at ames. Once installed, six...

ARC
NASA image: Fan Noise Test Facility
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Jan 23, 1969

Fan Noise Test Facility

The Fan Noise Test Facility built at the Lewis Research Center to obtain far-field noise data for the National...

GRC
NASA image: Drive Fan for the Icing Research Tunnel
Image
Nov 23, 1944

Drive Fan for the Icing Research Tunnel

View of the drive fan for the Icing Research Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA)...

GRC
NASA image: General Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Research Model with High Disk Loading Direct Lifting Fan Mounted in Fuselage
Image
Oct 26, 1960

General Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Research Model with High Disk Loading Direct Lifting Fan Mounted in Fuselage

3/4 Low front view of fuselage and fan. Showing jet engine hanging below. Lift fan powered by jet exhaust. General...

ARC
NASA image: Dry Streambed on Alluvial Fan in Northern Chile
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Sep 27, 2012

Dry Streambed on Alluvial Fan in Northern Chile

This image shows a dry streambed on an alluvial fan in the Atacama Desert, Chile, revealing the typical patchy,...

JPL
NASA image: AC-27149-A. General Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Research Model with High Disk Loading Direct Lifting Fan Mounted in Fuselage.
Image
Oct 26, 1960

AC-27149-A. General Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Research Model with High Disk Loading Direct Lifting Fan Mounted in Fuselage.

3/4 Low front view of fuselage and fan. Showing jet engine hanging below. Lift fan powered by jet exhaust.

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NASA image: An Alluvial Fan in a Low-Latitude Crater
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Jun 4, 2014

An Alluvial Fan in a Low-Latitude Crater

On Mars, alluvial fans are sometimes visible in impact crater basins, as material from the steep rims is transported...

JPL
NASA image: Tandem Dual Ducted Fan V/STOL Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Oct 29, 1964

Tandem Dual Ducted Fan V/STOL Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view from below, showing Pods and Fan Rotating. March A. Zeiger standing in front. Tandem Dual Ducted Fan...

ARC
NASA image: Spring Fans and Polygons
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Jun 27, 2022

Spring Fans and Polygons

Both water and dry ice have a major role in sculpting Mars' surface at high latitudes. Water ice frozen in the soil...

JPL
NASA image: Gully and Fan-Shaped Deposit on Vesta
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Jan 22, 2015

Gully and Fan-Shaped Deposit on Vesta

This image shows Cornelia Crater on the large asteroid Vesta. On the right is an inset image showing an example of...

JPL
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...

GRC
NASA image: Fan-Shaped Deposits in Bigbee Crater
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Feb 11, 2015

Fan-Shaped Deposits in Bigbee Crater

Bigbee is a 21 kilometer-diameter impact crater located on the northern rim of Holden crater in southern...

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

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

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NASA image: Altitude Wind Tunnel Drive Fan being Assembled
Image
Jul 23, 1943

Altitude Wind Tunnel Drive Fan being Assembled

National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) engineers assembled the Altitude Wind Tunnel’s (AWT) large wooden...

GRC
NASA image: Wooden Fan Blades in the Icing Research Tunnel
Image
Feb 23, 1979

Wooden Fan Blades in the Icing Research Tunnel

The drive fan for the Icing Research Tunnel at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis...

GRC
NASA image: EXPRESS Rack AAA Fan Replacement
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May 11, 2021

EXPRESS Rack AAA Fan Replacement

iss065e032225 (May 11, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: NASA Attends FAN EXPO New Orleans
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Jan 12, 2025

NASA Attends FAN EXPO New Orleans

NASA reached out to inspire members of the Artemis Generation on Jan. 10-12, joining one of the largest comic con...

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NASA image: NASA Attends FAN EXPO New Orleans
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Jan 12, 2025

NASA Attends FAN EXPO New Orleans

NASA reached out to inspire members of the Artemis Generation on Jan. 10-12, joining one of the largest comic con...

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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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