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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: Airborne Testing for Mars Landing Radar by Dryden F/A-18
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Jun 21, 2011

Airborne Testing for Mars Landing Radar by Dryden F/A-18

A NASA Dryden Flight Research Center F/A-18 852 aircraft makes a 40-degree dive during June 2011 flight tests of a...

JPL
NASA image: Aircraft Updates
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Jul 27, 2021

Aircraft Updates

A Lockheed Martin technician looks at the connector installation on the cad model of the X-59 airplane. The...

LRC
NASA image: ARC-2001-ACD01-0205-03
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Dec 14, 2001

ARC-2001-ACD01-0205-03

7x10ft#1 W. T. aircraft carrier (model ship) installation for oil flow tests

ARC
NASA image: GRC-2010-C-02392
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Jun 15, 2006

GRC-2010-C-02392

Facility Aerodynamic Validation and Operational Research (FAVOR) aircraft model hardware in 8x6 Supersonic Wind...

GRC
NASA image: ARC-2001-ACD01-0205-04
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Dec 14, 2001

ARC-2001-ACD01-0205-04

7x10ft#1 W. T. aircraft carrier (model ship) installation for oil flow tests with Bill Warmbrodt

ARC
NASA image: XFV-12A
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Jan 12, 1978

XFV-12A

Photographed on: 01/12/78. -- Various views of a model aircraft at the Lunar Landing Facility.

LRC
NASA image: GRC-2010-C-02394
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Jun 15, 2006

GRC-2010-C-02394

Facility Aerodynamic Validation and Operational Research (FAVOR) aircraft model hardware in 8x6 Supersonic Wind...

GRC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AC86-0977-3
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Dec 18, 1986

ARC-1969-AC86-0977-3

Brimmer All Body Hypersonic Aircraft Model 3.5ft W.T. Test-260 Flow Visualization

ARC
NASA image: ACD16-0013-013
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Feb 4, 2016

ACD16-0013-013

Truss-braced wind model installed in the Ames 11x11 Foot Wind Tunnel for testing as part of the Subsonic Ultra Green...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1999-AC99-0019-2
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Feb 1, 1999

ARC-1999-AC99-0019-2

A model of the Ames Mars micromission concept aircraft is shown beside the Wright Flyer replica in the high bay of...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1999-AC99-0019-4
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Feb 1, 1999

ARC-1999-AC99-0019-4

A model of the Ames Mars micromission concept aircraft is shown beside the Wright Flyer replica in the high bay of...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1999-AC99-0019-1
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Feb 1, 1999

ARC-1999-AC99-0019-1

A model of the Ames Mars micromission concept aircraft is shown beside the Wright Flyer replica in the high bay of...

ARC
NASA image: ED07-0244-78
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Dec 3, 2007

ED07-0244-78

In its new white-and-blue NASA livery, an early development model of the Global Hawk unmanned aircraft rests on the...

AFRC
NASA image: ARC-1999-AC99-0019-3
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Feb 1, 1999

ARC-1999-AC99-0019-3

A model of the Ames Mars micromission concept aircraft is shown beside the Wright Flyer replica in the high bay of...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-2012-5046
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Sep 13, 2012

KSC-2012-5046

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Reporters look over a model of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, and a space shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-5047
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Sep 13, 2012

KSC-2012-5047

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A visitor looks over a model of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, and a space shuttle...

KSC
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...

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2021-C-02732
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Sep 17, 2021

GRC-2021-C-02732

The X-59 Commercial Supersonic Transport model is installed upside down in the test section of the GRC 8x6...

GRC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing
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Nov 1, 2023

NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing

Matthew Sanchez attaches the strut and the wing to ensure they fit together as intended for a 10-foot model of the...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Tests Model Wing
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Dec 12, 2022

NASA Armstrong Tests Model Wing

Aaron Rumsey and Beto Hinojos carefully add weight to a 6-foot model of the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing at NASA’s...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing
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Sep 27, 2023

NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing

A jury strut adaptor is created for a 10-foot model of the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing at NASA’s Armstrong Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Builds Aircraft to be an Atmospheric Probe
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Dec 6, 2023

NASA Armstrong Builds Aircraft to be an Atmospheric Probe

John Bodylski holds a balsa wood model of his proposed aircraft that could be an atmospheric probe. Directly in...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing
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Sep 21, 2023

NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing

A milling machine drills holes in the strut frame assembly for a 10-foot model of the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing at...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing
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Oct 25, 2023

NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing

Matthew Sanchez assembles wing ribs for a 10-foot model of the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing at NASA’s Armstrong...

AFRC
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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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