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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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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong
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Jul 6, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong

This left-side view shows an F/A-18E from the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Patuxent River, Maryland. The...

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NASA image: Title: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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Jun 17, 2021

Title: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Patuxent River, Maryland F/A-18E is moved to NASA’s Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong
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Jul 7, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong

This rear view shows an F/A-18E from the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Patuxent River, Maryland. The...

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NASA image: Title: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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Jun 17, 2021

Title: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Patuxent River, Maryland F/A-18E is moved to NASA’s Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: Title: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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May 3, 2021

Title: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

Walter Hargis, left, and Chris Mount apply tank sealant on the aircraft surface of a F/A-18E from the Naval Air...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong
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Jul 6, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong

This front view shows an F/A-18E from the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Patuxent River, Maryland. The...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong
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Jul 7, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong

An F/A-18E from the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Patuxent River, Maryland, is moved from NASA’s Armstrong...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong
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Jul 7, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong

An F/A-18E from the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Patuxent River, Maryland, is moved from NASA’s Armstrong...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong
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Jul 6, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong

This right-side view shows an F/A-18E from the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Patuxent River, Maryland. The...

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NASA image: Title: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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Oct 18, 2021

Title: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

– Hydraulic actuators are pinned to horizontal tail test fixture for testing a F/A-18E from the Naval Air Systems...

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NASA image: Title: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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Oct 18, 2021

Title: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

Larry Hudson and Tony Chen inspect test data during horizontal tail testing on a F/A-18E from the Naval Air Systems...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong
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Jul 6, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong

This front view shows an F/A-18E from the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Patuxent River, Maryland. The...

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NASA image: Title: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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Dec 10, 2021

Title: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

Instrumentation wire extends from the aft end of a F/A-18E from the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Patuxent...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong
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Jul 7, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong

An F/A-18E from the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Patuxent River, Maryland, is moved from NASA’s Armstrong...

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NASA image: Cathy Bahm, Orion Abort Flight Test integration deputy project manager, briefs news media on the progress of testing in NASA Dryden's Flight Loads Laboratory.
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Oct 29, 2008

Cathy Bahm, Orion Abort Flight Test integration deputy project manager, briefs news media on the progress of testing in NASA Dryden's Flight Loads Laboratory.

Cathy Bahm, Orion Abort Flight Test integration deputy project manager, briefs news media on the progress of testing...

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NASA image: Cathy Bahm, Orion Abort Flight Test integration deputy project manager, briefs news media on the progress of testing in NASA Dryden's Flight Loads Laboratory.
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Oct 29, 2008

Cathy Bahm, Orion Abort Flight Test integration deputy project manager, briefs news media on the progress of testing in NASA Dryden's Flight Loads Laboratory.

Cathy Bahm, Orion Abort Flight Test integration deputy project manager, briefs news media on the progress of testing...

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NASA image: AFRC2016-0258-123
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Sep 1, 2016

AFRC2016-0258-123

The X-56 Multi-Utility Technology Testbed (MUTT) undergoes ground vibration tests in Armstrong's Flight Loads...

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NASA image: PATW  Passive Aeroelastic Tailored Wing
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Nov 1, 2018

PATW Passive Aeroelastic Tailored Wing

An experimental, high-aspect ratio wing, designed to reduce weight and maximize structural and fuel efficiency,...

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NASA image: Under the watchful eyes of technicians, a crane positions the Orion PA-1 Abort Flight Test module for mass properties testing in NASA Dryden's Flight Loads Lab.
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Oct 14, 2008

Under the watchful eyes of technicians, a crane positions the Orion PA-1 Abort Flight Test module for mass properties testing in NASA Dryden's Flight Loads Lab.

Under the watchful eyes of technicians, a crane positions the Orion PA-1 Abort Flight Test module for mass...

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NASA image: Engineers and technicians pore over data during moment-of-inertia testing on the Orion PA-1 Abort Flight Test module in the NASA DFRC Flight Loads Laboratory.
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Oct 15, 2008

Engineers and technicians pore over data during moment-of-inertia testing on the Orion PA-1 Abort Flight Test module in the NASA DFRC Flight Loads Laboratory.

Engineers and technicians pore over data during moment-of-inertia testing on the Orion PA-1 Abort Flight Test module...

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NASA image: The boilerplate Orion crew module for the Orion Launch Abort System Pad Abort-1 flight test undergoes moment-of-inertia testing at Dryden's Flight Loads Lab.
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Oct 27, 2008

The boilerplate Orion crew module for the Orion Launch Abort System Pad Abort-1 flight test undergoes moment-of-inertia testing at Dryden's Flight Loads Lab.

The boilerplate Orion crew module for the Orion Launch Abort System Pad Abort-1 flight test undergoes...

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NASA image: Loading Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter LRO in the Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Jul 7, 2009

Loading Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter LRO in the Thermal Vacuum Chamber

Loading the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter into the thermal vacuum chamber at Goddard Space Flight Center. Diviner is...

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NASA image: EC94-42663-1
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Jul 11, 1994

EC94-42663-1

Combined Loads Test Fixture with NASP test article installed

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NASA image: EC96-43678-1
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Jul 31, 1996

EC96-43678-1

Carbon-Carbon Control Surface in heating and loading test configuration

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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.
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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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