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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: ARC-1975-AC75-1002
Image
May 5, 1975

ARC-1975-AC75-1002

Large Scale Lift Fan Transport Model test-459 in the 40x80ft w.t.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1975-AC75-1190
Image
Jun 3, 1975

ARC-1975-AC75-1190

Space Shuttle SSV orbiter model OA100 (0.36 scale): 40x80ft w.t.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1975-AC75-1191
Image
Jun 3, 1975

ARC-1975-AC75-1191

Space Shuttle SSV orbiter model OA100 (0.36 scale): 40x80ft w.t.

ARC
NASA image: Mercury Project
Image
Aug 7, 1958

Mercury Project

Scale model of Mercury capsule shape A, indicating the position of the astronaut.

LRC
NASA image: ARC-1974-A74-4515
Image
Nov 19, 1974

ARC-1974-A74-4515

1/5th scale model of the 80x120ft w.t. in N-246

ARC
NASA image: Mercury Project
Image
Aug 7, 1958

Mercury Project

Scale model of Mercury capsule shape A, indicating the position of the astronaut.

LRC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0050-024
Image
Mar 9, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0050-024

Space Shuttle 3% scale model to analyze removal of PAL ramp and other effects i the 9x7ft w.t.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0050-027
Image
Mar 9, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0050-027

Space Shuttle 3% scale model to analyze removal of PAL ramp and other effects i the 9x7ft w.t.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1944-AAL-6460
Image
Sep 12, 1944

ARC-1944-AAL-6460

North American P-51B 1/3 scale model with dummy airspeed booms & mounted on thin struts in 16ft w.t.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0050-030
Image
Mar 9, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0050-030

Space Shuttle 3% scale model to analyze removal of PAL ramp and other effects i the 9x7ft w.t.

ARC
NASA image: Mercury Project
Image
Jun 2, 1959

Mercury Project

A one-sixth scale model of the Mercury capsule being tested in the 300-mph 7 x 10-foot wind tunnel.

LARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0050-014
Image
Mar 9, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0050-014

Space Shuttle 3% scale model to analyze removal of PAL ramp and other effects i the 9x7ft w.t. with Mike Lopez

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1964-AC-32846
Image
Jul 10, 1964

ARC-1964-AC-32846

3/4 front view offull scale X-22A ducted fan model. Chuck Greco

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0050-021
Image
Mar 9, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0050-021

Space Shuttle 3% scale model to analyze removal of PAL ramp and other effects i the 9x7ft w.t.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0028-14
Image
Jan 27, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0028-14

FLAC (USAF 55% Scale) Model, Machine Shop N-220 . fitting wing panels (with Cesar Acosta)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1964-A-32845
Image
Jul 10, 1964

ARC-1964-A-32845

3/4 front view of full scale X-22A ducted fan model. Chuck Greco

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0050-031
Image
Mar 9, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0050-031

Space Shuttle 3% scale model to analyze removal of PAL ramp and other effects i the 9x7ft w.t.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1978-AC78-1027-1
Image
Oct 27, 1978

ARC-1978-AC78-1027-1

F-18 (12 Scale Model) 12 Foot Wind Tunnel Test-287

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1976-AC76-0430-3
Image
Feb 27, 1976

ARC-1976-AC76-0430-3

SPACE SHUTTLE VEHICLE (SSV) 0.36 SCALE MODEL, 40X80FT W.T. TESTING - TAIL FLAPS

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1964-A-32844
Image
Jul 10, 1964

ARC-1964-A-32844

3/4 front view of full scale X-22A ducted fan model. Chuck Greco

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1978-AC78-1027-4
Image
Oct 27, 1978

ARC-1978-AC78-1027-4

F-18 (12 Scale Model) 12 Foot Wind Tunnel Test-287

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0050-029
Image
Mar 9, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0050-029

Space Shuttle 3% scale model to analyze removal of PAL ramp and other effects i the 9x7ft w.t.

ARC
NASA image: GRC-2015-C-00803
Image
Mar 29, 2011

GRC-2015-C-00803

Full Scale Truncated Inboard Wing Section of the Common Research Model, CRM, typical of a Wide Body Commercial Transport

GRC
NASA image: ARC-1978-AC78-1027-2
Image
Oct 27, 1978

ARC-1978-AC78-1027-2

F-18 (12 Scale Model) 12 Foot Wind Tunnel Test-287

ARC
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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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