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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.

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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: Dr. Alfred Eggers Visits the Arc Jet at Ames
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Feb 15, 2006

Dr. Alfred Eggers Visits the Arc Jet at Ames

Dr. Alfred Eggers returns for a visit to Ames and the arc jet with (left to right); Ryan Mcdaniel, Dinesh Rabhu, Joe...

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NASA image: Bell Helicopter Rotor Test in the Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel.
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Apr 11, 1974

Bell Helicopter Rotor Test in the Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel.

Top Plan view of Bell Rotor with Ed Verrett left frame. Test #437.

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NASA image: Testing Tilt Wing Propeller Model in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jan 11, 1959

Testing Tilt Wing Propeller Model in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Investigation of a tilt-wing/propeller model with blowing flaps. 3/4 front view, tilt wing model, wing position =...

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NASA image: M-2 Lifting Body, F.S.W.T. in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jul 27, 2000

M-2 Lifting Body, F.S.W.T. in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

M-2 lifting body wind tunnel model with wind tunnel mechanic Chuck Greco. Model mounted on special support designed...

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NASA image: de Havilland Augmenter Wing Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jun 6, 1967

de Havilland Augmenter Wing Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

de Havilland augmenter wing model 3/4 front view in 40 x 80 wind tunnel. JOHN CONWAY, ALAN WHEELBAND

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NASA image: Bell VSTOL X-14 Airplane in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Mar 23, 1998

Bell VSTOL X-14 Airplane in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Bell V/STOL X-14 airplane mounted at 90 degrees yaw in 40x80 foot wind tunnel.

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NASA image: Grumman YAO-1 airplane mounted in the 40x80 foot wind tunnel at Ames.
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Jun 16, 1961

Grumman YAO-1 airplane mounted in the 40x80 foot wind tunnel at Ames.

Drag studies for Full Scale wind tunnel test of Grumman YAO-1 airplane, 3/4 front view with propellers on

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NASA image: The General Dynamics/Grumman F-111B in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames.
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Jan 29, 1969

The General Dynamics/Grumman F-111B in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames.

F-111B Fighter, Variable Sweep wings, wings swept forward, landing gear down. Slat experiments. The General...

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NASA image: SCAT-17 Supersonic Transport in the 40x80 foot wind tunnel at NASA Ames.
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Jun 10, 1963

SCAT-17 Supersonic Transport in the 40x80 foot wind tunnel at NASA Ames.

3/4 rear view of SCAT-17 supersonic transport with thrust reverser installed and trailing edge flaps deflected at 30...

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NASA image: Astrobee Media Resource Reel (Soundbites)
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Apr 17, 2019

Astrobee Media Resource Reel (Soundbites)

Provided as a media resource, this reel includes soundbites from the following: * Terry Fong, chief roboticist,...

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NASA image: NASA in Silicon Valley Live - 2nd Annual Halloween Costume and Cosplay Contest
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Oct 24, 2019

NASA in Silicon Valley Live - 2nd Annual Halloween Costume and Cosplay Contest

NASA in Silicon Valley Live is a talk show that features conversations with scientists, researchers, engineers and...

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NASA image: Investigation of Ducted Fan in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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May 11, 1959

Investigation of Ducted Fan in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Wind Tunnel investigation of ducted fan though 180 deg angle of attack. 3/4 front view of Doak ducted fan, semi-span...

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NASA image: Lift-Fan Delta Wing Fighter Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Apr 27, 1967

Lift-Fan Delta Wing Fighter Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Top front view of Delta wing lift fan fighter model.

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NASA image: Douglas XA3D-1 #413 Airplane mounted in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jul 27, 1955

Douglas XA3D-1 #413 Airplane mounted in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Testing the wing boundary layer control of the A3D in the 40 x 80 wind tunnel. Boundary layer control was added to...

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NASA image: Supersonic Transport Configuration in Large scale (40x80 foot) Wind Tunnel Investigation at Ames Research Center
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Aug 13, 1964

Supersonic Transport Configuration in Large scale (40x80 foot) Wind Tunnel Investigation at Ames Research Center

3/4 front view (low sweep) Francis Mallerick shown in picture.

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NASA image: Tests Of Avrocar Annular Jet VTOL Airplane in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Dec 30, 1997

Tests Of Avrocar Annular Jet VTOL Airplane in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Rear view of the Avrocar without the tail, with ground board and variable height struts. The air force wanted to...

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NASA image: Marcia Smith Operating the IBM #740 Computer
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Sep 29, 1967

Marcia Smith Operating the IBM #740 Computer

NASA Ames Computer Division, Smith (Weidlich). Candid: Marcia Smith Operating the IBM #740 Computer, Room #119-A,...

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NASA image: Astrobee Media Resource Reel (B-Roll)
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Apr 17, 2019

Astrobee Media Resource Reel (B-Roll)

Provided as a media resource, this reel includes the following without narration: * Astrobee team building hardware...

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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: Ames Eclipse Viewing 2017
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Aug 21, 2017

Ames Eclipse Viewing 2017

NASA Ames invited the public to participate in the 2017 Solar Eclipse viewing event on August 21, 2017.

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NASA image: Ducted Fan Model with 0 deg Angle of Attack Exit Cascade.
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Mar 23, 1962

Ducted Fan Model with 0 deg Angle of Attack Exit Cascade.

3/4 rear view of ducted fan model with cascade exit vane in Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel, with Tom Seymore, mechanic...

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NASA image: 2017 Solar Eclipse, Ames Research Center
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Solar Eclipse, Ames Research Center

Taking a break from his duties at Ames Research Center Jacob Cohen, Ames Chief Scientist grabs his own view of the...

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NASA image: Spring Comes to ARC
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Apr 17, 2006

Spring Comes to ARC

Spring comes to Ames Research Center, an employee walks among the blossoming trees.

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NASA image: Ames Eclipse Viewing 2017
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Aug 21, 2017

Ames Eclipse Viewing 2017

Barbara Grote, sketching the phases of the Moon's transit across the sun on the Patio of Building 3 at NASA Ames...

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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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