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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: NACA Lewis Researcher and Technicians Discuss a Test Setup
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Dec 23, 1956

NACA Lewis Researcher and Technicians Discuss a Test Setup

Researcher Bill Reiwaldt discusses the preparations for a test in the Altitude Wind Tunnel with technicians Jack...

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NASA image: Mechanic watches a General Electric I-40 Engine Fire
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Jan 23, 1948

Mechanic watches a General Electric I-40 Engine Fire

A mechanic watches the firing of a General Electric I-40 turbojet at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics...

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NASA image: Aircraft in the Flight Research Building at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Jun 23, 1944

Aircraft in the Flight Research Building at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

A Consolidated B–24D Liberator (left), Boeing B–29 Superfortress (background), and Lockheed RA–29 Hudson...

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NASA image: NACA Computer at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory
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Feb 23, 1951

NACA Computer at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory

A female computer at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory with...

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NASA image: Duke of Windsor Visits the Lewis Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory
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May 23, 1951

Duke of Windsor Visits the Lewis Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory

Edward Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, the Duke of Windsor, visits the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis...

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NASA image: Engine Research Building’s Central Control Room
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Jul 23, 1948

Engine Research Building’s Central Control Room

Operators in the Engine Research Building’s Central Control Room at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics...

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NASA image: Republic F-84 Thunderjet with Reverse Thruster
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Jun 23, 1954

Republic F-84 Thunderjet with Reverse Thruster

The US Air Force loaned a Republic F-84 Thunderjet to the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis...

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NASA image: NACA Technician Cleans a Ramjet in 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Apr 23, 1950

NACA Technician Cleans a Ramjet in 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A technician at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory cleans the...

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NASA image: Altitude Wind Tunnel Drive Motor Installation
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Jul 23, 1943

Altitude Wind Tunnel Drive Motor Installation

Construction workers install the drive motor for the Altitude Wind Tunnel (AWT) in the Exhauster Building at the...

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NASA image: Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory
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May 15, 1943

Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory

Women Adequately Filling Posts in NACA Laboratory: Nearly 200 women are employed at the Langley Laboratory of the...

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NASA image: Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory
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May 15, 1943

Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory

Women Adequately Filling Posts in NACA Laboratory: Nearly 200 women are employed at the Langley Laboratory of the...

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NASA image: NACA Apprentice is Trained on the Lab's Altitude Systems
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Feb 23, 1955

NACA Apprentice is Trained on the Lab's Altitude Systems

An apprentice at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory shown...

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NASA image: Inlet Duct being lowered into the Altitude Wind Tunnel Test Section
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Oct 23, 1951

Inlet Duct being lowered into the Altitude Wind Tunnel Test Section

An inlet duct lowered into the 20-foot diameter test section of the Altitude Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory...

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NASA image: Exterior of Flexible Wall at the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Mar 23, 1955

Exterior of Flexible Wall at the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A mechanic checks the tubing on one of the many jacks which control the nozzle section of the 10- by 10-Foot...

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NASA image: Measurement of Vibrations from the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Jul 23, 1950

Measurement of Vibrations from the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

Reverend Henry Birkenhauer and E.F. Carome measure ground vibrations on West 220th Street caused by the operation of...

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NASA image: Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory
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May 15, 1943

Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory

Women Adequately Filling Posts in NACA Laboratory: Nearly 200 women are employed at the Langley Laboratory of the...

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NASA image: Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory
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May 15, 1943

Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory

Women Adequately Filling Posts in NACA Laboratory: Nearly 200 women are employed at the Langley Laboratory of the...

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NASA image: Construction Office in Farm House at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Nov 23, 1941

Construction Office in Farm House at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The construction offices for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics’ (NACA) new Aircraft Engine Research...

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NASA image: Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory
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May 15, 1943

Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory

Women Adequately Filling Posts in NACA Laboratory: Nearly 200 women are employed at the Langley Laboratory of the...

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NASA image: NACA Computers Take Readings From Manometer Boards
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Feb 23, 1949

NACA Computers Take Readings From Manometer Boards

Female computers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory copy...

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NASA image: Bell P–63A King Cobra at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Jan 23, 1944

Bell P–63A King Cobra at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The Army Air Forces lent the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory...

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NASA image: Lieutenant Colonel John Stapp Demonstrates the Rocket Sled
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Apr 23, 1956

Lieutenant Colonel John Stapp Demonstrates the Rocket Sled

Howard Hasbrook volunteers for a demonstration of a scaled-down version of Lieutenant Colonel John Stapp’s rocket...

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NASA image: General Dwight Eisenhower Visits the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory
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Apr 23, 1946

General Dwight Eisenhower Visits the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory

General Dwight Eisenhower addressed the staff of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight...

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NASA image: NACA Photographer Films a Ramjet Test
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Oct 23, 1946

NACA Photographer Films a Ramjet Test

A National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) photographer films the test of a ramjet engine at the Lewis...

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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.
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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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