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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: Nacelles and props in 40x80 foot wind tunnel at Ames.
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Mar 20, 1946

Nacelles and props in 40x80 foot wind tunnel at Ames.

Publicity Shot of close up of Nacell, Drive Nacel and cooling vent in nose for wind tunnel in NACA Ames 40x80 foot...

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NASA image: Ryan FR-1 in NACA Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Aug 15, 1944

Ryan FR-1 in NACA Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view from below of the Ryan FR-1 airplane mounted in the NACA Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel. Production...

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NASA image: Kaman K-16 in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames Research Center.
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Sep 19, 1962

Kaman K-16 in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames Research Center.

Test No. 175 Kaman K-16 in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames Research Center. Kaman K-16B was an experimental tilt wing...

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NASA image: Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).
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Feb 15, 2017

Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).

Ashley Karp, NASA JPL (Left) and Hunjoo Kim, NASA JPL (Right) attaching heat sensors the Peregrine Hybrid Rocket...

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NASA image: Lift engine VSTOL fighter model, with jet engines.
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Mar 6, 1967

Lift engine VSTOL fighter model, with jet engines.

A-38524. Lift engine VSTOL fighter model, 3/4 top front view with jet engines. Edward Varerre, in picture.

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NASA image: Wind Tunnel Test of Stoppable Rotors in Ames 40x80ft Wind Tunnel.
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Sep 18, 1967

Wind Tunnel Test of Stoppable Rotors in Ames 40x80ft Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view of model in Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel.

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NASA image: Data Processing System at Ames.
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Jul 29, 1963

Data Processing System at Ames.

IBM 1401 Data Processing System, at NASA's Ames Research Center.

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NASA image: General Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Research Model with High Disk Loading Direct Lifting Fan Mounted in Fuselage
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Oct 26, 1960

General Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Research Model with High Disk Loading Direct Lifting Fan Mounted in Fuselage

3/4 Low front view of fuselage and fan. Showing jet engine hanging below. Lift fan powered by jet exhaust. General...

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NASA image: Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).
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Feb 15, 2017

Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).

(Left to Right) Ashley Karp, NASA JPL, Hunjoo Kim, NASA JPL and Brian Schratz (NASA JPL) preparing the Peregrine...

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NASA image: Construction of the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames.
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Jul 7, 1943

Construction of the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames.

Looking South from inside the diffuser of the 40x80 foot wind tunnel at NACA's Ames Research Center. Construction...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle SSV Orbiter Model In 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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May 30, 1975

Space Shuttle SSV Orbiter Model In 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Space Shuttle SSV Orbiter Model A100 0.36 Scale In 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel. 3/4 lower rear view.

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NASA image: Steerable Parachute for Apollo Vehicle tested in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel..
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Jan 27, 1997

Steerable Parachute for Apollo Vehicle tested in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel..

(02/18/1964) Apollo 3 Parachute cluster, flown vertically in 40x80 wind tunnel. Parachutes mounted on a control head...

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NASA image: Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).
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Feb 15, 2017

Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).

3/4 view of the Nozzle of the Peregrine Rocket Motor, tested at the Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF,...

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NASA image: AC-27149-A. General Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Research Model with High Disk Loading Direct Lifting Fan Mounted in Fuselage.
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Oct 26, 1960

AC-27149-A. General Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Research Model with High Disk Loading Direct Lifting Fan Mounted in Fuselage.

3/4 Low front view of fuselage and fan. Showing jet engine hanging below. Lift fan powered by jet exhaust.

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NASA image: Avrocar Test in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Apr 3, 1961

Avrocar Test in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Rear view of the Avrocar with tail, mounted on variable height struts. Overhead doors of the wind tunnel test...

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NASA image: SCAT-16; Variable Sweep Model in 40x80 Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.
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Jun 10, 1963

SCAT-16; Variable Sweep Model in 40x80 Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.

3/4 view of model in cruise configuration with 25 deg. Sweep, AR=6.9. SCAT-16; Variable Sweep Model in 40x80 Wind...

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NASA image: deHavilland Augmentor Wing 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel Test 460
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May 22, 1975

deHavilland Augmentor Wing 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel Test 460

(Test 460) deHavilland Augmentor Wing 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

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NASA image: Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).
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Feb 15, 2017

Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).

The Peregrine Hybrid Rocket Engine, profile view, prior to the test at the Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility...

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NASA image: Grumman F-14A Airplane In Ames 40X80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Feb 25, 1970

Grumman F-14A Airplane In Ames 40X80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

F-14A fighter model lifted from the shop floor of the 40 x 80 foot wind tunnel. 3/4 scale

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NASA image: Langley Parawing Flying Vertically in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Feb 23, 1968

Langley Parawing Flying Vertically in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Langley Parawing 3/4 front view flying vertically in 40 x 80 wind tunnel.

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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: Overhead View of Avrocar Annular Jet VTOL Airplane in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Dec 30, 1997

Overhead View of Avrocar Annular Jet VTOL Airplane in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

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

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NASA image: Construction of the Fan Drive Enclosure of the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames.
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Aug 26, 1943

Construction of the Fan Drive Enclosure of the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames.

Concrete frame enclosing the fan drive bents of the 40x80 foot wind tunnel at ames. Once installed, six...

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NASA image: Supersonic Transport Model in the shop of the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Apr 6, 1961

Supersonic Transport Model in the shop of the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Supersonic transport model test in 40x80 foot wind tunnel, 3/4 overhead view of model in shop floor. 04/06/1961 R 975 T

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