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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: M-1-L Inflatable Recovery able Lifting Body Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jun 2, 1964

M-1-L Inflatable Recovery able Lifting Body Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view of M-1-L inflatable recovery able lifting body model in Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel. Mechanic, Ray...

ARC
NASA image: General Electric Fan-In-Fuselage Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.
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May 15, 1961

General Electric Fan-In-Fuselage Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.

G.E fan-in-fuselage model (lifting) 3/4 front view of fan at low G.P. position

ARC
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.

ARC
NASA image: F-5D Airplane modified to "ogee" platform inlet plug installed in Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel.
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Sep 6, 1963

F-5D Airplane modified to "ogee" platform inlet plug installed in Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel.

3/4 front view of Douglas F5D Skylancer modified to "ogee" platform inlet plug installed in Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel.

ARC
NASA image: GE Fan in Wing VZ-11 VTOL airplane in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Dec 27, 1962

GE Fan in Wing VZ-11 VTOL airplane in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view VZ-11 ground test - variable height struts. Engines of the VZ-11 are a pair of General Electric J85-5...

ARC
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...

ARC
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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NASA image: Tandem Dual Ducted Fan V/STOL Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Oct 29, 1964

Tandem Dual Ducted Fan V/STOL Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view from below, showing Pods and Fan Rotating. March A. Zeiger standing in front. Tandem Dual Ducted Fan...

ARC
NASA image: Augmenter Wing High Lift System in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Mar 4, 1966

Augmenter Wing High Lift System in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view, a=0. de Havilland Augmenter Wing Model, High Lift System in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel. Cecil...

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NASA image: Supersonic Transport Model mounted in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jan 13, 1969

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

SCAT-15F supersonic transport model, lower 3/4 front view.

ARC
NASA image: GSFC_20180809_2018-25024_058
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Aug 9, 2018

GSFC_20180809_2018-25024_058

Diversity and Inclusion Program D&IP Advisory Committee Orientation was held August 9, 2018 Group shot

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1078
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Jul 22, 1997

KSC-97PC1078

Applied Physics Laboratory engineers and technicians from Johns Hopkins University assist in leveling and orienting...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1077
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Jul 22, 1997

KSC-97PC1077

Applied Physics Laboratory engineers and technicians from Johns Hopkins University assist in guiding the Advanced...

KSC
NASA image: iss034e062719
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Mar 7, 2013

iss034e062719

06 066 ACE macro photos_2101_254

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NASA image: Astronomers Uncover One of the Youngest and Brightest Galaxies in the Early Universe
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Feb 12, 2008

Astronomers Uncover One of the Youngest and Brightest Galaxies in the Early Universe

A massive cluster of yellowish galaxies is seemingly caught in a spider web of eerily distorted background galaxies...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-97PC1080
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Jul 22, 1997

KSC-97PC1080

Applied Physics Laboratory engineers and technicians from Johns Hopkins University install solar array panels on the...

KSC
NASA image: GRC-2013-C-03725
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Sep 11, 2009

GRC-2013-C-03725

Advanced Colloid Experiment, ACE, Confocal Test Bed

GRC
NASA image: KSC-97DC1286
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Aug 19, 1997

KSC-97DC1286

Final prelaunch preparations are made at Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, for liftoff of the Boeing...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1238
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Aug 13, 1997

KSC-97PC1238

The Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE) spacecraft is placed atop its launch vehicle at Launch Complex 17A....

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1227
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Aug 5, 1997

KSC-97PC1227

The Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE) spacecraft undergoes a spin test in KSC’s Spacecraft Assembly and...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1141
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Jul 29, 1997

KSC-97PC1141

The first stage of the Delta II rocket which will to be used to launch the Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE)...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1240
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Aug 13, 1997

KSC-97PC1240

The Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE) spacecraft is placed atop its launch vehicle at Launch Complex 17A....

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1175
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Aug 2, 1997

KSC-97PC1175

The second stage of the Delta II rocket which will to be used to launch the Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE)...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1230
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Aug 11, 1997

KSC-97PC1230

Extension of the solar panels is tested on the Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE) spacecraft in KSC’s Spacecraft...

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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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