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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: 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: Wind Erosion
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Jul 2, 2015

Wind Erosion

Long term winds have etched the surface in Memnonia Sulci. Partial cemented surface materials are easily eroded by...

JPL
NASA image: Winds
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Jun 27, 2012

Winds

This image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows two directions of wind erosion southwest of Olympus Mons and...

JPL
NASA image: Lockheed AH-56A (Cheyenne) Helicopter in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel
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Sep 17, 1969

Lockheed AH-56A (Cheyenne) Helicopter in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel

3/4 front view of Lockheed AH-56A (Cheyenne) Helicopter in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel

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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 being lowered into the 40x80 foot wind tunnel at NASA's Ames Research Center, viewed from...

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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. Pictured with two Kaman employees. 3/4...

ARC
NASA image: Wind Etching
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Aug 9, 2016

Wind Etching

Today's VIS image is located in a region that has been heavily modified by wind action. The narrow ridge/valley...

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NASA image: Aerial view of Ames 40x80 foot wind subsonic wind tunnel complex.
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Feb 10, 1971

Aerial view of Ames 40x80 foot wind subsonic wind tunnel complex.

Helicopter view showing west area, south San Francisco Bay in background

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NASA image: Wind Etching
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Jun 29, 2018

Wind Etching

In regions of poorly cemented surface materials it is possible to create large features due to just the action of...

JPL
NASA image: A Tunnel Through Time - The History of NASA's Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Sep 1, 2010

A Tunnel Through Time - The History of NASA's Altitude Wind Tunnel

This documentary traces the Altitude Wind Tunnel (AWT) story from conception in pre-War Germany through its...

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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.

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NASA image: Tests of Lockheed YC-130 Turbo-Propeller Installation in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jan 2, 1954

Tests of Lockheed YC-130 Turbo-Propeller Installation in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Test of Lockheed YC-130 Turbo-Propeller Installation in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel. 3/4 front view from below.

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NASA image: Installation of 1/3 scale model of Space Shuttle Orbiter into 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jul 14, 1995

Installation of 1/3 scale model of Space Shuttle Orbiter into 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Installation of 1/3 scale model of space shuttle orbiter into the test section of the Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel...

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NASA image: Winds of Change
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Dec 8, 2017

Winds of Change

Observation Date: 1 pointing on Dec 4, 2000 and 9 pointings between Nov 18 and Dec 5, 2008. Distance Estimate: About...

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NASA image: F-111B in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Feb 6, 1969

F-111B in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Installation Photos, 3/4 front view from below. F-111B in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel. The General Dynamics/Grumman...

ARC
NASA image: Wind Erosion
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May 21, 2020

Wind Erosion

Located east of Eumenides Dorsum, this VIS image contains evidence of long term wind action and erosion. This area...

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NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: Effects of the Solar Wind
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Nov 24, 2019

NASA ScienceCasts: Effects of the Solar Wind

The continuously expanding solar wind begins in our Sun and doesn’t stop until after it reaches the edge of the...

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NASA image: SeaWinds Wind-Ice Interaction
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May 7, 2000

SeaWinds Wind-Ice Interaction

The figure demonstrates of the capability of the SeaWinds instrument on NASA QuikScat satellite in monitoring both...

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NASA image: Mountain Winds at Gale Crater
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Nov 15, 2012

Mountain Winds at Gale Crater

This graphic shows the pattern of winds predicted to be swirling around and inside Gale Crater, where NASA Curiosity...

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NASA image: Which Way the Wind Blows
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Jan 31, 2013

Which Way the Wind Blows

This image from NASA Cassini spacecraft reveals the wind patterns within a large vortex that was spawned by a giant...

JPL
NASA image: Wind Erosion
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May 18, 2011

Wind Erosion

Centuries of wind action have sculpted the surface materials shown this image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey.

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NASA image: Changing Winds
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Mar 29, 2006

Changing Winds

The windstreaks in this area northwest of Schiaparelli Crater point in three different directions. This indicates...

JPL
NASA image: Wind Erosion
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Dec 5, 2011

Wind Erosion

The power of the wind is undeniable in this image of the surface of Mars as seen by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft.

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NASA image: Wind Streaks
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Nov 15, 2013

Wind Streaks

This image shows wind streaks in Syrtis Major Planum as seen by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey 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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