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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: AVROCAR Test in the NASA Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Apr 3, 1961

AVROCAR Test in the NASA 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: Rotating Cylinder Applied To Flaps In 40X80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jun 23, 1967

Rotating Cylinder Applied To Flaps In 40X80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

4 propeller model with rotating cylinder flap. Propellers running. 3/4 front view. DAVE JONES (PROPS TURNING)

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NASA image: Fixed Wing Supersonic Transport in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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May 13, 1965

Fixed Wing Supersonic Transport in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view of Fixed Wing SST - Lockheed SST on Ground Plane with leading edge flaps deflected in Ames 40x80 foot...

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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).

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

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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): Kyle Botteon (front) and Hunjpp Kim (Behind), NASA JPL. (Right): Gregory Zilliac, Advance Propulsion...

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NASA image: Mounting Douglas SB-2D Airplane in 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel at NACA Ames Research Center.
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Dec 6, 1944

Mounting Douglas SB-2D Airplane in 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel at NACA Ames Research Center.

XSB2D-1 First test (no number) Aerodynamic test to forecast the take off distance. George Cooper was the A1:H73...

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NASA image: ARC-1972-AC72-2136
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Feb 26, 1972

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Pioneer f (Pioneer-10) being readied for shipment to KSC

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NASA image: ARC-1969-M-1046
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Dec 30, 1940

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O-47A Airplane - first test airplane at Ames

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NASA image: ARC-1942-AAL-2125
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May 16, 1942

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Lockheed P-38 model. Underslung elongated fuselage with tail.

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NASA image: ARC-1971-AC71-8549
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Nov 21, 1971

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LCG: Anti-Hemophilia G-Suit - outer and inner garment assembled

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NASA image: ARC-1974-AC74-0550
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Feb 11, 1974

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CV-990 (NASA 711) on Ames ramp at sunrise

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NASA image: ARC-1977-AC77-1068
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Aug 1, 1977

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Illustration Preliminary Volcanic Terrain Map of Mars Regional Chart

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NASA image: ARC-1943-AAL-3943
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Apr 15, 1943

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3/4 front view of modified production scoop on XP-51B airplane mounted in the 16ft w.t. (Ames contribution to the...

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NASA image: ARC-1940-0-6
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May 2, 1940

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Army Air Photo - General view looking west at Ames Aeronautical Laboratory construction progress

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NASA image: ARC-1962-A-29258
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Apr 15, 1962

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M-2 Lifting Body being tested in Ames atmospheric entry simulator to determine the areas of most intense heat.

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NASA image: ARC-1977-A83-0825
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Oct 1, 1977

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Ames Center Director receives visitors during the Halloween parade

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NASA image: ARC-1963-A-31466
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Oct 7, 1963

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M-2 Lifting body 40x80ft Full Scale Wind Tunnle

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NASA image: ARC-1969-A-18295
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Jun 4, 1953

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F-86E (AF 50-580). Gunsight Tracking and Guidance and Control Displays. Note: Used in publication in Flight Research...

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NASA image: ARC-1972-A72-1961
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Mar 9, 1972

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R.T. Jones Oblique Wing model: landing configuration

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NASA image: ARC-1961-A-28066-1
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Jul 2, 1961

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VZ-3RY (AF 56-6941, NASA 235, NASA 705) Vertiplane - Level flight 25 knots, flaps deflection 60 degrees. Flight...

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NASA image: ARC-1972-AC72-5485
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Sep 13, 1972

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N-210 STOLAND Simulation: Analog to digital and digital to analog coverter

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NASA image: ARC-1940-0-15
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May 2, 1940

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Army Air Photo Flight Research Building construction looking North East

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NASA image: ARC-1990-AC91-2010
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Dec 8, 1990

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Range : 50,000 miles This multispectral map of Australia, and surrounding seas was obtained by the Galileo...

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NASA image: ARC-1979-A79-7026
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Feb 26, 1979

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Range : 5 million miles (8.025 million kilometers) This is a morning shot of Ganymede, largest of Jupiter's 13...

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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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