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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.

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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: North American F-100 C
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Oct 7, 1958

North American F-100 C

North American F-100 C airplane used in sonic boom investigation at Wallops, October 7, 1958. Photograph published...

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NASA image: North American F-100 C
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Oct 7, 1958

North American F-100 C

North American F-100 C airplane used in sonic boom investigation at Wallops, October 7, 1958. Photograph published...

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NASA image: Vultee YA–31C Vengeance at the NACA
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Mar 23, 1945

Vultee YA–31C Vengeance at the NACA

A Bell P-39 Airacobra in the NACA Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory’s Icing Research Tunnel for a propeller...

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NASA image: Apprentices at the NACA’s Flight Propulsion Laboratory
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Oct 23, 1956

Apprentices at the NACA’s Flight Propulsion Laboratory

A group of apprentices takes a break from their studies to pose for a photograph at the National Advisory Committee...

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NASA image: Smoke Flow Investigation XF7C-1 (Cowling Exhaust J.1 Type)
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Oct 6, 2016

Smoke Flow Investigation XF7C-1 (Cowling Exhaust J.1 Type)

Smoke Flow Investigation XF7C-1 (Cowling Exhaust J.1 Type)

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NASA image: Model of the NACA's Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory during its Construction
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Aug 23, 1942

Model of the NACA's Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory during its Construction

Zella Morewitz poses with a model of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research...

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NASA image: NACA Study of Crash Fires with a Fairchild C-82 Packet
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Jun 23, 1950

NACA Study of Crash Fires with a Fairchild C-82 Packet

Researchers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory purposely...

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NASA image: NACA's Lockheed F-94B Starfire with Audio Recording Devices
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Jul 23, 1957

NACA's Lockheed F-94B Starfire with Audio Recording Devices

A Lockheed F-94B Starfire being equipped with an audio recording machine and sensors at the National Advisory...

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NASA image: McDonnell FH-1 Phantom Destroyed for the NACA Crash Fire Program
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Apr 23, 1955

McDonnell FH-1 Phantom Destroyed for the NACA Crash Fire Program

Researchers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory purposely...

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NASA image: Impact Test of a NACA-Designed Pilot Seat and Harness
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Feb 23, 1955

Impact Test of a NACA-Designed Pilot Seat and Harness

This time-lapse photograph shows the test of a pilot seat and restraint designed by researchers at the National...

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NASA image: Drive Fan of the NACA's Icing Research Tunnel
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Oct 23, 1956

Drive Fan of the NACA's Icing Research Tunnel

A researcher examines the drive fan inside the Icing Research Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee for...

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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: NACA Researcher Measures Ice on a Turbojet Engine Inlet
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Nov 23, 1948

NACA Researcher Measures Ice on a Turbojet Engine Inlet

The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory conducted an extensive...

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NASA image: NACA Mechanics in an Allison Engine Training Class
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Oct 23, 1943

NACA Mechanics in an Allison Engine Training Class

The Allison Engine Company's A.G. Covell instructs mechanics from various divisions at the National Advisory...

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NASA image: NACA Researcher Sets up a Test of a New Seat Design
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May 23, 1954

NACA Researcher Sets up a Test of a New Seat Design

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

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NASA image: NASA Lewis Research Center replaces the NACA Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory
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Oct 23, 1958

NASA Lewis Research Center replaces the NACA Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory

A security guard examines the new sign near the entrance to the Lewis Research Center one day after the National...

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NASA image: Aerial View of NACA's Lewis Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory
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May 23, 1946

Aerial View of NACA's Lewis Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory

The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory in Cleveland, Ohio as seen...

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NASA image: Right side view of Bell X-1 #6063
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Dec 15, 1951

Right side view of Bell X-1 #6063

The Bell Aircraft Corporation X-1-2 aircraft on the ramp at NACA High Speed Flight Research Station located on the...

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NASA image: E53-1113
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Nov 20, 1953

E53-1113

NACA pilot A. Scott Crossfield next to the D-558-2 after first Mach 2 flight.

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NASA image: Grumman S2F-1 Tracker at NACA Lewis
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Aug 23, 1956

Grumman S2F-1 Tracker at NACA Lewis

The NACA’s Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory acquired the Grumman S2F-1 Tracker from the Navy in 1955 to study...

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NASA image: E-1433
Image
Oct 26, 1954

E-1433

In 1954 this photo of two swept wing airplanes was taken on the ramp of NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station. The...

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NASA image: Wing Covering and Doping
Image
Dec 21, 1921

Wing Covering and Doping

Wing Covering and Doping

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NASA image: Personnel Group
Image
Jul 31, 1942

Personnel Group

Personnel Group

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NASA image: E53-1109
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Nov 20, 1953

E53-1109

Scott Crossfield talks to newsmen in front of NACA South Base hangar after his first flight to Mach 2 in the Douglas...

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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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