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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: Boundary-Layer Control to Helicopter Rotor Blades.
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Jan 22, 1957

Boundary-Layer Control to Helicopter Rotor Blades.

Experimental investigation of boundary-layer control to helicopter rotor blades to increase forward speed...

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NASA image: Investigation of Boundary Layer Control to Helicopter Rotor Blades.
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Jan 22, 1957

Investigation of Boundary Layer Control to Helicopter Rotor Blades.

Experimental investigation of boundary layer control to helicopter rotor blades to increase forward speed...

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NASA image: Boundary Layer Ingestion
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Dec 15, 2016

Boundary Layer Ingestion

In an effort to improve fuel efficiency, NASA and the aircraft industry are rethinking aircraft design. Inside the...

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NASA image: Boundary Layer Ingestion
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Dec 15, 2016

Boundary Layer Ingestion

In an effort to improve fuel efficiency, NASA and the aircraft industry are rethinking aircraft design. Inside the...

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NASA image: Boundary Layer Ingestion
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Dec 15, 2016

Boundary Layer Ingestion

In an effort to improve fuel efficiency, NASA and the aircraft industry are rethinking aircraft design. Inside the...

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NASA image: Boundary Layer Ingestion
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Dec 15, 2016

Boundary Layer Ingestion

In an effort to improve fuel efficiency, NASA and the aircraft industry are rethinking aircraft design. Inside the...

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NASA image: Boundary Layer Ingestion
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Dec 15, 2016

Boundary Layer Ingestion

In an effort to improve fuel efficiency, NASA and the aircraft industry are rethinking aircraft design. Inside the...

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NASA image: Boundary Layer Ingestion
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Dec 15, 2016

Boundary Layer Ingestion

In an effort to improve fuel efficiency, NASA and the aircraft industry are rethinking aircraft design. Inside the...

GRC
NASA image: Boundary Layer Ingestion
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Dec 15, 2016

Boundary Layer Ingestion

In an effort to improve fuel efficiency, NASA and the aircraft industry are rethinking aircraft design. Inside the...

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NASA image: Boundary Layer Ingestion
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Dec 15, 2016

Boundary Layer Ingestion

In an effort to improve fuel efficiency, NASA and the aircraft industry are rethinking aircraft design. Inside the...

GRC
NASA image: Boundary Layer Ingestion
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Dec 15, 2016

Boundary Layer Ingestion

In an effort to improve fuel efficiency, NASA and the aircraft industry are rethinking aircraft design. Inside the...

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NASA image: Fundamental Study of a boundary layer ingesting (BLI) propuls...
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Jul 8, 2019

Fundamental Study of a boundary layer ingesting (BLI) propuls...

Fundamental Study of a boundary layer ingesting (BLI) propulsion model

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NASA image: 8' x 6' Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Mar 28, 2016

8' x 6' Supersonic Wind Tunnel

Raised Floor Calibration Hardware for the Boundary Layer Ingesting Inlet Distortion Tolerant Fan tests to be...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Eyes Pathway for Quick Flight Opportunities
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Sep 12, 2023

NASA Armstrong Eyes Pathway for Quick Flight Opportunities

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Professor Russ Westphal works on the Boundary Layer Data System (BLDS) attached to the wing...

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NASA image: Arabia Terra
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Sep 12, 2006

Arabia Terra

This region of Arabia Terra has several different layers of material exposed. These layers occur at the...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Eyes Pathway for Quick Flight Opportunities
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Sep 12, 2023

NASA Armstrong Eyes Pathway for Quick Flight Opportunities

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo professors Russ Westphal, left, and Aaron Drake posed next to NASA Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Eyes Pathway for Quick Flight Opportunities
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Sep 12, 2023

NASA Armstrong Eyes Pathway for Quick Flight Opportunities

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Professor Russ Westphal, left, and NASA Armstrong’s Technology Transfer Officer Benjamin...

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NASA image: EC95-42960-4
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Feb 15, 1995

EC95-42960-4

NASA's single-seat F-16XL makes a drag chute landing at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. The...

AFRC
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: The Sun Southern Wind Flows Northward Artist Concept
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Dec 3, 2012

The Sun Southern Wind Flows Northward Artist Concept

This artist concept shows how NASA Voyager 1 spacecraft is bathed in solar wind from the southern hemisphere flowing...

JPL
NASA image: Saskatchewan and Manitoba
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May 30, 2001

Saskatchewan and Manitoba

Surface brightness contrasts accentuated by a thin layer of snow enable a network of rivers, roads, and farmland...

JPL
NASA image: DOUGLAS XA3D-1 #413 AIRPLANE.
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Jul 27, 1955

DOUGLAS XA3D-1 #413 AIRPLANE.

DOUGLAS XA3D-1 #413 AIRPLANE MOUNTED IN THE NACA AMES RESEARCH CENTER'S 40X80_FOOT SUBSONIC WIND TUNNEL sweptback...

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NASA image: DOUGLAS XA3D-1 #413 AIRPLANE.
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Jul 27, 1955

DOUGLAS XA3D-1 #413 AIRPLANE.

DOUGLAS XA3D-1 #413 AIRPLANE MOUNTED IN THE NACA AMES RESEARCH CENTER'S 40X80_FOOT SUBSONIC WIND TUNNEL Testing the...

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NASA image: 2010-3908
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Jun 25, 2010

2010-3908

STS-133 DISCOVERY BOUNDARY LAYER TRANSITION TILE BONDING

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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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