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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: North American Aviation F-100 in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Feb 12, 1959

North American Aviation F-100 in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

North American F-100-F airplane, equipped with thrust reversers, full scale wind tunnel test. 3/4 front view of...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1971-AC71-5323
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Feb 1, 1971

ARC-1971-AC71-5323

North American Space Shuttle Orbiter Model NA129 surface heating and boundary layer transition test in 3.5ft w.t.

ARC
NASA image: Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15
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Jan 20, 1962

Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15

Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15.

AFRC
NASA image: Three view art of the North American X-15
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Apr 10, 1961

Three view art of the North American X-15

Three view art of the North American X-15.

AFRC
NASA image: Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15
Image
Jan 20, 1962

Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15

Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15.

AFRC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
Image
Jan 1, 1961

Wernher von Braun

This is a photograph of Dr. von Braun, taken in 1961, visiting North American Aviation's Space and Information...

MSFC
NASA image: North American X-15 Drop Model
Image
Apr 18, 1957

North American X-15 Drop Model

North American X-15 Drop Model

LRC
NASA image: North American X-15 Drop Model
Image
Apr 18, 1957

North American X-15 Drop Model

North American X-15 Drop Model

LRC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
Image
Jan 1, 1962

Wernher von Braun

Dr. Wernher von Braun, Director of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), during his tour of the Space information...

MSFC
NASA image: North American X-15 model tested in 300MPH Low Speed 7x10 Tunnel
Image
Sep 7, 1958

North American X-15 model tested in 300MPH Low Speed 7x10 Tunnel

A one-twentieth scale model of the X-15 originally suspended beneath the wing of a B-52 is observed by a scientist...

LRC
NASA image: North American X-15 model tested in 300MPH Low Speed 7x10 Tunnel
Image
Sep 7, 1958

North American X-15 model tested in 300MPH Low Speed 7x10 Tunnel

A one-twentieth scale model of the X-15 originally suspended beneath the wing of a B-52 is observed by a scientist...

LRC
NASA image: Lake Superior and Lake Michigan surrounded by the cloudy and frozen terrain of the North American continent.
Image
Feb 13, 2019

Lake Superior and Lake Michigan surrounded by the cloudy and frozen terrain of the North American continent.

iss058e013234 (Feb. 13, 2019) --- The International Space Station was flying 256 miles above Canada when an...

JSC
NASA image: X-15 Configurations
Image
May 6, 1958

X-15 Configurations

This scale-model of North American's initial X-15 design was tested in North American and NACA wind tunnels note the...

LRC
NASA image: X-15 Configurations
Image
May 6, 1958

X-15 Configurations

This scale-model of North American's initial X-15 design was tested in North American and NACA wind tunnels note the...

LRC
NASA image: North American F-100 C
Image
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...

LRC
NASA image: North American F-100 C
Image
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...

LRC
NASA image: North American F-100 C
Image
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...

LRC
NASA image: North American F-100 C
Image
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...

LRC
NASA image: North American F-100 C
Image
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...

LRC
NASA image: North American F-100 C
Image
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...

LRC
NASA image: North American X-15 Model being readied for tests in Langley Unitary Plan
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Sep 7, 2012

North American X-15 Model being readied for tests in Langley Unitary Plan

North American X-15 Model being readied for tests in Langley Unitary Plan

LRC
NASA image: North American XF-82 Twin Mustang Prepares for Ramjet Test Flight
Image
Apr 23, 1949

North American XF-82 Twin Mustang Prepares for Ramjet Test Flight

Pilot William Swann, right cockpit, prepares the North American XF-82 Twin Mustang for flight at the National...

GRC
NASA image: Ouachita Mtns., Oklahoma
Image
Oct 11, 2010

Ouachita Mtns., Oklahoma

NASA Terra spacecraft captured this image of the Ouachita Mountains in southeast Oklahoma. The Ouachitas are fold...

JPL
NASA image: North American AJ-2 Savage used for Microgravity Flights
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Sep 23, 1960

North American AJ-2 Savage used for Microgravity Flights

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center acquired two North American AJ-2...

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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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