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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: Swept wing with inboard split flaps in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Apr 22, 1946

Swept wing with inboard split flaps in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Front View of -45 deg. Forward swept wing with inboard split flaps deflected 60 deg. In NACA Ames 40x80 foot Wind...

ARC
Image
Nov 15, 1972

F-111B Wings Swept

The F-111B with its wings swept to their maximum angle. It carried the Mission Adaptive Wing, a single-piece...

AFRC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AC99-0006-4
Image
Jan 19, 1999

ARC-1969-AC99-0006-4

ADM Swept with NASA logo moved forward. ADM Swept Tip Rotor in 7 x 10ft.#1 Wind Tunnel Test-7101099.

ARC
NASA image: A71-8290. Swept Augmentor Wing Model Being Installed Into The Test Section Of The Ames 40 X 80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Jun 25, 1997

A71-8290. Swept Augmentor Wing Model Being Installed Into The Test Section Of The Ames 40 X 80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

(11/12/1971) 3/4 Scale swept augmentor wing Quest model being installed into the test section of the ames 40 x 80...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AC99-0006-2
Image
Jan 19, 1999

ARC-1969-AC99-0006-2

ADM Swept Tip Rotor with Brian Chan in 7 x 10 ft# 1 Wind Tunnel Test-7101099.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AC99-0006-1
Image
Jan 19, 1999

ARC-1969-AC99-0006-1

ADM Swept Tip Rotor in 7 x 10 ft. # 1 Wind Tunnel Test-7101099.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AC99-0006-3
Image
Jan 19, 1999

ARC-1969-AC99-0006-3

ADM Swept Group Shot: Anita Abergo, Brian Chan, Joel Gunter, Dave Pfluger, Steve Chan, Dave Sharpe, Tom Maier, in 7...

ARC
NASA image: Swept Augmentor Wing Model Installed in the Ames 40X80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Oct 27, 1998

Swept Augmentor Wing Model Installed in the Ames 40X80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

(11/12/1971) 3/4 rear view of swept 75% scale augmentor wing quest model being installed into the test section of...

ARC
NASA image: AFRC2016-0364-11
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Dec 1, 2016

AFRC2016-0364-11

NASA’s F-15 research test bed will expose the Swept Wing Laminar Flow test article to speeds up to Mach 2, matching...

AFRC
NASA image: AFRC2017-0037-01
Image
Feb 17, 2017

AFRC2017-0037-01

The Swept Wing Laminar Flow test article, integrated to the underside of a NASA F-15, will examine the effectiveness...

AFRC
NASA image: AFRC2016-0356-08
Image
Nov 22, 2016

AFRC2016-0356-08

Testing different configurations of distributed roughness elements on the Swept Wing Laminar Flow test article, seen...

AFRC
NASA image: Deep Stall Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Jan 18, 1966

Deep Stall Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Deep Stall Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel. 3/4 front view from below of swept wing jet transport with T-Tail...

ARC
NASA image: SWEPT-BACK WING. MODEL IN 6X6' W.T.
Image
Jan 12, 1949

SWEPT-BACK WING. MODEL IN 6X6' W.T.

6x6 wind tunnel test on the effects of wing sweep.

ARC
NASA image: Dust and Sand Sweeps Over Northeast China
Image
Mar 17, 2004

Dust and Sand Sweeps Over Northeast China

NASA Terra spacecraft captured these views of the dust and sand that swept over northeast China on March 10, 2004.

JPL
NASA image: Dark Slope Streaks
Image
Sep 28, 2010

Dark Slope Streaks

The gravity driven motion of material downhill has swept away some of the bright dust on the rim of this unnamed...

JPL
NASA image: The Clouds of Isidore
Image
Sep 25, 2002

The Clouds of Isidore

These views of Hurricane Isidore were acquired by NASA Terra satellite on September 20, 2002 as it flooded western...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1987-AC87-0038-1
Image
Nov 15, 1987

ARC-1987-AC87-0038-1

Artwork: Bell Textron Co. Bell Textron Tilt Rotor Forward Swept Wing Configuration (Bell-029564 Swept Wing Tilt...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1987-AC87-0038-3
Image
Nov 15, 1987

ARC-1987-AC87-0038-3

Artwork: Bell Textron Co. Bell Textron Tilt Rotor folding swept wing and Forward Swept Wing Configurations...

ARC
NASA image: GRC-2001-C-00910
Image
May 1, 2004

GRC-2001-C-00910

SWEPT GLC305 AIRFOIL TEST

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2001-C-00907
Image
May 1, 2004

GRC-2001-C-00907

SWEPT GLC305 AIRFOIL TEST

GRC
NASA image: A Bonanza of Clues About Mars
Image
Sep 11, 2014

A Bonanza of Clues About Mars

A swept Martian rock called Bonanza King can be seen in this image take by NASA Mars Curiosity rover. This rock is...

JPL
NASA image: Infrared View of a Comet and Distant Galaxy
Image
Jul 3, 2014

Infrared View of a Comet and Distant Galaxy

NASA NEOWISE mission captured this series of pictures of comet C/2012 K1 -- also known as comet Pan-STARRS -- as it...

JPL
NASA image: Snowfall in Southern Appalachia
Image
Dec 11, 2002

Snowfall in Southern Appalachia

NASA Terra spacecraft captured the snowstorm which swept across the eastern United States on December 4 and 5, 2002,...

JPL
NASA image: ASTER Sees Path of Destruction from Joplin, Mo. Tornado
Image
May 31, 2011

ASTER Sees Path of Destruction from Joplin, Mo. Tornado

On May 30, 2011, a week after an EF-5 tornado swept through the city of Joplin, Mo, NASA Terra spacecraft captured...

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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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