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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: Turning Vanes inside the Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Feb 23, 1944

Turning Vanes inside the Altitude Wind Tunnel

Men stand in front of turning vanes inside the Altitude Wind Tunnel (AWT) at the National Advisory Committee for...

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NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-5007-4
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Oct 31, 1996

ARC-1996-AC96-5007-4

N-227 Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel Modification Project - diffuser & contraction vanes (image show reflection of...

ARC
NASA image: Expedition 36 Launch Countdown
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May 28, 2013

Expedition 36 Launch Countdown

An aircraft shaped wind vane is seen with the Soyuz rocket at the Baikonur Cosmodrome launch pad, Tuesday, May 28,...

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-4004-19
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Jan 21, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-4004-19

N-206 12ft. Pressure Wind Tunnel reconstruction - installation of vanes

ARC
Image
Jul 31, 1992

ARC-1992-AC92-4022-11

N-206 12ft Pressure Wind Tunnel reconstruction - installation of vanes

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-5007-1
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Oct 31, 1996

ARC-1996-AC96-5007-1

N-227 Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel Modification Project - diffuser & contraction vanes

ARC
NASA image: Ducted Fan Model with A 0 deg Exit Cascade.
Image
Mar 23, 1962

Ducted Fan Model with A 0 deg Exit Cascade.

3/4 front view with cascade exit vane in Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel, with Tom Seymore, mechanic for Ames.

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NASA image: ARC-1995-AC95-0203-53
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Jul 19, 1995

ARC-1995-AC95-0203-53

New renovated NASA Ames Research Center 12 foot Pressure Wind Tunnel, vanes

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-4026-11
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Sep 24, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-4026-11

N-206 NASA Ames Research Center 12ft w.t. Pressure Wind Tunnel reconstruction - turning vanes, fan being lifted in

ARC
NASA image: Ducted Fan Model with 0 deg Angle of Attack Exit Cascade.
Image
Mar 23, 1962

Ducted Fan Model with 0 deg Angle of Attack Exit Cascade.

3/4 rear view of ducted fan model with cascade exit vane in Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel, with Tom Seymore, mechanic...

ARC
NASA image: Expedition 59 Launch
Image
Mar 15, 2019

Expedition 59 Launch

An airplane shaped wind vane is seen in silhouette as the Soyuz MS-12 spacecraft is launched with Expedition 59...

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NASA image: Primary Exhaust Cooler at the Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Sep 23, 1952

Primary Exhaust Cooler at the Propulsion Systems Laboratory

One of the two primary coolers at the Propulsion Systems Laboratory at the National Advisory Committee for...

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NASA image: Mercury Capsule Retrorocket Test in the Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Sep 23, 1960

Mercury Capsule Retrorocket Test in the Altitude Wind Tunnel

A mechanic at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center prepares the inverted...

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NASA image: New Set of Fan Blades for the Altitude Wind Tunnel
Image
Aug 23, 1951

New Set of Fan Blades for the Altitude Wind Tunnel

New wooden fan blades being prepared for installation in the Altitude Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee...

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NASA image: Fan Noise Test Facility
Image
Jan 23, 1969

Fan Noise Test Facility

The Fan Noise Test Facility built at the Lewis Research Center to obtain far-field noise data for the National...

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NASA image: Inspection of the Vacuum Chamber Dome at the Space Power Chambers
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Jan 23, 1964

Inspection of the Vacuum Chamber Dome at the Space Power Chambers

Engineers at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center inspect the nitrogen...

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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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