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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: NACA Engineer Examines Wind Tunnel Compressor Blades
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Sep 23, 1955

NACA Engineer Examines Wind Tunnel Compressor Blades

An engineer examines the main compressor for the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory...

GRC
NASA image: SIDRM Ice Build-up
Image
Feb 17, 2023

SIDRM Ice Build-up

Significant ice build-up on the Simulated Inter-compressor Duct Research Model (SIDRM) at the Icing Research Tunnel....

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NASA image: Refrigeration Compressors for the Altitude Wind Tunnel
Image
Sep 23, 1944

Refrigeration Compressors for the Altitude Wind Tunnel

These compressors inside the Refrigeration Building at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA)...

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NASA image: Tadas Bartkus posing with SIDRM Ice Build-up
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Feb 17, 2023

Tadas Bartkus posing with SIDRM Ice Build-up

Lead researcher Tadas Bartkus poses after a run of his test with significant ice build-up on the Simulated...

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NASA image: Compressor Stage in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
Image
Apr 23, 1949

Compressor Stage in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

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

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NASA image: Central Process System Interior Photos
Image
Dec 19, 2023

Central Process System Interior Photos

The Central Processing System at Glenn Research Center controls operations in the wind tunnels, propulsion systems...

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2011-C-00760
Image
Apr 14, 2007

GRC-2011-C-00760

Number 76 Bladeless Compressor for the W-7 Multistage Compressor Facility

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NASA image: COMPRESSOR - UPRIGHTING SYSTEM - APOLLO MANUFACTURING - SPACECRAFT (S/C)-102 COMMAND MODULE (CM) - NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION (NAA), CA
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Apr 18, 1966

COMPRESSOR - UPRIGHTING SYSTEM - APOLLO MANUFACTURING - SPACECRAFT (S/C)-102 COMMAND MODULE (CM) - NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION (NAA), CA

S66-41852 (1966) --- Spacecraft 012 looking toward -Y axis during installation of heat shield. Note uprighting...

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NASA image: GRC-2003-C-01989
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2003-C-01989

Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology - UEET - Proof of Concept Compressor - POCC - Advanced Compressor Casing Treatment...

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NASA image: GRC-2003-C-02133
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2003-C-02133

Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology - UEET - Proof of Concept Compressor, Two-stage Compressor

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NASA image: GRC-2003-C-02150
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2003-C-02150

Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology - UEET - Proof of Concept Compressor, Two-stage Compressor

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NASA image: GRC-2003-C-02140
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2003-C-02140

Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology - UEET - Proof of Concept Compressor, Two-stage Compressor

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2003-C-01994
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2003-C-01994

Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology - UEET - Proof of Concept Compressor - POCC - Advanced Compressor Casing Treatment...

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2003-C-01990
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2003-C-01990

Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology - UEET - Proof of Concept Compressor - POCC - Advanced Compressor Casing Treatment...

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2003-C-01988
Image
May 1, 2004

GRC-2003-C-01988

Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology - UEET - Proof of Concept Compressor - POCC - Advanced Compressor Casing Treatment...

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2004-C-01615
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Nov 28, 2000

GRC-2004-C-01615

Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology (UEET), Proof of Concept Compressor, Advanced Compressor Casing Treatment testing;...

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2004-C-00331
Image
May 1, 2004

GRC-2004-C-00331

Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology (UEET) Proof of Concept Compressor, Advanced Compressor Casing Treatment testing,...

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2004-C-01618
Image
Nov 28, 2000

GRC-2004-C-01618

Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology (UEET), Proof of Concept Compressor, Advanced Compressor Casing Treatment testing;...

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2004-C-00330
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2004-C-00330

Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology (UEET) Proof of Concept Compressor, Advanced Compressor Casing Treatment testing,...

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2004-C-01645
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Nov 28, 2000

GRC-2004-C-01645

Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology (UEET), Proof of Concept Compressor, Advanced Compressor Casing Treatment testing;...

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2004-C-01619
Image
Nov 28, 2000

GRC-2004-C-01619

Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology (UEET), Proof of Concept Compressor, Advanced Compressor Casing Treatment testing;...

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1998-C-00232
Image
Feb 12, 1994

GRC-1998-C-00232

COMPRESSOR IMPELLER DAMAGE

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NASA image: GRC-2002-C-01065
Image
May 1, 2004

GRC-2002-C-01065

ASPIRATED COMPRESSOR STATOR AND CASING

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NASA image: GRC-2002-C-01068
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2002-C-01068

ASPIRATED COMPRESSOR STATOR AND CASING

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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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