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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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NASA image: ARC-1991-AC91-0397-1R
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Jul 22, 1991

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Computational Fluid Dynamics look at Space Shuttle flow

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NASA image: ARC-1988-AC88-0149-10
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Mar 1, 1988

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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Space Shuttle flow field

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NASA image: ARC-1978-AC71-2763
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Feb 1, 1978

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Dr. Paul Kutler, Computational Fluid Dynamics, at IBM terminal - developing ways to better predict the flow of air...

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NASA image: ARC-1988-AC88-0150-15
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Mar 1, 1988

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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) F-16A flow field grid

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NASA image: ARC-1995-AC95-0386-2
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Nov 6, 1995

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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) image of Space Shuttle Pressure Flow using Virtual Wind Tunnel

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NASA image: ARC-1995-AC95-0386-1
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Nov 6, 1995

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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) image of Space Shuttle Pressure Flow using Virtual Wind Tunnel

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NASA image: Our Aeronautics Research is a Thing of Beauty
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Dec 21, 2020

Our Aeronautics Research is a Thing of Beauty

The rapid growth of high-performance computing (HPC) in the past decade has enabled the use of state-of-the-art...

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NASA image: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing
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Feb 10, 2022

Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing

Event: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing A model of the X-59 forebody is shown in the Lockheed Martin Skunk...

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NASA image: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing
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Feb 10, 2022

Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing

Event: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing A model of the X-59 forebody is shown in the Lockheed Martin Skunk...

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NASA image: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing
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Feb 10, 2022

Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing

Event: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing A technician works on the X-59 model during testing in the low-speed...

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NASA image: GRUVE Lab
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Oct 18, 2023

GRUVE Lab

A person observes the computational Fluid Dynamics solution for cryogenic storage tank mixing inside the Glenn...

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NASA image: ARC-1986-AC86-0583-12
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Aug 7, 1986

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Cray 550 Computer installed in N-233 with B Rosen and Dr. Paul Kutler. Dr. Kutler (right) guided much of Ames' work...

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NASA image: Evaluation of CFD for Testing at High Supersonic Speeds
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Oct 20, 2020

Evaluation of CFD for Testing at High Supersonic Speeds

This video is an overview of the AETC Capability Challenge: Evaluation of CFD for Testing at High Supersonic Speeds....

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NASA image: FLUIDICS Hardware during First Run of Experiment
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May 2, 2017

FLUIDICS Hardware during First Run of Experiment

iss051e034000 (5/2/2017) --- A view taken to document hardware setup during the first run of the Fluid Dynamics in...

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NASA image: Things are Really Looking Up (on Mars)
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Mar 23, 2021

Things are Really Looking Up (on Mars)

Did you know that NASA’s aeronautical innovators had a hand in the creation of the first flying vehicle on Mars?...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3152
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Apr 6, 2012

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DALLAS – This computational fluid dynamics CFD image was taken during a series of wind tunnel tests for Blue...

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Feb 28, 2025

HWHAP Ep374 MCC Communications Corridor

Host (Joseph Zakrzewski): Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space...

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Mar 7, 2025

HWHAP Ep375 Crew-10

Leah Cheshier (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center....

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Jan 24, 2025

HWHAP Ep369_Mission Control - Station in Motion

Host (Dane Turner): Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center,...

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Feb 7, 2025

HWHAP Ep#371 Bringing Astronauts Home

Host (Leah Cheshier): Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center,...

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Apr 11, 2025

HWHAP Ep380 Mission Control: Schedule and Inventory

Courtney Beasley Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Cente,...

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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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