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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: Advanced Noise Control Fan (ANCF)
Image
Jan 15, 2014

Advanced Noise Control Fan (ANCF)

The Advanced Noise Control Fan shown here is located in NASA Glenn’s Aero-Acoustic Propulsion Laboratory. The 4-foot...

GRC
NASA image: Tandem Dual Ducted Fan.
Image
Mar 9, 1965

Tandem Dual Ducted Fan.

Tandem dual ducted fan mounted on ground plane on varriable height struts, 3/4 front view

ARC
NASA image: Field of Fans
Image
Dec 11, 2007

Field of Fans

Field of Fans

JPL
NASA image: Lift Fan Model In Ames 40 X 80 Wind Tunnel.
Image
Sep 8, 1969

Lift Fan Model In Ames 40 X 80 Wind Tunnel.

Forward overhead view of lift fan transport model, with two, of a possible six, high pressure ratio wing lift fans....

ARC
NASA image: Astronauts Reading Fan Mail #3
Video
Dec 2, 2022

Astronauts Reading Fan Mail #3

It's the most wonderful time of the year — time to read our Fan Mail! 💌 Happy Holiday season from the Astronaut...

JSC
NASA image: Ducted fan model with 40 deg Exit Cascade.
Image
Mar 12, 1962

Ducted fan model with 40 deg Exit Cascade.

3/4 front view of Ducted fan model with 40 deg. exit vane cascade, semi span model.

ARC
NASA image: Investigation of Ducted Fan in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
May 11, 1959

Investigation of Ducted Fan in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Wind Tunnel investigation of ducted fan though 180 deg angle of attack. 3/4 front view of Doak ducted fan, semi-span...

ARC
NASA image: General Electric Fan-In-Fuselage Lifting Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.
Image
May 15, 1961

General Electric Fan-In-Fuselage Lifting Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.

G.E. Fan-in-fuselage model (lifting). 3/4 rear view of fan at low G.P. position. Lift fan on variable height strut...

ARC
NASA image: General Electric Fan-In-Fuselage model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.
Image
May 5, 1961

General Electric Fan-In-Fuselage model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.

G.E. Fan-in-fuselage model (lifting). 3/4 front view of fan at low G.P. position. Lift fan on variable height strut...

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: Bright Streaks and Dark Fans
Image
Dec 11, 2007

Bright Streaks and Dark Fans

Bright Streaks and Dark Fans

JPL
NASA image: Alluvial Fans in Kasei Vallis
Image
Apr 26, 2005

Alluvial Fans in Kasei Vallis

Alluvial Fans in Kasei Vallis

JPL
NASA image: A-28399. GE Fan in Wing in Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel.
Image
Oct 24, 1961

A-28399. GE Fan in Wing in Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel.

Top view if GE fan model, 3/4 top view. Straight wing. 1 fan per wing, conventional struts. Woody Kook, Branch Chief.

ARC
NASA image: General Electric Fan-In-Fuselage Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.
Image
May 15, 1961

General Electric Fan-In-Fuselage Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.

G.E fan-in-fuselage model (lifting) 3/4 front view of fan at low G.P. position

ARC
NASA image: Lift-Fan Delta Wing Fighter Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Apr 27, 1967

Lift-Fan Delta Wing Fighter Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Top front view of Delta wing lift fan fighter model.

ARC
NASA image: Tandem Dual Ducted Fan Mounted on Ground Plate in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Mar 9, 1961

Tandem Dual Ducted Fan Mounted on Ground Plate in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Tandem dual ducted fan mounted on ground plate. 3/4 rear view. Testing for recirculation decrease in performance of...

ARC
NASA image: Big Fans
Image
Mar 5, 2018

Big Fans

Shown in this image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) are alluvial fans, fan-shaped deposits emerging...

JPL
NASA image: Distributory Fan Near Holden Crater
Image
Nov 13, 2003

Distributory Fan Near Holden Crater

Distributory Fan Near Holden Crater

JPL
NASA image: Alluvial Fan Along a Crater Wall
Image
Apr 25, 2007

Alluvial Fan Along a Crater Wall

Alluvial Fan Along a Crater Wall

JPL
NASA image: Fan Spread
Image
Aug 31, 2010

Fan Spread

NASA Cassini spacecraft spies a fan in Saturn tenuous F ring. This fan-like structure appears as dark lines...

JPL
NASA image: Bell Full-Scale X-22A Ducted Fan with Semi-Span Mount in Ames 40x80ft Wind Tunnel.
Image
Mar 17, 1999

Bell Full-Scale X-22A Ducted Fan with Semi-Span Mount in Ames 40x80ft Wind Tunnel.

Bell X-22A full scale, Model-C ducted fan with semi-span mount. Duct at 90 degrees with Chuck Greco.

ARC
NASA image: Hubble’s View of a Changing Fan
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Hubble’s View of a Changing Fan

The Universe is rarely static, although the timescales involved can be very long. Since modern astronomical...

GSFC
NASA image: AC75-0919. Lift Fan STOL Transport in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Apr 18, 1975

AC75-0919. Lift Fan STOL Transport in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 lower front view of DC-9 lift/cruz fan transport model. Pictured with Eloy Martinez (left, mechanic) Leo Hall...

ARC
NASA image: Fans and Valleys
Image
Jul 24, 2018

Fans and Valleys

This image acquired by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on April 29, 2018, shows an impact crater approximately 23...

JPL
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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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