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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: Thermal Blanket Technician
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Mar 13, 2024

Thermal Blanket Technician

You’ll surely get wrapped up in this episode of Surprisingly STEM featuring Paula Cain, a thermal blanket technician...

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NASA image: Surprisingly STEM: Thermal Blanket Technician
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May 22, 2023

Surprisingly STEM: Thermal Blanket Technician

You’ll surely get wrapped-up in this episode of Surprisingly STEM featuring Paula Cain, a thermal blanket technician...

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NASA image: Ejecta Blanket
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Nov 7, 2007

Ejecta Blanket

Ejecta Blanket

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Jan 12, 2012

Blanket of Hollows

Blanket of Hollows

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NASA image: Ejecta Blanket
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Sep 23, 2010

Ejecta Blanket

Ejecta Blanket

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NASA image: Martian Blanket
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Apr 19, 2006

Martian Blanket

Martian Blanket

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NASA image: Dusty Ejecta Blanket
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Dec 8, 2004

Dusty Ejecta Blanket

Dusty Ejecta Blanket

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NASA image: Impact Crater with Ejecta Blanket
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Feb 18, 2005

Impact Crater with Ejecta Blanket

Impact Crater with Ejecta Blanket

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NASA image: Ejecta Blanket on Vesta
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Oct 13, 2011

Ejecta Blanket on Vesta

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows an ejecta blanket mantling the surface and obscuring older caters. The...

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NASA image: Valleys on the Ejecta Blanket from Cerulli Crater
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May 2, 2007

Valleys on the Ejecta Blanket from Cerulli Crater

Valleys on the Ejecta Blanket from Cerulli Crater

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NASA image: Thermal Blanket Check
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Apr 19, 2011

Thermal Blanket Check

Completion of the thermal blanket patterns for the Aquarius bipod after routing the flight harness from the SAC-D...

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NASA image: Satellite View of the U.S. Wrapped in a Frozen Blanket
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite View of the U.S. Wrapped in a Frozen Blanket

As icy cold Canadian air settled over the eastern two-thirds of the U.S. bringing snow and bitter cold, NOAA's...

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NASA image: Ejecta Blanket
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Oct 19, 2011

Ejecta Blanket

These images from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows two different resolution views of the ejecta blanket of Vesta nowman...

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NASA image: OPALS Thermal Blankets
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Jul 24, 2014

OPALS Thermal Blankets

Optical PAyload for Lasercomm Science OPALS is covered in white thermal blankets awaiting integration with its...

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NASA image: Blizzard Blankets Eastern United States
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Dec 8, 2017

Blizzard Blankets Eastern United States

This full-disk image from the GOES-13 satellite was captured at 23:45 UTC (6:45 p.m. ET) and shows a winter blizzard...

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NASA image: Aquarius Thermal Blanket Completion and Inspection
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius Thermal Blanket Completion and Inspection

NASA Aquarius instrument thermal blanketing is completed and inspected. In addition, all external surfaces of the...

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NASA image: Young Stars in Their Baby Blanket of Dust
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Feb 11, 2008

Young Stars in Their Baby Blanket of Dust

Newborn stars peek out from beneath their natal blanket of dust in this dynamic image of the Rho Ophiuchi dark cloud...

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NASA image: Blizzard Blankets the Northeast With Snow
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Dec 8, 2017

Blizzard Blankets the Northeast With Snow

As the storm moves offshore and the skies clear over the Northeast United States, the extent of snowfall from the...

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NASA image: Spacecraft Makers: Sewing Blankets for NASA’s Europa Clipper
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Dec 6, 2023

Spacecraft Makers: Sewing Blankets for NASA’s Europa Clipper

See how a team at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory sews and installs thermal blankets to protect the agency’s Europa...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00050
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Mar 3, 2005

KSC-05-S-00050

How does the Thermal Protection System on the Space Shuttle work? The Thermal Protection System of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: NASA Salt-Seeking Instrument Gets a Silvery Blanket
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Jan 26, 2011

NASA Salt-Seeking Instrument Gets a Silvery Blanket

Technicians from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., install thermal blankets on the Aquarius...

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NASA image: Young Stars in Their Baby Blanket of Dust
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Feb 11, 2008

Young Stars in Their Baby Blanket of Dust

Newborn stars peek out from beneath their natal blanket of dust in this dynamic image of the Rho Ophiuchi dark cloud...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00186
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Jun 4, 2004

KSC-04-S-00186

For the Space Shuttle orbiter, blankets do more than keep away the cold. They also offer protection from intense...

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NASA image: Satellite Shows an "Arctic Blanket" Over the U.S. [detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Shows an "Arctic Blanket" Over the U.S. [detail]

Arctic air has surged into the U.S. pushing into the Southeastern states and dropping high temperatures there into...

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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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