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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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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: Painting the NASA Logo
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Jul 28, 2016

Painting the NASA Logo

Workers complete the newly painted NASA Insignia on the Hangar roof at NASA Glenn Research Center.

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NASA image: Paint It Black
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Jan 23, 2012

Paint It Black

Paint It Black

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NASA image: Painting on the Walls
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Mar 16, 2005

Painting on the Walls

Painting on the Walls

JPL
NASA image: The Painted Globe
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Dec 24, 2007

The Painted Globe

The Painted Globe

JPL
NASA image: Painting Mercury
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Jun 21, 2012

Painting Mercury

Painting Mercury

JPL
NASA image: Workers painting the Flag and Meatball on the VAB
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Jan 3, 2007

Workers painting the Flag and Meatball on the VAB

Workers painting the Flag and Meatball on the VAB.

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NASA image: Workers painting the Flag and Meatball on the VAB
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Jan 2, 2007

Workers painting the Flag and Meatball on the VAB

Workers painting the Flag and Meatball on the VAB.

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NASA image: Workers painting the Flag and Meatball on the VAB
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Jan 2, 2007

Workers painting the Flag and Meatball on the VAB

Workers painting the Flag and Meatball on the VAB.

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NASA image: Workers painting the Flag and Meatball on the VAB
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Jan 3, 2007

Workers painting the Flag and Meatball on the VAB

Workers painting the Flag and Meatball on the VAB.

KSC
NASA image: Workers painting the Flag and Meatball on the VAB
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Jan 2, 2007

Workers painting the Flag and Meatball on the VAB

Workers painting the Flag and Meatball on the VAB.

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NASA image: Workers painting the Flag and Meatball on the VAB
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Jan 2, 2007

Workers painting the Flag and Meatball on the VAB

Workers painting the Flag and Meatball on the VAB.

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NASA image: VAB Flag Painting
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Jan 1, 2002

VAB Flag Painting

On platforms suspended from the top of the 525-foot-high VAB, workers use rollers and brushes to repaint the U.S....

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NASA image: VAB Flag Painting
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Jan 1, 2002

VAB Flag Painting

On platforms suspended from the top of the 525-foot-high VAB, workers use rollers and brushes to repaint the U.S....

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NASA image: VAB Flag Painting
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Jan 1, 2002

VAB Flag Painting

On platforms suspended from the top of the 525-foot-high VAB, workers use rollers and brushes to repaint the U.S....

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NASA image: Hokusai Paints a Wave of Rays
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May 11, 2010

Hokusai Paints a Wave of Rays

Hokusai Paints a Wave of Rays

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NASA image: She Paints Words in Red
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Apr 26, 2013

She Paints Words in Red

She Paints Words in Red

JPL
NASA image: Wang Meng Paints the Canvas
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Jun 11, 2013

Wang Meng Paints the Canvas

Wang Meng Paints the Canvas

JPL
NASA image: VAB Painting
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Jun 23, 2020

VAB Painting

Painting of the NASA logo, also called the meatball, continues on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)...

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NASA image: VAB Painting
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Jun 23, 2020

VAB Painting

Painting of the NASA logo, also called the meatball, continues on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)...

KSC
NASA image: VAB Painting
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Jun 23, 2020

VAB Painting

Painting of the NASA logo, also called the meatball, continues on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)...

KSC
NASA image: VAB Painting
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Jun 23, 2020

VAB Painting

Painting of the NASA logo, also called the meatball, continues on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)...

KSC
NASA image: VAB Painting
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Jun 23, 2020

VAB Painting

Painting of the NASA logo, also called the meatball, continues on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)...

KSC
NASA image: VAB Painting
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Jun 23, 2020

VAB Painting

Painting of the NASA logo, also called the meatball, continues on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)...

KSC
NASA image: Workers painting the Flag and Meatball on the VAB
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Jan 3, 2007

Workers painting the Flag and Meatball on the VAB

Elevated platforms are seen hanging on the side of Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building in a view...

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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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