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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: Surprisingly STEM - Space Tire Engineer 1920x1080 H.264
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Jul 10, 2023

Surprisingly STEM - Space Tire Engineer 1920x1080 H.264

GRC engineer Heather Oravec explains space tires and the STEM path that led to her NASA career. Sample of longer...

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NASA image: Surprisingly STEM: Space Tire Engineer
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Jun 28, 2023

Surprisingly STEM: Space Tire Engineer

Where we’re going, we don’t need roads... but we still need tires! In this episode, we rolled on over to NASA’s...

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NASA image: CV-990 Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA) during Space Shuttle tire test
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Aug 2, 1995

CV-990 Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA) during Space Shuttle tire test

A NASA CV-990, modified as a Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA), lands on the Edwards AFB main runway in test...

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NASA image: Endeavour Grand  Opening Ceremony
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Oct 30, 2012

Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

Tires from space shuttle Endeavour's final flight are on display at the California Science Center's, California...

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NASA image: Image courtesy of: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
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Jul 17, 2019

Image courtesy of: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

jsc2019e040131 (7/17/2019) --- Tires are comprised of up to 60 different components, ranging from chemicals and...

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NASA image: Image courtesy of: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
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Mar 10, 2015

Image courtesy of: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

jsc2019e040132 (3/10/2015) --- Preflight image of silica, a common element used in tires to help enhance performance...

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NASA image: CV-990 Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA) flight #145 drilling of shuttle tire using Tire Assault Vehicle
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Jul 27, 1995

CV-990 Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA) flight #145 drilling of shuttle tire using Tire Assault Vehicle

Created from a 1/16th model of a German World War II tank, the TAV (Tire Assault Vehicle) was an important safety...

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NASA image: iss060e043690
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Aug 22, 2019

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iss060e043690 (8/22/2019) --- (Aug. 22, 2019) ---European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Luca Parmitano conducts...

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NASA image: Lunar Tire Close-up
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Feb 23, 2017

Lunar Tire Close-up

This is a close-up of an exact replica of the Apollo-era Lunar Roving Vehicle Wheel, of which twelve originals still...

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NASA image: iss060e043685
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Aug 22, 2019

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iss060e043685 (Aug. 22, 2019) --- Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Luca Parmitano of ESA (European Space Agency)...

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NASA image: STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Landing
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Jun 14, 2008

STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Landing

Vice President of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Mr. Kaoru Mamiya, left, and Mr. Yuichi Yamaura of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour rolls out after landing on runway 04-L at Edwards AFB, ending mission STS-126 to the International Space Station Nov. 30, 2008
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Nov 30, 2008

Space Shuttle Endeavour rolls out after landing on runway 04-L at Edwards AFB, ending mission STS-126 to the International Space Station Nov. 30, 2008

Smoke swirls as Space Shuttle Endeavour's tires strike the runway at Edwards Air Force Base Nov. 30 to conclude...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California
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May 1, 2001

Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California

Space Shuttle Endeavour's tires produced a momentary puff of smoke as Mission STS-100 landed at NASA's Dryden Flight...

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NASA image: LSRA
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Apr 7, 1993

LSRA

A NASA CV-990, modified as a Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA), in flight over NASA's Dryden Flight Research...

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NASA image: CV-990 LSRA
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May 27, 1992

CV-990 LSRA

A NASA CV-990, modified as a Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA), is serviced on the ramp at NASA's Dryden...

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NASA image: LSRA in flight
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Apr 7, 1993

LSRA in flight

A NASA CV-990, modified as a Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA), in flight over NASA's Dryden Flight Research...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2361
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Nov 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA’s Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, United Space Alliance senior shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2360
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Nov 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA’s Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, United Space Alliance senior shuttle...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 26, 2013

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during day pass by an Expedition 36 crew member on board the International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1501
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Oct 6, 1997

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STS-86 Pilot Michael J. Bloomfield, the only space rookie on the crew, feels the heat from a tire on the orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc578
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May 3, 1998

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STS-90 Mission Specialists Dafydd (Dave) Williams, M.D., with the Canadian Space Agency (left) and Richard Linnehan,...

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NASA image: ARC-1976-AC76-0965
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Jun 11, 1976

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Artist: Rick Guidice Space Colonization - Bernal Sphere - The residential area is in the central sphere. Farming...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2738
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Mar 31, 2011

KSC-2011-2738

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This 3-D image was taken in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5090
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Sep 11, 2009

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EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- (ED09-0253-01) Streams of smoke trail from the main landing gear tires as Space...

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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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