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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: Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware
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Apr 26, 2023

Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware

These photos show how technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, have applied the...

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NASA image: Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware
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Apr 28, 2023

Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware

These photos show how technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, have applied the...

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NASA image: Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware
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Apr 28, 2023

Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware

These photos show the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) of NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket for Artemis III...

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NASA image: Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware
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Apr 26, 2023

Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware

These photos show how technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, have applied the...

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NASA image: Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware
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Apr 28, 2023

Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware

These photos show how technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, have applied the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3049
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Railroad locomotive No. 3 delivers tank cars from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1840
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Sep 18, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Martin Wilson (second from right), manager of Thermal Protection System (TPS)...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3031a
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Railroad locomotive No. 3 is enlisted to deliver tank cars from NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1841
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Sep 18, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Martin Wilson (second from right), manager of Thermal Protection System (TPS)...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3048
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Railroad locomotive No. 3 delivers tank cars from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0798
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May 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers monitor the Lightweight Multi-Purpose...

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

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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: KSC-06pd0797
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May 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, a crane moves the Lightweight Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0794
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May 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers monitor the Lightweight Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00306
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Nov 10, 2005

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Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: All three of NASA's orbiters are preparing for missions to the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0796
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May 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, a crane moves the Lightweight Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0795
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May 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, a crane moves the Lightweight Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: STS-135 crew members Rex Walheim and Sandra Magnus during EVA TPS OPS at 1G Trainer at the NBL.
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Mar 21, 2011

STS-135 crew members Rex Walheim and Sandra Magnus during EVA TPS OPS at 1G Trainer at the NBL.

JSC2011-E-029049 (21 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Rex Walheim (foreground), STS-135 mission specialist,...

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NASA image: STS-135 crew members Rex Walheim and Sandra Magnus during EVA TPS OPS at 1G Trainer at the NBL.
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Mar 21, 2011

STS-135 crew members Rex Walheim and Sandra Magnus during EVA TPS OPS at 1G Trainer at the NBL.

JSC2011-E-029038 (21 March 2011) --- NASA astronauts Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, both STS-135 mission specialists,...

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NASA image: STS-135 crew members Rex Walheim and Sandra Magnus during EVA TPS OPS at 1G Trainer at the NBL.
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Mar 21, 2011

STS-135 crew members Rex Walheim and Sandra Magnus during EVA TPS OPS at 1G Trainer at the NBL.

JSC2011-E-029044 (21 March 2011) --- NASA astronauts Rex Walheim (left) and Sandy Magnus, both STS-135 mission...

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NASA image: STS-135 crew members Rex Walheim and Sandra Magnus during EVA TPS OPS at 1G Trainer at the NBL.
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Mar 21, 2011

STS-135 crew members Rex Walheim and Sandra Magnus during EVA TPS OPS at 1G Trainer at the NBL.

JSC2011-E-029017 (21 March 2011) --- NASA astronauts Rex Walheim (center) and Sandy Magnus, both STS-135 mission...

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NASA image: STS-135 crew members Rex Walheim and Sandra Magnus during EVA TPS OPS at 1G Trainer at the NBL.
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Mar 21, 2011

STS-135 crew members Rex Walheim and Sandra Magnus during EVA TPS OPS at 1G Trainer at the NBL.

JSC2011-E-029056 (21 March 2011) --- NASA astronauts Rex Walheim (right) and Sandy Magnus, both STS-135 mission...

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NASA image: STS-135 crew members Rex Walheim and Sandra Magnus during EVA TPS OPS at 1G Trainer at the NBL.
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Mar 21, 2011

STS-135 crew members Rex Walheim and Sandra Magnus during EVA TPS OPS at 1G Trainer at the NBL.

JSC2011-E-029033 (21 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus, STS-135 mission specialist, participates in an...

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NASA image: STS-135 crew members Rex Walheim and Sandra Magnus during EVA TPS OPS at 1G Trainer at the NBL.
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Mar 21, 2011

STS-135 crew members Rex Walheim and Sandra Magnus during EVA TPS OPS at 1G Trainer at the NBL.

JSC2011-E-029011 (21 March 2011) --- NASA astronauts Rex Walheim (left) and Sandy Magnus, both STS-135 mission...

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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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