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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: Orion Heat Shield
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May 6, 2015

Orion Heat Shield

ENGINEERS FROM AMES RESEARCH CENTER AND MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER REMOVE AVCOAT SEGMENTS FROM THE SURFACE OF THE...

MSFC
NASA image: Orion Heat Shield out of autoclave
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Jan 12, 2016

Orion Heat Shield out of autoclave

The NASA Super Guppy arrived at Moffett Field on Jan. 7, 2016, carrying the Artemis I Orion heat shield skin. The...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield out of autoclave
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Jan 12, 2016

Orion Heat Shield out of autoclave

The NASA Super Guppy arrived at Moffett Field on Jan. 7, 2016, carrying the Artemis I Orion heat shield skin. The...

JSC
NASA image: Orion Heat Shield out of autoclave
Image
Jan 12, 2016

Orion Heat Shield out of autoclave

The NASA Super Guppy arrived at Moffett Field on Jan. 7, 2016, carrying the Artemis I Orion heat shield skin. The...

JSC
NASA image: Orion Heat Shield out of autoclave
Image
Jan 12, 2016

Orion Heat Shield out of autoclave

The NASA Super Guppy arrived at Moffett Field on Jan. 7, 2016, carrying the Artemis I Orion heat shield skin. The...

JSC
NASA image: Orion Heat Shield out of autoclave
Image
Jan 12, 2016

Orion Heat Shield out of autoclave

The NASA Super Guppy arrived at Moffett Field on Jan. 7, 2016, carrying the Artemis I Orion heat shield skin. The...

JSC
NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Move
Image
Oct 23, 2017

Orion Heat Shield Move

Technicians move the Orion heat shield for Exploration Mission-1 toward the thermal chamber in the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Move
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Oct 23, 2017

Orion Heat Shield Move

A technician checks the Orion heat shield for Artemis I before it is moved into the thermal chamber in the Neil...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Move
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Oct 23, 2017

Orion Heat Shield Move

Technicians move the Orion heat shield for Artemis I toward the thermal chamber in the Neil Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Move
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Oct 23, 2017

Orion Heat Shield Move

Technicians move the Orion heat shield for Artemis I toward the thermal chamber in the Neil Armstrong Operations and...

JSC
NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Move
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Oct 23, 2017

Orion Heat Shield Move

The Orion heat shield for Artemis I is being prepared for its move to the thermal chamber in the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Move
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Oct 23, 2017

Orion Heat Shield Move

A crane attached to the Orion heat shield for Artemis I moves it toward the thermal chamber in the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: Volcanic Depression and Shield Volcano, Io
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May 28, 2002

Volcanic Depression and Shield Volcano, Io

Volcanic Depression and Shield Volcano, Io

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NASA image: Mariner 9 views of shield volcano
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Nov 4, 2000

Mariner 9 views of shield volcano

Mariner 9 views of shield volcano

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NASA image: Heat Shield Flank Close Up
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Mar 1, 2005

Heat Shield Flank Close Up

Heat Shield Flank Close Up

JPL
NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Move
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Oct 23, 2017

Orion Heat Shield Move

Lockheed Martin engineers and technicians prepare the Orion heat shield for Artemis I for its move to the thermal...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Move
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Oct 23, 2017

Orion Heat Shield Move

Lockheed Martin engineers and technicians prepare the Orion heat shield for Exploration Mission-1 for its move to...

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NASA image: SHIELD Prototype Attached to Drop Tower
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Oct 20, 2022

SHIELD Prototype Attached to Drop Tower

This prototype of a collapsible Mars lander base is part of SHIELD (Simplified High Impact Energy Landing Device), a...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield
Image
May 6, 2015

Orion Heat Shield

OVERSEEING ORION HEAT SHIELD WORK IN MARSHALL'S SEVEN-AXIS MILLING AND MACHINING FACILITY ARE, FROM LEFT, JOHN...

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NASA image: Opportunity Heat Shield in Color, Sol 335
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Jan 11, 2005

Opportunity Heat Shield in Color, Sol 335

Opportunity Heat Shield in Color, Sol 335

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NASA image: Exterior of Opportunity Heat Shield, Sol 344
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Mar 1, 2005

Exterior of Opportunity Heat Shield, Sol 344

Exterior of Opportunity Heat Shield, Sol 344

JPL
NASA image: Opportunity Heat Shield in Color, Sol 325
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Jan 11, 2005

Opportunity Heat Shield in Color, Sol 325

Opportunity Heat Shield in Color, Sol 325

JPL
NASA image: Color Image of Phoenix Heat Shield and Bounce Mark
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May 27, 2008

Color Image of Phoenix Heat Shield and Bounce Mark

Color Image of Phoenix Heat Shield and Bounce Mark

JPL
NASA image: Connecting the Dots: Lander, Heat Shield, Parachute
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May 27, 2008

Connecting the Dots: Lander, Heat Shield, Parachute

Connecting the Dots: Lander, Heat Shield, Parachute

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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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