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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: STS-64 SAFER exercise in bldg 9NW on the air-bearing floor
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May 4, 1994

STS-64 SAFER exercise in bldg 9NW on the air-bearing floor

S94-33357 (1994) --- Scott Bleiseth, top, prepares to spin Mike Hess, a fellow EVA engineer, during a test on the...

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NASA image: Koichi Wakata Suit
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Jun 27, 2022

Koichi Wakata Suit

A SpaceX launch and entry suit bears a Japanese flag, and the name of JAXA astronaut Koichi Wakata – a crewmember of...

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NASA image: Rhea Record
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Mar 25, 2013

Rhea Record

The surface of Saturn moon Rhea bears witness to its violent history. Each crater seen here by NASA Cassini...

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NASA image: THEMIS Art #120
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Jul 19, 2013

THEMIS Art #120

Do you see what I see in this image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft? These layered deposits look like a giant bear...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility measure the alignment of bearings on a rudder speed brake actuator.  Actuators move an orbiter’s rudder, speed brake, elevons and main engines during flight.
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Jan 22, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility measure the alignment of bearings on a rudder speed brake actuator. Actuators move an orbiter’s rudder, speed brake, elevons and main engines during flight.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility measure the alignment of bearings on a...

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NASA image: GRC-2005-C-01719
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Nov 29, 2001

GRC-2005-C-01719

Large Diameter (L/D) Foil Bearings and Journal Bearing Shafts

GRC
NASA image: STS-61 air-bearing floor training in bldg 9N with Astronaut Jeff Hoffman
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Jun 7, 1993

STS-61 air-bearing floor training in bldg 9N with Astronaut Jeff Hoffman

S93-35696 (7 June 1993) --- Making use of the air-bearing floor in Johnson Space Center's (JSC) Shuttle Mockup and...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1182
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Aug 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A jacking, equalization and leveling (JEL) cylinder and bearing from...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1180
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Aug 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A crane lifts a jacking, equalization and leveling (JEL) cylinder and bearing from...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1178
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Aug 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians hook a crane to a jacking, equalization and leveling (JEL) cylinder and...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1179
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Aug 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians give the signal for a crane to begin lifting a jacking, equalization and...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1177
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Aug 14, 2002

KSC-02pd1177

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians hook a crane to a jacking, equalization and leveling (JEL) cylinder and...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1181
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Aug 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A crane lowers a jacking, equalization and leveling (JEL) cylinder and bearing from...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1206
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Aug 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Jacking, Equalization and Leveling (JEL) cylinders with repaired bearings are ready to...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1167
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Aug 13, 2002

KSC-02pd1167

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Perry Becker, an engineer with NASA, points to a crack in a bearing from one of the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1168
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Aug 13, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Perry Becker, an engineer with NASA, looks at a spacer on the bearing in one of the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1166
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Aug 13, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Perry Becker, an engineer with NASA, looks at a bearing from one of the jacking,...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Feb 27, 1992

Around Marshall

Test of bearing and seal materials in order to develop improved life bearing designs for operating in liquid...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Feb 27, 1992

Around Marshall

Test of bearing and seal materials in order to develop improved life bearing designs for operating in liquid...

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NASA image: 2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge
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Jun 10, 2014

2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge

Jerry Waechter of team Middleman from Dunedin, Florida, works on their robot named Ro-Bear during the 2014 NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1208
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Aug 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers accompany the repaired Jacking, Equalization and Leveling (JEL) cylinder as it...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1210
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Aug 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The repaired Jacking, Equalization and Leveling (JEL) cylinder is attached to a crane....

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1212
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Aug 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Supported by the overhead crane and maneuvered by several workers, a repaired Jacking,...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1214
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Aug 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers on Crawler Transporter No. 2 help guide a repaired Jacking, Equalization and...

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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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