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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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  A rudder speed brake actuator sits on an air-bearing pallet to undergo X-raying.  Four actuators to be installed on the orbiter Discovery are being X-rayed at the Radiographic High-Energy X-ray Facility to determine if the gears were installed correctly. Discovery has been assigned to the first Return to Flight mission, STS-114, a logistics flight to the International Space Station.
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Mar 8, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A rudder speed brake actuator sits on an air-bearing pallet to undergo X-raying. Four actuators to be installed on the orbiter Discovery are being X-rayed at the Radiographic High-Energy X-ray Facility to determine if the gears were installed correctly. Discovery has been assigned to the first Return to Flight mission, STS-114, a logistics flight to the International Space Station.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A rudder speed brake actuator sits on an air-bearing pallet to undergo X-raying. Four...

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NASA image: Engine Test Fit Install
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Oct 28, 2022

Engine Test Fit Install

Here is an image of the X-59’s 13-foot General Electric F414 engine as the team prepares for a fit check. Making...

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NASA image: Artist’s Concept Portrays SpaceX’s Starship HLS with Raptor Engines for NASA Artemis
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Nov 20, 2024

Artist’s Concept Portrays SpaceX’s Starship HLS with Raptor Engines for NASA Artemis

This artist’s concept portrays SpaceX’s Starship Human Landing System (HLS) with two Raptor engines lit, performing...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0830
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Apr 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Rudder Speed Brake actuator No. 4 is ready for installation on Space Shuttle orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0833
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Apr 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A United Space Alliance technician monitors Rudder Speed Brake actuator No. 4 as it is...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0836
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Apr 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - United Space Alliance technicians verify the alignment of Rudder Speed Brake actuator...

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NASA image: F-15 ACTIVE touches down on Edwards AFB runway
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Apr 14, 1998

F-15 ACTIVE touches down on Edwards AFB runway

The F-15 ACTIVE touches down on the Edwards runway following its April 14, 1998 flight. The nose is high while the...

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NASA image: CEVIS maintenance
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Oct 5, 2009

CEVIS maintenance

ISS020-E-045311 (5 Oct. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 21 flight engineer, performs in-flight...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0832
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Apr 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - United Space Alliance technicians start the lift of Rudder Speed Brake actuator No. 4...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0835
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Apr 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A NASA quality inspector checks the placement of Rudder Speed Brake actuator No. 4 as...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0831
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Apr 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - United Space Alliance technicians check out Rudder Speed Brake actuator No. 4 before...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0834
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Apr 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A United Space Alliance technician monitors the placement of Rudder Speed Brake...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3308
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Aug 2, 2013

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Edwards, Calif. – ED13-0266-066- A pickup truck releases the Sierra Nevada Corporation, or SNC, Dream Chaser flight...

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Apr 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, workers help guide the replacement Power Drive Unit (PDU) for Space...

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NASA image: Progress 39 Supply Vehicle
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Feb 20, 2011

Progress 39 Supply Vehicle

ISS026-E-028469 (20 Feb. 2011) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the unpiloted ISS Progress 39...

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Apr 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, seen here is the vertical stabilizer on the orbiter...

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Mar 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - - While adjusting the image, technicians at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0500
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Apr 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, workers move the replacement Power Drive Unit (PDU) into the body...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0414
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Mar 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - One of four rudder speed brake actuators is lifted for transfer to a pallet where it...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0730
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Apr 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, United Space...

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NASA image: Progress 39 Supply Vehicle
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Feb 20, 2011

Progress 39 Supply Vehicle

ISS026-E-028490 (20 Feb. 2011) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the unpiloted ISS Progress 39...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0502
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Apr 13, 2000

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At Launch Pad 39A, Greg Lohning, who is with NASA, inspects the wiring on the newly installed Power Drive Unit (PDU)...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0499
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Apr 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, workers help guide the replacement Power Drive Unit (PDU) for Space...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1060
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May 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 crew members look at one of the Rudder...

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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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