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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: TPSF19
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Mar 1, 2010

TPSF19

Interior view of the Thermal Ptroctection System facility

KSC
NASA image: TPSF42
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Mar 1, 2010

TPSF42

Exterior view of the Thermal Ptroctection System facility

KSC
NASA image: GOES-S satellite in thermal vacuum testing
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Dec 8, 2017

GOES-S satellite in thermal vacuum testing

In March, NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-S (GOES-S) satellite was lifted into a thermal...

GSFC
NASA image: Dawn Spacecraft Moved into Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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May 29, 2009

Dawn Spacecraft Moved into Thermal Vacuum Chamber

NASA Dawn spacecraft being moved into thermal vacuum chamber for bake-out.

JPL
NASA image: Piece of thermal insulation tile floats near the Shuttle Columbia
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Jan 12, 1986

Piece of thermal insulation tile floats near the Shuttle Columbia

A small piece of thermal insulation tile floats in space near the Shuttle Columbia. The cloudy surface of the earth...

JSC
NASA image: Research and Technology
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Jan 9, 1998

Research and Technology

The Direct Gain Solar Thermal Engine was designed with no moving parts. The concept of Solar Thermal Propulsion...

MSFC
NASA image: ISIM Lowered into Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Dec 8, 2017

ISIM Lowered into Thermal Vacuum Chamber

An overhead glimpse inside the thermal vacuum chamber at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., as...

GSFC
NASA image: OPALS Thermal Vacuum Testing
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Jul 24, 2014

OPALS Thermal Vacuum Testing

The Optical PAyload for Lasercomm Science OPALS flight terminal undergoes testing in a thermal vacuum chamber at...

JPL
NASA image: OPALS Thermal Blankets
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Jul 24, 2014

OPALS Thermal Blankets

Optical PAyload for Lasercomm Science OPALS is covered in white thermal blankets awaiting integration with its...

JPL
NASA image: Channel at Night in Thermal Infrared
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Mar 1, 2002

Channel at Night in Thermal Infrared

This nighttime thermal infrared image, taken by NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft, shows differences in temperature that...

JPL
NASA image: Thermal and Evolved-Gas Analyzer Illustration
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Jun 11, 2008

Thermal and Evolved-Gas Analyzer Illustration

This is a computer-aided drawing of the Thermal and Evolved-Gas Analyzer, or TEGA, on NASA Phoenix Mars Lander.

JPL
NASA image: Environmental Testing in Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Feb 28, 2007

Environmental Testing in Thermal Vacuum Chamber

Inside a thermal vacuum at Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Denver, technicians prepared NASA Phoenix Mars Lander for...

JPL
NASA image: Phoenix Lowered into Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Feb 28, 2007

Phoenix Lowered into Thermal Vacuum Chamber

NASA Phoenix Mars Lander was lowered into a thermal vacuum chamber at Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Denver, in...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Testing the Webb Telescope's MIRI Thermal Shield
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Testing the Webb Telescope's MIRI Thermal Shield

NASA engineer Acey Herrera recently checked out copper test wires inside the thermal shield of the Mid-Infrared...

GSFC
NASA image: 1001384
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Aug 5, 2010

1001384

PA084 SOLAR THERMAL PROPULSION, BLDG 4590, STROFIO THERMAL BALANCE TEST, CLOSE UP VIEW OF TEST CHAMBERVIEW

MSFC
NASA image: 1001382
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Aug 5, 2010

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PA084 SOLAR THERMAL PROPULSION BLDG 4590. STROFIO THERMAL BALANCE TEST, OVERALL VIEW OF TEST CHAMBER

MSFC
NASA image: 1001383
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Aug 5, 2010

1001383

PA084 SOLAR THERMAL PROPULSION BLDG 4590. STROFIO THERMAL BALANCE TEST, CLOSE UP VIEW OF CHAMBER

MSFC
NASA image: 1001380
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Aug 5, 2010

1001380

PA084 SOLAR THERMAL PROPULSION BLDG 4590 STROFIO THERMAL BALANCE TEST. OVERALL VIEW

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NASA image: 1001386
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Aug 5, 2010

1001386

PA084 SOLAR THERMAL PROPULSION, BLDG 4590, STROFIO THERMAL BALANCE TEST, OVERALL VIEW

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NASA image: 1001385
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Aug 5, 2010

1001385

PA084 SOLAR THERMAL PROPULSION BLDG 4590, STROFIO THERMAL BALANCE TEST, OVERALL VIEW

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NASA image: 1001381
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Aug 5, 2010

1001381

PA084 SOLAR THERMAL PROPULSION. BLDG 4590 STROFIO THERMAL BALANCE TEST, MIRROR VIEW

MSFC
NASA image: Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Jul 30, 2025

Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber

Starpath’s rover sits atop a concrete slab at the mouth of the thermal vacuum chamber, ready to be closed in and...

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NASA image: Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Jul 30, 2025

Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber

Members of the small business Starpath remotely operate the rover and run data in preparation for its entrance to...

MSFC
NASA image: Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Jul 30, 2025

Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber

NASA Environmental Test Facility employees at the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, work...

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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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