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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: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-264
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Jul 18, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astromony) primary mirror coating completed at the Ames Vacuum Chamber...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0005-036
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Jan 14, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Ovservatory for Infrared Astronomy) visit to Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA: landing...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0005-026
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Jan 14, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Ovservatory for Infrared Astronomy) visit to Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA: landing...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0005-003
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Jan 14, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Ovservatory for Infrared Astronomy) visit to Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA: landing

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-185
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Jun 5, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) primary mirror being coated in the Ames N-211 Vacuum Chamber.

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0005-048
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Jan 14, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Ovservatory for Infrared Astronomy) visit to Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA: landing...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-242
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Jun 12, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) primary mirror being coated in the Ames N-211 Vacuum Chamber.

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0078-015
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Apr 26, 2007

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SOFIA: 1st shakedown flight out of WACO, TX mission support crew in Waco

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-235
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Jun 12, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) primary mirror being coated in the Ames N-211 Vacuum Chamber.

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0005-005
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Jan 14, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Ovservatory for Infrared Astronomy) visit to Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA: landing

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-228
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Jun 13, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) primary mirror being coated in the Ames N-211 Vacuum Chamber.

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0005-042
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Jan 14, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Ovservatory for Infrared Astronomy) visit to Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA: landing...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-207
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Jun 13, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) primary mirror being coated in the Ames N-211 Vacuum Chamber.

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-178
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Jun 5, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) primary mirror being coated in the Ames N-211 Vacuum Chamber.

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC96-0365-22
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Oct 10, 1996

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Slot Baffle III test (SOFIA) program 14ft w.t. Test-227-2-14 Telescope cover

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-222
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Jun 13, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) primary mirror being coated in the Ames N-211 Vacuum Chamber.

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0005-024
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Jan 14, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Ovservatory for Infrared Astronomy) visit to Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA: landing...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-218
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Jun 13, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) primary mirror being coated in the Ames N-211 Vacuum Chamber.

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-204
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Jun 13, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) primary mirror being coated in the Ames N-211 Vacuum Chamber.

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0005-020
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Jan 14, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Ovservatory for Infrared Astronomy) visit to Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA: landing...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-209
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Jun 13, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) primary mirror being coated in the Ames N-211 Vacuum Chamber.

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-195
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Jun 13, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) primary mirror being coated in the Ames N-211 Vacuum Chamber.

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0005-031
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Jan 14, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Ovservatory for Infrared Astronomy) visit to Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA: landing...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-224
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Jun 13, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) primary mirror being coated in the Ames N-211 Vacuum Chamber.

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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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