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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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility stand by while another guides the lifting of one of two rudder speed brake actuators onto a table to measure the alignment of its bearings.  The 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 stand by while another guides the lifting of one of two rudder speed brake actuators onto a table to measure the alignment of its bearings. The actuators move an orbiter’s rudder, speed brake, elevons and main engines during flight.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility stand by while another guides the lifting of...

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NASA image: 2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge
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Jun 11, 2014

2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge

Team Middleman's robot, Ro-Bear, is seen as it starts the level one challenge during the 2014 NASA Centennial...

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NASA image: GRC-2003-C-01427
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2003-C-01427

Various Oil-Free Turbomachinery Hardware and Rigs - thrust bearing rig

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2007-C-01221
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Aug 29, 2003

GRC-2007-C-01221

Oil-Free High-Pressure Journal Bearing Test Rig

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2000-C-00910
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-2000-C-00910

LIFE TEST BEARINGS FOR MODERATE RESOLUTION IMAGING SPECTROMETER MODIS PROGRAM

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NASA image: GRC-2002-C-01190
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2002-C-01190

HIGH TEMPERATURE MAGNETIC BEARING TEST RIG AT 1000 DEGREES FARENHEIDT

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NASA image: GRC-1999-C-02252
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1999-C-02252

BEARINGS COMPONENT TEST RIG SHAFTING TEST ASSEMBLY WITH SPECIMEN

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1296
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Aug 30, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers help guide the final Jacking, Equalization and Leveling (JEL) cylinder into...

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NASA image: Curiosity's View of Haze During Dust Season
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Jun 22, 2022

Curiosity's View of Haze During Dust Season

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover captured this image of the sulfate-bearing region and upper Mount Sharp in a dust haze...

JPL
NASA image: A-3 Test Stand Steel Ceremony
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Apr 9, 2009

A-3 Test Stand Steel Ceremony

The final structural steel beam, bearing flags and the names of project workers, is hoisted and fastened into place...

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NASA image: GRC-2001-C-00915
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2001-C-00915

IMAGE CREATIONS OF BUCKEYE BEAR THE AVON EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MASCOT FOR THE STS104 SHUTTLE MISSION

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NASA image: GRC-1998-C-02057
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Sep 30, 1994

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1219 ANGULAR CONTACT BEARING WITH LEAD COATING AND TIC BALLS USING KRYTOX 143AB

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NASA image: 1300571
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Jul 18, 2013

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NASA ENGINEERS LEWIS “CHIP” MOORE AND TIM JETT STUDYING BALL BEARING DATA

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand Steel Ceremony
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Apr 9, 2009

A-3 Test Stand Steel Ceremony

The final structural steel beam, bearing flags and the names of project workers, is hoisted and fastened into place...

SSC
NASA image: Mars Antenna Ready for Surgery
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Jul 15, 2010

Mars Antenna Ready for Surgery

As the sun sets on July 8, 2010, workers prepare to pour new epoxy grout for the hydrostatic bearing assembly of the...

JPL
NASA image: Arp 148& - Mayall Object
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Apr 24, 2008

Arp 148& - Mayall Object

Arp 148 is nicknamed Mayall object and is located in the constellation of Ursa Major, the Great Bear, about 500...

JPL
NASA image: GRC-2005-C-00111
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Jan 24, 2001

GRC-2005-C-00111

Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology (UEET), Proof of Concept Compressor, W-7 bearing housing shaft, simulated rotor...

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2004-C-01615
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Nov 28, 2000

GRC-2004-C-01615

Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology (UEET), Proof of Concept Compressor, Advanced Compressor Casing Treatment testing;...

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2004-C-01618
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Nov 28, 2000

GRC-2004-C-01618

Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology (UEET), Proof of Concept Compressor, Advanced Compressor Casing Treatment testing;...

GRC
NASA image: ED07-0038-011
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Mar 5, 2007

ED07-0038-011

Bearing NASA tail number 870, NASA's Ikhana unmanned aircraft is a civil version of the Predator B designed for...

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NASA image: GRC-2005-C-00110
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Jan 24, 2001

GRC-2005-C-00110

Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology (UEET), Proof of Concept Compressor, W-7 bearing housing shaft, simulated rotor...

GRC
NASA image: Cosmonaut Anna Kikina suit
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Jun 27, 2022

Cosmonaut Anna Kikina suit

A SpaceX suit bears the name of cosmonaut Anna Kikina and a Russian flag. Kikina is a crewmember of NASA's SpaceX...

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NASA image: 1000537
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Apr 13, 2010

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NATHAN HORACE STRONG (AEROSPACE ENGINEER, ER31 PROPULSION TURBOMACHINERY DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT BRANCH) AND NATHAN...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2212
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Apr 17, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, ground...

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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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