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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: Orion EFT-1 Heat Shield Move from LASF to VAB Highbay 2
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Apr 26, 2017

Orion EFT-1 Heat Shield Move from LASF to VAB Highbay 2

A flatbed truck carrying the Orion heat shield from Exploration Flight Test-1, prepares to back into High Bay 2 in...

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NASA image: Orion EFT-1 Heat Shield Move from LASF to VAB Highbay 2
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Apr 26, 2017

Orion EFT-1 Heat Shield Move from LASF to VAB Highbay 2

A flatbed truck carrying the Orion heat shield from Exploration Flight Test-1, backs into High Bay 2 in the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Orion EFT-1 Heat Shield Move from LASF to VAB Highbay 2
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Apr 26, 2017

Orion EFT-1 Heat Shield Move from LASF to VAB Highbay 2

The Orion heat shield from Exploration Flight Test-1, secured on a transporter, arrives at the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Heat Shield Testing
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May 31, 2017

Boeing CST-100 Heat Shield Testing

A heat shield is used during separation test activities with Boeing's Starliner structural test article. The test...

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NASA image: Heat Shield Preparation
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Nov 7, 2003

Heat Shield Preparation

Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility prepare the heat shield that will be attached to the backshell,...

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NASA image: Map of Io Volcanic Heat Flow
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Sep 15, 2015

Map of Io Volcanic Heat Flow

This frame from an animation shows Jupiter volcanic moon Io as seen by NASA Voyager and Galileo spacecraft (at left)...

JPL
NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner Base Heat Shield Installation
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Mar 15, 2018

Boeing CST-100 Starliner Base Heat Shield Installation

On March 15, the base heat shield for Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner was freshly installed on the bottom of Spacecraft 1...

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NASA image: Close-up of 3D printed MOXIE Heat Exchanger
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Oct 19, 2020

Close-up of 3D printed MOXIE Heat Exchanger

This nickel-alloy heat exchanger is among several that were 3D printed for the Mars Oxygen In-situ Resource...

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NASA image: Los Angeles Heat Wave
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Aug 19, 2020

Los Angeles Heat Wave

This temperature map shows the land surface temperatures throughout Los Angeles County on Aug. 14, 2020. The...

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NASA image: Death Valley Heats Up
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Aug 19, 2020

Death Valley Heats Up

This temperature map shows the land surface temperatures around Death Valley in California's Mojave Desert on Aug....

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0074-014
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Apr 25, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0074-014

Desk top scanner used to inspect Orion Heat Schield Materials

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0230-2
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Nov 18, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD03-0230-2

N-238 IHF (Interactive heating Facility) re-build

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0230-1
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Nov 18, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD03-0230-1

N-238 IHF (Interactive heating Facility) re-build

ARC
NASA image: Fundamental Film Cooling and Heat Transfer Facility, Ceramic ...
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Feb 26, 2020

Fundamental Film Cooling and Heat Transfer Facility, Ceramic ...

Fundamental Film Cooling and Heat Transfer Facility, Ceramic Matrix Composite High Pressure Turbine Thermal...

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NASA image: Orion EFT-1 Heat Shield Move from LASF to VAB Highbay 2
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Apr 26, 2017

Orion EFT-1 Heat Shield Move from LASF to VAB Highbay 2

The Orion heat shield from Exploration Flight Test-1, secured on a transporter, departs the Launch Abort System...

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NASA image: Orion EFT-1 Heat Shield Move from LASF to VAB Highbay 2
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Apr 26, 2017

Orion EFT-1 Heat Shield Move from LASF to VAB Highbay 2

Inside the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Orion heat shield from...

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NASA image: Orion EFT-1 Heat Shield Move from LASF to VAB Highbay 2
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Apr 26, 2017

Orion EFT-1 Heat Shield Move from LASF to VAB Highbay 2

Inside the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Orion heat shield from...

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NASA image: Orion EFT-1 Heat Shield Move from LASF to VAB Highbay 2
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Apr 26, 2017

Orion EFT-1 Heat Shield Move from LASF to VAB Highbay 2

Inside the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers the Orion heat...

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NASA image: Orion EFT-1 Heat Shield Move from LASF to VAB Highbay 2
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Apr 26, 2017

Orion EFT-1 Heat Shield Move from LASF to VAB Highbay 2

Inside the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Orion heat shield from...

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NASA image: Orion EFT-1 Heat Shield Move from LASF to VAB Highbay 2
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Apr 26, 2017

Orion EFT-1 Heat Shield Move from LASF to VAB Highbay 2

Inside the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Orion heat shield from...

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NASA image: Artemis II Heat Shield Installation
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Jun 23, 2023

Artemis II Heat Shield Installation

Teams install the heat shield on the Artemis II Orion spacecraft inside the high bay of the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: Artemis II Heat Shield Installation
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Jun 23, 2023

Artemis II Heat Shield Installation

Teams install the heat shield on the Artemis II Orion spacecraft inside the high bay of the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: Constellation crew exploration vehicle, or CEV, is being prepare
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Nov 27, 2007

Constellation crew exploration vehicle, or CEV, is being prepare

In Hangar N at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a heat shield for the Constellation crew exploration vehicle, or CEV, is...

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NASA image: Constellation crew exploration vehicle, or CEV, is being prepare
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Nov 27, 2007

Constellation crew exploration vehicle, or CEV, is being prepare

In Hangar N at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a heat shield for the Constellation crew exploration vehicle, or CEV, is...

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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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