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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.

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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-1979-AC79-0283-4
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Mar 21, 1979

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N-238 60MW Aerodynamic Heating Facility set up for TPS testing with T. Asta looking on through test section viewing...

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NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-0283-3
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Mar 21, 1979

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N-238 60MW Aerodynamic Heating Facility outside of test section with Jean Brian (Arc heater, high pressure water...

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NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-0283-1
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Mar 21, 1979

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N-238 60MW Aerodynamic Heating Facility outside of test section with Jean Brian (Arch heater, high pressure water...

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NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-0283-2
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Mar 21, 1979

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N-238 60MW Aerodynamic Heating Facility outside of test section with Jean Brian (Arc heater, high pressure water...

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NASA image: ARC-1974-AC74-1979
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May 10, 1974

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N-238 Ames 60mw Arc Heater

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NASA image: MAF_20221026_CS3 IT Move from 55 to Cell G_Jnl-32
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Oct 26, 2022

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Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility move the intertank of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for Artemis...

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NASA image: ARC-1964-A-33038-22
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Aug 14, 1964

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Aerial view of Gasdynamics facility in 1964 and the 20 inch helium tunnel Part of the Thermal Protection Laboratory...

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NASA image: Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).
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Feb 15, 2017

Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).

Ashley Karp, NASA JPL (Left) and Hunjoo Kim, NASA JPL (Right) attaching heat sensors the Peregrine Hybrid Rocket...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0141-015
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Jul 16, 2009

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Dr William 'Bill' Borucki, NASA Ames Scientist on the Kepler Mission and John W. 'Jack' Boyd, NASA Ames Historian at...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0141-016
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Jul 16, 2009

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Dr William 'Bill' Borucki, NASA Ames Scientist on the Kepler Mission and John W. 'Jack' Boyd, NASA Ames Historian at...

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NASA image: Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).
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Feb 15, 2017

Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).

Hunjoo Kim, NASA JPL (Left) and Ashley Karp, NASA JPL (Right) attaching heat sensors the Peregrine Hybrid Rocket...

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NASA image: MAF_20221026_CS3 IT Move from 55 to Cell G_Jnl-38
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Oct 26, 2022

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Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility move the intertank of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for Artemis...

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NASA image: MAF_20221026_CS3 IT Move from 55 to Cell G_Jnl-24
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Oct 25, 2022

MAF_20221026_CS3 IT Move from 55 to Cell G_Jnl-24

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility move the intertank of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for Artemis...

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NASA image: MAF_20221026_CS3 IT Move from 55 to Cell G_Jnl-41
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Oct 26, 2022

MAF_20221026_CS3 IT Move from 55 to Cell G_Jnl-41

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility move the intertank of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for Artemis...

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NASA image: MAF_20221026_CS3 IT Move from 55 to Cell G_Jnl-39
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Oct 26, 2022

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Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility move the intertank of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for Artemis...

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NASA image: MAF_20221026_CS3 IT Move from 55 to Cell G_Jnl-36
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Oct 26, 2022

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Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility move the intertank of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for Artemis...

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NASA image: MAF_20221026_CS3 IT Move from 55 to Cell G_Jnl-35
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Oct 26, 2022

MAF_20221026_CS3 IT Move from 55 to Cell G_Jnl-35

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility move the intertank of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for Artemis...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1162
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Jan 15, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A technician works in the Astrotech payload processing facility at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: PACE Encapsulation
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Jan 30, 2024

PACE Encapsulation

NASA and SpaceX technicians safely encapsulate NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft in...

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NASA image: PACE Encapsulation
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Jan 31, 2024

PACE Encapsulation

NASA and SpaceX technicians safely encapsulate NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft in...

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NASA image: NASA Moves Core Stage 3 Intertank
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Oct 27, 2022

NASA Moves Core Stage 3 Intertank

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility move the intertank of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for Artemis...

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NASA image: PACE Encapsulation
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Jan 30, 2024

PACE Encapsulation

NASA and SpaceX technicians safely encapsulate NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft in...

KSC
NASA image: NASA Moves Core Stage 3 Intertank
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Oct 27, 2022

NASA Moves Core Stage 3 Intertank

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility move the intertank of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for Artemis...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1164
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Jan 15, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A technician prepare to remove the covering of the payload fairing for the...

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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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