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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: Stirling Engine Cylinder Fabrication
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Jan 23, 1987

Stirling Engine Cylinder Fabrication

Fabrication of Stirling Engine Cylinder Test Hardware in the Machine Shop

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NASA image: NASA Leadership Tours Wallops Flight Facility
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Aug 10, 2021

NASA Leadership Tours Wallops Flight Facility

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator for...

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NASA image: NASA Leadership Tours Wallops Flight Facility
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Aug 10, 2021

NASA Leadership Tours Wallops Flight Facility

Giovanni Rosanova, chief of the Sounding Rocket Program Office at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility, center, describes...

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NASA image: Computer Machine at the Instrument Shop
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Oct 23, 1949

Computer Machine at the Instrument Shop

Technician at work adjusting an unidentified mechanical computing device.

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NASA image: NASA Leadership Tours Wallops Flight Facility
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Aug 10, 2021

NASA Leadership Tours Wallops Flight Facility

Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, left, NASA Administrator Bill...

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NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0028-16
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Jan 27, 1994

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FLAC (USAF 55% Scale) Model, Machine Shop N-220 .

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NASA image: Impeller Creation at the Fabrication Shop
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Oct 23, 1950

Impeller Creation at the Fabrication Shop

A mechanic and apprentice work on a wooden impeller in the Fabrication Shop at the NACA Lewis Flight Propulsion...

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NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0028-14
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Jan 27, 1994

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FLAC (USAF 55% Scale) Model, Machine Shop N-220 . fitting wing panels (with Cesar Acosta)

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NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0028-11
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Jan 27, 1994

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FLAC (USAF 55% Scale) Model, Machine Shop N-220 . fitting wing panels with Paul Scharmen

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NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0028-12
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Jan 27, 1994

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FLAC (USAF 55% Scale) Model, Machine Shop N-220 . fitting wing panels (with Jerry Holmes & Bill Moreland)

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NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0028-13
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Jul 5, 1994

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FLAC (USAF 55% Scale) Model, Machine Shop N-220 . fitting wing panels (with Cesar Acosta)

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NASA image: Craftsmen in the Wood Model Shop at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory
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Jan 23, 1953

Craftsmen in the Wood Model Shop at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory

Craftsmen work in the wood model shop at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight...

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NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0028-2
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Jan 27, 1994

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FLAC (USAF 55% Scale) Model, Machine Shop N-220 . Phelum Chambers, outward & upward blowing slots, feed manifolds...

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NASA image: Heat Treat Shop in the Technical Services Building
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Jan 23, 1948

Heat Treat Shop in the Technical Services Building

A technician prepares a metal component for a high-temperature bake in the Heat Treatment Shop at the National...

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NASA image: NASA Supports Next Generation of Innovators at Robotics Competition
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Apr 3, 2025

NASA Supports Next Generation of Innovators at Robotics Competition

Jose Vasquez, engineering technician at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards, California, machines...

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NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-040
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Jun 25, 2004

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3% Space Shuttle Model preparation in Ames Machine Shop for Return to flight test to be run in the Ames 9X7ft wind...

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NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-006
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Jun 25, 2004

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3% Space Shuttle Model preparation in Ames Machine Shop for Return to flight test to be run in the Ames 9X7ft wind...

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NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-018
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Jun 25, 2004

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3% Space Shuttle Model preparation in Ames Machine Shop for Return to flight test to be run in the Ames 9X7ft wind...

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NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-027
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Jun 25, 2004

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3% Space Shuttle Model preparation in Ames Machine Shop for Return to flight test to be run in the Ames 9X7ft wind...

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NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-031
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Jun 25, 2004

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3% Space Shuttle Model preparation in Ames Machine Shop for Return to flight test to be run in the Ames 9X7ft wind...

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NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-045
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Jun 25, 2004

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3% Space Shuttle Model preparation in Ames Machine Shop for Return to flight test to be run in the Ames 9X7ft wind...

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NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-039
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Jun 25, 2004

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3% Space Shuttle Model preparation in Ames Machine Shop for Return to flight test to be run in the Ames 9X7ft wind...

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NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-004
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Jun 25, 2004

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3% Space Shuttle Model preparation in Ames Machine Shop for Return to flight test to be run in the Ames 9X7ft wind...

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NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-048
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Jun 25, 2004

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3% Space Shuttle Model preparation in Ames Machine Shop for Return to flight test to be run in the Ames 9X7ft wind...

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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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