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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: Lunar Tire Close-up
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Feb 23, 2017

Lunar Tire Close-up

This is a close-up of an exact replica of the Apollo-era Lunar Roving Vehicle Wheel, of which twelve originals still...

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NASA image: Surprisingly STEM - Space Tire Engineer 1920x1080 H.264
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Jul 10, 2023

Surprisingly STEM - Space Tire Engineer 1920x1080 H.264

GRC engineer Heather Oravec explains space tires and the STEM path that led to her NASA career. Sample of longer...

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NASA image: Surprisingly STEM: Space Tire Engineer
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Jun 28, 2023

Surprisingly STEM: Space Tire Engineer

Where we’re going, we don’t need roads... but we still need tires! In this episode, we rolled on over to NASA’s...

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NASA image: CV-990 Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA) flight #145 drilling of shuttle tire using Tire Assault Vehicle
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Jul 27, 1995

CV-990 Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA) flight #145 drilling of shuttle tire using Tire Assault Vehicle

Created from a 1/16th model of a German World War II tank, the TAV (Tire Assault Vehicle) was an important safety...

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NASA image: Image courtesy of: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
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Jul 17, 2019

Image courtesy of: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

jsc2019e040131 (7/17/2019) --- Tires are comprised of up to 60 different components, ranging from chemicals and...

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NASA image: Image courtesy of: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
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Mar 10, 2015

Image courtesy of: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

jsc2019e040132 (3/10/2015) --- Preflight image of silica, a common element used in tires to help enhance performance...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Jul 19, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration

Visitors learn about rover tires at the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary celebration on the National Mall, Friday, July...

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NASA image: Office of the Chief Technologist, OCT Innovation Workshop, and Facility Tours
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Jan 22, 2020

Office of the Chief Technologist, OCT Innovation Workshop, and Facility Tours

A Co-inventor of the Shape Memory Alloy, Spring Tire, shows the NASA Chief Technologist the first SMA Spring Tire...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Jul 18, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration

Visitors learn about rover tires at the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary celebration on the National Mall, Thursday, July...

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NASA image: CV-990 Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA) during Space Shuttle tire test
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Aug 2, 1995

CV-990 Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA) during Space Shuttle tire test

A NASA CV-990, modified as a Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA), lands on the Edwards AFB main runway in test...

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NASA image: Endeavour Grand  Opening Ceremony
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Oct 30, 2012

Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

Tires from space shuttle Endeavour's final flight are on display at the California Science Center's, California...

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NASA image: 2010-2003
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Mar 1, 2010

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STS-133 ENDEAVOUR TIRES AND BRAKES REMOVAL

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NASA image: 2010-1999
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Mar 1, 2010

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STS-133 ENDEAVOUR TIRES AND BRAKES REMOVAL

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NASA image: 2010-2001
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Mar 1, 2010

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STS-133 ENDEAVOUR TIRES AND BRAKES REMOVAL

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NASA image: 2010-2002
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Mar 1, 2010

2010-2002

STS-133 ENDEAVOUR TIRES AND BRAKES REMOVAL

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NASA image: 2010-2000
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Mar 1, 2010

2010-2000

STS-133 ENDEAVOUR TIRES AND BRAKES REMOVAL

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NASA image: 2010-2004
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Mar 1, 2010

2010-2004

STS-133 ENDEAVOUR TIRES AND BRAKES REMOVAL

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NASA image: iss060e043690
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Aug 22, 2019

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iss060e043690 (8/22/2019) --- (Aug. 22, 2019) ---European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Luca Parmitano conducts...

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NASA image: iss060e043685
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Aug 22, 2019

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iss060e043685 (Aug. 22, 2019) --- Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Luca Parmitano of ESA (European Space Agency)...

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NASA image: GRC-2009-C-01388
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May 25, 2005

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Wire Mesh Tire from the Simulated Lunar Operations Laboratory (SLOPE Lab)

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NASA image: GRC-2011-C-03969
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Oct 10, 2007

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Polyimide Aerogel Material Sample under the weight of an Automobile Tire

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NASA image: GRC-2013-C-04447
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Jan 16, 2010

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Fabrication of rover spring tires in the Simulated Lunar Operations, SLOPe Lab, Laboratory

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NASA image: GRC-2013-C-04439
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Jan 16, 2010

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Fabrication of rover spring tires in the Simulated Lunar Operations, SLOPe Lab, Laboratory

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NASA image: GRC-2013-C-04444
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Jan 16, 2010

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Fabrication of rover spring tires in the Simulated Lunar Operations, SLOPe Lab, Laboratory

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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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