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

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

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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: 1300929
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Aug 15, 2013

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ARTHUR BROWN (AST, AEROSPACE METALLIC MATERIALS) LOADS A CERAMIC COATED SILICON WAFER INTO A KRATOS (ELECTRON...

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NASA image: March, 2020 Tech Talk
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Mar 11, 2020

March, 2020 Tech Talk

Dr. Thomas T. Meek of The Crown College in Powell, Tennessee addressed the March, 2020 Tech Talk forum on the topic...

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NASA image: March, 2020 Tech Talk
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Mar 11, 2020

March, 2020 Tech Talk

Dr. Thomas T. Meek of The Crown College in Powell, Tennessee addressed the March, 2020 Tech Talk forum on the topic...

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NASA image: March, 2020 Tech Talk
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Mar 11, 2020

March, 2020 Tech Talk

Dr. Thomas T. Meek of The Crown College in Powell, Tennessee addressed the March, 2020 Tech Talk forum on the topic...

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NASA image: March, 2020 Tech Talk
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Mar 11, 2020

March, 2020 Tech Talk

Dr. Thomas T. Meek of The Crown College in Powell, Tennessee addressed the March, 2020 Tech Talk forum on the topic...

MSFC
NASA image: Hot-Air Jets/Ceramic Heat Exchangers/ Materials for Nose Cones and Reentry Vehicles
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Sep 7, 1957

Hot-Air Jets/Ceramic Heat Exchangers/ Materials for Nose Cones and Reentry Vehicles

L57-5383 Hot-air jets employing ceramic heat exchangers played an important role at Langley in the study of...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00186
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Jun 4, 2004

KSC-04-S-00186

For the Space Shuttle orbiter, blankets do more than keep away the cold. They also offer protection from intense...

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NASA image: GRC-1998-C-01523
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Nov 9, 1999

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CAST CERAMIC THRUSTERS

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NASA image: GRC-1998-C-01524
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Nov 9, 1999

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CAST CERAMIC THRUSTERS

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NASA image: GRC-2001-C-00535
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May 1, 2004

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CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE THRUST CELLS

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NASA image: GRC-2001-C-00536
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May 1, 2004

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CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE THRUST CELLS

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NASA image: GRC-1999-C-02419
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Nov 10, 1999

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THERMAL GRADIENT RIG CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE CYLINDERS

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NASA image: GRC-1999-C-02417
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Nov 10, 1999

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THERMAL GRADIENT RIG CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE CYLINDERS

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NASA image: GRC-2000-C-00122
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Nov 10, 1999

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CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE CYLINDER FOR THERMAL GRADIENT RIG WITH INSTRUMENTATION

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NASA image: GRC-2006-C-01790
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Oct 4, 2002

GRC-2006-C-01790

Instron Testing Machine studying the strength of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Material to develop and improve...

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NASA image: GRC-1999-C-02483
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1999-C-02483

BURNER RIG TESTS IN BOTH HEATING AND COOLING POSITIONS - RADOME CERAMIC MISSILE - EROSION RIG - THERMAL BARRIER...

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NASA image: GRC-1999-C-02486
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Nov 10, 1999

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BURNER RIG TESTS IN BOTH HEATING AND COOLING POSITIONS - CERAMIC MISSILE RADOME TEST

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NASA image: GRC-1999-C-01576
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Nov 10, 1999

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AFFORDABLY ROBUST CERAMIC JOINT TECHNOLOGY R & D 100 AWARD WITH DOCTOR MRITYUNJAY SINGH

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NASA image: GRC-2007-C-01626
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Sep 16, 2003

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R&D 100 Award Winner Defect Clustering Thermal & Env. Barrier Coatings (TEBCs) for Si-Based Ceramic Turbine Engine...

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NASA image: iss066e114140
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Jan 12, 2022

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iss066e114140 (Jan. 12, 2022) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Matthias...

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NASA image: ARC-1980-AC80-0107-8
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Feb 6, 1980

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ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL TECHNICIANS MOUNT SOME OF THE NEARLY 8,000 CERAMIC-COATED TILES THAT REMAIN TO BE INSTALLED...

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NASA image: iss061e092274
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Dec 18, 2019

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iss061e092274 (12/18/2019) --- A view of the Materials Science Laboratory (MSL) Sample Cartridge Assembly (SCA) in...

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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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