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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: Thermal Blanket Technician
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Mar 13, 2024

Thermal Blanket Technician

You’ll surely get wrapped up in this episode of Surprisingly STEM featuring Paula Cain, a thermal blanket technician...

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NASA image: Iapetus Thermal Radiation Image
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Jan 10, 2005

Iapetus Thermal Radiation Image

Iapetus Thermal Radiation Image

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NASA image: Mars Thermal Inertia
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Jan 17, 2001

Mars Thermal Inertia

Mars Thermal Inertia

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NASA image: Thermal Wave Phenomena
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Sep 18, 1999

Thermal Wave Phenomena

Thermal Wave Phenomena

JPL
NASA image: Thermal Energy Briefing with FPL
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Feb 17, 2017

Thermal Energy Briefing with FPL

Ismael H. Otero, NASA Kennedy Space Center's project manager on the thermal energy program, addresses the news media...

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NASA image: Thermal Energy Briefing with FPL
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Feb 17, 2017

Thermal Energy Briefing with FPL

Ismael H. Otero, NASA Kennedy Space Center's project manager on the thermal energy program, addresses the news media...

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NASA image: Thermal Energy Briefing with FPL
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Feb 17, 2017

Thermal Energy Briefing with FPL

Ismael H. Otero, NASA Kennedy Space Center's project manager on the thermal energy program, addresses the news media...

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NASA image: OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing
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Jan 26, 2021

OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing

OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing

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NASA image: NASA's OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft In Thermal Vacuum Testing
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft In Thermal Vacuum Testing

The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft being lifted into the thermal vacuum chamber at Lockheed Martin for environmental testing....

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NASA image: Surprisingly STEM: Thermal Blanket Technician
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May 22, 2023

Surprisingly STEM: Thermal Blanket Technician

You’ll surely get wrapped-up in this episode of Surprisingly STEM featuring Paula Cain, a thermal blanket technician...

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NASA image: Thermal Energy Briefing with FPL
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Feb 17, 2017

Thermal Energy Briefing with FPL

Bart Gaetjens, Florida Power & Light's FPL area external affairs manager, addresses the news media and NASA Social...

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NASA image: Thermal Energy Briefing with FPL
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Feb 17, 2017

Thermal Energy Briefing with FPL

Sustainability Team Lead Dan Clark addresses the news media and NASA Social about the new Thermal Energy Storage...

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NASA image: Thermal Energy Briefing with FPL
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Feb 17, 2017

Thermal Energy Briefing with FPL

Bart Gaetjens, Florida Power & Light's FPL area external affairs manager, addresses the news media and NASA Social...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx lift into thermal vacuum testing
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Feb 11, 2016

OSIRIS-REx lift into thermal vacuum testing

The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft being lifted into the thermal vacuum chamber at Lockheed Martin for environmental testing.

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NASA image: Dawn Spacecraft in Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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May 29, 2009

Dawn Spacecraft in Thermal Vacuum Chamber

NASA Dawn spacecraft in thermal vacuum chamber.

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NASA image: OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing
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Jan 26, 2021

OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing

Chemical Engineer David Rinderknecht, left, and Thermal/Fluid Analysis Engineer Malay Shah prepare the Orbital...

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NASA image: Global Map of Thermal Neutrons
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May 28, 2002

Global Map of Thermal Neutrons

Observations by NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft show a global view of Mars in low energy, or thermal, neutrons. Thermal...

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NASA image: Scale Model of 9x6 Thermal Structures Tunnel
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Jul 19, 1960

Scale Model of 9x6 Thermal Structures Tunnel

Scale Model of 9x6 Thermal Structures Tunnel: Image L-7256.01 is a Drawing Figure 12 in NASA Document L-1265. The...

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NASA image: OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing
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Jan 26, 2021

OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing

Thermal/Fluid Analysis Engineer Malay Shah, left, and Ray Pitts, co-principal investigator for the Orbital Syngas...

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NASA image: Dark Dry Ice on Southern Cap - Thermal Image
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Sep 18, 1999

Dark Dry Ice on Southern Cap - Thermal Image

Dark Dry Ice on Southern Cap - Thermal Image

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NASA image: South Polar Cap Thermal Retreat TES
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Jun 23, 1999

South Polar Cap Thermal Retreat TES

South Polar Cap Thermal Retreat TES

JPL
NASA image: OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing
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Jan 26, 2021

OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing

Chemical Engineer David Rinderknecht prepares the Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor (OSCAR) for thermal...

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NASA image: OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing
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Jan 26, 2021

OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing

Chemical Engineer David Rinderknecht, left, and Ray Pitts, co-principal investigator for the Orbital Syngas...

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NASA image: OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing
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Jan 26, 2021

OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing

Chemical Engineer David Rinderknecht prepares the Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor (OSCAR) for thermal...

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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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