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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: Lift Engine Pod Model
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Feb 5, 1965

Lift Engine Pod Model

3/4 front, top view of Noriar Lift Engine Pod installation in Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel

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NASA image: Lift engine VSTOL fighter model, with jet engines.
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Mar 6, 1967

Lift engine VSTOL fighter model, with jet engines.

A-38524. Lift engine VSTOL fighter model, 3/4 top front view with jet engines. Edward Varerre, in picture.

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NASA image: Artemis IV Engine Section Lift
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Oct 21, 2024

Artemis IV Engine Section Lift

Technicians lift the engine section for NASA’s Artemis IV SLS (Space Launch System) rocket ahead of further...

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NASA image: Artemis IV Engine Section Lift
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Oct 21, 2024

Artemis IV Engine Section Lift

Technicians lift the engine section for NASA’s Artemis IV SLS (Space Launch System) rocket ahead of further...

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NASA image: Artemis III Engine Section 3 - Artemis Boat Tail Transfer & Lift
Video
Jul 25, 2025

Artemis III Engine Section 3 - Artemis Boat Tail Transfer & Lift

Artemis III Engine Section 3 - Artemis Boat Tail Transfer & Lift

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NASA image: Artemis III Engine Section 3 Artemis Boat Tail Transfer n Lift
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Jul 25, 2025

Artemis III Engine Section 3 Artemis Boat Tail Transfer n Lift

Artemis III Engine Section 3 Artemis Boat Tail Transfer n Lift

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NASA image: Artemis III Engine Section 3 Artemis Boat Tail Transfer n Lift
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Jul 25, 2025

Artemis III Engine Section 3 Artemis Boat Tail Transfer n Lift

Artemis III Engine Section 3 Artemis Boat Tail Transfer n Lift

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NASA image: Artemis III Engine Section 3 Artemis Boat Tail Transfer n Lift
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Jul 25, 2025

Artemis III Engine Section 3 Artemis Boat Tail Transfer n Lift

Artemis III Engine Section 3 Artemis Boat Tail Transfer n Lift

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NASA image: VSTOL Lift-Engine Fighter Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Mar 9, 1967

VSTOL Lift-Engine Fighter Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Lift engine VSTOL fighter model, 3/4 lower front view showing jet engines exit vanes. Yarn tufts attached to...

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NASA image: Often called the "Father of the Lifting Bodies," NASA aerospace engineer Dale Reed enjoys a moment in the cockpit of the restored wingless M2-F1 in 1997.
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Nov 4, 1997

Often called the "Father of the Lifting Bodies," NASA aerospace engineer Dale Reed enjoys a moment in the cockpit of the restored wingless M2-F1 in 1997.

Often called the "Father of the Lifting Bodies," NASA aerospace engineer Dale Reed enjoys a moment in the cockpit of...

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0186-35
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Apr 13, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-0186-35

HEAT Project (High-Lift Engine Aeroacustics Technology) model assembly

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0186-24
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Apr 13, 1993

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HEAT Project (High-Lift Engine Aeroacustics Technology) model assembly

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0186-28
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Apr 13, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-0186-28

HEAT Project (High-Lift Engine Aeroacustics Technology) model assembly

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0186-6
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Apr 13, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-0186-6

HEAT Project (High-Lift Engine Aeroacustics Technology) model assembly

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0186-23
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Apr 13, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-0186-23

HEAT Project (High-Lift Engine Aeroacustics Technology) model assembly

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0186-41
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Apr 13, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-0186-41

HEAT Project (High-Lift Engine Aeroacustics Technology) model assembly

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0186-43
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Apr 13, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-0186-43

HEAT Project (High-Lift Engine Aeroacustics Technology) model assembly

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0186-46
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Apr 13, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-0186-46

HEAT Project (High-Lift Engine Aeroacustics Technology) model assembly

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NASA image: E-20168
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Apr 25, 1969

E-20168

NASA research pilot Bill Dana stands in front of the HL-10 Lifting Body following his first glide flight on April...

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NASA image: InSight Robotic Arm Test Lift of Heat Probe
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Oct 11, 2018

InSight Robotic Arm Test Lift of Heat Probe

An engineering version of the robotic arm on NASA's InSight mission lifts the engineering version of the Heat Flow...

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NASA image: Test Vehicle Gets a Lift
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Jun 29, 2014

Test Vehicle Gets a Lift

Hours after its successful engineering flight, the first test vehicle for NASA Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator...

JPL
NASA image: New Wheels
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Jul 7, 2010

New Wheels

In the middle of this image, three wheels are shown raised by a lift, with engineers on both sides of the wheels in...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers look down from spaces allotted for the main engines as the rear body flap is lifted for installation on the orbiter Discovery. The body flap, which is temporarily under protective covering, attaches below the main engines.
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Sep 23, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers look down from spaces allotted for the main engines as the rear body flap is lifted for installation on the orbiter Discovery. The body flap, which is temporarily under protective covering, attaches below the main engines.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers look down from spaces allotted for the main...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility get ready to lift and install the rear body flap on orbiter Discovery. The body flap, which is temporarily under protective covering, attaches below the main engines.
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Sep 23, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility get ready to lift and install the rear body flap on orbiter Discovery. The body flap, which is temporarily under protective covering, attaches below the main engines.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility get ready to lift and install the rear body...

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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.
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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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