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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: Landsat-9 Fairings Lift to Vertical
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Jun 18, 2021

Landsat-9 Fairings Lift to Vertical

The Atlas V fairings for the Landsat-9 mission are lifted to a vertical position inside the Integrated Processing...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Spacecraft Uncrating and Lift to Vertical
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Aug 20, 2022

JPSS-2 Spacecraft Uncrating and Lift to Vertical

The JPSS-2 spacecraft is uncrated and lifted to a vertical position inside the Astrotech facility at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Lift to Vertical
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Aug 11, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Lift to Vertical

JPSS-2 Atlas V fairing is lifted to a vertical position inside Astrotech at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Spacecraft Rotate to Vertical, Lift and Mate to Work Stand
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May 28, 2024

Europa Clipper Spacecraft Rotate to Vertical, Lift and Mate to Work Stand

Europa Clipper Spacecraft Rotate to Vertical, Lift and Mate to Work Stand in PHSF

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NASA image: Things are Really Looking Up (on Mars)
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Mar 23, 2021

Things are Really Looking Up (on Mars)

Did you know that NASA’s aeronautical innovators had a hand in the creation of the first flying vehicle on Mars?...

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NASA image: 2022-H1_V_Lift&CruiseDropTest-5
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Nov 9, 2022

2022-H1_V_Lift&CruiseDropTest-5

NASA researchers recently completed a full-scale crash test of an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL)...

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NASA image: Landsat-9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Lift to Vertical, Rotation, and Unwrapping
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Jul 11, 2021

Landsat-9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Lift to Vertical, Rotation, and Unwrapping

The Landsat-9 spacecraft (observatory) is lifted to vertical, rotated, and unwrapped inside the Integrated...

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NASA image: Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology Project (RVLT) Simulator
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Apr 26, 2023

Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology Project (RVLT) Simulator

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NASA image: Structurally Complete Forward Skirt Lifts Out of Vertical Assembly Center
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Jan 31, 2025

Structurally Complete Forward Skirt Lifts Out of Vertical Assembly Center

This image shows teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lifting a forward skirt out of its...

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NASA image: Structurally Complete Forward Skirt Lifts Out of Vertical Assembly Center
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Jan 31, 2025

Structurally Complete Forward Skirt Lifts Out of Vertical Assembly Center

This image shows teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lifting a forward skirt out of its...

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NASA image: Structurally Complete Forward Skirt Lifts Out of Vertical Assembly Center
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Jan 31, 2025

Structurally Complete Forward Skirt Lifts Out of Vertical Assembly Center

This image shows teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lifting a forward skirt out of its...

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NASA image: Structurally Complete Forward Skirt Lifts Out of Vertical Assembly Center
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Jan 31, 2025

Structurally Complete Forward Skirt Lifts Out of Vertical Assembly Center

This image shows teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lifting a forward skirt out of its...

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NASA image: Lifting the Orbiter Discovery into vertical position in the VAB
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May 22, 1995

Lifting the Orbiter Discovery into vertical position in the VAB

S95-10529 (3 May 1995) --- Inside the cavernous Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), workers carry out the meticulous...

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NASA image: OA-7 Atlas V Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LVOS)
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Feb 22, 2017

OA-7 Atlas V Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LVOS)

The first stage of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket is lifted to vertical and moved into the Vertical...

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NASA image: OA-7 Atlas V Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LVOS)
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Feb 22, 2017

OA-7 Atlas V Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LVOS)

The first stage of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket was lifted to the vertical position inside the...

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NASA image: OA-7 Atlas V Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LVOS)
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Feb 22, 2017

OA-7 Atlas V Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LVOS)

The first stage of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket is lifted to vertical as it is moved into the...

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NASA image: OA-7 Atlas V Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LVOS)
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Feb 22, 2017

OA-7 Atlas V Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LVOS)

The first stage of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket is lifted by crane to vertical as it is moved...

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NASA image: OA-7 Atlas V Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LVOS)
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Feb 22, 2017

OA-7 Atlas V Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LVOS)

A view from above of the first stage of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket lifted to the vertical...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Lift to Vertical
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Jun 21, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Lift to Vertical

In the foreground inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Delta IV Heavy lift to vertical
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Oct 1, 2014

EFT-1 Delta IV Heavy lift to vertical

The United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket for Exploration Flight Test-1 is lifted to the vertical position in...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Delta IV Heavy lift to vertical
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Oct 1, 2014

EFT-1 Delta IV Heavy lift to vertical

United Launch Alliance, or ULA, workers monitor the progress as the ULA Delta IV Heavy rocket for Exploration Flight...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Delta IV Heavy lift to vertical
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Oct 1, 2014

EFT-1 Delta IV Heavy lift to vertical

The United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket for Exploration Flight Test-1 is being lifted to the vertical...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Delta IV Heavy lift to vertical
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Oct 1, 2014

EFT-1 Delta IV Heavy lift to vertical

United Launch Alliance, or ULA, workers monitor the progress as the ULA Delta IV Heavy rocket for Exploration Flight...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Delta IV Heavy lift to vertical
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Oct 1, 2014

EFT-1 Delta IV Heavy lift to vertical

The United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket for Exploration Flight Test-1 is lifted to the vertical position 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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