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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.

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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 Spacecraft (Observatory) Breakover Operations
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Jul 10, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Breakover Operations

The Landsat 9 spacecraft (observatory) undergoes breakover operations inside the Integrated Processing Facility at...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Breakover Operations
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Jul 10, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Breakover Operations

The Landsat 9 spacecraft (observatory) undergoes breakover operations inside the Integrated Processing Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-Orion-2021-GA_V_Artemis_I_Lift_From_FAST_cell
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Jan 14, 2021

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Artemis I Orion spacecraft is lifted from the FAST cell ahead of move to multi payload processing facility for fueling.

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Encapsulation
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Aug 16, 2021

Landsat 9 Encapsulation

The Landsat-9 spacecraft is encapsulated inside the Atlas 9 fairings at the Integrated Processing Facility at...

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NASA image: Views of Ceres on Approach
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Feb 25, 2015

Views of Ceres on Approach

These images of dwarf planet Ceres, processed to enhance clarity, were taken on Feb. 19, 2015, from a distance of...

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NASA image: MMS Move from Bay 2 and Unbagging
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Nov 13, 2014

MMS Move from Bay 2 and Unbagging

The Magnetospheric Multiscale, or MMS, spacecraft will undergo final processing for launch now that all four are in...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for Jan. 22, 2021
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Jan 22, 2020

Inside KSC! for Jan. 22, 2021

The Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis I mission is one step closer to its flight to the Moon. With manufacture and...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4489
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Nov 13, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Magnetospheric Multiscale, or MMS, spacecraft will undergo final processing for launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to MPPF
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Jan 16, 2021

Orion Transport to MPPF

Secured atop a transport vehicle, Orion moves along the route to the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) on...

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NASA image: Successful MPPF Pneumatics Verification and Validation Testing
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Mar 28, 2017

Successful MPPF Pneumatics Verification and Validation Testing

Engineers and technicians completed verification and validation testing of several pneumatic systems inside and...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour

NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik signs an Artemis banner inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at...

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NASA image: Unmasking the Secrets of Mercury
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Apr 16, 2015

Unmasking the Secrets of Mercury

The MASCS instrument onboard NASA MESSENGER spacecraft was designed to study both the exosphere and surface of...

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NASA image: VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - The L-1011 carrier aircraft is ready for flight after undergoing a Combined Systems Test, an integrated test involving the Pegasus launch vehicle, SciSat-1 spacecraft and L-1011 aircraft. The SciSat-1 weighs approximately 330 pounds and after launch will be placed in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.
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Aug 9, 2003

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - The L-1011 carrier aircraft is ready for flight after undergoing a Combined Systems Test, an integrated test involving the Pegasus launch vehicle, SciSat-1 spacecraft and L-1011 aircraft. The SciSat-1 weighs approximately 330 pounds and after launch will be placed in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.

NASA image: Landsat 9 Instrument Cover Removal
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Aug 15, 2021

Landsat 9 Instrument Cover Removal

The Landsat 9 instrument cover is removed from the spacecraft inside the Integrated Processing Facility (IPF) at...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00012
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Mar 3, 2011

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Get an inside look at the processing flow as the Glory spacecraft and Taurus XL rocket were prepared for liftoff at...

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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: Landsat 9 Instrument Cover Removal
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Aug 15, 2021

Landsat 9 Instrument Cover Removal

The Landsat 9 instrument cover is removed from the spacecraft inside the Integrated Processing Facility (IPF) at...

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NASA image: Landsat-9 Spacecraft Observatory Breakover Operations
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Jul 10, 2021

Landsat-9 Spacecraft Observatory Breakover Operations

The Landsat-9 spacecraft (observatory) undergoes breakover operations inside the Integrated Processing Facility...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Instrument Cover Removal
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Aug 15, 2021

Landsat 9 Instrument Cover Removal

The Landsat 9 instrument cover is removed from the spacecraft inside the Integrated Processing Facility (IPF) at...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Instrument Cover Removal
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Aug 15, 2021

Landsat 9 Instrument Cover Removal

The Landsat 9 instrument cover is removed from the spacecraft inside the Integrated Processing Facility (IPF) at...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Instrument Cover Removal
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Aug 15, 2021

Landsat 9 Instrument Cover Removal

The Landsat 9 instrument cover is removed from the spacecraft inside the Integrated Processing Facility (IPF) at...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00131
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May 20, 2005

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Commentator George Diller interviews Dave Breedlove, NASA Mission Integration Manager, who introduces video of the...

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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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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - The L-1011 carrier aircraft is ready for flight after undergoing a Combined...

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