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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: AA-2 Stack at SLC-46; Lift and Mate
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May 23, 2019

AA-2 Stack at SLC-46; Lift and Mate

The test version of Orion attached to the Launch Abort System for the Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) flight test arrives at...

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NASA image: STS-125 Flight Control Team in WFCR - Ascent/Entry with Flight Director Norman Knight
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May 21, 2009

STS-125 Flight Control Team in WFCR - Ascent/Entry with Flight Director Norman Knight

JSC2009-E-121353 (21 May 2009) --- The members of the STS-125 Ascent and Entry flight control team pose for a group...

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NASA image: STS-118 Ascent/Entry Flight Control Team in White Flight Control Room (WFCR) with Flight Director Steve Stitch
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Jul 20, 2007

STS-118 Ascent/Entry Flight Control Team in White Flight Control Room (WFCR) with Flight Director Steve Stitch

JSC2007-E-41011 (20 July 2007) --- STS-118 Ascent/Entry flight control team pose for a group portrait in the space...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway installs research hardware inside a Powered Ascent Utility Locker
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May 19, 2026

NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway installs research hardware inside a Powered Ascent Utility Locker

iss074e0603170 (May 19, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jack Hathaway installs research...

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NASA image: NASA AA-2 team recovering EDRs in the open water
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Jul 2, 2019

NASA AA-2 team recovering EDRs in the open water

One of the 12 ejectable data recorders from NASA’s Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) flight test is retrieved from the Atlantic...

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NASA image: NASA AA-2 team recovering EDRs in the open water
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Jul 2, 2019

NASA AA-2 team recovering EDRs in the open water

Members of the NASA Ejectable Data Recorder Recovery Team display some of the ejectable data recorders they...

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NASA image: AA-2 Abort Motor Arrives at LASF
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Aug 28, 2018

AA-2 Abort Motor Arrives at LASF

The abort motor for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) is secured on a work stand inside the Launch Abort System...

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NASA image: AA-2 Abort Motor Arrives at LASF
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Aug 28, 2018

AA-2 Abort Motor Arrives at LASF

The abort motor for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) is secured on a work stand inside the Launch Abort System...

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NASA image: AA-2 Abort Motor Arrives at LASF
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Aug 28, 2018

AA-2 Abort Motor Arrives at LASF

The abort motor for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) is secured on a work stand inside the Launch Abort System...

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NASA image: NASA AA-2 team recovering EDRs in the open water
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Jul 2, 2019

NASA AA-2 team recovering EDRs in the open water

One of the 12 ejectable data recorders from NASA’s Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) flight test is retrieved from the Atlantic...

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NASA image: AA-2 Abort Motor Arrives at LASF
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Aug 28, 2018

AA-2 Abort Motor Arrives at LASF

The abort motor for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) is secured on a work stand inside the Launch Abort System...

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NASA image: Rendezvous in Martian Orbit Artist Concept
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Jun 20, 2011

Rendezvous in Martian Orbit Artist Concept

This artist concept of a proposed Mars sample return mission portrays the capture of a collection of Martian samples...

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NASA image: Mars Sample Return Spacecraft Before Arrival Artist Concept
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Jun 20, 2011

Mars Sample Return Spacecraft Before Arrival Artist Concept

This artist concept of a proposed Mars sample return mission portrays an aeroshell-encased spacecraft approaching...

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NASA image: ADAPT Rocket Test
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Sep 13, 2012

ADAPT Rocket Test

This image was taken during a flight test of JPL Autonomous Descent and Ascent Powered-Flight Testbed ADAPT. The...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory and Its Payload Fairing
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Nov 10, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory and Its Payload Fairing

Preparations are under way to enclose NASA Mars Science Laboratory in an Atlas V rocket payload fairing. The fairing...

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NASA image: Illustration of Launching Samples Home from Mars
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Jan 3, 2005

Illustration of Launching Samples Home from Mars

One crucial step in NASA Mars sample return mission would be to launch the collected sample away from the surface of...

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NASA image: Mars Samples in Orbit (Illustration)
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Mar 8, 2022

Mars Samples in Orbit (Illustration)

This illustration shows NASA's Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV), which will carry tubes containing Martian rock and soil...

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NASA image: Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight
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Sep 11, 2018

Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight

The jettison motor for Orion’s Launch Abort System (LAS) is shown inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at...

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NASA image: Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight
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Sep 11, 2018

Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight

The jettison motor for Orion’s Launch Abort System (LAS) is shown inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at...

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NASA image: Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight
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Sep 11, 2018

Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight

The jettison motor for Orion’s Launch Abort System (LAS) is shown inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at...

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NASA image: Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight
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Sep 11, 2018

Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight

The jettison motor for Orion’s Launch Abort System (LAS) is shown inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at...

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NASA image: Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight
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Sep 11, 2018

Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight

The jettison motor for Orion’s Launch Abort System (LAS) is shown inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at...

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NASA image: Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight
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Sep 11, 2018

Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight

The jettison motor for Orion’s Launch Abort System (LAS) is shown inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at...

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NASA image: Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight
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Sep 11, 2018

Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight

The jettison motor for Orion’s Launch Abort System (LAS) is shown inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at...

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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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