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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: NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing
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Nov 1, 2023

NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing

Matthew Sanchez prepares a sheet of aluminum that will be cut into the outer layer of the strut for the 10-foot...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1645
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Nov 3, 2000

KSC-00pp1645

The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) and its unique cargo Discovery on top rest in the shadows from the setting sun...

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NASA image: KSC01padig219
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May 30, 2001

KSC01padig219

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, overhead cranes raise the orbiter Atlantis to a...

KSC
NASA image: 74P-127
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May 30, 1974

74P-127

An Air Force Titan III-C lifted off from Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 9:00 A.M. EDT today to...

KSC
NASA image: Orion EM-1 Fully Unwrapped and Moved to Birdcage
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Feb 2, 2016

Orion EM-1 Fully Unwrapped and Moved to Birdcage

The Artemis I Orion pressure vessel sits fully unwrapped, lifted and moved to the birdcage inside the Operations and...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid
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Jun 6, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid

Workers prepare to attach a sling to the space shuttle Enterprise in order to lift it off of a barge and onto the...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing
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Sep 21, 2023

NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing

German Escobar works on milling the strut frame assembly for a 10-foot model of the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing at...

AFRC
NASA image: DOUGLAS XA3D-1 #413 AIRPLANE.
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Jul 27, 1955

DOUGLAS XA3D-1 #413 AIRPLANE.

DOUGLAS XA3D-1 #413 AIRPLANE MOUNTED IN THE NACA AMES RESEARCH CENTER'S 40X80_FOOT SUBSONIC WIND TUNNEL Testing the...

ARC
NASA image: J-2X engine installation
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Jun 10, 2011

J-2X engine installation

A J-2X next-generation rocket engine is lifted onto the A-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center. Testing of the...

SSC
NASA image: Orion EM-1 Fully Unwrapped and Moved to Birdcage
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Feb 2, 2016

Orion EM-1 Fully Unwrapped and Moved to Birdcage

The Artemis I Orion pressure vessel sits fully unwrapped, lifted and moved to the birdcage inside the Operations and...

JSC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing
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Oct 31, 2023

NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing

Matthew Sanchez consults with Andrew Holguin on the strut for a 10-foot model of the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing at...

AFRC
NASA image: INTERIM CRYOGENIC PROPULSION STAGE TEST ARTICLE UNLOADED PRIOR T
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Jun 20, 2016

INTERIM CRYOGENIC PROPULSION STAGE TEST ARTICLE UNLOADED PRIOR T

TWO CRANES LIFT THE APPROXIMATELY 8,000-POUND INTERIM CRYOGENIC PROPULSION STAGE TEST ARTICLE OUT OF ITS CRATE AT...

MSFC
NASA image: Creative Photography - Sunrise
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Jul 25, 2020

Creative Photography - Sunrise

An early sunrise view of a waterway surrounding Launch Complex 39 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July...

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NASA image: INTERIM CRYOGENIC PROPULSION STAGE TEST ARTICLE UNLOADED PRIOR T
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Jun 20, 2016

INTERIM CRYOGENIC PROPULSION STAGE TEST ARTICLE UNLOADED PRIOR T

TWO CRANES LIFT THE APPROXIMATELY 8,000-POUND INTERIM CRYOGENIC PROPULSION STAGE TEST ARTICLE OUT OF ITS CRATE AT...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-126 Space Shuttle Endeavour Launch
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Nov 14, 2008

STS-126 Space Shuttle Endeavour Launch

The Moon is seen rising behind the Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-126) on pad 39a Friday, November 14, 2008, at the...

JSC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Tests Efficient Wing Model
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Aug 22, 2024

NASA Armstrong Tests Efficient Wing Model

Researchers test a 10-foot Mock Truss-Braced Wing at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California....

AFRC
NASA image: Orion EM-1 Fully Unwrapped and Moved to Birdcage
Image
Feb 2, 2016

Orion EM-1 Fully Unwrapped and Moved to Birdcage

The Artemis I Orion pressure vessel sits fully unwrapped, lifted and moved to the birdcage inside the Operations and...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd2141
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Jul 30, 2007

KSC-07pd2141

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Aboard a transporter, external tank No. 120 moves toward the open door of the Vehicle...

KSC
NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner Parachute Test
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Feb 22, 2017

Boeing CST-100 Starliner Parachute Test

A boilerplate CST-100 Starliner is lifted skyward by a balloon for a drop test of the Starliner's parachute system....

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NASA image: NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Core Stage Prepares for Move to Pegasus Barge
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Jul 11, 2024

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Core Stage Prepares for Move to Pegasus Barge

Technicians at Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the core stage that will help launch the first crewed...

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NASA image: NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Core Stage Prepares for Move to Pegasus Barge
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Jul 11, 2024

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Core Stage Prepares for Move to Pegasus Barge

Technicians at Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the core stage that will help launch the first crewed...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Core Stage Prepares for Move to Pegasus Barge
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Jul 11, 2024

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Core Stage Prepares for Move to Pegasus Barge

Technicians at Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the core stage that will help launch the first crewed...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Core Stage Prepares for Move to Pegasus Barge
Video
Jul 11, 2024

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Core Stage Prepares for Move to Pegasus Barge

This video shows technicians at Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lifting the core stage that will help...

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NASA image: NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Core Stage Prepares for Move to Pegasus Barge
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Jul 11, 2024

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Core Stage Prepares for Move to Pegasus Barge

Technicians at Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the core stage that will help launch the first crewed...

MSFC
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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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