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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: SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall
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Mar 19, 2024

SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall

These photos and videos show how NASA manufactured and prepared to transport the payload adapter in February inside...

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Mar 12, 2024

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These photos and videos show how NASA manufactured and prepared to transport the payload adapter in February inside...

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Mar 12, 2024

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These photos and videos show how NASA manufactured and prepared to transport the payload adapter in February inside...

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NASA image: SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall
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Jan 30, 2024

SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall

These photos and videos show how NASA manufactured and prepared to transport the payload adapter in February inside...

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NASA image: SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall
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Jan 30, 2024

SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall

These photos and videos show how NASA manufactured and prepared to transport the payload adapter in February inside...

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NASA image: SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall
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Jan 30, 2024

SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall

These photos and videos show how NASA manufactured and prepared to transport the payload adapter in February inside...

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Mar 12, 2024

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These photos and videos show how NASA manufactured and prepared to transport the payload adapter in February inside...

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Mar 12, 2024

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These photos and videos show how NASA manufactured and prepared to transport the payload adapter in February inside...

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NASA image: : SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall
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Jan 30, 2024

: SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall

These photos and videos show how NASA manufactured and prepared to transport the payload adapter in February inside...

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Mar 12, 2024

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These photos and videos show how NASA manufactured and prepared to transport the payload adapter in February inside...

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Mar 12, 2024

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These photos and videos show how NASA manufactured and prepared to transport the payload adapter in February inside...

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NASA image: SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall
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Jan 30, 2024

SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall

These photos and videos show how NASA manufactured and prepared to transport the payload adapter in February inside...

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NASA image: SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall
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Jan 30, 2024

SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall

These photos and videos show how NASA manufactured and prepared to transport the payload adapter in February inside...

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NASA image: SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall
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Jan 30, 2024

SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall

These photos and videos show how NASA manufactured and prepared to transport the payload adapter in February inside...

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Aug 2, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Inside the well deck of the U.S. Navy's USS Anchorage, the Orion boilerplate test vehicle rests...

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Mar 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The second Mars Exploration Rover, MER-1, sits revealed on a platform in the Payload...

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Feb 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The cruise stage, aeroshell and lander for the Mars Exploration Rover-1 mission and...

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Aug 4, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Inside the well deck of the USS Anchorage, NASA, Lockheed Martin and U.S. Navy personnel monitor...

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Aug 4, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is slightly lifted by crane from the water to test the proof...

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Aug 4, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Navy personnel get ready to board two rigid hull inflatable boats in the well deck of the...

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Aug 2, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Navy personnel in rigid hull inflatable boats practice with tether lines attached to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3320
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Aug 2, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Navy personnel use a rigid hull inflatable boat to approach the Orion boilerplate test...

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Mar 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility watch as the cover is lifted off...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3335
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Aug 3, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is slightly lifted by crane from the water to test the proof...

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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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