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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: Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Secondary Payload Load
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Jul 8, 2021

Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Secondary Payload Load

Teams worked on the final processing of their payloads that will fly aboard Artemis I. Housed within the Orion stage...

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NASA image: Artemis I OSA Secondary Payloads - CuSP and LunaHMap
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Jul 14, 2021

Artemis I OSA Secondary Payloads - CuSP and LunaHMap

Team CuSP cheers on the solar CubeSat prior to loading it in the Space Launch System rocket Orion stage adapter at...

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NASA image: Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Secondary Payload Load
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Jul 8, 2021

Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Secondary Payload Load

Fueling and servicing checks on the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission are completed inside Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Artemis I OSA Secondary Payloads - CuSP and LunaHMap
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Jul 14, 2021

Artemis I OSA Secondary Payloads - CuSP and LunaHMap

Teams worked on the final processing of their payloads that will fly aboard Artemis I. Housed within the Orion stage...

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NASA image: Artemis I OSA Secondary Payloads - CuSP and LunaHMap
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Jul 14, 2021

Artemis I OSA Secondary Payloads - CuSP and LunaHMap

Teams worked on the final processing of their payloads that will fly aboard Artemis I. Housed within the Orion stage...

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NASA image: Artemis I - OSA Secondary Payload: ARGO, BioS
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Jul 14, 2021

Artemis I - OSA Secondary Payload: ARGO, BioS

Teams worked on the final processing of their payloads that will fly aboard Artemis I. Housed within the Orion stage...

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NASA image: Artemis I - OSA Secondary Payload: ARGO, BioS
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Jul 14, 2021

Artemis I - OSA Secondary Payload: ARGO, BioS

Teams worked on the final processing of their payloads that will fly aboard Artemis I. Housed within the Orion stage...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 4, 1994

Space Shuttle Project

With a veteran crew aboard, the Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-62) roars off Launch Pad 39B to begin a 14-day extended...

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NASA image: Kennedy Countdown for August 13, 2021
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Aug 13, 2021

Kennedy Countdown for August 13, 2021

nstallation of small satellites, called CubeSats, continues in the Orion spacecraft adapter at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-92PC-1538
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Jul 18, 1992

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 17, Pad A, technicians encapsulate the...

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NASA image:  Artist's concept of the Capture, Containment, and Return System
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Apr 6, 2023

Artist's concept of the Capture, Containment, and Return System

This artist's concept shows the proposed Capture, Containment, and Return System, a NASA payload on the European...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0938
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Jun 8, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Commander Rick Husband checks the window in Columbia during Crew Equipment...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0421
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Mar 28, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Hitchhiker Bridge rests on a workstand in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0749
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May 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The SHI Research Double Module (SHI/RDM) (right) and Hitchhiker Carrier (left) are...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0736
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May 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Suspended from the overhead crane, the SHI Research Double Module (SHI/RDM) travels...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0735
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May 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the overhead crane lifts the SHI Research...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0747
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May 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the Hitchhiker Carrier (front) and the SHI...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0734
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May 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility attach the overhead crane to the SHI...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0748
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May 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The SHI Research Double Module (SHI_RDM) (right) and Hitchhiker Carrier (left) are...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0750
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May 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The SHI Research Double Module (SHI/RDM) (right) and Hitchhiker Carrier (left) are...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0737
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May 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, the overhead crane lowers the SHI Research...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0751
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May 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The SHI Research Double Module (SHI/RDM) (left) and Hitchhiker Carrier (right) are...

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NASA image: Artemis I OSA Secondary Payloads - Miles and Lunar IC
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Jul 15, 2021

Artemis I OSA Secondary Payloads - Miles and Lunar IC

The LunIR undergoes inspection prior to being loaded in the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s Orion stage adapter...

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NASA image: Artemis I OSA Secondary Payload Load - NEA Scout and LunarIC
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Jul 13, 2021

Artemis I OSA Secondary Payload Load - NEA Scout and LunarIC

Teams worked on the final processing of their payloads that will fly aboard Artemis I. Housed within the Orion stage...

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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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