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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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NASA image: Cruise Stage Separation
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May 22, 2008

Cruise Stage Separation

Seven minutes before NASA Phoenix Mars Lander enters the Martian atmosphere, it will jettison the cruise stage...

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NASA image: NASA Barge Departs Michoud with Hardware for Three Different Artemis Missions
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Aug 29, 2024

NASA Barge Departs Michoud with Hardware for Three Different Artemis Missions

Bound for Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA’s Pegasus barge departed the agency’s Michoud Assembly Facility in...

MAF
NASA image: NASA Barge Departs Michoud with Hardware for Three Different Artemis Missions
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Aug 30, 2024

NASA Barge Departs Michoud with Hardware for Three Different Artemis Missions

Bound for Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA’s Pegasus barge departed the agency’s Michoud Assembly Facility in...

MAF
NASA image: NASA Barge Crew Describes What It’s Like to Transport Moon Rocket
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Apr 29, 2021

NASA Barge Crew Describes What It’s Like to Transport Moon Rocket

Meet the crew of NASA’s Pegasus barge and learn how they transported the core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System...

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NASA image: Keith Higginbotham Discusses the Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter for the Space Launch System
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Jul 17, 2020

Keith Higginbotham Discusses the Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter for the Space Launch System

Runs 1:28: Keith Higginbotham, the NASA launch vehicle stage adapter hardware manager, explains the adapter’s role...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage
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Dec 29, 2021

NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage

NASA has completed assembly of the upper, or forward, part of the core stage for the Space Launch System (SLS)...

MAF
NASA image: NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage
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Dec 15, 2021

NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage

NASA has completed assembly of the upper, or forward, part of the core stage for the Space Launch System (SLS)...

MAF
NASA image: NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage
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Dec 15, 2021

NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage

NASA has completed assembly of the upper, or forward, part of the core stage for the Space Launch System (SLS)...

MAF
NASA image: NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage
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Dec 29, 2021

NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage

NASA has completed assembly of the upper, or forward, part of the core stage for the Space Launch System (SLS)...

MAF
NASA image: NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage
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Dec 15, 2021

NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage

NASA has completed assembly of the upper, or forward, part of the core stage for the Space Launch System (SLS)...

MAF
NASA image: NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage
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Dec 29, 2021

NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage

NASA has completed assembly of the upper, or forward, part of the core stage for the Space Launch System (SLS)...

MAF
NASA image: NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage
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Dec 15, 2021

NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage

NASA has completed assembly of the upper, or forward, part of the core stage for the Space Launch System (SLS)...

MAF
NASA image: NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage
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Dec 15, 2021

NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage

NASA has completed assembly of the upper, or forward, part of the core stage for the Space Launch System (SLS)...

MAF
NASA image: NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage
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Dec 29, 2021

NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage

NASA has completed assembly of the upper, or forward, part of the core stage for the Space Launch System (SLS)...

MAF
NASA image: NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage
Video
Jan 10, 2022

NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage

NASA has completed assembly of the upper, or forward, part of the core stage for the Space Launch System (SLS)...

MAF
NASA image: Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter for Artemis II Moved, Prepped for Shipment
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Aug 21, 2024

Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter for Artemis II Moved, Prepped for Shipment

NASA rolled out a key piece of space flight hardware for the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket for the first crewed...

MSFC
NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 6
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 6

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

MSFC
NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 7
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 7

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

MSFC
NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 3
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 3

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

MSFC
NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 4
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 4

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

MSFC
NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

MSFC
NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 2
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 2

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

MSFC
NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 5
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 5

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

MSFC
NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall
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Mar 13, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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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