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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: Artemis II Engine Section and Boat-tail Joined
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Jul 8, 2021

Artemis II Engine Section and Boat-tail Joined

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility have joined the engine and boat-tail sections of NASA’s Space Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis II Engine Section and Boat-tail Joined
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Jul 8, 2021

Artemis II Engine Section and Boat-tail Joined

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility have joined the engine and boat-tail sections of NASA’s Space Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis II Engine Section and Boat-tail Joined
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Jul 8, 2021

Artemis II Engine Section and Boat-tail Joined

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility have joined the engine and boat-tail sections of NASA’s Space Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis II Engine Section and Boat-tail Joined
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Jul 8, 2021

Artemis II Engine Section and Boat-tail Joined

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility have joined the engine and boat-tail sections of NASA’s Space Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis II Engine Section and Boat-tail Joined
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Jul 8, 2021

Artemis II Engine Section and Boat-tail Joined

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility have joined the engine and boat-tail sections of NASA’s Space Launch...

MAF
NASA image: Artemis II Engine Section and Boat-tail Joined
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Jul 9, 2021

Artemis II Engine Section and Boat-tail Joined

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility have joined the engine and boat-tail sections of NASA’s Space Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis III Engine Section 3 Boat Tail in HB2
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Aug 13, 2025

Artemis III Engine Section 3 Boat Tail in HB2

Teams from Kennedy lift NASA’s integrated Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) core stage engine section with its...

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NASA image: Artemis III Engine Section 3 Boat Tail in HB2
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Aug 13, 2025

Artemis III Engine Section 3 Boat Tail in HB2

Teams from Kennedy lift NASA’s integrated Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) core stage engine section with its...

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NASA image: Artemis II Engine Section 3 Boat Tail in HB2
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Aug 13, 2025

Artemis II Engine Section 3 Boat Tail in HB2

Teams from Kennedy lift NASA’s integrated Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) core stage engine section with its...

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NASA image: Artemis III Engine Section 3 Boat Tail in HB2
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Aug 13, 2025

Artemis III Engine Section 3 Boat Tail in HB2

Teams from Kennedy lift NASA’s integrated Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) core stage engine section with its...

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NASA image: Time-lapse of X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology aircraft (May 2019 - June 2021)
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Aug 3, 2021

Time-lapse of X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology aircraft (May 2019 - June 2021)

This time-lapse represents manufacturing of the X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology, or QueSST, aircraft from May 2019...

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NASA image: GRC-2002-C-01475
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2002-C-01475

RAYTHEON HORIZONTAL TAIL SECTION

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NASA image: GRC-2002-C-01471
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May 1, 2004

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RAYTHEON HORIZONTAL TAIL SECTION

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NASA image: GRC-2002-C-01473
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2002-C-01473

RAYTHEON HORIZONTAL TAIL SECTION

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NASA image: Lower Empennage Final Install
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Mar 26, 2023

Lower Empennage Final Install

A perfectly framed up rearview shot of NASA’s X-59 tail after its recent installation of the lower empennage, or...

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NASA image: Lower Empennage Final Install Event
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Mar 26, 2023

Lower Empennage Final Install Event

The tail of NASA’s X-59 aircraft is shown here in late March at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California...

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NASA image: AVROCAR Test in the NASA Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Apr 3, 1961

AVROCAR Test in the NASA Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Rear view of the Avrocar with tail, mounted on variable height struts. Overhead doors of the wind tunnel test...

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NASA image: Manufacturing Area From Above
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May 26, 2021

Manufacturing Area From Above

This overhead view shows NASA’s X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology or QueSST aircraft as it comes together for the...

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NASA image: Lower Empennage Test Fit Install
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Jan 27, 2023

Lower Empennage Test Fit Install

Here is a close-up of the GE F414 engine, from the aft deck or rear, before the tail section of the X-59 is lifted...

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NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Mar 20, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

The tail section of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), severed from the fuselage on...

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NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Mar 20, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

The tail section of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), severed from the fuselage on...

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NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Mar 20, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

The tail section of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), severed from the fuselage on...

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NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Mar 20, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

The tail section of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), severed from the fuselage on...

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NASA image: Artemis IV Engine Section Lift
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Oct 21, 2024

Artemis IV Engine Section Lift

Technicians lift the engine section for NASA’s Artemis IV SLS (Space Launch System) rocket ahead of further...

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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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