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

Lower Empennage Final Install Event

NASA’s X-59 sits in support framing while undergoing the installation of its lower empennage, or tail section, at...

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

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

A Volvo Crawler Excavator severs the airframe, separating the tail section from the fuselage, of the modified C-141...

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

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

A Volvo Crawler Excavator severs the airframe, separating the tail section from the fuselage, of the modified C-141...

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NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Mar 12, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

Close-up view of the tail section of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), during its...

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

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

A Volvo Crawler Excavator severs the airframe, separating the tail section from the fuselage, of the modified C-141...

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

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

Close-up view of the tail section of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), severed from...

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

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

A Volvo Crawler Excavator severs the airframe, separating the tail section from the fuselage, of the modified C-141...

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

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

Daylight shines through the airframe during the demolition of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO)...

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

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

A Volvo Crawler Excavator severs the airframe, separating the tail section from the fuselage, of the modified C-141...

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

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

Close-up view of the tail section of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), severed from...

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

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

A Volvo Crawler Excavator severs the airframe, separating the tail section from the fuselage, of the modified C-141...

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

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

A Volvo Crawler Excavator severs the airframe, separating the tail section from the fuselage, of the modified C-141...

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

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

A Volvo Crawler Excavator severs the airframe, separating the tail section from the fuselage, of the modified C-141...

ARC
NASA image: Artemis III Engine Section inside SSPF High Bay
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Oct 30, 2024

Artemis III Engine Section inside SSPF High Bay

Technicians with NASA and Boeing complete attaching the engine section to the boat-tail for the agency’s Artemis III...

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NASA image: Artemis III Engine Section inside SSPF High Bay
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Oct 30, 2024

Artemis III Engine Section inside SSPF High Bay

Technicians with NASA and Boeing complete attaching the engine section to the boat-tail for the agency’s Artemis III...

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NASA image: Artemis III Engine Section inside SSPF High Bay
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Oct 30, 2024

Artemis III Engine Section inside SSPF High Bay

Technicians with NASA and Boeing complete attaching the engine section to the boat-tail for the agency’s Artemis III...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Oct 25, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-005934 (25 Oct. 2007) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section is featured in this image photographed...

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NASA image: Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-120 Mission
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Oct 25, 2007

Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-120 Mission

ISS016-E-006352 (25 Oct. 2007) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, the tail section and underside of the...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Jan 1, 1959

Mercury Project

In this 1959 photograph, technicians prepare tail sections for Mercury-Redstone vehicles in Building 4706 at...

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NASA image: MAF_20221204_CS3 ES rollout-5
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Dec 4, 2022

MAF_20221204_CS3 ES rollout-5

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans move the engine section flight hardware to the agency’s...

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NASA image: NASA teams load SLS Engine Section for Artemis III mission on Pegasus barge
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Dec 4, 2022

NASA teams load SLS Engine Section for Artemis III mission on Pegasus barge

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans move the engine section flight hardware to the agency’s...

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NASA image: NASA teams load SLS Engine Section for Artemis III mission on Pegasus barge
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Dec 4, 2022

NASA teams load SLS Engine Section for Artemis III mission on Pegasus barge

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans move the engine section flight hardware to the agency’s...

MAF
NASA image: MAF_20221204_CS3 ES rollout-298
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Dec 4, 2022

MAF_20221204_CS3 ES rollout-298

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans move the engine section flight hardware to the agency’s...

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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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