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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: KSC-2009-3581
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Jun 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Roger Elliot, with United Space Alliance, speaks to employees before the move of the Ares I-X...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3582
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Jun 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Joe Oliva, with ATK, speaks to employees before the move of the Ares I-X aft skirt from the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3589
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Jun 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Ares I-X aft skirt moves inside the Rotation, Processing and Surge Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3580
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Jun 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Employees gather to witness the move of the Ares I-X aft skirt from the Assembly and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3579
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Jun 8, 2009

KSC-2009-3579

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Ares I-X aft skirt is ready to be moved from the Assembly and Refurbishment Facility at...

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NASA image: Aft Skirt Delivery for Artemis I - Move from BFF to RPSF
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Jun 10, 2020

Aft Skirt Delivery for Artemis I - Move from BFF to RPSF

The Artemis I aft skirts for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s twin solid rocket boosters are transported to...

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NASA image: Aft Skirt Delivery for Artemis I - Move from BFF to RPSF
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Jun 10, 2020

Aft Skirt Delivery for Artemis I - Move from BFF to RPSF

The Artemis I aft skirts for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s twin solid rocket boosters are transported to...

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NASA image: Aft Skirt Delivery for Artemis I - Move from BFF to RPSF
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Jun 10, 2020

Aft Skirt Delivery for Artemis I - Move from BFF to RPSF

The Artemis I aft skirts for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s twin solid rocket boosters are transported to...

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NASA image: Aft Skirt Delivery for Artemis I - Move from BFF to RPSF
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Jun 10, 2020

Aft Skirt Delivery for Artemis I - Move from BFF to RPSF

The first of two Artemis I aft skirts for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s twin solid rocket boosters is...

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NASA image: Aft Skirt Delivery for Artemis I - Move from BFF to RPSF
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Jun 10, 2020

Aft Skirt Delivery for Artemis I - Move from BFF to RPSF

The first of two Artemis I aft skirts for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s twin solid rocket boosters...

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NASA image: Aft Skirt Delivery for Artemis I - Move from BFF to RPSF
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Jun 10, 2020

Aft Skirt Delivery for Artemis I - Move from BFF to RPSF

One of two Artemis I aft skirts for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s twin solid rocket boosters crosses a...

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NASA image: Aft Skirt Delivery for Artemis I - Move from BFF to RPSF
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Jun 10, 2020

Aft Skirt Delivery for Artemis I - Move from BFF to RPSF

Exploration Ground Systems workers watch as the first of two Artemis I aft skirts for NASA’s Space Launch System...

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NASA image: SRB Processing Facilities Media Event
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Mar 1, 2016

SRB Processing Facilities Media Event

The right-hand aft skirt, one part of the aft booster assembly for NASA’s Space Launch System solid rocket boosters,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3587
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Jun 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Ares I-X aft skirt moves past the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3586
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Jun 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Ares I-X aft skirt moves past the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2456
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Mar 31, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Ares I-X aft skirt is moved out of the Assembly and Refurbishment Facility to the test...

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NASA image: SRB Processing Facilities Media Event
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Mar 1, 2016

SRB Processing Facilities Media Event

Inside the Booster Fabrication Facility (BFF) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the news media...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Aft Skirt Installation
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Jul 8, 2017

Pegasus ICON Aft Skirt Installation

Technicians install the aft skirt on the Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket July 8, 2017, inside Building 1555 at...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Aft Skirt Installation
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Jul 8, 2017

Pegasus ICON Aft Skirt Installation

A technician installs the aft skirt on the Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket July 8, 2017, inside Building 1555 at...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Aft Skirt Installation
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Jul 8, 2017

Pegasus ICON Aft Skirt Installation

Technician install the aft skirt on the Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket July 8, 2017, inside Building 1555 at...

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NASA image: Booster Fabrication Facility SLS Updates
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Oct 16, 2019

Booster Fabrication Facility SLS Updates

The aft skirt for one of the Space Launch System’s (SLS) two solid rocket boosters is inside the Booster Fabrication...

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NASA image: 2011-7768
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Nov 10, 2011

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Pegasus/Nustar, Arival for the Aft Skirt & Fins, Installation of the Aft Skirt to the Aft End of Stage 1

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NASA image: 2011-7764
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Nov 10, 2011

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Pegasus/Nustar, Arival for the Aft Skirt & Fins, Installation of the Aft Skirt to the Aft End of Stage 1

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NASA image: 2011-7766
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Nov 10, 2011

2011-7766

Pegasus/Nustar, Arival for the Aft Skirt & Fins, Installation of the Aft Skirt to the Aft End of Stage 1

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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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