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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  In the Rotation Processing and Surge Facility, an SRB solid segment is being lifted and moved to a rail car for shipment to Utah for testing.  The segment was part of the STS-114 stack.  It is the first time actual flight segments that had been stacked for flight in the VAB are being returned to Utah for testing.  It will undergo firing, which will enable inspectors to check the viability of the solid and verify the life expectancy for stacked segments.
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Jan 26, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Rotation Processing and Surge Facility, an SRB solid segment is being lifted and moved to a rail car for shipment to Utah for testing. The segment was part of the STS-114 stack. It is the first time actual flight segments that had been stacked for flight in the VAB are being returned to Utah for testing. It will undergo firing, which will enable inspectors to check the viability of the solid and verify the life expectancy for stacked segments.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Rotation Processing and Surge Facility, an SRB solid segment is being lifted and...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft PASS-C Adapter Lift and Mate to Stack
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Sep 9, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft PASS-C Adapter Lift and Mate to Stack

Technicians use a crane to attach the payload adapter separation systems canister to NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft PASS-C Adapter Lift and Mate to Stack
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Sep 9, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft PASS-C Adapter Lift and Mate to Stack

Technicians prepare the payload adapter separation systems canister to be secured onto NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight...

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NASA image: 3 Days in 1 Minute: Stacking the MMS Spacecraft
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Apr 18, 2014

3 Days in 1 Minute: Stacking the MMS Spacecraft

The Magnetospheric Multiscale, or MMS, mission stacked all four of its spacecraft in preparation for vibration...

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NASA image: Orion Lift and Mate Timelapse
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Oct 19, 2021

Orion Lift and Mate Timelapse

The Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission is lifted and mated onto the SLS rocket inside the VAB

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NASA image: Artemis II Stacking Pre-Lift
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Nov 19, 2024

Artemis II Stacking Pre-Lift

Artemis II Moon rocket begins stacking operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida

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NASA image: 2011-7144
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Sep 21, 2011

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MSL - Atlas 2nd Stage Move Lift & Stacking

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NASA image: 2011-7143
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Sep 21, 2011

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MSL - Atlas 2nd Stage Move Lift & Stacking

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NASA image: 2011-7134
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MSL - Atlas 2nd Stage Move Lift & Stacking

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NASA image: 2011-7146
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Sep 21, 2011

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MSL - Atlas 2nd Stage Move Lift & Stacking

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NASA image: 2011-7141
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Sep 21, 2011

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MSL - Atlas 2nd Stage Move Lift & Stacking

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NASA image: 2011-7139
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MSL - Atlas 2nd Stage Move Lift & Stacking

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NASA image: 2011-7136
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Sep 21, 2011

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MSL - Atlas 2nd Stage Move Lift & Stacking

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NASA image: 2011-7140
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Sep 21, 2011

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MSL - Atlas 2nd Stage Move Lift & Stacking

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NASA image: 2011-7147
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Sep 21, 2011

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MSL - Atlas 2nd Stage Move Lift & Stacking

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NASA image: 2011-7138
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Sep 21, 2011

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MSL - Atlas 2nd Stage Move Lift & Stacking

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NASA image: 2011-7132
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Sep 21, 2011

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MSL - Atlas 2nd Stage Move Lift & Stacking

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NASA image: 2011-7142
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MSL - Atlas 2nd Stage Move Lift & Stacking

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NASA image: 2011-7135
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MSL - Atlas 2nd Stage Move Lift & Stacking

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NASA image: 2011-7133
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MSL - Atlas 2nd Stage Move Lift & Stacking

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NASA image: 2011-7137
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Sep 21, 2011

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MSL - Atlas 2nd Stage Move Lift & Stacking

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NASA image: 2010-1897
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Feb 22, 2010

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STS-131 Discovery Lift & Mate to SRB/ET Stack

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NASA image: GRC-2008-C-00403
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Feb 28, 2004

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Inside BLDG.50, US4 is being lifted and will be stacked on US3.

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NASA image: 2010-2683
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STS-132 ATLANTIS LIFT & MATE TO ET/SRB STACK

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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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