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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: KSC-06pd0827
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May 12, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery, atop an orbiter transporter, turns toward NASA's Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC01PD1862
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Dec 20, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility, workers watch while an overhead crane lifts the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4746
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Jun 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers using an overhead crane lift a solid...

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NASA image: CLPS PM-1 Astrobotic/ULA Rollout for Launch
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Jan 5, 2024

CLPS PM-1 Astrobotic/ULA Rollout for Launch

On Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket carrying Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander is...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Launch Vehicle on Stand
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May 28, 2020

Mars 2020 Launch Vehicle on Stand

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V booster for NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover is being prepared for its lift up into...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4766
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Jun 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers using an overhead crane lift the...

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NASA image: Forward Skirt for Artemis IV’s Core Stage Moves to Next Phase of Production
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Sep 16, 2022

Forward Skirt for Artemis IV’s Core Stage Moves to Next Phase of Production

Crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the forward skirt of a core stage that will power...

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NASA image: Artemis III Major Join 3 Moves to Final Integration
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Dec 27, 2025

Artemis III Major Join 3 Moves to Final Integration

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, lift the forward-joined flight hardware for the...

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NASA image: Forward Skirt for Artemis IV’s Core Stage Moves to Next Phase of Production
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Sep 16, 2022

Forward Skirt for Artemis IV’s Core Stage Moves to Next Phase of Production

Crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the forward skirt of a core stage that will power...

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NASA image: Forward Skirt for Artemis IV’s Core Stage Moves to Next Phase of Production
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Sep 16, 2022

Forward Skirt for Artemis IV’s Core Stage Moves to Next Phase of Production

Crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the forward skirt of a core stage that will power...

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NASA image: Forward Skirt for Artemis IV’s Core Stage Moves to Next Phase of Production
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Sep 16, 2022

Forward Skirt for Artemis IV’s Core Stage Moves to Next Phase of Production

Crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the forward skirt of a core stage that will power...

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NASA image: Artemis IV Forward Ring Moves to Vertical Assembly Center
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Nov 21, 2024

Artemis IV Forward Ring Moves to Vertical Assembly Center

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a forward ring into the vertical assembly center on...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Dragon/Falcon 9 Rollout and Lift to Vertical - BROLL
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May 21, 2020

NASA's SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Dragon/Falcon 9 Rollout and Lift to Vertical - BROLL

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft onboard is seen as it is rolled out of the...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S
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Oct 24, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage leaves the Atlas Space Operations Center aboard a transport trailer...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S
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Oct 24, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage arrives at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Dragon/Falcon 9 Rollout and Lift to Vertical - TIMELAPSE
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May 21, 2020

NASA's SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Dragon/Falcon 9 Rollout and Lift to Vertical - TIMELAPSE

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft onboard is seen as it is rolled out of the...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S
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Oct 24, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage leaves the Atlas Space Operations Center aboard a transport trailer...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S
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Oct 24, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage is in the vertical position in the Vertical Integration Facility at...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Atlas V First Stage Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LV
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Jul 12, 2017

TDRS-M Atlas V First Stage Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LV

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage has been positioned inside the Vertical Integration Facility at Space...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S
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Oct 24, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage is on its way from the Atlas Space Operations Center to the Vertical...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Atlas V First Stage Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LV
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Jul 12, 2017

TDRS-M Atlas V First Stage Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LV

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage has been positioned inside the Vertical Integration Facility at Space...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Atlas V First Stage Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LV
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Jul 12, 2017

TDRS-M Atlas V First Stage Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LV

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage has been positioned inside the Vertical Integration Facility at Space...

KSC
NASA image: TDRS-M Atlas V First Stage Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LV
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Jul 12, 2017

TDRS-M Atlas V First Stage Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LV

Viewed overhead from the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S
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Oct 24, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage arrives at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex...

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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.
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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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