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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: Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor on Stand
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Jul 31, 2018

Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor on Stand

The ground test motor for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) is secured on a work stand inside the Rotation,...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor on Stand
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Jul 31, 2018

Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor on Stand

The ground test motor for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) is secured on a work stand inside the Rotation,...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0044
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Jan 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Media view the newly redesigned External Tank as a transporter begins off-loading it...

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NASA image: Exterior of Flexible Wall at the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Mar 23, 1955

Exterior of Flexible Wall at the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A mechanic checks the tubing on one of the many jacks which control the nozzle section of the 10- by 10-Foot...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0038
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Jan 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Media view the newly redesigned External Tank as it is off-loaded from the barge that...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0045
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Jan 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Media view the newly redesigned External Tank after its off-loading from the barge that...

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NASA image: Apollo Contour Rocket Nozzle in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Jul 23, 1964

Apollo Contour Rocket Nozzle in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory

Bill Harrison and Bud Meilander check the setup of an Apollo Contour rocket nozzle in the Propulsion Systems...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0037
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Jan 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-0037

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA’s specially designed barge, Pegasus, is docked in the Launch Complex 39 Area Turn...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival
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Jul 20, 2018

Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival

The ground test motor for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) arrives by flatbed truck in its shipping container in...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0039
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Jan 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-0039

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Media view the newly redesigned External Tank as it is off-loaded from the barge that...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival
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Jul 20, 2018

Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival

Secured on a flatbed transporter in its shipping container, the ground test motor for Orion's Launch Abort System...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival
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Jul 20, 2018

Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival

Secured on a flatbed transporter in its shipping container, the ground test motor for Orion's Launch Abort System...

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NASA image: Mercury Capsule Construction at the NASA Lewis Research Center
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Aug 23, 1959

Mercury Capsule Construction at the NASA Lewis Research Center

A NASA mechanic secures the afterbody to a Mercury capsule in the hangar at the Lewis Research Center. The capsule...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival
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Jul 20, 2018

Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival

The ground test motor for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) arrives by flatbed truck in its shipping container in...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival
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Jul 20, 2018

Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival

Secured on a flatbed transporter in its shipping container, the ground test motor for Orion's Launch Abort System...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor on Stand
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Jul 31, 2018

Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor on Stand

The ground test motor for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) is secured on a work stand inside the Rotation,...

KSC
NASA image: Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival
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Jul 20, 2018

Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival

In the transfer aisle inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival
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Jul 20, 2018

Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival

The ground test motor for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) arrives by flatbed truck in its shipping container in...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0052
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Jan 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-0052

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the roof of the Launch Control Center, the newly redesigned External Tank...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival
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Jul 20, 2018

Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival

Secured on a flatbed transporter in its shipping container, the ground test motor for Orion's Launch Abort System...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Mission Evaluation Team Interview and B-Roll Reel
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Orion Mission Evaluation Team Interview and B-Roll Reel

Interviews and b-roll footage of Orion Mission Evaluation Room (MER) team members inside the Mission Control Center...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00165
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Jun 24, 2005

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Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: Discovery's payload is loaded and ready to go_ Plus, final checkout...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival
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Jul 20, 2018

Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival

In the transfer aisle inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00100
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May 2, 2005

KSC-05-S-00100

What if your work required you to creep along at less than one mile an hour, carrying an 18-million-pound load on...

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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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