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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: NASA Readies Artemis II Boat-tail for Core Stage 2
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Jun 9, 2021

NASA Readies Artemis II Boat-tail for Core Stage 2

Technicians and engineers move the boat-tail structure for the core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System’s (SLS)...

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NASA image: NASA Readies Artemis II Boat-tail for Core Stage 2
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Jun 9, 2021

NASA Readies Artemis II Boat-tail for Core Stage 2

Technicians and engineers move the boat-tail structure for the core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System’s (SLS)...

MAF
NASA image: NASA Readies Artemis II Boat-tail for Core Stage 2
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Jun 9, 2021

NASA Readies Artemis II Boat-tail for Core Stage 2

Technicians and engineers move the boat-tail structure for the core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System’s (SLS)...

MAF
NASA image: NASA Readies Artemis II Boat-tail for Core Stage 2
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Jun 9, 2021

NASA Readies Artemis II Boat-tail for Core Stage 2

Technicians and engineers move the boat-tail structure for the core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System’s (SLS)...

MAF
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jun 25, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

The unpiloted Russian Progress 7 supply ship departs from the Zvezda Service Module's docking port on the...

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NASA image: KSC01padig137
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Mar 6, 2001

KSC01padig137

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Atlantis is towed to the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 along the tow-way....

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NASA image: 400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-126 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Nov 16, 2008

400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-126 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-008638 (16 Nov. 2008) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Endeavour's tail section was provided by...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4307
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Jul 31, 2009

KSC-2009-4307

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A large team of specialists works methodically through procedures to "safe" Endeavour as it...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-139
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Mar 6, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-139

Viewed from the rear, the orbiter Atlantis heads toward the open doors of the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1653
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Mar 6, 2012

KSC-2012-1653

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

KSC
NASA image: 400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-126 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Nov 16, 2008

400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-126 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-008640 (16 Nov. 2008) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Endeavour's tail section was provided by...

JSC
NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 13, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-032429 (12 March 2008) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Endeavour's tail section was provided by...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-124 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jun 2, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-124 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS017-E-008669 (2 June 2008) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section was provided by...

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NASA image: Core Stage Engine Platform Installation on Mobile Launcher
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Jun 18, 2019

Core Stage Engine Platform Installation on Mobile Launcher

Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the engine service platform that...

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NASA image: Drive Fan for the Icing Research Tunnel
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Nov 23, 1944

Drive Fan for the Icing Research Tunnel

View of the drive fan for the Icing Research Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA)...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-137
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Mar 6, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-137

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Atlantis is towed to the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 along the tow-way....

KSC
NASA image: KSC01padig139
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Mar 6, 2001

KSC01padig139

Viewed from the rear, the orbiter Atlantis heads toward the open doors of the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-3728
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Jun 16, 2009

KSC-2009-3728

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After rollback of the rotating service structure, or RSS, on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Republic F-84 Thunderjet with Reverse Thruster
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Jun 23, 1954

Republic F-84 Thunderjet with Reverse Thruster

The US Air Force loaned a Republic F-84 Thunderjet to the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2783
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Jun 14, 2013

KSC-2013-2783

MOJAVE DESERT, Calif. – In the Mojave Desert in California, a student attaches a tail fin to the Garvey Spacecraft...

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NASA image: Flight Research Building at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Sep 23, 1942

Flight Research Building at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The Flight Research Building at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research...

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NASA image: jsc2019m000372_Preparing America for DeepSpace_Episode21_ Backbone of Lunar Exploration_MP4
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May 9, 2019

jsc2019m000372_Preparing America for DeepSpace_Episode21_ Backbone of Lunar Exploration_MP4

NASA’s Orion, Space Launch System (SLS), and Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) programs are continuing work on one of...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0670
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Mar 10, 2008

KSC-08pd0670

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, rollback of the rotating service...

KSC
NASA image: First Test Program in the NACA’s Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Mar 23, 1944

First Test Program in the NACA’s Altitude Wind Tunnel

The Altitude Wind Tunnel (AWT) was the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research...

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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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