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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 Flight Test Booster
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Apr 12, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Flight Test Booster

The Abort Test Booster, the rocket which will propel Orion's Launch Abort System and crew module / separation ring...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Flight Test Booster
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Apr 18, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Flight Test Booster

The Abort Test Booster, the rocket which will propel Orion's Launch Abort System and crew module / separation ring...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Flight Test Booster
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Apr 18, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Flight Test Booster

The Abort Test Booster, the rocket which will propel Orion's Launch Abort System and crew module / separation ring...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Flight Test Booster
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Apr 16, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Flight Test Booster

The Abort Test Booster, the rocket which will propel Orion's Launch Abort System and crew module / separation ring...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Flight Test Booster
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Apr 12, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Flight Test Booster

The Abort Test Booster, the rocket which will propel Orion's Launch Abort System and crew module / separation ring...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Flight Test Booster
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Apr 12, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Flight Test Booster

The Abort Test Booster, the rocket which will propel Orion's Launch Abort System and crew module / separation ring...

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NASA image: Commercial Crew Program Astronaut Training - Suni Williams
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Nov 15, 2018

Commercial Crew Program Astronaut Training - Suni Williams

Boeing CST-100 MOST CFT Ascent Sim for Eric Boe, Suni Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore.

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 6, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission launched from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida via the Marshall Space Flight Center...

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NASA image: Ascent - Landing Space Shuttle Orbiter Imagery
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Mar 29, 2012

Ascent - Landing Space Shuttle Orbiter Imagery

Space Shuttle orbiter landing imagery from Kennedy Space Center.

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NASA image: Astronaut Eugene Cernan prepares to mount ladder to lunar module ascent stage
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Dec 13, 1972

Astronaut Eugene Cernan prepares to mount ladder to lunar module ascent stage

Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, Apollo 17 commander, prepares to mount ladder to lunar module ascent stage. Note the...

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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 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

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 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: 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: STS-116 Flight Controllers on console during mission - (Ascent/Entry Shift)
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Dec 7, 2006

STS-116 Flight Controllers on console during mission - (Ascent/Entry Shift)

JSC2006-E-53532 (9 Dec. 2006) --- Steve Stich (left), ascent flight director for STS-116, and Norm Knight, entry...

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NASA image: STS-116 Flight Controllers on console during mission - (Ascent/Entry Shift)
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Dec 7, 2006

STS-116 Flight Controllers on console during mission - (Ascent/Entry Shift)

JSC2006-E-53518 (9 Dec. 2006) --- Overall view in the shuttle flight control room, from the point of view of the...

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NASA image: STS-118 Flight Controllers on console during mission - (Ascent Team) - (WFCR)
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Aug 8, 2007

STS-118 Flight Controllers on console during mission - (Ascent Team) - (WFCR)

JSC2007-E-41694 (8 Aug. 2007) --- In the space shuttle flight operations control room of Houston's Mission Control...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 21, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission launched from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida via the Marshall Space Flight Center...

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NASA image: Mars Sample Retrieval Lander-Mars Ascent Vehicle Launch Illustration
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Apr 21, 2022

Mars Sample Retrieval Lander-Mars Ascent Vehicle Launch Illustration

This illustration shows a concept for a proposed NASA Mars lander-and-rocket combination that would play a key role...

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NASA image: Seismometer reading from impact made by Lunar Module ascent stage
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Nov 20, 1969

Seismometer reading from impact made by Lunar Module ascent stage

S69-59547 (20 Nov. 1969) --- The seismometer reading from the impact made by the Lunar Module ascent stage when it...

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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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