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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: MSFC-1701229
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Aug 23, 2017

MSFC-1701229

The SLS stage adapter being moved to it's new location from the MSFC Friction Stir Welding lab. This flight article...

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NASA image: Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Secondary Payload Cubesat
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Aug 5, 2021

Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Secondary Payload Cubesat

Small satellites, called CubeSats, are shown secured inside NASA’s Orion stage adapter at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Secondary Payload Cubesat
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Aug 5, 2021

Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Secondary Payload Cubesat

Small satellites, called CubeSats, are shown secured inside NASA’s Orion stage adapter at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload
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Jul 30, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems prepare to offload the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload
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Jul 30, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems prepare to offload the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload
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Jul 30, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems begin to offload the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload
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Jul 30, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems prepare to offload the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload
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Jul 30, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems move the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the agency’s...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload
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Jul 30, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems prepare to offload the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload
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Jul 30, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems begin to offload the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload
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Jul 30, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems prepare to offload the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for...

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NASA image: LVSA Move From Building 4755 to 4707
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Aug 24, 2017

LVSA Move From Building 4755 to 4707

Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter being loaded on the KMag for transportation to building 4707 for further testing.

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NASA image: LVSA Move From Building 4755 to 4707
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Aug 24, 2017

LVSA Move From Building 4755 to 4707

Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter being loaded on the KMag for transportation to building 4707 for further testing.

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NASA image: MSFC-1700817
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Jul 10, 2017

MSFC-1700817

NASA's Super Guppie arrives at Redstone Arsenal airfield to transport the Orion stage adapter to Denver Colorado for...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival
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Jul 29, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival

NASA’s Pegasus barge, carrying the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival
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Jul 29, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival

NASA’s Pegasus barge, carrying the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival
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Jul 29, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival

NASA’s Pegasus barge, carrying the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival
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Jul 29, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival

NASA’s Pegasus barge, carrying the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival
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Jul 29, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival

NASA’s Pegasus barge, carrying the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival
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Jul 29, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival

NASA’s Pegasus barge, carrying the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival
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Jul 29, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival

NASA’s Pegasus barge, carrying the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: MARSHALL WELD ENGINEER JUSTIN LITTELL POSES WITH LAUNCH VEHICLE
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May 24, 2016

MARSHALL WELD ENGINEER JUSTIN LITTELL POSES WITH LAUNCH VEHICLE

MARSHALL WELD ENGINEER JUSTIN LITTELL POSES WITH LAUNCH VEHICLE STAGE ADAPTER

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Lift and Mate - 360
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Jun 21, 2021

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Lift and Mate - 360

Get the full Space Launch System rocket core stacking experience, and watch in 360 degrees as teams lift part of the...

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NASA image: Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Secondary Payload Load
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Jul 8, 2021

Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Secondary Payload Load

Teams worked on the final processing of their payloads that will fly aboard Artemis I. Housed within the Orion stage...

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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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