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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

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.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

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: Lift Engine Pod Model
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Feb 5, 1965

Lift Engine Pod Model

3/4 front, top view of Noriar Lift Engine Pod installation in Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel

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NASA image: Lift Fan Model In Ames 40 X 80 Wind Tunnel.
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Sep 8, 1969

Lift Fan Model In Ames 40 X 80 Wind Tunnel.

Forward overhead view of lift fan transport model, with two, of a possible six, high pressure ratio wing lift fans....

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NASA image: A-15209. High Lift and Stall Control in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jun 1, 1950

A-15209. High Lift and Stall Control in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Investigation of High Lift and Stall Control on 45 deg. 3/4 front view Sweptback Cambered and Twisted Wing, in Ames...

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NASA image: M-2 Lifting Body, F.S.W.T. in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jul 27, 2000

M-2 Lifting Body, F.S.W.T. in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

M-2 lifting body wind tunnel model with wind tunnel mechanic Chuck Greco. Model mounted on special support designed...

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NASA image: Lifting the Veil of Anonymity
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Sep 12, 2011

Lifting the Veil of Anonymity

Lifting the Veil of Anonymity

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NASA image: Lift-Fan Delta Wing Fighter Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Apr 27, 1967

Lift-Fan Delta Wing Fighter Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Top front view of Delta wing lift fan fighter model.

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NASA image: X-24 (SV-5) Lifting Body In 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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May 24, 1968

X-24 (SV-5) Lifting Body In 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view of Martin X-24A lifting body, mounted on B-52 mount.

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NASA image: Orion Lift and Mate Timelapse
Video
Oct 19, 2021

Orion Lift and Mate Timelapse

The Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission is lifted and mated onto the SLS rocket inside the VAB

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Lift to Lufkin
Video
Oct 6, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Lift to Lufkin

Lucy spacecraft lift to Lufkin at Astrotech.

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NASA image: M-1-L Inflatable Recovery able Lifting Body Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jun 2, 1964

M-1-L Inflatable Recovery able Lifting Body Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view of M-1-L inflatable recovery able lifting body model in Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel. Mechanic, Ray...

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NASA image: AC75-0919. Lift Fan STOL Transport in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Apr 18, 1975

AC75-0919. Lift Fan STOL Transport in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 lower front view of DC-9 lift/cruz fan transport model. Pictured with Eloy Martinez (left, mechanic) Leo Hall...

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NASA image: Long range view of an unidentified space shuttle lift off taken from an
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Dec 15, 1988

Long range view of an unidentified space shuttle lift off taken from an

Long range view of an unidentified space shuttle lift off taken from an unidentified high flying aircraft.

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NASA image: SLS Liquid Hydrogen Tank  Test Article
Image
Oct 29, 2018

SLS Liquid Hydrogen Tank Test Article

New Orleans, LA - NASA's Space Launch System Liquid Hydrogen(LH2) Stactic Test Article(STA) is lifted into Cell A at...

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NASA image: wallops launch 2.21
Video
Feb 19, 2021

wallops launch 2.21

In this timelapse video, a Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft is transported from...

GSFC
NASA image: Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate
Video
Oct 7, 2021

Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate

Lucy spacecraft rollout at Astrotech and lift & mate at VIF, SLC-41, CCSFS.

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter
Video
Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter

Orion Lift to Transporter

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NASA image: Artemis IV Engine Section Lift
Image
Oct 21, 2024

Artemis IV Engine Section Lift

Technicians lift the engine section for NASA’s Artemis IV SLS (Space Launch System) rocket ahead of further...

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NASA image: Artemis IV Engine Section Lift
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Oct 21, 2024

Artemis IV Engine Section Lift

Technicians lift the engine section for NASA’s Artemis IV SLS (Space Launch System) rocket ahead of further...

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NASA image: European Service Module Lift and Tilt Operation
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Mar 1, 2016

European Service Module Lift and Tilt Operation

European Service Module Lift and Tilt Operation in the Assembly High Bay at Plum Brook Station’s Space Power...

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NASA image: Crawler Lifts Mobile Launcher
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Jun 1, 2018

Crawler Lifts Mobile Launcher

A construction worker monitors the progress as crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2) lifts the mobile launcher up a few...

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NASA image: Crawler Lifts Mobile Launcher
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Jun 1, 2018

Crawler Lifts Mobile Launcher

Workers watch as crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2) lifts the mobile launcher up a few inches from its support posts June...

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NASA image: Crawler Lifts Mobile Launcher
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Jun 1, 2018

Crawler Lifts Mobile Launcher

A construction worker monitors the progress as crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2) lifts the mobile launcher up a few...

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NASA image: GOES-R Lift and Mate
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Nov 9, 2016

GOES-R Lift and Mate

Preparations are underway to lift NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-R), enclosed in its...

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NASA image: GOES-R Lift and Mate
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Nov 9, 2016

GOES-R Lift and Mate

A crane is used to lift the payload fairing containing NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite...

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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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