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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: MSFC-1701231
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Aug 23, 2017

MSFC-1701231

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

MSFC
NASA image: MSFC-1701228
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Aug 24, 2017

MSFC-1701228

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

MSFC
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...

MSFC
NASA image: MSFC-1701230
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Aug 23, 2017

MSFC-1701230

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

MSFC
NASA image: 1000471
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Mar 30, 2010

1000471

THE LEFT DOME WAS CREATED USING THE NEW MANUFACTURING PROCESSES AND ELIMINATES AT LEAST EIGHT MAJOR WELDS. THE WELD...

MSFC
NASA image: 1001623
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Sep 15, 2010

1001623

ANDRÉ PASEUR (WELD TECHNICIAN, JACOBS ESTS GROUP/ERC) DISPLAYS A HEXAGON THAT WAS FABRICATED FROM FRICTION STIR...

MSFC
NASA image: 1001619
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Sep 15, 2010

1001619

SAMUEL SMITH (WELD TECHNICIAN, JACOBS ESTS GROUP/ALL POINTS) AND ANDRÉ PASEUR (WELD TECHNICIAN, JACOBS ESTS...

MSFC
NASA image: 1000461
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Mar 29, 2010

1000461

THE OVERHEAD VIEW OF THE FLOOR OF THE FRICTION STIR HIGH BAY AREA IN BUILDING 4755. THIS VIEW SHOWS FOUR DOME PIECES...

MSFC
NASA image: 1000460
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Mar 29, 2010

1000460

THE OVERHEAD VIEW OF THE FLOOR OF THE FRICTION STIR HIGH BAY AREA IN BUILDING 4755. THIS VIEW SHOWS FOUR DOME PIECES...

MSFC
NASA image: 1000462
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Mar 29, 2010

1000462

THE OVERHEAD VIEW OF THE FLOOR OF THE FRICTION STIR HIGH BAY AREA IN BUILDING 4755. THIS VIEW SHOWS FOUR DOME PIECES...

MSFC
NASA image: The Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) is Lifted Prior to Trans
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Jul 31, 2017

The Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) is Lifted Prior to Trans

Lifting of the Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) in preparation for transport. The LVSA was fabricated in the EM32...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Dec 1, 1998

Benefit from NASA

Two companies have successfully commercialized a specialized welding tool developed at the Marshall Space Flight...

MSFC
NASA image: U.S. SENATOR BILL NELSON AT FRICTION STIR WELD LAB
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Feb 12, 2016

U.S. SENATOR BILL NELSON AT FRICTION STIR WELD LAB

U.S. SENATOR BILL NELSON OF FLORIDA, RIGHT, LISTENS AS ANDY SCHORR, ASSISTANT MANAGER FOR SPACECRAFT/PAYLOAD...

MSFC
NASA image: EUS STA FWD Dome Progress - Vertical
Video
Mar 14, 2025

EUS STA FWD Dome Progress - Vertical

EUS STA FWD Dome Hardware Progress video showcasing the lift onto the robotic weld tool, trimming process, and then...

MSFC
NASA image: 1001624
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Sep 15, 2010

1001624

SAMUEL SMITH (WELD TECHNICIAN, JACOBS ESTS GROUP/ALL POINTS) DISPLAYS A HEXAGON THAT WAS FABRICATED FROM FRICTION...

MSFC
NASA image: 1400392
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Jun 5, 2014

1400392

DAVID OSBORNE, A MACHINIST ON THE METTS CONTRACT, INSPECTS THE ORTHOGRID TOOL PATH ON AN 8 FOOT CF1 BARREL IN...

MSFC
NASA image: Orion pressure vessel for Exploration Mission-2
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Dec 19, 2017

Orion pressure vessel for Exploration Mission-2

Orion EM2 PV1 Weld

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NASA image: Orion pressure vessel for Exploration Mission-2
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Dec 19, 2017

Orion pressure vessel for Exploration Mission-2

Orion EM2 PV1 Weld

JSC
NASA image: Orion pressure vessel for Exploration Mission-2
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Dec 19, 2017

Orion pressure vessel for Exploration Mission-2

Orion EM2 PV1 Weld

JSC
NASA image: Core Stage Four Liquid Hydrogen Tank Aft Dome Lifts into Vertical Assembly Center 
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Oct 27, 2025

Core Stage Four Liquid Hydrogen Tank Aft Dome Lifts into Vertical Assembly Center 

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the aft dome for the liquid hydrogen tank for the...

MAF
NASA image: Core Stage Four Liquid Hydrogen Tank Aft Dome Lifts into Vertical Assembly Center 
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Oct 27, 2025

Core Stage Four Liquid Hydrogen Tank Aft Dome Lifts into Vertical Assembly Center 

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the aft dome for the liquid hydrogen tank for the...

MAF
NASA image: NASA Rocket Hardware Moves to Michoud’s Vertical Assembly Center for Next Phase of Production
Video
Dec 18, 2023

NASA Rocket Hardware Moves to Michoud’s Vertical Assembly Center for Next Phase of Production

This imagery shows how technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility moved the aft dome of the liquid oxygen tank...

MAF
NASA image: NASA Rocket Hardware Moves to Michoud’s Vertical Assembly Center for Next Phase of Production
Video
Dec 18, 2023

NASA Rocket Hardware Moves to Michoud’s Vertical Assembly Center for Next Phase of Production

This imagery shows how technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility moved the aft dome of the liquid oxygen tank...

MAF
NASA image: NASA Rocket Hardware Moves to Michoud’s Vertical Assembly Center for Next Phase of Production
Image
Dec 5, 2023

NASA Rocket Hardware Moves to Michoud’s Vertical Assembly Center for Next Phase of Production

This imagery shows how technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility moved the aft dome of the liquid oxygen tank...

MSFC
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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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