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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.

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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: Exploration Upper Stage Umbilical Retract Testing at LETF
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Oct 22, 2024

Exploration Upper Stage Umbilical Retract Testing at LETF

Exploration Upper Stage Umbilical retract testing is underway at the Launch Equipment Test Facility at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Exploration Upper Stage Umbilical Retract Testing at LETF
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Oct 22, 2024

Exploration Upper Stage Umbilical Retract Testing at LETF

Exploration Upper Stage Umbilical retract testing is underway at the Launch Equipment Test Facility at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: ICPSU Install onto Mobile Launcher
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Mar 16, 2018

ICPSU Install onto Mobile Launcher

A crane and rigging lines are used to install the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage Umbilical (ICPSU) high up on...

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NASA image: ICPSU Install onto Mobile Launcher
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Mar 16, 2018

ICPSU Install onto Mobile Launcher

A crane and rigging lines are used to install the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage Umbilical (ICPSU) high up on...

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NASA image: ICPSU Install onto Mobile Launcher
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Mar 16, 2018

ICPSU Install onto Mobile Launcher

A crane and rigging lines are used to install the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage Umbilical (ICPSU) high up on...

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NASA image: ICPSU Install onto Mobile Launcher - Preps for Lift
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Mar 15, 2018

ICPSU Install onto Mobile Launcher - Preps for Lift

Construction workers with JP Donovan assist with preparations to lift and install the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion...

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NASA image: LETF Banner Event
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Jul 24, 2018

LETF Banner Event

The team that tested the umbilical lines and accessories that will connect from the mobile launcher to NASA's Space...

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NASA image: LETF Banner Event
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Jul 24, 2018

LETF Banner Event

The team that tested the umbilical lines and accessories that will connect from the mobile launcher to NASA's Space...

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NASA image: LETF Banner Event
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Jul 24, 2018

LETF Banner Event

The team that tested the umbilical lines and accessories that will connect from the mobile launcher to NASA's Space...

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NASA image: LETF Banner Event
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Jul 24, 2018

LETF Banner Event

The team that tested the umbilical lines and accessories that will connect from the mobile launcher to NASA's Space...

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NASA image: LETF Banner Event
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Jul 24, 2018

LETF Banner Event

The team that tested the umbilical lines and accessories that will connect from the mobile launcher to NASA's Space...

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NASA image: LETF Banner Event
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Jul 24, 2018

LETF Banner Event

The team that tested the umbilical lines and accessories that will connect from the mobile launcher to NASA's Space...

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NASA image: LETF Banner Event
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Jul 24, 2018

LETF Banner Event

The team that tested the umbilical lines and accessories that will connect from the mobile launcher to NASA's Space...

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NASA image: LETF Banner Event
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Jul 24, 2018

LETF Banner Event

The team that tested the umbilical lines and accessories that will connect from the mobile launcher to NASA's Space...

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NASA image: ICPSU Install onto Mobile Launcher
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Mar 16, 2018

ICPSU Install onto Mobile Launcher

Construction workers with JP Donovan install the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage Umbilical (ICPSU) at about the...

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NASA image: ICPSU Install onto Mobile Launcher
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Mar 16, 2018

ICPSU Install onto Mobile Launcher

Construction workers with JP Donovan install the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage Umbilical (ICPSU) at about the...

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NASA image: ICPSU Install onto Mobile Launcher - Preps for Lift
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Mar 15, 2018

ICPSU Install onto Mobile Launcher - Preps for Lift

A construction worker with JP Donovan helps prepare the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage Umbilical (ICPSU) for...

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NASA image: ICPSU Install onto Mobile Launcher
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Mar 16, 2018

ICPSU Install onto Mobile Launcher

A heavy-lift crane slowly lifts the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage Umbilical (ICPSU) up for installation on the...

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NASA image: ICPSU Install onto Mobile Launcher
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Mar 16, 2018

ICPSU Install onto Mobile Launcher

A heavy-lift crane slowly lifts the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage Umbilical (ICPSU) high up for installation on...

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NASA image: ICPSU Install onto Mobile Launcher - Preps for Lift
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Mar 15, 2018

ICPSU Install onto Mobile Launcher - Preps for Lift

Construction workers with JP Donovan attach a heavy-lift crane to the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage Umbilical...

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NASA image: ICPSU Install onto Mobile Launcher - Preps for Lift
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Mar 15, 2018

ICPSU Install onto Mobile Launcher - Preps for Lift

The mobile launcher (ML) tower is lit up before early morning sunrise at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: ICPSU Install onto Mobile Launcher
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Mar 16, 2018

ICPSU Install onto Mobile Launcher

The mobile launcher (ML) is reflected in the sunglasses of a construction worker with JP Donovan at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Tail Service Mast Umbilical (TSMU) Drop Test
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Jun 19, 2019

Tail Service Mast Umbilical (TSMU) Drop Test

Preparations are underway to conduct a drop test of the Tail Service Mast Umbilicals (TSMU) for NASA’s Space Launch...

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NASA image: Tail Service Mast Umbilical (TSMU) Drop Test
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Jun 19, 2019

Tail Service Mast Umbilical (TSMU) Drop Test

A drop test of the Tail Service Mast Umbilicals (TSMU) for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket is underway on...

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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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