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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: Ariane 5 Payload Fairing Test
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Apr 30, 2012

Ariane 5 Payload Fairing Test

NASA Glenn conducted a test on the Ariane 5 Payload Fairing at Plum Brook’s Space Power Facility (SPF). The test was...

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NASA image: Voyager 2 in Launch Vehicle
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Jul 5, 2017

Voyager 2 in Launch Vehicle

The Voyager 2 spacecraft, encapsulated within its payload fairing, is seen in August 1977, as it was being hoisted...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory and Its Payload Fairing
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Nov 10, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory and Its Payload Fairing

Preparations are under way to enclose NASA Mars Science Laboratory in an Atlas V rocket payload fairing. The fairing...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Encapsulated in Payload Fairing
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Dec 9, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Encapsulated in Payload Fairing

Technicians encapsulated the SWOT satellite, or the Surface Water and Ocean Topography mission, in its payload...

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NASA image: GRC-1994-C-05154
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Nov 18, 1994

GRC-1994-C-05154

Top down photograph showing separation of the Ariane V fairing after testing in the vacuum chamber at SEC

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NASA image: SpaceX TESS Fairing Move
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Apr 3, 2018

SpaceX TESS Fairing Move

The payload fairing for NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is moved inside the Payload Hazardous...

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NASA image: SpaceX TESS Fairing Move
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Apr 3, 2018

SpaceX TESS Fairing Move

The payload fairing for NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is being prepared for the move to the...

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NASA image: SpaceX TESS Fairing Move
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Apr 3, 2018

SpaceX TESS Fairing Move

The payload fairing for NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is being moved to the Payload Hazardous...

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NASA image: SpaceX TESS Fairing Move
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Apr 3, 2018

SpaceX TESS Fairing Move

The payload fairing for NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is moved to the entrance of the Payload...

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Apr 3, 2018

SpaceX TESS Fairing Move

The payload fairing for NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is moved inside the Payload Hazardous...

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NASA image: NISAR Encapsulated in Payload Fairing at ISRO Launch Site
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Jul 22, 2025

NISAR Encapsulated in Payload Fairing at ISRO Launch Site

The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite was encapsulated in its payload fairing at ISRO's Satish...

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NASA image: ATLAS CENTAR SHROUD.  Atlas 1 Payload Fairing Tested at NASA Plum Brook Station
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Jan 3, 1990

ATLAS CENTAR SHROUD. Atlas 1 Payload Fairing Tested at NASA Plum Brook Station

Employees at the Space Power Facility (SPF) at Plum Brook Station tested a new generation of Atlas/Centaur launch...

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NASA image: Wrapping NuSTAR in Its Rocket Nose Cone
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Mar 2, 2012

Wrapping NuSTAR in Its Rocket Nose Cone

An Orbital Sciences technician completes final checks of NASA Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array, or NuSTAR,...

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NASA image: Voyager 2 Preparing for Launch
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Aug 5, 1977

Voyager 2 Preparing for Launch

NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft, encapsulated within its payload fairing, is seen on August 5, 1977. It launched atop...

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NASA image: Expedition 7 Soyuz Check
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Apr 9, 2003

Expedition 7 Soyuz Check

The interior of the Soyuz Integration Facility at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Baikonur, Kazakhstan is seen, Thursday,...

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NASA image: Expedition 7 Soyuz Check
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Apr 9, 2003

Expedition 7 Soyuz Check

The interior of the Soyuz Integration Facility at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Baikonur, Kazakhstan is seen, Thursday,...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Atop Its Atlas V
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Nov 10, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Atop Its Atlas V

In the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41, the payload fairing containing NASA Mars Science...

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NASA image: GRAIL Twins are Covered
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Aug 25, 2011

GRAIL Twins are Covered

Spacecraft technicians monitor the movement of a section of the clamshell-shaped Delta payload fairing as it...

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NASA image: Juno at the Vertical Integration Facility
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Aug 3, 2011

Juno at the Vertical Integration Facility

At Space Launch Complex 41, the Juno spacecraft, enclosed in an Atlas payload fairing, was transferred into the...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Encapsulated
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Nov 5, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Encapsulated

The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite is encapsulated in a protective nosecone, or payload fairing, in the...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Encapsulation
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Jan 20, 2020

Solar Orbiter Encapsulation

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft is secured inside the United Launch Alliance payload fairing in the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 PSR Blacklight and Fairing Samples
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Jun 23, 2021

Landsat 9 PSR Blacklight and Fairing Samples

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, United Launch Alliance (ULA)...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 PSR Blacklight and Fairing Samples
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Jun 23, 2021

Landsat 9 PSR Blacklight and Fairing Samples

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, United Launch Alliance (ULA)...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 PSR Blacklight and Fairing Samples
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Jun 23, 2021

Landsat 9 PSR Blacklight and Fairing Samples

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, United Launch Alliance (ULA)...

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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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