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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: The X-48B Blended Wing Body research aircraft banks smartly in this Block 2 flight phase image
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Apr 4, 2008

The X-48B Blended Wing Body research aircraft banks smartly in this Block 2 flight phase image

The X-48B Blended Wing Body research aircraft banks smartly in this Block 2 flight phase image.

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NASA image: Making a nice landing, the X-48B Blended Wing Body research aircraft team ends another successful Block 2 flight
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Apr 4, 2008

Making a nice landing, the X-48B Blended Wing Body research aircraft team ends another successful Block 2 flight

Making a nice landing, the X-48B Blended Wing Body research aircraft team ends another successful Block 2 flight.

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NASA image: Block 2 Flight Phase Shows X-48B in Banking Maneuver
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Apr 4, 2008

Block 2 Flight Phase Shows X-48B in Banking Maneuver

The X-48B Blended Wing Body research aircraft banked smartly in this Block 2 flight phase image.

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NASA image: Crewmember activity in the Mir Space Station Base Block and Kvant-2 module
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Aug 24, 2016

Crewmember activity in the Mir Space Station Base Block and Kvant-2 module

STS091-362-032 (2-12 June 1998) --- Cosmonaut Nikolai Budarin, Mir flight engineer, is at the center of this photo...

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NASA image: View of Soyuz TMA-2 is docked to the FGB nadir port on the ISS during Expedition Six
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Apr 28, 2003

View of Soyuz TMA-2 is docked to the FGB nadir port on the ISS during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-48631 (28 April 2003) --- The Soyuz TMA-2 spacecraft, which carried the Expedition 7 crew, is docked to the...

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NASA image: Budarin takes inventory of medical equipment on the FGB during Expedition Six
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Jan 2, 2003

Budarin takes inventory of medical equipment on the FGB during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-13970 (2 January 2003) --- Cosmonaut Nikolai M. Budarin, Expedition Six flight engineer, takes inventory of...

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NASA image: Budarin takes inventory of medical equipment on the FGB during Expedition Six
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Jan 2, 2003

Budarin takes inventory of medical equipment on the FGB during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-13971 (2 January 2003) --- Cosmonaut Nikolai M. Budarin, Expedition 6 flight engineer, takes inventory of...

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NASA image: Soyuz spacecraft docked to ISS
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May 14, 2003

Soyuz spacecraft docked to ISS

ISS007-E-05452 (14 May 2003) --- The Soyuz TMA-2 spacecraft, docked to the functional cargo block (FGB) nadir port...

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NASA image: Soyuz spacecraft docked to ISS
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May 14, 2003

Soyuz spacecraft docked to ISS

ISS007-E-05454 (14 May 2003) --- The Soyuz TMA-2 spacecraft, docked to the functional cargo block (FGB) nadir port...

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NASA image: Soyuz spacecraft docked to ISS
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May 14, 2003

Soyuz spacecraft docked to ISS

ISS007-E-05450 (14 May 2003) --- The Soyuz TMA-2 spacecraft, docked to the functional cargo block (FGB) nadir port...

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NASA image: Budarin takes inventory of medical equipment on the FGB during Expedition Six
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Jan 2, 2003

Budarin takes inventory of medical equipment on the FGB during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-13966 (2 January 2003) --- Cosmonaut Nikolai M. Budarin, Expedition Six flight engineer, takes inventory of...

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NASA image: Robonaut measures air velocity in the U.S. Laboratory
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Mar 14, 2012

Robonaut measures air velocity in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS030-E-177178 (14 March 2012) --- Robonaut 2 – the first dexterous humanoid robot in space – is pictured in the...

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NASA image: A closeup view of a block found by Apollo 16 crewmen during second EVA
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Apr 22, 1972

A closeup view of a block found by Apollo 16 crewmen during second EVA

AS16-107-17573 (22 April 1972) --- A close-up view of a block (about 1/2 meter long) found by the two moon-exploring...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0900
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Apr 25, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A new block 2 engine is ready for its move to Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3. There...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0903
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Apr 25, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A new block 2 engine heads toward Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3. There...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0902
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Apr 25, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The transport vehicle carrying a new block 2 engine arrives at Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0899
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Apr 25, 2001

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A new block 2 engine is lowered onto a transport vehicle for a move to the Orbiter Processing Facility. There it...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0904
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Apr 25, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, a new block 2 engine, at left, is moved into...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0898
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Apr 25, 2001

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A new block 2 engine is lowered onto a transport vehicle for a move to the Orbiter Processing Facility. There it...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0890
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Apr 24, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An upgraded Space Shuttle main engine (block 2 engine) sits in the Space Shuttle Main...

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NASA image: Watching the Friendly Skies - Eclipse Safety Tutorial
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Jun 21, 2017

Watching the Friendly Skies - Eclipse Safety Tutorial

Get ready to view the solar eclipse with these helpful safety tips. No one should ever look directly at the sun,...

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NASA image: First Umbilical for ML2
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Nov 1, 2021

First Umbilical for ML2

The first umbilical – one of many swing arms that will provide power, communications, and propellants to a larger...

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NASA image: First Umbilical for ML2
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Nov 1, 2021

First Umbilical for ML2

The first umbilical – one of many swing arms that will provide power, communications, and propellants to a larger...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc294
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Feb 17, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pressurized Mating Adapter (PMA)-2 for the International Space Station (ISS) is...

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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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