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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: STS-35 Payload Specialist Parise sets up SAREX on OV-102's middeck
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 Payload Specialist Parise sets up SAREX on OV-102's middeck

STS-35 Payload Specialist Ronald A. Parise enters data into the payload and general support computer (PGSC) in...

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NASA image: Astronaut Linda Godwin uses Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment
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Apr 14, 1994

Astronaut Linda Godwin uses Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment

STS059-16-028 (9-20 April 1994) --- Onboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour, astronaut Linda M. Godwin talks to students...

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NASA image: STS-35 Commander Brand talks to family using SAREX on OV-102's middeck
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Dec 11, 1990

STS-35 Commander Brand talks to family using SAREX on OV-102's middeck

STS035-05-036 (2-10 Dec 1990) --- STS-35 Commander Vance D. Brand, wearing headset, communicates with family members...

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NASA image: STS-35 Mission Specialist (MS) Lounge uses SAREX on OV-102's middeck
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 Mission Specialist (MS) Lounge uses SAREX on OV-102's middeck

STS035-15-010 (2-11 Dec 1990) --- Astronaut John M. (Mike) Lounge, STS-35 mission specialist, communicates with...

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NASA image: Aerospace Communications Facility (ACF)
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Aug 7, 2023

Aerospace Communications Facility (ACF)

NASA’s Glenn Research Center opened the doors to a brand-new mission-focused facility that will support the agency’s...

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NASA image: STS-55 Commander Nagel uses SAREX II inside the SL-D2 module aboard OV-102
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May 6, 1993

STS-55 Commander Nagel uses SAREX II inside the SL-D2 module aboard OV-102

STS055-203-034 (26 April-6 May 1993) --- Astronaut Steven R. Nagel, STS-55 mission commander, has found an isolated...

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NASA image: SAREX & DTO 623, Brady talks to amateur radio operators
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Jul 9, 1996

SAREX & DTO 623, Brady talks to amateur radio operators

STS078-429-017 (20 June-7 July 1996) --- Aboard the middeck of the Earth-orbiting space shuttle Columbia, astronaut...

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NASA image: Astronaut Linenger uses SAREX to communicate with students on Earth
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Sep 12, 1994

Astronaut Linenger uses SAREX to communicate with students on Earth

STS064-20-026 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- Astronaut Jerry M. Linenger, STS-64 mission specialist, uses the Shuttle Amateur...

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NASA image: Electra Relay Radio on MAVEN Mission to Mars
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Feb 27, 2014

Electra Relay Radio on MAVEN Mission to Mars

This radio hardware, the Electra UHF Transceiver on NASA MAVEN mission to Mars, is designed to provide communication...

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NASA image: Jacking up the Antenna
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Nov 3, 2010

Jacking up the Antenna

A worker at NASA Deep Space Network Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex radios to his colleagues that 12...

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NASA image: Curiosity Speaks Artist Concept
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Aug 4, 2012

Curiosity Speaks Artist Concept

This frame from an artist animation depicts how NASA Curiosity rover will communicate with Earth during landing. As...

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NASA image: GRC-2014-C-02435
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Jun 3, 2010

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Integrated Radio and Optical Communication; iROC

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NASA image: iss067e175034
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Jun 25, 2022

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iss067e175034 (June 25, 2022) --- Expedition 67 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren participates in a...

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NASA image: Astronaut William McArthur talks to students on earth using SAREX
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Oct 24, 1993

Astronaut William McArthur talks to students on earth using SAREX

STS058-21-011 (24 Oct 1993) --- From the flight deck of the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Columbia, astronaut William...

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NASA image: Members of STS-58 crew training with amateur radio equipment at JSC
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Sep 22, 1993

Members of STS-58 crew training with amateur radio equipment at JSC

S93-45068 (22 Sept 1993) --- Two members of the STS-58 Spacelab Life Sciences (SLS-2) crew, train with amateur radio...

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NASA image: jsc2024e043923
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Apr 9, 2024

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jsc2024e043923 (4/9/2024) -- Binar-3 (EM) undergoing deployment testing of the radio-communication system and the...

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NASA image: Meet Roscosmos Cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, Crew-8 Mission Specialist
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Mar 4, 2024

Meet Roscosmos Cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, Crew-8 Mission Specialist

Roscosmos Cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin is a mission specialist for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission. Grebenkin, who...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1783
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Mar 5, 2013

KSC-2013-1783

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A telemetry antenna and tracker camera is attached to the roof of the Launch Control Center,...

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NASA image: Marconissta setup in Columbus
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Aug 13, 2018

Marconissta setup in Columbus

iss056e136189 (8/13/2020) --- A view of the Marconissta setup connected to the Amateur Radio on International Space...

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NASA image: STS-57 Pilot Brian J. Duffy uses SAREX II on the aft flight deck of OV-105
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Jul 1, 1993

STS-57 Pilot Brian J. Duffy uses SAREX II on the aft flight deck of OV-105

STS057-40-028 (21 June-1 July 1993) --- Astronaut Brian Duffy, pilot, talks to amateur radio operators on Earth from...

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NASA image: Orlan suit after Radioskaf (Suitsat-1) preparations on Expedition 12
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Jan 24, 2006

Orlan suit after Radioskaf (Suitsat-1) preparations on Expedition 12

ISS012-E-15666 (24 Jan. 2006) --- An old Russian Orlan spacesuit is photographed in the Unity node of the...

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NASA image: Orlan suit after Radioskaf (Suitsat-1) preparations on Expedition 12
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Jan 24, 2006

Orlan suit after Radioskaf (Suitsat-1) preparations on Expedition 12

ISS012-E-15664 (24 Jan. 2006) --- An old Russian Orlan spacesuit is photographed in the Unity node of the...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Zena Cardman performs communications maintenance on a pair of spacesuits
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Oct 21, 2025

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman performs communications maintenance on a pair of spacesuits

iss073e0917417 (Oct. 21, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Zena Cardman performs...

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NASA image: Six Deep Space Network Antennas in Madrid Arrayed For the First Time
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Apr 26, 2024

Six Deep Space Network Antennas in Madrid Arrayed For the First Time

In a historic first, all six radio frequency antennas at the Madrid Deep Space Communication Complex – part of...

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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.
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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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