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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: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 8, 1997

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-86 flight was the seventh shuttle-Mir docking mission, symbolized by seven stars. The international crew...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 10, 1997

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-86 mission included five U.S. astronauts, one Russian cosmonaut, and one Canadian...

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NASA image: Official STS-86 crew portrait
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Jun 12, 1998

Official STS-86 crew portrait

STS086-S-002 (May 1997) --- These eight astronauts have been assigned as the crew for the STS-86 mission, scheduled...

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NASA image: View taken on Docking Day with the STS-86 crew
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May 1, 1997

View taken on Docking Day with the STS-86 crew

NASA5-328-030 (25 Sept.-6 Oct. 1997) --- Astronauts David A. Wolf and Wendy B. Lawrence, mission specialists, are...

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NASA image: View of the STS-86 orbiter Atlantis landing at KSC
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Jun 12, 1998

View of the STS-86 orbiter Atlantis landing at KSC

STS086-S-015 (6 Oct 1997) --- The main landing gear of the Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down on the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Views taken during the STS-86 EVA
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Oct 1, 1997

Views taken during the STS-86 EVA

STS086-729-076 (25 Sept-6 Oct. 1997) --- The helmet visor of astronaut Scott F. Parazynski reflects the space...

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NASA image: Map of northern Sumatra, Indonesia
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Oct 3, 1997

Map of northern Sumatra, Indonesia

This map corresponds to NASA KidSat image MET 00215424 of the northern regions of Sumatra that was captured on...

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NASA image: Various views of the STS-86 orbiter Atlantis landing at KSC
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Jun 12, 1998

Various views of the STS-86 orbiter Atlantis landing at KSC

STS086-S-014 (6 Oct 1997) --- The main landing gear of the Space Shuttle Atlantis is about to touch down on the...

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NASA image: Foale examines fresh fruit brought to Mir by the STS-86 crew
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Sep 27, 1997

Foale examines fresh fruit brought to Mir by the STS-86 crew

S86-E-5299 (27 Sept. 1997) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, cosmonaut guest researcher, shows his pleasure over a...

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NASA image: Various views of the STS-86 orbiter Atlantis landing at KSC
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Jun 12, 1998

Various views of the STS-86 orbiter Atlantis landing at KSC

STS086-S-013 (6 Oct 1997) --- The main landing gear of the Space Shuttle Atlantis is about to touch down on the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1355
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Sep 9, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-86 Commander James D. Wetherbee speaks to media representatives and other...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1346
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Sep 7, 1997

KSC-97PC1346

STS-86 Mission Specialist David A. Wolf arrives in a T-38 jet at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility for the Terminal...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1356
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Sep 9, 1997

KSC-97PC1356

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-86 Pilot Michael J. Bloomfield speaks to media representatives and other onlookers...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1371
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Sep 10, 1997

KSC-97PC1371

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Dressed in his orange launch and entry spacesuit, STS-86 Mission Specialist Jean-Loup...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc1432
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Sep 25, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-86: Atlantis

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1408
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Sep 22, 1997

KSC-97PC1408

STS-86 Mission Specialist David A. Wolf, the next U.S. astronaut slated to live and work on the Russian Space...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1372
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Sep 10, 1997

KSC-97PC1372

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-86 Mission Specialists Vladimir Georgievich Titov of the Russian Space Agency, at...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1370
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Sep 10, 1997

KSC-97PC1370

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-86 Commander James D. Wetherbee, at right, and Pilot Michael J. Bloomfield...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1244
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Aug 18, 1997

KSC-97PC1244

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Atop the crawler/transporter, the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis rolls out to Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1245
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Aug 18, 1997

KSC-97PC1245

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Atop the crawler/transporter, the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis rolls out to Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1249
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Aug 18, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Atop the crawler/transporter, the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis rolls out to Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1248
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Aug 18, 1997

KSC-97PC1248

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Atop the crawler/transporter, the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis rolls out to Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1247
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Aug 18, 1997

KSC-97PC1247

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Atop the crawler/transporter, the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis rolls out to Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1246
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Aug 18, 1997

KSC-97PC1246

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Atop the crawler/transporter, the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis rolls out to Launch...

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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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