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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: Spacelab
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Feb 22, 1996

Spacelab

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-75) the vertical stabilizer appears to point to the four stars of the Southern...

MSFC
NASA image: Atlantis OMS Pods and Vertical Stabilizer
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Jul 9, 2011

Atlantis OMS Pods and Vertical Stabilizer

S135-E-006375 (9 July 2011) --- Without the sun's being temporarily available to highlight space shuttle Atlantis'...

JSC
NASA image: Glow phenomenon surrounding the vertical stabilizer and OMS pods
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Mar 5, 1994

Glow phenomenon surrounding the vertical stabilizer and OMS pods

STS062-42-026 (4-18 March 1994) --- This 35mm frame, photographed as the Space Shuttle Columbia was orbiting Earth...

JSC
NASA image: View of Endeavours Payload Bay and Vertical Stabilizer taken during STS-118
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Jul 14, 2007

View of Endeavours Payload Bay and Vertical Stabilizer taken during STS-118

S118-E-05527 (9 Aug. 2007) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, the SPACEHAB pressurized logistics...

JSC
NASA image: OMS Pods and Vertical Stabilizer on Space Shuttle Atlantis during STS-132
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May 25, 2010

OMS Pods and Vertical Stabilizer on Space Shuttle Atlantis during STS-132

S132-E-011670 (25 May 2010) --- Backdropped over parts of Michigan and the Canadian province of Ontario, space...

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NASA image: View of the Payload Bay, Vertical Stabilizer, and RMS/OBSS taken during STS-118
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Aug 9, 2007

View of the Payload Bay, Vertical Stabilizer, and RMS/OBSS taken during STS-118

S118-E-05512 (9 Aug. 2007) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth's horizon, the SPACEHAB pressurized...

JSC
NASA image: Vertical Stabilizer and OMS pods from the aft FD window during STS-123 mission
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Mar 11, 2008

Vertical Stabilizer and OMS pods from the aft FD window during STS-123 mission

S123-E-005073 (11 Mar. 2008) --- This view out the aft windows on Endeavour's flight deck was one of a series of...

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NASA image: View of the Payload Bay,Vertical Stabilizer,and RMS/OBSS taken during STS-118
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Aug 9, 2007

View of the Payload Bay,Vertical Stabilizer,and RMS/OBSS taken during STS-118

S118-E-05513 (9 Aug. 2007) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth's horizon, the SPACEHAB pressurized...

JSC
NASA image: Sunrise reflected on the orbiter's vertical stabilizer
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Nov 5, 1996

Sunrise reflected on the orbiter's vertical stabilizer

STS079-379-022 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- If this moonlit picture is held with the Space Shuttle Atlantis' Orbital...

JSC
NASA image: Atlantis OMS Pods and Vertical Stabilizer
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Jul 9, 2011

Atlantis OMS Pods and Vertical Stabilizer

S135-E-006361 (9 July 2011) --- One of the four STS-135 crewmembers took this photo from space shuttle Atlantis' aft...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0160-001
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Jul 29, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0160-001

Vertical Motion Simulator VMS Simulation; Rotorcraft Stability/Phase Margin in T-cab.

ARC
NASA image: GRC-2006-C-00151
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2006-C-00151

Spray Bars with new vertical fins to stabilize air flow. Test section is seen in background

GRC
NASA image: The orbiter payload bay is photographed from U.S. Laboratory
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Apr 7, 2001

The orbiter payload bay is photographed from U.S. Laboratory

STS102-328-028 (13 March 2001) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay and vertical stabilizer are backdropped...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0160-004
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Jul 29, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0160-004

Vertical Motion Simulator VMS Simulation; Rotorcraft Stability/Phase Margin in T-cab. out the window panorama -...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0160-003
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Jul 29, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0160-003

Vertical Motion Simulator VMS Simulation; Rotorcraft Stability/Phase Margin in T-cab. Out-the-window (otw) panorama...

ARC
NASA image: View of Atlantis Vertical Stabilizer and OMS Pods
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Nov 23, 2009

View of Atlantis Vertical Stabilizer and OMS Pods

ISS021-E-032302 (23 Nov. 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the aft section of the docked...

JSC
NASA image: Aurora Australis taken from the shuttle Discovery during STS-85 mission
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Sep 2, 1997

Aurora Australis taken from the shuttle Discovery during STS-85 mission

STS085-365-006 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- A 35mm camera with a time exposure was used to record this image of the...

JSC
NASA image: View of the STS-112 orbiter Atlantis empty payload bay
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Oct 13, 2002

View of the STS-112 orbiter Atlantis empty payload bay

ISS005-E-17236 (13 October 2002) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis’ payload bay and vertical stabilizer are...

JSC
NASA image: View of the STS-112 orbiter Atlantis empty payload bay
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Oct 13, 2002

View of the STS-112 orbiter Atlantis empty payload bay

ISS005-E-17235 (13 October 2002) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis’ payload bay and vertical stabilizer are...

JSC
NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during STS-113
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Dec 3, 2002

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during STS-113

STS113-348-001 (23 November – 7 December 2002) --- The horizon of a blue and white Earth and the blackness of...

JSC
NASA image: Nadir view of the SM as the orbiter Discovery closes in to dock with the ISS during STS-121
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Jul 6, 2006

Nadir view of the SM as the orbiter Discovery closes in to dock with the ISS during STS-121

S121-E-05313 (6 July 2006) --- The vertical stabilizer of the Space Shuttle Discovery is in the foreground of this...

JSC
NASA image: Spacehab module in payload bay
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Jan 18, 2003

Spacehab module in payload bay

STS107-E-05045 (18 January 2003) --- The SPACEHAB Research Double Module in the Space Shuttle Columbia’s...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0951
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Apr 21, 2004

KSC-04pd0951

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, seen here is the vertical stabilizer on the orbiter...

KSC
NASA image: EC96-43479-5
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Mar 22, 1996

EC96-43479-5

During the final phase of tests with the HARV, Dryden technicians installed nose strakes, which were panels that...

AFRC
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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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