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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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NASA image: NASA in the Park, 2018
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Jun 20, 2018

NASA in the Park, 2018

NASA in the Park on June 16 in Huntsville featured more than 60 exhibits and demonstrations by NASA experts, as well...

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NASA image: ED07-0089-04
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May 2, 2007

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Pilot Dick Ewers and flight test engineer Leslie Molzahn were hands-off as NASA F/A-18 #845 flew itself into the...

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NASA image: P5 truss hand-off from Discoverys RMS robotic arm
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Dec 12, 2006

P5 truss hand-off from Discoverys RMS robotic arm

ISS014-E-09479 (12 Dec. 2006) --- The International Space Station's new P5 truss section awaits installation...

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NASA image: The International Space Station's Canadarm2 robotic arm and Dextre robotic hand
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Jan 25, 2019

The International Space Station's Canadarm2 robotic arm and Dextre robotic hand

iss058e005961 (Jan. 26, 2019) --- The International Space Station's Canadarm2 robotic arm and its Dextre robotic...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Suzy Cunningham sings the national anthem to kick off  Center Director Jim Kennedy’s first all-hands meeting conducted for employees. She is senior spaceport manager, NASA/Air Force Spaceport Planning and Customer Service Office.   Making presentations were Dr. Woodrow Whitlow Jr., KSC deputy director; Tim Wilson, assistant chief engineer for Shuttle; and Bill Pickavance, vice president and deputy program manager, Florida operations, United Space Alliance.  Representatives from the Shuttle program and contractor team were on hand to discuss the Columbia Accident Investigation Board report and where KSC stands in its progress toward return to flight.
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Sep 17, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Suzy Cunningham sings the national anthem to kick off Center Director Jim Kennedy’s first all-hands meeting conducted for employees. She is senior spaceport manager, NASA/Air Force Spaceport Planning and Customer Service Office. Making presentations were Dr. Woodrow Whitlow Jr., KSC deputy director; Tim Wilson, assistant chief engineer for Shuttle; and Bill Pickavance, vice president and deputy program manager, Florida operations, United Space Alliance. Representatives from the Shuttle program and contractor team were on hand to discuss the Columbia Accident Investigation Board report and where KSC stands in its progress toward return to flight.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Suzy Cunningham sings the national anthem to kick off Center Director Jim Kennedy’s...

NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0273-3
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Jul 1, 1994

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Navy Disestablishment Ceremony (NAS Moffett Field) and the handing off to NASA/AMES Research Center Director Dr. Ken...

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NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0273-2
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Jul 1, 1994

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Navy Disestablishment Ceremony (NAS Moffett Field) and the handing off to NASA/AMES Research Center Director Dr. Ken...

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NASA image: ACD16-0097-002
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Jun 16, 2016

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The Special Olympics torch make it's way through the NASA Ames Research Park on it's way to a hand-off in Mountain...

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NASA image: ACD16-0097-003
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Jun 16, 2016

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The Special Olympics Torch makes it’s way through NASA Ames Research Park on it’s way to a hand-off in Mountain...

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NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0273-1
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Jul 8, 1994

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Navy Disestablishment Ceremony (NAS Moffett Field) and the handing off to NASA/AMES Research Center Director Dr. Ken...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Gunther Wendt (left), NASA retiree, shakes hands with NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe during the annual Congressional Dinner hosted by the Florida Space Business Roundtable.  The dinner kicked off the annual Space Congress, held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla.  The theme for the event was "Linking the Past to the Future: A Celebration of Space" and commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center and the Centennial of Flight.
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May 7, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Gunther Wendt (left), NASA retiree, shakes hands with NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe during the annual Congressional Dinner hosted by the Florida Space Business Roundtable. The dinner kicked off the annual Space Congress, held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The theme for the event was "Linking the Past to the Future: A Celebration of Space" and commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center and the Centennial of Flight.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Gunther Wendt (left), NASA retiree, shakes hands with NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe...

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NASA image: Baton Hand-Off from EGS Team to Artemis I Launch Team
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Mar 16, 2022

Baton Hand-Off from EGS Team to Artemis I Launch Team

A baton is passed from Cliff Lanham, at left, ground operations manager with Exploration Ground Systems, to Charlie...

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NASA image: Horowitz shows off the hand-crafted thermal insulation he made for the HST
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Feb 18, 1997

Horowitz shows off the hand-crafted thermal insulation he made for the HST

S82-E-5686 (17 Feb. 1997) --- Astronaut Scott J. Horowitz, STS-82 pilot, shows the hand-crafted thermal insulation...

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NASA image: Baton Hand-Off from EGS Team to Artemis I Launch Team
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Mar 16, 2022

Baton Hand-Off from EGS Team to Artemis I Launch Team

Cliff Lanham, at left, ground operations manager with Exploration Ground Systems, passes the baton to Charlie...

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NASA image: Baton Hand-Off from EGS Team to Artemis I Launch Team
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Mar 16, 2022

Baton Hand-Off from EGS Team to Artemis I Launch Team

Cliff Lanham, fourth from left, ground operations manager with Exploration Ground Systems (EGS), passes the baton to...

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NASA image: Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) S6 Truss Relocation OPS
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Mar 18, 2009

Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) S6 Truss Relocation OPS

S119-E-006588 (18 March 2009) --- In the grasp of the International Space Station’s robotic Canadarm2, the S6 truss...

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NASA image: Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) S6 Truss Relocation OPS
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Mar 18, 2009

Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) S6 Truss Relocation OPS

S119-E-006585 (18 March 2009) --- In the grasp of the International Space Station’s robotic Canadarm2, the S6 truss...

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NASA image: Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) S6 Truss Relocation OPS
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Mar 18, 2009

Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) S6 Truss Relocation OPS

S119-E-006596 (18 March 2009) --- In the grasp of the International Space Station’s robotic Canadarm2, the S6 truss...

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NASA image: Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) S6 Truss Relocation OPS
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Mar 18, 2009

Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) S6 Truss Relocation OPS

S119-E-006589 (18 March 2009) --- In the grasp of the International Space Station’s robotic Canadarm2, the S6 truss...

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NASA image: Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) S6 Truss Relocation OPS
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Mar 18, 2009

Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) S6 Truss Relocation OPS

S119-E-006583 (18 March 2009) --- In the grasp of the International Space Station’s robotic Canadarm2, the S6 truss...

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NASA image: P5 Truss installation
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Dec 12, 2006

P5 Truss installation

S116-E-05764 (11 Dec. 2006) --- The International Space Station's Canadarm2 moves toward the station's new P5 truss...

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NASA image: Unberthing of the AMS-2
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May 19, 2011

Unberthing of the AMS-2

S134-E-007186 (19 May 2011) --- In the grasp of space shuttle Endeavour?s robotic Canadarm, the Alpha Magnetic...

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NASA image: NASA Agencywide All Hands
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Dec 6, 2024

NASA Agencywide All Hands

Michelle Jones, Deputy Associate Administrator for NASA’s Office of Communications, kicks off a NASA agencywide all...

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NASA image: Unberthing of the AMS-2
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May 19, 2011

Unberthing of the AMS-2

S134-E-007189 (19 May 2011) --- In the grasp of space shuttle Endeavour?s robotic Canadarm, the Alpha Magnetic...

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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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