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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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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 1 Activities
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Mar 12, 2020

Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 1 Activities

NASA’s Landing and Recovery team, composed of members from the Department of Defense, NASA and contractor Jacobs,...

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NASA image: Cassidy in the aft FD during docking activities of Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Jul 17, 2009

Cassidy in the aft FD during docking activities of Space Shuttle Endeavour

S127-E-006592 (17 July 2009) --- Astronaut Christopher Cassidy, STS-127 mission specialist, on Endeavour's flight...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 4 Afternoon Activities
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Jan 20, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 4 Afternoon Activities

During Underway Recovery Test 6, NASA astronaut Stephen Bowen talks with sailors about the correlations between his...

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NASA image: STS-26 Mission Control Center (MCC) activity at JSC
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Oct 2, 1988

STS-26 Mission Control Center (MCC) activity at JSC

STS026-S-101 (2 Oct 1988) --- Flight controllers in the Johnson Space Center?s mission control center listen to a...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ed White - Gemini-4 Extravehicular Activity (EVA)
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Jan 1, 1965

Astronaut Ed White - Gemini-4 Extravehicular Activity (EVA)

S65-30432 (3 June 1965) --- Astronaut Edward H. White II, pilot of the Gemini IV four-day Earth-orbital mission,...

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NASA image: STS-26 Mission Control Center (MCC) activity at JSC
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Oct 2, 1988

STS-26 Mission Control Center (MCC) activity at JSC

STS26-S-103 (2 October 1988) --- A wide-angle view of flight controllers in the Johnson Space Center's mission...

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NASA image: LANDING (CREW ACTIVITIES) - STS-1 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA
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Apr 27, 1981

LANDING (CREW ACTIVITIES) - STS-1 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA

S81-30853 (14 April 1981) --- Astronaut John W. Young, left center talks with George W.S. Abbey, director of flight...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery  Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities
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Oct 31, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities

A test version of the Orion capsule sits in its cradle in the well deck of the USS John P. Murtha during Underway...

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NASA image: Close-up View of an Active Region of the Sun, March 23, 2007
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Apr 27, 2007

Close-up View of an Active Region of the Sun, March 23, 2007

NASA Solar TErrestrial RElations Observatory STEREO satellites have provided the first three-dimensional images of...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 4 Afternoon Activities
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Jan 20, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 4 Afternoon Activities

Sailors from the USS Anchorage simulate “Oscar,” a dummy used for man overboard drills, to the medical unit. During...

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NASA image: Lopez-Alegria performs EMCS-EC replace activity in Destiny laboratory module
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Dec 29, 2006

Lopez-Alegria performs EMCS-EC replace activity in Destiny laboratory module

ISS014-E-10639 (29 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Michael E. Lopez-Alegria, Expedition 14 commander and NASA space station...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 6 Activities
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Nov 4, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 6 Activities

NASA Recovery Team members assist during Underway Recovery Test-7 (URT-7) inside the well deck of the USS John P....

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 5 Activities - Afternoon/
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Nov 3, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 5 Activities - Afternoon/

A test version of the Orion capsule is guided onto its cradle in the well deck of the USS John P. Murtha on Nov. 3,...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery  Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities
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Oct 31, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities

The Exploration Ground Systems recovery team, along with the U.S. Navy, practice recovering a test version of the...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Crew Arrival for Prelaunch Activities
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Oct 1, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Crew Arrival for Prelaunch Activities

Roscosmos cosmonaut Anna Kikina, left, speaks to members of the media after arriving at the Launch and Landing...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 7 Activities
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Nov 5, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 7 Activities

NASA's Recovery Team takes time for a group photo in the well deck of the USS John P. Murtha, during Underway...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 1 Activities
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Oct 30, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 1 Activities

NASA Recovery Team members with Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) and the U.S. Navy prepare for Underway Recovery...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Crew Arrival for Prelaunch Activities
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Oct 1, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Crew Arrival for Prelaunch Activities

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, left, NASA astronaut Nicole Mann, second from...

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NASA image: Solar Activity Seen at Sunspot Site Tracked by Mars Rover
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Jul 10, 2015

Solar Activity Seen at Sunspot Site Tracked by Mars Rover

An eruption from the surface of the sun is conspicuous in the lower left portion of this July 6, 2015, image from...

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NASA image: NASA STEM Activities at the White House Easter Egg Roll
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Apr 10, 2023

NASA STEM Activities at the White House Easter Egg Roll

NASA astronaut Alvin Drew poses for a photo with guests during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 10,...

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NASA image: Artemis I 2nd Launch Attempt Firing Room Activities
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Sep 3, 2022

Artemis I 2nd Launch Attempt Firing Room Activities

NASA commentator Derrol Nail, at left, talks with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson during the Artemis I launch...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery  Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities
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Oct 31, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities

The Exploration Ground Systems recovery team, along with the U.S. Navy, practice recovering a test version of the...

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NASA image: How Do Active Volcanoes Change Clouds: Volcanoes Degassing
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Nov 13, 2014

How Do Active Volcanoes Change Clouds: Volcanoes Degassing

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center scientist Andrew Sayer talks about how emissions from volcanoes can affect clouds.

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NASA image: LANDING (CREW ACTIVITIES) - STS-1 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA
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Apr 14, 1981

LANDING (CREW ACTIVITIES) - STS-1 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA

S81-30852 (14 April 1981) --- Astronaut Robert L. Crippen, pilot for the STS-1 flight, egresses the NASA space...

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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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