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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: KSC-2010-4409
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Aug 18, 2010

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers are preparing to unload a...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0872
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Jul 5, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane moves the Pressurized...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc292
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Feb 12, 1998

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The STS-90 Neurolab payload is positioned into the cargo bay of Space Shuttle Columbia today in Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0223
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Feb 9, 1999

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, members of the STS-92 crew fill scaffolding to look over the Pressurized...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0874
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Jul 6, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Pressurized Mating Adapter -3 (PMA-3)...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc268
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Feb 5, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians gather around the STS-90 Neurolab payload during weight and...

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NASA image: Forward and zenith sides of ISS during flyaround
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Jun 11, 2008

Forward and zenith sides of ISS during flyaround

S124-E-010226 (11 June 2008) --- The forward and zenith sides of the Pressurized Mating Adapter 2 (PMA-2), Harmony...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4411
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Aug 18, 2010

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the payload cone for NASA's Glory...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0877
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Jul 6, 2000

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In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, the Pressurized Mating Adapter -3 (PMA-3) is lifted out of the payload...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc291
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Feb 12, 1998

KSC-98pc291

The STS-90 Neurolab payload is lowered into position into the cargo bay of Space Shuttle Columbia today in Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc290
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Feb 12, 1998

KSC-98pc290

The STS-90 Neurolab payload is lowered into position into the cargo bay of Space Shuttle Columbia today in Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4410
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Aug 18, 2010

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers are preparing to unload a...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc267
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Feb 5, 1998

KSC-98pc267

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A technician looks at the STS-90 Neurolab payload as it is moved from its test stand...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc289
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Feb 12, 1998

KSC-98pc289

The STS-90 Neurolab payload is prepared to be positioned into the cargo bay of Space Shuttle Columbia today in...

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Aug 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A, workers check out the loading of the payloads into Discovery’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1486
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Jan 12, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Building 1610 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the United Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0224
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Feb 9, 1999

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-92 Mission Specialist Jeff Wisoff practices removing a wire harness...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0873
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Jul 6, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane lowers the Pressurized...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0872
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Jul 5, 2000

KSC00pp0872

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane moves the Pressurized...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0873
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Jul 6, 2000

KSC-00pp0873

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane lowers the Pressurized...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1487
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Jan 12, 2009

KSC-2009-1487

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Building 1610 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the United Launch...

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NASA image: ksc-01pp-1424
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Aug 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A, Discovery’s payload bay doors close on the payloads inside. In the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0874
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Jul 6, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Pressurized Mating Adapter -3 (PMA-3)...

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NASA image: MSFC_LVSAmovetoPegasus_07172020 AVAIL extended
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Jul 22, 2020

MSFC_LVSAmovetoPegasus_07172020 AVAIL extended

This B-roll video shows the move team as they transport the launch vehicle stage adapter for agency’s new 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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