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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: Boe on FD during STS-126
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Nov 15, 2008

Boe on FD during STS-126

S126-E-005050 (14 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Eric Boe, STS-126 pilot, takes a moment for a photo while occupying the...

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NASA image: Stefanyshyn-Piper on MDDK during STS-126
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Nov 15, 2008

Stefanyshyn-Piper on MDDK during STS-126

S126-E-005067 (14 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, STS-126 mission specialist, works on the...

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NASA image: Bowen on MDDK during STS-126
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Nov 15, 2008

Bowen on MDDK during STS-126

S126-E-005055 (14 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Steve Bowen, STS-126 mission specialist, works among stowage bags on the...

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NASA image: Pettit on MDDK during STS-126
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Nov 15, 2008

Pettit on MDDK during STS-126

S126-E-005061 (14 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Donald Pettit, STS-126 mission specialist, takes a moment for a photo on...

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NASA image: Stefanyshyn-Piper on FD during STS-126
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Nov 15, 2008

Stefanyshyn-Piper on FD during STS-126

S126-E-006680 (14 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, STS-126 mission specialist, takes a moment...

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NASA image: Bowen on MDDK during STS-126
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Nov 15, 2008

Bowen on MDDK during STS-126

S126-E-005068 (14 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Steve Bowen, STS-126 mission specialist, prepares to use a still camera...

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NASA image: 1001376
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Aug 4, 2010

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MARVIN BARNES, NASA MSFC ER52 SOLID PROPULSION, SEPARATION AND MANEUVERING SYSTEMS BRANCH, INSPECTS POST-FLIGHT...

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NASA image: Pettit on FD during STS-126
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Nov 15, 2008

Pettit on FD during STS-126

S126-E-006678 (14 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Donald Pettit, STS-126 mission specialist, uses a computer on the flight...

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NASA image: Ferguson on FD during STS-126
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Nov 15, 2008

Ferguson on FD during STS-126

S126-E-005049 (14 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-126 commander, looks over a checklist while occupying...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0463
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Apr 8, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe responds to a query from the media during a...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00011
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Feb 6, 2009

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George Diller conducts a post-launch interview with Launch Director Omar Baez. NOAA-N Prime is the latest...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0464
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Apr 8, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe responds to a query from the media during a...

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NASA image: Ferguson on FD during STS-126
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Nov 15, 2008

Ferguson on FD during STS-126

S126-E-005045 (14 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-126 commander, attired in his shuttle launch and...

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NASA image: Magnus and Kimbrough on MDDK during STS-126
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Nov 15, 2008

Magnus and Kimbrough on MDDK during STS-126

S126-E-005029 (14 Nov. 2008) --- Astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Sandra Magnus, both STS-126 mission specialists,...

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NASA image: Stefanyshyn-Piper on MDDK during STS-126
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Nov 15, 2008

Stefanyshyn-Piper on MDDK during STS-126

S126-E-005026 (14 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, STS-126 mission specialist, attired in her...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3545
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Aug 16, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Singer-songwriter Brad Paisley announces the release of a new song titled "American Flag on...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3544
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Aug 16, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Singer-songwriter Brad Paisley announces the release of a new song titled "American Flag on...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0336
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Feb 15, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The dark water of the turn basin at NASA's Kennedy Space Center mirrors the night...

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NASA image: STS-134 post insertion/deorbit prep training in building 9NW's FFT mockup
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Apr 12, 2010

STS-134 post insertion/deorbit prep training in building 9NW's FFT mockup

JSC2010-E-051958 (12 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff, STS-134 mission specialist, dons a training...

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NASA image: STS-115 Preflight Documentation - Post Insertion Training
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Dec 12, 2005

STS-115 Preflight Documentation - Post Insertion Training

JSC2005-E-47398 (12 Dec. 2005) --- Astronaut Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper, STS-115 mission specialist, attired in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0337
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Feb 15, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The dark water of the turn basin at NASA's Kennedy Space Center mirrors the night...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1003
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Jul 30, 1999

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Engineers are investigating the possibility that a 7/8" gold-plated liquid oxygen post plug became dislodged and...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1002
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Jul 30, 1999

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Engineers are investigating the possibility that a 7/8" gold-plated liquid oxygen post plug became dislodged and...

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NASA image: NASA Leaders Share Update Following NASA's SpaceX Crew-1 Arrival at the International Space Station
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Nov 17, 2020

NASA Leaders Share Update Following NASA's SpaceX Crew-1 Arrival at the International Space Station

NASA leadership discussed the successful launch and docking of Crew Dragon "Resilience" following the arrival of the...

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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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