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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: STS-54 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Jan 13, 1993

STS-54 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS054-S-060 (13 Jan 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour soars off the launch pad and heads toward Earth orbit...

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NASA image: STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC 39 pad
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Sep 12, 1992

STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC 39 pad

STS047-S-019 (12 Sept 1992) --- With a crew of six NASA astronauts and a Japanese payload specialist onboard, the...

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NASA image: STS-57 Endeavour, OV-105, framed by Florida vegetation, lifts off from KSC LC
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Jun 21, 1993

STS-57 Endeavour, OV-105, framed by Florida vegetation, lifts off from KSC LC

STS057-S-055 (21 June 1993) --- Framed by a variety of flora types, the Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off Launch Pad...

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NASA image: NASA's F-15B carrying thermal insulation foam on its flight test fixture is shadowed by a NASA F-18B chase aircraft during a LIFT experiment research flight.
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Feb 16, 2005

NASA's F-15B carrying thermal insulation foam on its flight test fixture is shadowed by a NASA F-18B chase aircraft during a LIFT experiment research flight.

NASA's F-15B carrying thermal insulation foam on its flight test fixture is shadowed by a NASA F-18B chase aircraft...

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NASA image: STS-45 Atlantis, OV-104, begins its roll maneuver after liftoff from KSC
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Mar 24, 1992

STS-45 Atlantis, OV-104, begins its roll maneuver after liftoff from KSC

STS045-S-053 (24 March 1992) --- A low-angle view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis as it soars off the launch pad and...

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NASA image: STS-50 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A
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Jun 25, 1992

STS-50 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A

STS050-S-038 (25 June 1992) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia, NASA's first Extended Duration Orbiter (EDO), lifts off...

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NASA image: STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC 39 pad
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Sep 12, 1992

STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC 39 pad

STS047-S-040 (12 Sept 1992) --- A 35mm camera was used to record this distant, low-angle view of the STS-47 launch....

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NASA image: NASA Michoud Assembly Facility 60th Anniversary
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Aug 23, 2021

NASA Michoud Assembly Facility 60th Anniversary

For more than 60 years NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans has manufactured all NASA vehicles for human...

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NASA image: STS-54 Endeavour, OV-105, soars into the morning sky after KSC liftoff
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Jan 13, 1993

STS-54 Endeavour, OV-105, soars into the morning sky after KSC liftoff

STS054-S-062 (13 Jan 1993) --- A low-angle view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour as it soars off the launch pad and...

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NASA image: STS-54 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Jan 13, 1993

STS-54 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS054-S-057 (13 Jan 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour soars off the launch pad and heads toward Earth orbit...

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NASA image: STS-52 Columbia, OV-102, soars into the sky after liftoff from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Oct 22, 1992

STS-52 Columbia, OV-102, soars into the sky after liftoff from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS052-S-053 (22 Oct. 1992) --- This low-angle 35mm image shows the space shuttle Columbia on its way toward a...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2926
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Oct 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Afternoon clouds have rolled in, serving as a background for space shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2051
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Sep 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The morning sky lightens behind Space Shuttle Atlantis while lights on the fixed...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0026
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Jan 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The tugboat towing the barge carrying the newly redesigned External Tank, designated...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2052
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Sep 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The morning sky lightens behind Space Shuttle Atlantis while lights on the fixed...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2925
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Oct 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A on NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Discovery is fully...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3582
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Dec 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the late afternoon shadows, space shuttle Atlantis is still poised on the pad after...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3581
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Dec 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Shadows spill across space shuttle Atlantis, still poised on the pad after its launch...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3584
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Dec 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the late afternoon shadows, space shuttle Atlantis is still poised on the pad after...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3586
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Dec 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Against a sunset sky streaked with pink, lights on the fixed and rotating service...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3585
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Dec 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the late afternoon shadows, space shuttle Atlantis is still poised on the pad after...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00079
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Apr 12, 2005

KSC-05-S-00079

Now on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: The world watches as NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery rolls out to the...

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NASA image: NASA Astronauts View Historic Core Stage Departure from Michoud Assembly Facility
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Jul 16, 2024

NASA Astronauts View Historic Core Stage Departure from Michoud Assembly Facility

These images and videos show Reid Wiseman and Jeremy Hansen, members of the Artemis II crew, viewing the core stage...

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NASA image: NASA Astronauts View Historic Core Stage Departure from Michoud Assembly Facility
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Jul 16, 2024

NASA Astronauts View Historic Core Stage Departure from Michoud Assembly Facility

These images and videos show Reid Wiseman and Jeremy Hansen, members of the Artemis II crew, viewing the core stage...

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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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