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NASA image: Philae Descent and Science of the Surface
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Nov 7, 2014

Philae Descent and Science of the Surface

This artist concept of the Rosetta mission Philae lander on the surface of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, is from...

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NASA image: Astronaut Anne McClain works inside the Kibo lab module
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Jan 30, 2019

Astronaut Anne McClain works inside the Kibo lab module

iss058e007642 (Jan. 30, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Anne McClain works inside the Kibo laboratory module designed and...

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NASA image: Marie
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Feb 3, 2003

Marie

Marie Curie sits on the lander petal prior to deployment during the pre-launch Operations Readiness Test ORT 6. NASA...

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, IUS / TDRS-C deployment
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Sep 29, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, IUS / TDRS-C deployment

STS026-31-071 (3 Oct 1988) --- After deployment from Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, the inertial upper stage...

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NASA image: STS-31 pre-deployment checkout of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) on OV-103
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Apr 25, 1990

STS-31 pre-deployment checkout of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) on OV-103

During STS-31 checkout, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is held in a pre-deployment position by Discovery's,...

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NASA image: Deployment of the P4 Truss SAW during Expedition 13 / STS-115 Joint Operations
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Sep 15, 2006

Deployment of the P4 Truss SAW during Expedition 13 / STS-115 Joint Operations

S115-E-06186 (14 Sept. 2006) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis astronauts spread a second set of wings for the...

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NASA image: STS-46 ESA MS Nicollier on OV-104's aft flight deck during EURECA deployment
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Nov 19, 2012

STS-46 ESA MS Nicollier on OV-104's aft flight deck during EURECA deployment

STS046-01-019 (1 Aug 1992) --- Claude Nicollier, representing the European Space Agency (ESA) onboard the Space...

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NASA image: Deployment of the P4 Truss FWD SAW during Expedition 13 and STS-115 EVA Joint Operations
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Sep 14, 2006

Deployment of the P4 Truss FWD SAW during Expedition 13 and STS-115 EVA Joint Operations

S115-E-05996 (14 Sept. 2006) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis astronauts spread a second set of wings for the...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope (HST) high gain antenna (HGA) deployment during STS-31
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Apr 25, 1990

Hubble Space Telescope (HST) high gain antenna (HGA) deployment during STS-31

Held in appendage deploy position, the Hubble Space Telescope's (HST's) high gain antenna (HGA) has been released...

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NASA image: STS-52 deployment of LAGEOS / IRIS spacecraft from OV-102's payload bay (PLB)
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Oct 23, 1992

STS-52 deployment of LAGEOS / IRIS spacecraft from OV-102's payload bay (PLB)

STS052-80-024 (23 Oct 1992) --- One of a series of three views of the deployment of the Laser Geodynamic Satellite...

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NASA image: STS-34 Galileo spacecraft / IUS deployment sequence in OV-104's payload bay
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Oct 23, 1989

STS-34 Galileo spacecraft / IUS deployment sequence in OV-104's payload bay

During STS-34 mission, the Galileo spacecraft mounted atop the inertial upper stage (IUS) is tilted to a 58-degree...

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NASA image: Deployment of the P4 Truss SAW during Expedition 13 / STS-115 Joint Operations
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Sep 15, 2006

Deployment of the P4 Truss SAW during Expedition 13 / STS-115 Joint Operations

S115-E-06184 (14 Sept. 2006) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis astronauts spread a second set of wings for the...

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NASA image: Spirit Stretches Out
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Jan 10, 2004

Spirit Stretches Out

This frame from an animation flips back and forth between images taken before and after deployment of the Mars...

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NASA image: InSight Images a Sunset on Mars
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May 1, 2019

InSight Images a Sunset on Mars

NASA's InSight lander used the Instrument Deployment Camera (IDC) on the end of its robotic arm to image this sunset...

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NASA image: Perseverance Gets Chilled
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May 18, 2020

Perseverance Gets Chilled

This animated GIF shows the deployment of the Perseverance rover's remote sensing mast during a cold test in a space...

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NASA image: InSight Images a Sunrise on Mars
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May 1, 2019

InSight Images a Sunrise on Mars

NASA's InSight lander used its Instrument Deployment Camera (IDC) on the spacecraft's robotic arm to image this...

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NASA image: Airbag Retraction
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Jul 5, 1997

Airbag Retraction

This image shows that the Mars Pathfinder airbags have been successfully retracted, allowing safe deployment of the...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Mission Operations Engineer Kenny McKenzie, background, NASA James Webb Space...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Mission Operations Manager Carl Starr monitors the progress of the Webb observatory...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Payload Adapter Installation to Deployment Mod
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Oct 17, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Payload Adapter Installation to Deployment Mod

Technicians with Orbital ATK install the payload adapter to the deployment module that contains the micro satellites...

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NASA image: STS-34 crewmembers during Galileo pre-deployment exercises on flight deck
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Oct 18, 1989

STS-34 crewmembers during Galileo pre-deployment exercises on flight deck

STS034-09-007 (23 Oct. 1989) --- Having been in space only a few hours, three of the STS-34 astronaut crew prepare...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Mission Operations Manager Carl Starr monitors the progress of the Webb observatory...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Mission Operations Manager Carl Starr, left, shows his Webb shirt to NASA James Webb...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Payload Adapter Installation to Deployment Mod
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Oct 17, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Payload Adapter Installation to Deployment Mod

Technicians with Orbital ATK prepare to install the payload adapter to the deployment module that contains the micro...

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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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