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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: View of the STS-95 orbiter Discovery's payload bay
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Oct 29, 1998

View of the STS-95 orbiter Discovery's payload bay

STS095-E-5030 (10-29-98) --- Backdropped over a shoreline and thousands of miles of ocean waters, the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Reflection of payload bay in EMU helmet during EVA
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Jan 5, 2000

Reflection of payload bay in EMU helmet during EVA

STS103-302-002 (19- 27 December 1999)---.The Space Shuttle Discovery's Cargo Bay and Crew Module, and the Earth's...

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NASA image: Richards during EVA in the orbiter payload bay
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Mar 13, 2001

Richards during EVA in the orbiter payload bay

STS102-E-5166 (13 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, mission specialist, uses a hand tool during the second...

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NASA image: STS-132 Atlantis Payload Bay after Undocking
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May 23, 2010

STS-132 Atlantis Payload Bay after Undocking

ISS023-E-051336 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23...

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NASA image: Richards during EVA in the orbiter payload bay
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Mar 13, 2001

Richards during EVA in the orbiter payload bay

STS102-E-5163 (13 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, mission specialist, is pictured in Discovery's cargo...

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NASA image: View of the ISS stack in the Endeavour's payload bay
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Dec 13, 1998

View of the ISS stack in the Endeavour's payload bay

S88-E-5152 (12-13-98) --- One of the final looks at the mated Zarya and Unity modules before the ISS components left...

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NASA image: LDEF positioned by RMS over OV-102's payload during STS-32 retrieval
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Jan 20, 1990

LDEF positioned by RMS over OV-102's payload during STS-32 retrieval

STS032-541-018 (12 Jan 1990) --- One of a number of frames photographed by the STS-32 crew as part of a detailed...

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NASA image: TSS-1R during deployment
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Feb 25, 1996

TSS-1R during deployment

STS075-711-024 (25 Feb. 1996) --- The Tethered Satellite System (TSS) is seen as it is reeled out during early...

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NASA image: Satellite deployment during STS-5
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Nov 17, 1982

Satellite deployment during STS-5

STS005-38-943 (17 Nov. 1982) --- The Satellite Business Systems (SBS-3) satellte is deployed from its protective...

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NASA image: TSS-1R deployment
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Feb 24, 1996

TSS-1R deployment

STS075-701-087 (25 Feb. 1996) --- A medium close-up view, captured with a 70mm camera, shows the Tethered Satellite...

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NASA image: STS-59 Endeavour's aft cargo bay in orbit
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Apr 10, 1994

STS-59 Endeavour's aft cargo bay in orbit

STS059-50-011 (9-20 April 94) --- A greenish appearing aurora forms the backdrop for this 35mm scene of the Earth...

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NASA image: View of the Telesat-F deployment
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Jun 18, 1983

View of the Telesat-F deployment

STS007-18-770 (18-24 June 1983) --- Telesat-F communications satellite is just about to clear the vertical...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1, NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Station and Shuttle Programs Michael Kostelnik (left) and United Space Alliance (USA) Vice President and Space Shuttle Program Manager Howard DeCastro (right) are briefed by a USA technician (center) on Shuttle processing in the payload bay of orbiter Atlantis. NASA and USA Space Shuttle program management are participating in a leadership workday. The day is intended to provide management with an in-depth, hands-on look at Shuttle processing activities at KSC.
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Dec 19, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1, NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Station and Shuttle Programs Michael Kostelnik (left) and United Space Alliance (USA) Vice President and Space Shuttle Program Manager Howard DeCastro (right) are briefed by a USA technician (center) on Shuttle processing in the payload bay of orbiter Atlantis. NASA and USA Space Shuttle program management are participating in a leadership workday. The day is intended to provide management with an in-depth, hands-on look at Shuttle processing activities at KSC.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1, NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for Space...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1, NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Station and Shuttle Programs Michael Kostelnik (left) and United Space Alliance (USA) Vice President and Space Shuttle Program Manager Howard DeCastro (right) are briefed by a USA technician (center) on Shuttle processing in the payload bay of orbiter Atlantis. NASA and USA Space Shuttle program management are participating in a leadership workday. The day is intended to provide management with an in-depth, hands-on look at Shuttle processing activities at KSC.
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Dec 19, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1, NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Station and Shuttle Programs Michael Kostelnik (left) and United Space Alliance (USA) Vice President and Space Shuttle Program Manager Howard DeCastro (right) are briefed by a USA technician (center) on Shuttle processing in the payload bay of orbiter Atlantis. NASA and USA Space Shuttle program management are participating in a leadership workday. The day is intended to provide management with an in-depth, hands-on look at Shuttle processing activities at KSC.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1, NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for Space...

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NASA image: STS-31 MS McCandless, in EMU, during JSC WETF underwater simulation
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Mar 5, 1990

STS-31 MS McCandless, in EMU, during JSC WETF underwater simulation

STS-31 Mission Specialist (MS) Bruce McCandless II (left), wearing an extravehicular mobility unit (EMU), maneuvers...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2028
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Aug 30, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In bay 3 of NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1144
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May 5, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside space shuttle Discovery's payload bay can be seen the red rain gutters, which prevent...

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NASA image: Deployment of the SBS-4 communications satellite
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Aug 30, 1984

Deployment of the SBS-4 communications satellite

41D-36-034 (30 Aug 1984) --- Less than nine hours after the first launch of the Discovery, its astronaut crewmembers...

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NASA image: Deployment of the Telstar communications satellite
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Aug 30, 1984

Deployment of the Telstar communications satellite

41D-37-050 (1 Sept 1984) --- Telstar, the third of three satellites to be placed into space via the Earth-orbiting...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1357
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Jun 17, 2005

KSC-05pd-1357

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Changeout Room on Launch Pad 39B, the payloads for Return to Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0766
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Apr 8, 2001

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Members of the STS-100 crew look over the payload in Space Shuttle Endeavour’s payload bay. The bay doors are open...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0766
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Apr 8, 2001

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Members of the STS-100 crew look over the payload in Space Shuttle Endeavour’s payload bay. The bay doors are open...

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NASA image: KSC-20120208-PH-UK_OPF3_Figure-A-9
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Jul 31, 2006

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Orbiter Processing Facility High Bay No. 3, 13 platforms and payload bay, looking northeast, July 31, 2006

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 8, 1994

Microgravity

STS-65 Payload Bay Area

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

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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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