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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: ARC-1981-A78-9177
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Sep 29, 1981

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Photograph by Pioneer Venus Venus image 0006

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NASA image: ARC-1981-AC81-7073
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Nov 12, 1981

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P- 24281 Saturn and it's seven moons, as photographed by Voyager 2. composite image

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NASA image: ARC-1981-AC81-0098
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Feb 2, 1981

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N-204A Verticle Gun is used to simulate the physics and mechanics of planetaryimpact cratering phenomena. (gun shown...

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NASA image: ARC-1981-A86-7006
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Jan 21, 1981

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Range : 4.1 million km. ( 2.5 million miles ) P-29466B/W Voyager 2 has discovered two 'shepard' satellites...

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NASA image: ARC-1981-A79-7119
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Aug 3, 1981

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Voyager 1 views of Jupiter's rings

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NASA image: ARC-1981-A86-7005
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Jan 18, 1981

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Range : 7.7 million km. ( 4.8 million miles ) P-29465 In this image captured by Voyager 2, three newly discovered...

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NASA image: ARC-1981-AC81-7072
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Nov 12, 1981

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Saturn's rings, as photographed by Voyager 2.

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1981
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Mar 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, shuttle...

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NASA image: ARC-1981-A78-9176
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Sep 29, 1981

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Photograph by Pioneer Venus Venus image 0001

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1981
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Apr 9, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA’s Freedom Star boat sets out for a day of testing after departing from port near Cape...

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NASA image: ARC-1981-A86-7007
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Jan 14, 1981

ARC-1981-A86-7007

Range : 12.9 million km. ( 8.0 million miles ) P-29467B/W Time lapse Voyager 2 images of Uranus show the movement of...

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NASA image: ARC-1981-A78-9167
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Sep 29, 1981

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Photograph by Pioneer Venus Venus image 0664

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NASA image: ARC-1981-AC81-7071
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Nov 12, 1981

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Saturn and it's rings, with callouts, as photographed by Voyager 2

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NASA image: ARC-1981-AC81-7068
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Aug 25, 1981

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Range : 1.2 million km. ( 740,000 miles ) P-23954C Voyager 2 obtained this color image of Saturn's F-ring and its...

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NASA image: ARC-1981-A78-9179
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Sep 29, 1981

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Photograph by Pioneer Venus Venus image 0010

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NASA image: ARC-1981-AC81-0771
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Dec 2, 1981

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C-130 (NASA-707) in flight

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NASA image: ARC-1981-A78-9168
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Sep 29, 1981

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Photograph by Pioneer Venus Venus image 0693

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Columbia on Rogers Dry lakebed at Edwards AFB after landing to complete its first orbital mission on April 14, 1981
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Apr 14, 1981

The Space Shuttle Columbia on Rogers Dry lakebed at Edwards AFB after landing to complete its first orbital mission on April 14, 1981

The Space Shuttle Columbia on Rogers Dry lakebed at Edwards AFB after landing to complete its first orbital mission...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Columbia on Rogers Dry lakebed at Edwards AFB after landing to complete its first orbital mission on April 14, 1981
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Apr 14, 1981

The Space Shuttle Columbia on Rogers Dry lakebed at Edwards AFB after landing to complete its first orbital mission on April 14, 1981

The Space Shuttle Columbia on Rogers Dry lakebed at Edwards AFB after landing to complete its first orbital mission...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Columbia glides down over Rogers Dry Lake as it heads for a landing at Edwards AFB at the conclusion of its first orbital mission
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Apr 14, 1981

The Space Shuttle Columbia glides down over Rogers Dry Lake as it heads for a landing at Edwards AFB at the conclusion of its first orbital mission

The Space Shuttle Columbia glides down over Rogers Dry Lake as it heads for a landing at Edwards Air Force Base at...

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NASA image: ARC-1981-AC81-0083-2
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Feb 5, 1981

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Space Shuttle Columbia at Launch Site. (ref: 81-HC-5)

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NASA image: ARC-1981-A81-0820-2
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Dec 14, 1981

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Dr Harold Klein, Director of Life Science in his office at Ames Research Center showing his painting of Indian...

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NASA image: ARC-1981-AC81-0365-3
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Jun 4, 1981

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Space Shuttle Columbia Launch Preparation at NASA KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Ref: 108-KSC-81PC-454

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NASA image: ARC-1981-AC81-0122-1
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Feb 25, 1981

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NASA Aircraft on ramp (Aerial view) Sides: (L) QSRA (R) C-8A AWJSRA - Back to Front: CV-990 (711) C-141 KAO, CV-990...

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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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