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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: Death Valley California as seen from STS-59
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Apr 13, 1994

Death Valley California as seen from STS-59

STS059-86-059 (9-20 April 1994) --- This oblique handheld Hasselblad 70mm photo shows Death Valley, near...

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NASA image: Astronaut Collins and cosmonaut Titov organize TIPS paper messages
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Feb 3, 1995

Astronaut Collins and cosmonaut Titov organize TIPS paper messages

STS063-86-028 (3-11 Feb 1995) --- On the Space Shuttle Discovery's middeck, astronaut Eileen M. Collins and...

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NASA image: Astronaut Harris checks response of muscles to microgravity
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Feb 3, 1995

Astronaut Harris checks response of muscles to microgravity

STS063-86-016 (3-11 Feb 1995) --- With astronaut Janice E. Voss, mission specialist, as his test subject, astronaut...

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NASA image: Cape Baleia, Caravelas, Brazil
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Jan 19, 1993

Cape Baleia, Caravelas, Brazil

STS054-86-001 (13-19 Jan. 1993) --- This 70mm view shows a spectacular multiple spit on the coast of Brazil, about...

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NASA image: Astronauts Musgrave and Hoffman during first STS-61 EVA
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Dec 5, 1993

Astronauts Musgrave and Hoffman during first STS-61 EVA

STS061-86-048 (5 Dec 1993) --- Astronauts F. Story Musgrave (foreground) and Jeffrey A. Hoffman are pictured near...

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NASA image: View of northeastern Italy including Venice
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Aug 15, 1973

View of northeastern Italy including Venice

SL3-86-272 (July-September 1973) --- A near vertical view of northeastern Italy including the Venice (Venezia) area...

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NASA image: Various views of the STS-86 orbiter Atlantis landing at KSC
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Jun 12, 1998

Various views of the STS-86 orbiter Atlantis landing at KSC

STS086-S-014 (6 Oct 1997) --- The main landing gear of the Space Shuttle Atlantis is about to touch down on the...

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NASA image: Foale examines fresh fruit brought to Mir by the STS-86 crew
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Sep 27, 1997

Foale examines fresh fruit brought to Mir by the STS-86 crew

S86-E-5299 (27 Sept. 1997) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, cosmonaut guest researcher, shows his pleasure over a...

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NASA image: Various views of the STS-86 orbiter Atlantis landing at KSC
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Jun 12, 1998

Various views of the STS-86 orbiter Atlantis landing at KSC

STS086-S-013 (6 Oct 1997) --- The main landing gear of the Space Shuttle Atlantis is about to touch down on the...

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NASA image: Map of northern Sumatra, Indonesia
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Oct 3, 1997

Map of northern Sumatra, Indonesia

This map corresponds to NASA KidSat image MET 00215424 of the northern regions of Sumatra that was captured on...

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NASA image: Arabian Sea as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Arabian Sea as seen from STS-62

STS062-86-196 (4-18 March 1994) --- This photo depicts many of the types of ocean features seen when illuminated by...

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NASA image: Astronaut James Irwin works at Lunar Roving Vehicle during Apollo 15 EVA
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Jul 31, 1971

Astronaut James Irwin works at Lunar Roving Vehicle during Apollo 15 EVA

AS15-86-11602 (31 July 1971) --- Astronaut James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot, works at the Lunar Roving Vehicle...

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NASA image: All Eyes on Oldest Recorded Supernova
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Oct 24, 2011

All Eyes on Oldest Recorded Supernova

This image combines data from four different space telescopes to create a multi-wavelength view of all that remains...

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NASA image: All That Remains of Exploded Star
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Oct 24, 2011

All That Remains of Exploded Star

Infrared images from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope and Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer are combined in this image...

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NASA image: Prometheus Up Close
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Dec 8, 2015

Prometheus Up Close

NASA Cassini spacecraft spied details on the pockmarked surface of Saturn moon Prometheus 86 kilometers, or 53 miles...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1355
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Sep 9, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-86 Commander James D. Wetherbee speaks to media representatives and other...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1346
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Sep 7, 1997

KSC-97PC1346

STS-86 Mission Specialist David A. Wolf arrives in a T-38 jet at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility for the Terminal...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1371
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Sep 10, 1997

KSC-97PC1371

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Dressed in his orange launch and entry spacesuit, STS-86 Mission Specialist Jean-Loup...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1356
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Sep 9, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-86 Pilot Michael J. Bloomfield speaks to media representatives and other onlookers...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc1432
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Sep 25, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-86: Atlantis

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1408
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Sep 22, 1997

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STS-86 Mission Specialist David A. Wolf, the next U.S. astronaut slated to live and work on the Russian Space...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1372
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Sep 10, 1997

KSC-97PC1372

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-86 Mission Specialists Vladimir Georgievich Titov of the Russian Space Agency, at...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1370
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Sep 10, 1997

KSC-97PC1370

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-86 Commander James D. Wetherbee, at right, and Pilot Michael J. Bloomfield...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1244
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Aug 18, 1997

KSC-97PC1244

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Atop the crawler/transporter, the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis rolls out to Launch...

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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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