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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: Our SpaceX Crew-6 Mission Safely Returns to Earth on This Week @NASA – September 8, 2023
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Sep 8, 2023

Our SpaceX Crew-6 Mission Safely Returns to Earth on This Week @NASA – September 8, 2023

Our SpaceX Crew-6 mission safely returns to Earth, the tech demo hitching a ride on our Psyche spacecraft, and...

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NASA image: STS-135 Crew Return
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Jul 22, 2011

STS-135 Crew Return

JSC2011-E-070526 (22 July 2011) --- NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) director Michael L. Coats (left) and STS-135...

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NASA image: STS-135 Crew Return
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Jul 22, 2011

STS-135 Crew Return

JSC2011-E-070270 (22 July 2011) --- NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) director Michael L. Coats (left) and STS-135...

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NASA image: STS-135 Crew Return
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Jul 22, 2011

STS-135 Crew Return

JSC2011-E-070230 (22 July 2011) --- NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) director Michael L. Coats (left) and STS-135...

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NASA image: STS-135 Crew Return
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Jul 22, 2011

STS-135 Crew Return

JSC2011-E-070523 (22 July 2011) --- NASA astronauts Chris Ferguson (center), STS-135 commander; and Doug Hurley,...

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NASA image: STS-135 Crew Return
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Jul 22, 2011

STS-135 Crew Return

JSC2011-E-070374 (22 July 2011) --- U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R.-Texas), NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC)...

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NASA image: The X-38 prototype of the Crew Return Vehicle is suspended under its giant 7,500-square-foot parafoil during its eighth free flight on Thursday, December 13, 2001
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Dec 13, 2001

The X-38 prototype of the Crew Return Vehicle is suspended under its giant 7,500-square-foot parafoil during its eighth free flight on Thursday, December 13, 2001

The X-38 prototype of the Crew Return Vehicle for the International Space Station is suspended under its giant...

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NASA image: The X-38 prototype of the Crew Return Vehicle is suspended under its giant 7,500-square-foot parafoil during its eighth free flight on Thursday, December 13, 2001
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Dec 13, 2001

The X-38 prototype of the Crew Return Vehicle is suspended under its giant 7,500-square-foot parafoil during its eighth free flight on Thursday, December 13, 2001

The X-38 prototype of the Crew Return Vehicle for the International Space Station is suspended under its giant...

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NASA image: Expedition 62 Crew Return to Ellington Field
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Apr 23, 2020

Expedition 62 Crew Return to Ellington Field

Expedition 62 Crew Return to Ellington Field

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NASA image: STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington
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Jul 18, 2006

STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington

JSC2006-E-28436 (18 July 2006) --- Flight director Annette Hasbrook speaks from a lectern in Ellington Field's...

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NASA image: STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington
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Jul 18, 2006

STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington

JSC2006-E-28432 (18 July 2006) --- NASA associate administrator Rex Geveden speaks from a lectern in Ellington...

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NASA image: STS-127 Crew Return, Ellington Field
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Aug 1, 2009

STS-127 Crew Return, Ellington Field

STS-127 Crew Return, Ellington Field Location: Ellington, 990

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Jul 22, 2011

STS-135 Crew Return

JSC2011-E-070471 (22 July 2011) --- NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) director Michael L. Coats (left), Houston...

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NASA image: STS-135 Crew Return
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Jul 22, 2011

STS-135 Crew Return

JSC2011-E-070272 (22 July 2011) --- U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R.-Texas) speaks to a crowd on hand at...

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NASA image: STS-135 Crew Return
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Jul 22, 2011

STS-135 Crew Return

JSC2011-E-070276 (22 July 2011) --- NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) director Michael L. Coats (left), Houston...

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NASA image: STS-135 Crew Return
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Jul 22, 2011

STS-135 Crew Return

JSC2011-E-070263 (22 July 2011) --- NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) director Michael L. Coats (right) greets NASA...

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NASA image: STS-122 Crew Return Ceremony
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Feb 21, 2008

STS-122 Crew Return Ceremony

JSC2008-E-014966 (21 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Steve Frick, STS-122 commander, is pictured at the STS-122 crew return...

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NASA image: STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington
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Jul 18, 2006

STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington

JSC2006-E-28458 (18 July 2006) --- Astronaut Steven W. Lindsey, STS-121 commander, speaks from a lectern in...

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NASA image: STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington
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Jul 18, 2006

STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington

JSC2006-E-28463 (18 July 2006) --- Astronaut Steven W. Lindsey (left), STS-121 commander, and flight director Steve...

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NASA image: STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington
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Jul 18, 2006

STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington

JSC2006-E-28451 (18 July 2006) --- Astronaut Lisa M. Nowak, STS-121 mission specialist, speaks from a lectern in...

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NASA image: STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington
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Jul 18, 2006

STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington

JSC2006-E-28444 (18 July 2006) --- Astronaut Mark E. Kelly, STS-121 pilot, speaks from a lectern in Ellington...

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NASA image: STS-122 Crew Return Ceremony
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Feb 21, 2008

STS-122 Crew Return Ceremony

JSC2008-E-014959 (21 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Leland Melvin, STS-122 mission specialist, is pictured at the STS-122...

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NASA image: STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington
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Jul 18, 2006

STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington

JSC2006-E-28449 (18 July 2006) --- Astronaut Michael E. Fossum, STS-121 mission specialist, speaks from a lectern in...

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NASA image: STS-122 Crew Return Ceremony
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Feb 21, 2008

STS-122 Crew Return Ceremony

JSC2008-E-014907 (21 Feb. 2008) --- Johnson Space Center's (JSC) director Michael L. Coats (right) greets astronauts...

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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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