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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: Mission control activity during STS-61 EVA-2
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Dec 5, 1993

Mission control activity during STS-61 EVA-2

Harry Black, at the Integrated Communications Officer's console in the Mission Control Center (MCC), monitors the...

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NASA image: Terry White seated at the public affairs console STS-8
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Sep 2, 1983

Terry White seated at the public affairs console STS-8

Terry White, serving as public affairs office commentator in the mission operations control room (MOCR) of JSC's...

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NASA image: Mission control activity during STS-61 EVA
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Dec 7, 1993

Mission control activity during STS-61 EVA

Flight controller Susan P. Rainwater observes as two astronauts work through a lengthy period of extravehicular...

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NASA image: Mission control activity during STS-61 EVA-2
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Dec 5, 1993

Mission control activity during STS-61 EVA-2

STS61-S-094 (5 Dec 1993) --- Kyle Herring, second left, illustrates a point during mission commentary for the second...

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NASA image: Clifford Charlesworth seated at his console in Mission Control Room
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Dec 21, 1968

Clifford Charlesworth seated at his console in Mission Control Room

S68-55742 (21 Dec. 1968) --- Clifford E. Charlesworth, Apollo 8 "Green Team" flight director, is seated at his...

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NASA image: Mission control activity during STS-61 EVA-1
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Dec 7, 1993

Mission control activity during STS-61 EVA-1

STS061-S-102 (5 Dec. 1993) --- Flight controllers Harry Black (left foreground) and Kevin McCluney (right...

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NASA image: Flight Director Robert Castle uses laptop while monitoring space walk
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Dec 7, 1993

Flight Director Robert Castle uses laptop while monitoring space walk

STS061-S-103 (2-13 DEC 1993) --- Flight director Robert E. Castle uses a lap top computer to aid his busy tasks...

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NASA image: Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.
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Jul 12, 2001

Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.

JSC2001-E-21328 (12 July 2001) --- Flight director LeRoy Cain directs his attention to data related to the Space...

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NASA image: ED08-0016-20
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Jan 17, 2008

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NASA engineer Larry Hudson and Ikhana ground crew member James Smith work on a ground validation test with new fiber...

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NASA image: STS-105 Coveage in the MCC
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Aug 14, 2001

STS-105 Coveage in the MCC

JSC2001-E-24998 (10 August 2001) --- Flight director John Shannon studies pre-flight data at his console in the...

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NASA image: STS-105 Coveage in the MCC
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Aug 14, 2001

STS-105 Coveage in the MCC

JSC2001-E-24994 (10 August 2001) --- Flight director John Shannon finds a moment of levity while working at his...

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NASA image: Photographic coverage of STS-112 Launch in Mission Control Center (WFCR), Bldg.30.
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Oct 7, 2002

Photographic coverage of STS-112 Launch in Mission Control Center (WFCR), Bldg.30.

JSC2002-E-41150 (7 October 2002) --- Flight directors John Shannon (left) and Steve Stich monitor data at their...

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NASA image: STS-105 Coveage in the MCC
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Aug 14, 2001

STS-105 Coveage in the MCC

JSC2001-E-24995 (10 August 2001) --- Astronaut James M. Kelly, STS-105 spacecraft communicator (CAPCOM) for weather...

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NASA image: STS-105 Coveage in the MCC
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Aug 14, 2001

STS-105 Coveage in the MCC

JSC2001-E-24997 (10 August 2001) --- Astronaut James M. Kelly, STS-105 spacecraft communicator (CAPCOM) for weather...

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NASA image: Photographic coverage of STS-112 Launch in Mission Control Center (WFCR), Bldg.30.
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Oct 7, 2002

Photographic coverage of STS-112 Launch in Mission Control Center (WFCR), Bldg.30.

JSC2002-E-41160 (7 October 2002) --- Astronauts Kenneth T. Ham (foreground) and Duane G. Carey, spacecraft...

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NASA image: Photographic coverage of STS-112 Launch in Mission Control Center (WFCR), Bldg.30.
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Oct 7, 2002

Photographic coverage of STS-112 Launch in Mission Control Center (WFCR), Bldg.30.

JSC2002-E-41164 (7 October 2002) --- Astronaut Duane G. Carey, spacecraft communicator (CAPCOM), is pictured at his...

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NASA image: Photographic coverage of STS-112 Launch in Mission Control Center (WFCR), Bldg.30.
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Oct 7, 2002

Photographic coverage of STS-112 Launch in Mission Control Center (WFCR), Bldg.30.

JSC2002-E-41151 (7 October 2002) --- Astronaut Duane G. Carey, spacecraft communicator (CAPCOM), watches the large...

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NASA image: View of activity in Mission Control Center during Apollo 15 EVA
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Aug 2, 1971

View of activity in Mission Control Center during Apollo 15 EVA

S71-41852 (2 Aug. 1971) --- Gerald D. Griffin, foreground, stands near his console in the Mission Operations Control...

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NASA image: View of activity in Mission Control Center during Apollo 15 EVA
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Jul 30, 1971

View of activity in Mission Control Center during Apollo 15 EVA

S71-41836 (2 Aug. 1971) --- Scientist-astronaut Joseph P. Allen, left, directs the attention of astronaut Richard F....

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NASA image: Dr. Gilruth and Dr. Kraft - Mission Control Center (MCC) - Apollo V Launch - MSC
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Jan 22, 1968

Dr. Gilruth and Dr. Kraft - Mission Control Center (MCC) - Apollo V Launch - MSC

S68-18733 (22 Jan. 1968) --- Dr. Robert R. Gilruth (right), MSC Director, sits with Dr. Christopher C. Kraft Jr.,...

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NASA image: jsc2002e08157
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Mar 1, 2002

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JSC2002-E-08157 (1 March 2002) --- Astronaut Kent V. Rominger (seated), and LeRoy Cain are photographed at the...

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NASA image: View of Mission Control Center during the Apollo 13 oxygen cell failure
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Apr 14, 1970

View of Mission Control Center during the Apollo 13 oxygen cell failure

S70-34902 (14 April 1970) --- Several persons important to the Apollo 13 mission, at consoles in the Mission...

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NASA image: View of Mission Control Center during the Apollo 13 emergency return
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Apr 16, 1970

View of Mission Control Center during the Apollo 13 emergency return

S70-35369 (16 April 1970) --- Discussion in the Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) dealing with the Apollo 13...

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NASA image: Activities in the Mission Control Center during STS 41-C
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Apr 7, 1984

Activities in the Mission Control Center during STS 41-C

Astronaut George D. Nelson (see monitor at front of room) is viewed by flight controllers in the Mission Operations...

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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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