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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: KSC-01pp1329
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Jul 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition Three crew member Mikhail Tyurin, a cosmonaut with the Russian Aviation and...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig050
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Oct 18, 2000

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This close-up shows the pager-sized Personal Cabin Pressure Altitude Monitor developed by Jan Zysko, chief of the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1233
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Sep 4, 2000

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STS-106 Mission Specialist Yuri I. Malenchenko waves for the camera as he arrives at the KSC Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, the NASA hangar is dedicated. The speaker is Hermann Faith, executive director, Costa Rica-USA (CRUSA) Foundation. At the table are (from left) Dr. Jorge Andres Diaz, head scientiest CARTA mission; Gary Shelton, NASA deployment manager; Dr. Pedro Leon, general director, National Center for Advanced Technology (CENAT); Dr. Rogelio Pardo, minister of science and tchnology; John Danilovioch, U.S. ambassador to Costa Rica; and Lic. Vilma Lopez, subdirector, Civil Aviation (DGAC). NASA KSC has been testing its Aircraft-based Volcanic Emission Mass Spectrometer (AVEMS) in flights over the Turrialba volcano and in the crater, sampling and analyzing fresh volcanic gases in their natural chemical state. The AVEMS system has been developed for use in the Space Shuttle program, to detect toxic gas leaks and emissions in the Shuttle’s aft compartment and the crew compartment.
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Mar 31, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, the NASA hangar is dedicated. The speaker is Hermann Faith, executive director, Costa Rica-USA (CRUSA) Foundation. At the table are (from left) Dr. Jorge Andres Diaz, head scientiest CARTA mission; Gary Shelton, NASA deployment manager; Dr. Pedro Leon, general director, National Center for Advanced Technology (CENAT); Dr. Rogelio Pardo, minister of science and tchnology; John Danilovioch, U.S. ambassador to Costa Rica; and Lic. Vilma Lopez, subdirector, Civil Aviation (DGAC). NASA KSC has been testing its Aircraft-based Volcanic Emission Mass Spectrometer (AVEMS) in flights over the Turrialba volcano and in the crater, sampling and analyzing fresh volcanic gases in their natural chemical state. The AVEMS system has been developed for use in the Space Shuttle program, to detect toxic gas leaks and emissions in the Shuttle’s aft compartment and the crew compartment.

NASA image: KSC-06pd2520
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Nov 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-116 Pilot William Oelefein steps on the stairs to...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-1586
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Oct 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-108 crew pause during their checkout of the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0954
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Jul 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At SPACEHAB members of the STS-106 crew check out equipment they will be using during...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0792
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Apr 16, 2001

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The STS-100 crew speak to the media after their arrival at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility. Standing, from left,...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0543
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Feb 24, 2001

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STS-100 Mission Specialists Scott Parazynski (left) and Chris Hadfield (right), who is with the Canadian Space...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0755
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Mar 29, 2001

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One of the STS-100 crew members looks at part of the Canadian robotic arm, SSRMS, which is on a workstand in the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0993
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Jul 22, 2000

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In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, members of the STS-106 crew familiarize themselves with equipment in the...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0549
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Feb 24, 2001

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STS-100 Mission Specialists Scott Parazynski (left) and Yuri Lonchakov, who is with the Russian Aviation and Space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2525
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Nov 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the shuttle training aircraft taxis onto the runway....

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-1587
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Oct 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-108 crew look into the hatch of the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello....

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0543
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Feb 24, 2001

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STS-100 Mission Specialists Scott Parazynski (left) and Chris Hadfield (right), who is with the Canadian Space...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1239
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Sep 4, 2000

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After their arrival at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, the STS-106 crew meet the media. Commander Terrence W....

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0602
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Apr 20, 2000

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A Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) taxis down the runway at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility. The STA is a modified...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0542
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Feb 24, 2001

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In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, members of the STS-100 crew look over the payload in Endeavour during a...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0994
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Jul 22, 2000

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In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, STS-106 Mission Specialists Edward T. Lu (center) and Yuri I. Malenchenko...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2521
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Nov 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-116 Commander Mark Polansky is in the pilot's...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1332
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Jul 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At the slidewire landing site, Launch Pad 39A, Expedition Three Commander Frank...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1239
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Sep 4, 2000

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After their arrival at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, the STS-106 crew meet the media. Commander Terrence W....

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0998
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Jul 22, 2000

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In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, STS-106 Mission Specialists Yuri I. Malenchenko (left) and Edward T. Lu...

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NASA image: ksc-01pp-1331
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Jul 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At the slidewire landing site, Launch Pad 39A, STS-105 Mission Specialist Daniel Barry...

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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.
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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, the NASA hangar is dedicated. The speaker is...

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