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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: STS-35 ASTRO-1 MS Parker and Payload Specialist Durrance train at MSFC
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May 22, 1990

STS-35 ASTRO-1 MS Parker and Payload Specialist Durrance train at MSFC

STS-35 Mission Specialist (MS) Robert A.R. Parker (left) and Payload Specialist Samuel T. Durrance practice...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Dec 2, 1990

Spacelab

Onboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia (STS-35), the various components of the Astro-1 payload are seen...

MSFC
NASA image: Spacelab
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Dec 2, 1990

Spacelab

Onboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia (STS-35), the various components of the Astro-1 payload are seen...

MSFC
NASA image: Stennis Space Center goes to Washington Folklife Festival
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Jul 3, 2008

Stennis Space Center goes to Washington Folklife Festival

Tammy Estapa and Wesley Oliver from Stennis Space Center assist young people visiting the Smithsonian Folklife...

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NASA image: STS-67 crew insignia
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Oct 1, 1994

STS-67 crew insignia

STS067-S-001 (October 1994) --- Observation and remote exploration of the Universe in the ultraviolet wavelengths of...

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NASA image: STS-35 Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) in OV-102's payload bay at KSC
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Mar 20, 1990

STS-35 Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) in OV-102's payload bay at KSC

STS-35 Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) is installed in Columbia's, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102's, payload bay (PLB) at...

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NASA image: STS-35 ASTRO-1 telescopes documented in OV-102's payload bay (PLB)
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 ASTRO-1 telescopes documented in OV-102's payload bay (PLB)

STS035-13-008 (2-10 Dec. 1990) --- The various components of the Astro-1 payload are seen backdropped against the...

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NASA image: ASTRO-PGBA - Halsell at EXPRESS rack
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Apr 12, 2017

ASTRO-PGBA - Halsell at EXPRESS rack

S94-E-5021 (6 July 1997) --- Astronaut James D. Halsell, Jr., mission commander, checks on an experiment in the...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Mar 2, 1995

Spacelab

ASTRO-2 was the second dedicated Spacelab mission to conduct astronomical observations in the ultraviolet spectral...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Dec 3, 1990

Spacelab

This photograph was taken during the Astro-1 mission (STS-35) showing activities at NASA's new Payload Operations...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-35 ASTRO-1 in OV-102's payload bay silhouetted against RCS firing
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 ASTRO-1 in OV-102's payload bay silhouetted against RCS firing

STS035-28-006 (2-10 Dec 1990) --- STS-35 Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) telescopes, in on-orbit operating position...

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NASA image: STS-35 ASTRO-1 telescopes documented in OV-102's PLB with RCS firing
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 ASTRO-1 telescopes documented in OV-102's PLB with RCS firing

STS035-35-007 (2-10 Dec 1990) --- During the STS-35 mission, the Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) payload, in its...

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NASA image: ASTRO-PGBA - Cmdr Halsell with middeck experiment
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Aug 12, 2016

ASTRO-PGBA - Cmdr Halsell with middeck experiment

STS083-489-021 (4-8 April 1997)--- Astronaut James D. Halsell, Jr., mission commander, checks on an experiment in...

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NASA image: STS-35 Mission Specialist Parker operates ASTRO-1 MPC on OV-102's flight deck
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 Mission Specialist Parker operates ASTRO-1 MPC on OV-102's flight deck

STS035-10-011 (2-10 Dec 1990) --- STS-35 Mission Specialist (MS) Robert A.R. Parker operates Astronomy Laboratory 1...

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NASA image: Official portrait of Samuel T. Durrance
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Apr 5, 1990

Official portrait of Samuel T. Durrance

Official portrait of Samuel T. Durrance, Ph.D. and STS-35 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, Astronomy Laboratory 1...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Dec 2, 1990

Spacelab

The primary objective of the STS-35 mission was round the clock observation of the celestial sphere in ultraviolet...

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NASA image: Stennis hosts Space Day activities at USM
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Oct 17, 2009

Stennis hosts Space Day activities at USM

Fallon Nettles (left), an Astro Camp counselor at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center, assists a young fan attending...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Dec 1, 1990

Spacelab

In this photograph, the instruments of the Astro-1 Observatory are erected in the cargo bay of the Columbia orbiter....

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1989

Spacelab

In 1986, NASA introduced a Shuttle-borne ultraviolet observatory called Astro. The Astro Observatory was designed to...

MSFC
NASA image: Spacelab
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Mar 20, 1990

Spacelab

This photograph was taken during the integration of the Astro-1 mission payloads at the Kennedy Space Center on...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Dec 7, 1990

Around Marshall

The primary objective of the STS-35 mission was round the clock observation of the celestial sphere in ultraviolet...

MSFC
NASA image: S69-21282
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Jul 24, 1969

S69-21282

APOLLO 11 RECOVERY = RECOVERY OF C/M; ARRIVAL OF PRES. NIXON; NIXON GREETS ASTROS; ASTROS. TRANSFER FROM HELICOPTER...

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NASA image: NASA ASTRO CAMP® Hosts FIRST Robotics Kickoff Event
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Jan 4, 2025

NASA ASTRO CAMP® Hosts FIRST Robotics Kickoff Event

The NASA ASTRO CAMP® Community Partners (ACCP) program hosted a FIRST® Robotics Competition 2025 season kickoff...

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NASA image: NASA ASTRO CAMP® Hosts FIRST Robotics Kickoff Event
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Jan 4, 2025

NASA ASTRO CAMP® Hosts FIRST Robotics Kickoff Event

The NASA ASTRO CAMP® Community Partners (ACCP) program hosted a FIRST® Robotics Competition 2025 season kickoff...

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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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