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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-51F - CREW PORTRAIT
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Jan 1, 1985

STS-51F - CREW PORTRAIT

S85-29307 (May 1985) --- The seven crew members for the Space Shuttle STS-51F/Spacelab 2 mission take a pause from a...

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NASA image: The crew of the STS 61-A mission egress the Orbiter after landing
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Nov 6, 1985

The crew of the STS 61-A mission egress the Orbiter after landing

61A-S-140 (6 Nov 1985) --- The record-setting eight crewmembers for STS 61-A file from their "home" for the past...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0830
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Apr 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Framed between the branches of a tree, Space Shuttle Endeavour is hurtled into space...

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NASA image: STS-78 crew portrait
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Jul 9, 1996

STS-78 crew portrait

STS078-428-015 (20 June-7 July 1996) --- The crewmembers chose the Life and Microgravity Spacelab (LMS-1) Science...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0802
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Jun 26, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Suspended under an overhead crane, the U.S. Lab Destiny nears the weigh stand at left....

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NASA image: STS-47 Endeavour, OV-105, official crew portrait
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Jun 1, 1992

STS-47 Endeavour, OV-105, official crew portrait

STS047-S-002 (June 1992) --- These seven crew members are currently in training for the STS-47/Spacelab J mission...

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NASA image: STS-47 Payload Specialist Mohri uses SAREX II on OV-105's aft flight deck
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Sep 20, 1992

STS-47 Payload Specialist Mohri uses SAREX II on OV-105's aft flight deck

STS047-45-003 (12-20 Sept 1992) --- Payload specialist Mamoru Mohri communicates with students from the aft flight...

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NASA image: Astronaut Shannon Lucid in training for contingency EVA for STS-58 in WETF
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Apr 3, 1993

Astronaut Shannon Lucid in training for contingency EVA for STS-58 in WETF

S93-31697 (3 April 1993) --- Astronaut Shannon W. Lucid participates in training for contingency Extravehicular...

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NASA image: Launch of STS-58 Space Shuttle Columbia
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Oct 18, 1993

Launch of STS-58 Space Shuttle Columbia

STS058-S-091 (18 Oct 1993) --- A distant shot shows the Space Shuttle Columbia, lifting off from Launch Complex 39...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0832
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Apr 19, 2001

KSC-01PP-0832

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off amid streaming jets of water and steam on mission...

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NASA image: KSC-92PC-1896
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Sep 12, 1992

KSC-92PC-1896

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Endeavour thunders past the uppermost reaches of the Fixed Service...

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NASA image: STS-40 MS Jernigan in EMU listens as Pilot Gutierrez looks on in JSC's WETF
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Aug 13, 1990

STS-40 MS Jernigan in EMU listens as Pilot Gutierrez looks on in JSC's WETF

S90-45785 (16 Aug 1990) --- Astronaut Tamara E. Jernigan, STS-40 mission specialist, is pictured in a training...

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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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May 7, 1990

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

S90-36708 (7 May 1990) --- STS-35 Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) view shows its telescopes, instrument pointing...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc408
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Mar 11, 1997

KSC-97pc408

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Under a clear blue sky that is reflected in the water of the turn basin, the Space...

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NASA image: SAREX & DTO 623, Brady talks to amateur radio operators
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Jul 9, 1996

SAREX & DTO 623, Brady talks to amateur radio operators

STS078-429-017 (20 June-7 July 1996) --- Aboard the middeck of the Earth-orbiting space shuttle Columbia, astronaut...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0829
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Apr 19, 2001

KSC-01PP-0829

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour leaps from Launch Pad 39A amid billows of smoke and steam as...

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NASA image: STS-58 crew portrait
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May 1, 1993

STS-58 crew portrait

STS058-S-002 (May 1993) --- Wearing training versions of their launch and entry garments, the seven crew members...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0824
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Apr 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Trailing a plume of smoke, Space Shuttle Endeavour pierces a small cloud, briefly...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0802
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Jun 26, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Suspended under an overhead crane, the U.S. Lab Destiny nears the weigh stand at left....

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NASA image: CREW TRAINING (EGRESS) - STS-29/61A - JSC
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Sep 27, 1985

CREW TRAINING (EGRESS) - STS-29/61A - JSC

S85-41246 (26 Sept 1985) --- The STS 61-A/Spacelab D-1 crewmembers are seen in this training scene in the Johnson...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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May 4, 1985

Microgravity

A 16mm film frame shows convective regions inside silicone oil playing the part of a stellar atmosphere in the...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0827
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Apr 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The brilliant exhaust of Space Shuttle Endeavour as it lifts off Launch Pad 39A...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0828
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Apr 19, 2001

KSC-01PP-0828

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Flames from Space Shuttle Endeavour light up the clouds as the Shuttle races into...

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NASA image: Distant view of STS-58 Columbia launch from Shuttle Training Aircraft
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Oct 18, 1993

Distant view of STS-58 Columbia launch from Shuttle Training Aircraft

STS058-S-122 (18 Oct 1993) --- This distant shot of Columbia on its way to Earth-orbit was captured on film from the...

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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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