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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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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Posing with the plaque dedicated to Columbia Jan. 29, 2004,  are (left to right) United Space Alliance project leader for Columbia reconstruction Jim Comer, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach, astronauts Douglas Hurley and Pam Melroy, Center Director Jim Kennedy and NASA Vehicle Manager Scott Thurston.  The dedication of the plaque was made in front of the 40-member preservation team in the “Columbia room,” a permanent repository in the Vehicle Assembly Building of the debris collected in the aftermath of the tragic accident Feb. 1, 2003, that claimed the orbiter and lives of the seven-member crew.
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Jan 29, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Posing with the plaque dedicated to Columbia Jan. 29, 2004, are (left to right) United Space Alliance project leader for Columbia reconstruction Jim Comer, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach, astronauts Douglas Hurley and Pam Melroy, Center Director Jim Kennedy and NASA Vehicle Manager Scott Thurston. The dedication of the plaque was made in front of the 40-member preservation team in the “Columbia room,” a permanent repository in the Vehicle Assembly Building of the debris collected in the aftermath of the tragic accident Feb. 1, 2003, that claimed the orbiter and lives of the seven-member crew.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Posing with the plaque dedicated to Columbia Jan. 29, 2004, are (left to right) United...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts enter the Cygnus space freighter
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Aug 6, 2024

NASA astronauts enter the Cygnus space freighter

iss071e462164 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- NASA astronauts (from left) Jeanette Epps and Matthew Dominick, both Expedition 71...

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NASA image: Kupalo Crater from LAMO
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Jan 12, 2016

Kupalo Crater from LAMO

This image from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows Kupalo Crater, one of the youngest craters on Ceres. The crater has...

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Jul 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A close-up of repair work under way on the flame trench on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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Sep 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A KSC employee moves equipment from the Thermal Protection System Facility (TPSF),...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2108
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Jul 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers weld a steel grid structure to the wall of the flame trench on Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0199-5
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Mar 2, 1985

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Artist: Gebing Artist's conception of a newborne star, still hidden in visible light by the dust clouds within which...

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Jun 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a radar site on North Merritt Island, Fla., the 50-foot C-band radar antenna dish is...

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Jun 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a radar site on North Merritt Island, Fla., the 50-foot C-band radar antenna dish is...

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NASA image: McArthur works at the RWS surveying the ACBM during Expedition 12
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Jan 13, 2006

McArthur works at the RWS surveying the ACBM during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-15167 (13 Jan. 2006) --- Astronaut William S. (Bill) McArthur, Expedition 12 commander and NASA space...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1415
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May 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A member of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team refers to the drawings of Columbia...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1413
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May 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team place part of the final shipment of...

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Mar 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Two members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team measure a piece of Columbia...

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May 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The truck holding the final shipment of Columbia debris arrives at KSC. The recovery...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0627
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Mar 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Another shipment of Columbia debris is being offloaded at the KSC RLV Hangar. Inside,...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1410
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Jun 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On a radar site on North Merritt Island, Fla., part of the structure for the support...

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Jan 29, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This closeup shows the words of the plaque unveiled Jan. 29, 2004, that was dedicated...

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Apr 8, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A member of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team carries another piece of Columbia...

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Apr 28, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe (left) looks over pieces of debris...

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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the ice team review final details before heading to Launch Pad 39B and their...

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May 8, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Many pieces of Columbia debris delivered from the search and recovery efforts in East...

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Mar 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A fish-eye view in the RLV Hangar shows the growing number of pieces of Columbia debris...

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Mar 18, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The grid on the floor of the RLV Hangar is filling up with pieces of Columbia debris...

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NASA image: Moving Downhill
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Jan 18, 2019

Moving Downhill

This VIS image shows an isolated mountain east of Hellas Planitia. Erosion is moving material down hill towards 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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