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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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Feb 25, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Following the simulated launch countdown, STS-123 crew members are ready to release...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  The STS-79 astronauts arrive at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility in their T-38 aircraft from Johnson Space Center in Houston.  From left are Mission Specialists John E. Blaha and Tom Akers; Commander William F. Readdy; PIlot Terrence W. Wilcutt; and Mission Specialists Jay Apt and Carl E. Walz.  The astronauts are at KSC for the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, a dress rehearsal for launch.  They are scheduled to lift off around Sept. 12 on Mission STS-79, the fourth docking between the U.S. Shuttle and Russian Space Station Mir.
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Aug 25, 1996

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-79 astronauts arrive at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility in their T-38 aircraft from Johnson Space Center in Houston. From left are Mission Specialists John E. Blaha and Tom Akers; Commander William F. Readdy; PIlot Terrence W. Wilcutt; and Mission Specialists Jay Apt and Carl E. Walz. The astronauts are at KSC for the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, a dress rehearsal for launch. They are scheduled to lift off around Sept. 12 on Mission STS-79, the fourth docking between the U.S. Shuttle and Russian Space Station Mir.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-79 astronauts arrive at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility in their T-38 aircraft...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1074
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Jul 20, 1997

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STS-85 Mission Commander Curtis L. Brown, Jr., poses in his T-38 jet trainer after landing with his crew at KSC’s...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1075
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Jul 20, 1997

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STS-85 Pilot Kent V. Rominger poses in his T-38 jet trainer after landing with other members of the flight crew at...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1523
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Nov 4, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-88 Mission Commander Robert D. Cabana (left) and Pilot Frederick W. "Rick"...

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Feb 14, 2001

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During emergency exit training on the Fixed Service Structure of Launch Pad 39B, STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul...

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NASA image: Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal
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Apr 3, 2022

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NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen at sunrise atop a mobile launcher...

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Mar 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-110 Mission Specialist Jerry Ross relaxes during suit fit, which is part of...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP1663
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Nov 7, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-108 Mission Specialist Linda A. Godwin is ready to take her turn driving an M-113...

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NASA image: Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal
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Apr 3, 2022

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NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0301
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Mar 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Waiting his turn at driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier is STS-110 Mission...

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Jul 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Tracy Caldwell fixes her helmet during suitup for the...

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Aug 10, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-115 Pilot Christopher Ferguson (left) and Commander Brent Jett (right) settle into...

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Mar 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-110 Mission Specialist Steven Smith waits his turn at driving the M-113 armored...

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Sep 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Commander Jeffrey Ashby drives the M-113 armored personnel carrier during...

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Jan 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-119 Commander Lee Archambault dons his...

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Sep 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-125 mission specialist Megan McArthur arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s...

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Jul 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Dave Williams, who represents the Canadian Space Agency, is...

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NASA image: Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal
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Apr 3, 2022

Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal
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Apr 4, 2022

Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc446
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Mar 31, 1998

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The crew of STS-90 participate in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities at KSC's Launch Pad 39B....

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NASA image: STS_135_ M113
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Jun 21, 2011

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JSC2011-E-059632 (21 June 2011) --- NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus, STS-135 mission specialist, participates in safety...

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May 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-124 Mission Specialist Karen Nyberg is ready to begin driving practice in the M113...

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Aug 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-115 Mission Specialist Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper is ready to practice driving...

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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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