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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 61-A crew portrait onboard Challenger middeck
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Oct 30, 1985

STS 61-A crew portrait onboard Challenger middeck

61A-117-019 (30 Oct.-6 Nov. 1985) --- Traditional in-flight portrait of all eight STS-61A crew members was made with...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0276
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Feb 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, photographers take advantage of a media...

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NASA image: Forrester moves to the Quest A/L during Extravehicular Activity 4
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Jun 17, 2007

Forrester moves to the Quest A/L during Extravehicular Activity 4

S117-E-07827 (17 June 2007) --- Astronaut Patrick Forrester, STS-117 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1442
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis passes the lightning mast on the fixed service structure as it...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0287
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Feb 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Atlantis , on top of its transporter, turns the corner from the Orbiter...

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NASA image: Swanson prepares to retract the P6 Truss STBD SAW during EVA 2
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Jun 13, 2007

Swanson prepares to retract the P6 Truss STBD SAW during EVA 2

S117-E-07234 (13 June 2007) --- Astronauts Steven Swanson and Patrick Forrester (out of frame), both STS-117 mission...

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NASA image: Forrester works on the S3/S4 Trusses during EVA 4
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Jun 17, 2007

Forrester works on the S3/S4 Trusses during EVA 4

S117-E-07753 (17 June 2007) --- Astronaut Patrick Forrester, STS-117 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1334
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May 31, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Following the Flight Readiness Review for the STS-117 mission, NASA officials...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0288
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Feb 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In dawn's early light, the orbiter Atlantis (left), on top of its transporter, heads...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0295
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Feb 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Atlantis, on top of its transporter, comes to a stop in the transfer aisle...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1177
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May 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In high bay No. 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis is ready...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0293
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Feb 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Atlantis, on top of its transporter, enters the transfer aisle of the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0363
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Feb 12, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker in the payload changeout room (PCR) on Launch Pad 39A monitors the payload...

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NASA image: Forrester and Swanson working on the S3 Truss during EVA 4
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Jun 17, 2007

Forrester and Swanson working on the S3 Truss during EVA 4

S117-E-07790 (17 June 2007) --- Astronauts Patrick Forrester (left) and Steven Swanson, both STS-117 mission...

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NASA image: Forrester moves to the Quest A/L during Extravehicular Activity 4
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Jun 17, 2007

Forrester moves to the Quest A/L during Extravehicular Activity 4

S117-E-07818 (17 June 2007) --- Astronaut Patrick Forrester, STS-117 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: Forrester and Swanson working on the S3 Truss during EVA 4
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Jun 17, 2007

Forrester and Swanson working on the S3 Truss during EVA 4

S117-E-07772 (17 June 2007) --- Astronauts Patrick Forrester (right) and Steven Swanson, both STS-117 mission...

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NASA image: Repairing the damage to Atlantis' External Tank
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Mar 7, 2007

Repairing the damage to Atlantis' External Tank

In high bay 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, a technician marks off an area for inspection on Atlantis' external...

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NASA image: Swanson prepares to retract the P6 Truss STBD SAW during EVA 2
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Jun 13, 2007

Swanson prepares to retract the P6 Truss STBD SAW during EVA 2

S117-E-07233 (13 June 2007) --- Astronauts Steven Swanson and Patrick Forrester (out of frame), both STS-117 mission...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1079
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May 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians are inspecting...

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NASA image: Forrester moves to the Quest A/L during Extravehicular Activity 4
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Jun 17, 2007

Forrester moves to the Quest A/L during Extravehicular Activity 4

S117-E-07829 (17 June 2007) --- Astronaut Patrick Forrester, STS-117 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0284
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Feb 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Atlantis begins rolling out of the Orbiter Processing Facility to make the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1764
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Jul 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, workers supervise the movement of the sling above...

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NASA image: Swanson works on the S3/S4 Trusses during EVA 4
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Jun 17, 2007

Swanson works on the S3/S4 Trusses during EVA 4

S117-E-07749 (17 June 2007) --- Astronaut Steven Swanson, STS-117 mission specialist, participates in the mission's...

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NASA image: Forrester moves to the Quest A/L during Extravehicular Activity 4
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Jun 17, 2007

Forrester moves to the Quest A/L during Extravehicular Activity 4

S117-E-07822 (17 June 2007) --- Astronaut Patrick Forrester, STS-117 mission specialist, participates in 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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