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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: Pathfinder
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Mar 25, 1999

Pathfinder

Pictured is an artist's concept of NASA's Propulsive Small Expendable Deployer System experiment (ProSEDS). ProSEDS...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Mar 1, 1999

Pathfinder

NASA's Propulsive Small Expendable Deployer System experiment (ProSEDS) will demonstrate the use of an...

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NASA image: SPHERES Tether Slosh Experiment
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Oct 18, 2018

SPHERES Tether Slosh Experiment

iss057e055052 (10/18/2018) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst is photographed during a Synchronized...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

An artist's concept of a space based vehicle using the Propulsive Small Expendable Deployer System (ProSEDS) to...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Aug 1, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

This is a Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis (STS-46) onboard photo of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS-1) deployment....

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Aug 1, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-46) onboard photo of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS-1) in Orbiter's cargo bay. The...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Aug 1, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-46) onboard photo of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS-1) on deployer boom. The...

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NASA image: Astronauts Conrad and Gordon Tethering Procedures Demonstration - News Media - MSC
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Sep 26, 1966

Astronauts Conrad and Gordon Tethering Procedures Demonstration - News Media - MSC

S66-45635 (26 Sept. 1966) --- Astronaut Charles Conrad Jr. (center), Gemini-11 prime crew command pilot, discusses...

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NASA image: Astronaut James Newman evaluates tether devices in Discovery's payload bay
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Sep 16, 1993

Astronaut James Newman evaluates tether devices in Discovery's payload bay

Astronaut James H. Newman, mission specialist, uses a 35mm camera to take a picture of fellow astronaut Carl E. Walz...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Aug 24, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

A crewmember aboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis (STS-46) used a 70mm handheld camera to capture this medium...

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NASA image: SPHERES Tether Slosh Experiment Test Run
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Jan 17, 2018

SPHERES Tether Slosh Experiment Test Run

iss054e022175 (1/17/2018) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Norishige Kanai is photographed...

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NASA image: Robonaut hand and tether
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Mar 1, 2004

Robonaut hand and tether

JSC2004-E-03468 (March 2004) --- This closeup view, photographed during a series of evaluations, shows the hand of a...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for the Astroporter Investigation
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Nov 17, 2021

Preflight Imagery for the Astroporter Investigation

jsc2021e058908 (11/17/2021) --- A graphic of an Astrobee taking an EXPRESS Rack double locker payload, determining...

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NASA image: Test subject equipped with Gemini 12 Life Support System and waist tethers
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Mar 10, 1967

Test subject equipped with Gemini 12 Life Support System and waist tethers

S67-24267 (1966) --- Suited test subject equipped with Gemini-12 Life Support System and waist tethers for...

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NASA image: Astronaut James Newman with latch hook for tether device
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Sep 19, 1993

Astronaut James Newman with latch hook for tether device

STS051-26-002 (12-22 Sept 1993) --- Astronaut James H. Newman, mission specialist, shows off a latch hook for a...

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NASA image: Tether Optical Phenomena (TOP) experiment
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Mar 14, 1996

Tether Optical Phenomena (TOP) experiment

STS075-310-002 (22 Feb.-9 March 1996) --- Astronaut Maurizio Cheli, STS-75 mission specialist, works with the Tether...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - MISC. - EXPERIMENT D-16 - KNEE TETHER - MSC
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Jan 28, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - MISC. - EXPERIMENT D-16 - KNEE TETHER - MSC

S66-00933 (28 Jan. 1966) --- Gemini-11 Experiment D-16 Knee Tether, sponsored by the Department of Defense and the...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 4 1st Tether Test
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Nov 19, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 4 1st Tether Test

NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander's engine fires briefly in a tethered-flight test at the north end of the...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - EARTH SKY - AGENA TETHERED - OUTER SPACE
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Sep 14, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - EARTH SKY - AGENA TETHERED - OUTER SPACE

S66-54571 (14 Sept. 1966) --- A 100-foot tether line connects the Agena Target Docking Vehicle with the Gemini-11...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 18, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion forward bay cover is lowered into the water using a crane and tether lines as part of...

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NASA image: Olivas works with EVA Tether in the A/L during Joint Operations
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Jun 12, 2007

Olivas works with EVA Tether in the A/L during Joint Operations

S117-E-07101 (12 June 2007) --- Astronaut John "Danny" Olivas, STS-117 mission specialist, works with extravehicular...

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NASA image: Kotov holds Retractable Equipment Tethers in the SM during Expedition 22
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Jan 6, 2010

Kotov holds Retractable Equipment Tethers in the SM during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-019986 (6 Jan. 2010) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov, Expedition 22 flight engineer, holds a stowage box...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 4 1st Tether Test
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Nov 19, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 4 1st Tether Test

NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is prepared for lifting by a crane in preparation for a tethered-flight...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 4 1st Tether Test
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Nov 19, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 4 1st Tether Test

NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is lifted by a crane in preparation for a tethered-flight test at the north...

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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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