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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Flooding the night sky with its blazing light, Space Shuttle Discovery leaps toward...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The crew members of mission STS-116 are suiting up for a second launch attempt at 8:47...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The crew members of mission STS-116 are suiting up for a second launch attempt at 8:47...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery seems to be standing on the fiery columns erupting from the...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sparks appear just prior to Space Shuttle Discovery's main engines firing...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed through the leaves of a tree in the foreground, the fiery liftoff of Space...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The fiery liftoff of Space Shuttle Discovery from Launch Pad 39B on mission STS-116 is...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --Space Shuttle Discovery soars away from the fiery clouds on Launch Pad 39B on mission...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Flooding the night sky with light, Space Shuttle Discovery streaks through the clouds...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The crew members of mission STS-116 are suiting up for a second launch attempt at 8:47...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The crew members of mission STS-116 are suiting up for a second launch attempt at 8:47...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The crew members of mission STS-116 are suiting up for a second launch attempt at 8:47...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 crew members greet well-wishers as they head to the Astrovan that will...

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Dec 9, 2006

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The STS-116 astronauts are suited up and walk out of the Operations and Checkout Building waving to the cheering...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the white room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Mission Specialist Joan Higginbotham is...

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Space Shuttle Discovery rolled out of the Vertical Assembly Building and is now perched on Launch Pad 39B ready for...

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NASA image: STS-116 MS Patrick looks at STS-116 Patch in the Airlock
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Dec 12, 2006

STS-116 MS Patrick looks at STS-116 Patch in the Airlock

S116-E-05809 (12 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Nicholas J. M. Patrick, STS-116 mission specialist, looks at the STS-116...

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Dec 22, 2006

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Discovery flight controllers approve a deorbit burn for Space Shuttle Discovery. The STS-116 crew is returning home...

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Dec 22, 2006

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Mission Managers informed the crew that they've officially waved off the first landing opportunity at Kennedy Space...

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Dec 22, 2006

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NASA Administrator Michael Griffin welcomes the Discovery astronauts back from a successful mission. The STS-116...

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Dec 22, 2006

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Space Shuttle Discovery makes a picture-perfect landing at Kennedy's Shuttle Landing Facility. The STS-116 crew is...

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Dec 22, 2006

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NASA's most challenging mission to date ends with a successful landing at Kennedy. The STS-116 crew is returning...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 Mission Specialist Sunita Williams is helped by the closeout crew in the White...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The crew members of mission STS-116 are suiting up for a second launch attempt at 8:47...

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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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