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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: Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission
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Jul 6, 2006

Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission

ISS013-E-48792 (6 July 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station for docking,...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 6, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS013-E-47541 (6 July 2006) --- The nose of Shuttle Discovery and part of the forward underside as photographed by...

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NASA image: Nadir view of the ISS as the orbiter Discovery moves in for docking during STS-121
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Jul 6, 2006

Nadir view of the ISS as the orbiter Discovery moves in for docking during STS-121

S121-E-05269 (6 July 2006) --- Backdropped against the blackness of space, the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission
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Jul 6, 2006

Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission

ISS013-E-48780 (6 July 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery flies near the International Space Station for docking...

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NASA image: Nadir view of the ISS as the orbiter Discovery moves in for docking during STS-121
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Jul 6, 2006

Nadir view of the ISS as the orbiter Discovery moves in for docking during STS-121

S121-E-05287 (6 July 2006) --- The International Space Station approaches the Space Shuttle Discovery, from which...

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NASA image: Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission
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Jul 6, 2006

Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission

ISS013-E-48787 (6 July 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station for docking...

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NASA image: Williams in the U.S. Lab during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 9, 2006

Williams in the U.S. Lab during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-06233 (9 July 2006) --- Astronaut Jeffrey N. Williams, Expedition 13 NASA space station science officer and...

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NASA image: Nadir view of the ISS as the orbiter Discovery moves in for docking during STS-121
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Jul 6, 2006

Nadir view of the ISS as the orbiter Discovery moves in for docking during STS-121

S121-E-05272 (6 July 2006) --- Backdropped against the blackness of space, the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission
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Jul 6, 2006

Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission

ISS013-E-48763 (6 July 2006) --- Backdropped against the blackness of space, the Space Shuttle Discovery approaches...

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NASA image: Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission
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Jul 6, 2006

Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission

ISS013-E-48767 (6 July 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery flies a short distance from the International Space...

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NASA image: Nadir view of the ISS as the orbiter Discovery moves in for docking during STS-121
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Jul 6, 2006

Nadir view of the ISS as the orbiter Discovery moves in for docking during STS-121

S121-E-05555 (6 July 2006) --- The International Space Station is backdropped against the darkness of space in this...

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NASA image: Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission
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Jul 6, 2006

Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission

ISS013-E-48775 (6 July 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station for docking...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 6, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS013-E-47485 (6 July 2006) --- The starboard wing of the Space Shuttle Discovery was one small section of the...

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NASA image: Nadir view of the ISS as the orbiter Discovery moves in for docking during STS-121
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Jul 6, 2006

Nadir view of the ISS as the orbiter Discovery moves in for docking during STS-121

S121-E-05554 (6 July 2006) --- The International Space Station is backdropped against the darkness of space in this...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1087
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May 24, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, workers inspect the...

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Aug 18, 2004

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JSC2004-E-37689 (18 August 2004) --- Astronaut Steven W. Lindsey, STS-121 commander, uses a climbing apparatus to...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0109
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Jan 23, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — The right aft booster, comprised of the aft skirt and the aft motor segment, leaves the...

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Jul 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, Air Force Two,...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2199
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Sep 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility, bay 3, Pat Cerny, with...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0749
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Apr 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2180
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Sep 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building, an external tank is lifted...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1252
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Jun 28, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Mission Specialist Michael Fossum finishes putting on a glove during a fitting...

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NASA image: STS-121Crew Portrait in front of orbiter after landing
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Jul 17, 2006

STS-121Crew Portrait in front of orbiter after landing

STS121-S-061 (17 July 2006) --- The STS-121 crew addresses greeters in front of the Space Shuttle Discovery near the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0807
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May 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo...

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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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