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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: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph was taken during the final assembly operation of the Saturn V launch vehicle for the Apollo 4 (SA...

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NASA image: STS-29 crewmembers inspect TDRS-D inertial upper stage (IUS) at KSC VPF
Image
Feb 14, 1989

STS-29 crewmembers inspect TDRS-D inertial upper stage (IUS) at KSC VPF

S89-27384 (5 Jan 1989) --- Astronauts James P. Bagian, left, and Robert C. Springer inspect a portion of the first...

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NASA image: STS-29 crewmembers inspect TDRS-D inertial upper stage (IUS) at KSC VPF
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Jan 5, 1989

STS-29 crewmembers inspect TDRS-D inertial upper stage (IUS) at KSC VPF

S89-28108 --- Astronaut Mae C. Jemison and STS-29 Mission Specialist James P. Bagian and Robert C. Springer inspect...

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NASA image: Liftoff of STS-26
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Sep 29, 1988

Liftoff of STS-26

The Space Shuttle Discovery takes off from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, to being Mission...

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NASA image: Launch of Galileo on STS-34 Atlantis
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Sep 10, 1997

Launch of Galileo on STS-34 Atlantis

Liftoff of STS-34 Atlantis, carrying NASA Galileo spacecraft and its Inertial Upper Stage IUS booster on October 18,...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0622
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Jun 1, 1999

KSC-99pp0622

In the Vertical Processing Facility, the Chandra X-ray Observatory is lowered toward the Inertial Upper Stage (IUS)...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0621
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Jun 1, 1999

KSC-99pp0621

In the Vertical Processing Facility, the Chandra X-ray Observatory is moved toward the Inertial Upper Stage (IUS) in...

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NASA image: STS-29 IUS with TDRS-D after deployment from Discovery, OV-103
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Mar 13, 1989

STS-29 IUS with TDRS-D after deployment from Discovery, OV-103

STS029-78-019 (13 March 1989) --- Headed on its way to a much higher orbit is another Tracking and Data Relay...

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NASA image: STS-34 Galileo spacecraft / IUS deployment sequence in OV-104's payload bay
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Oct 23, 1989

STS-34 Galileo spacecraft / IUS deployment sequence in OV-104's payload bay

STS034-71-000AK (18 Oct 1989) --- Backdropped against the blackness of space, the Galileo spacecraft and its...

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NASA image: Ius Chasma - False Color
Image
Jul 28, 2016

Ius Chasma - False Color

The THEMIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create a...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Jul 1, 1999

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

A crew member of the STS-93 mission took this photograph of the Chandra X-Ray Observatory, still attached to the...

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NASA image: STS-70 payload preparations
Image
Apr 12, 1995

STS-70 payload preparations

S95-08962 (12 APRIL 1995) --- Members of the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Payload Processing Team hoist the Tracking...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Sep 1, 1964

Saturn Apollo Program

This image depicts a high angle view of technicians working on the instrument unit (IU) component assembly for the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0618
Image
Jun 1, 1999

KSC-99pp0618

The Inertial Upper Stage (IUS) booster is moved toward a workstand in Kennedy Space Center's Vertical Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0617
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Jun 1, 1999

KSC-99pp0617

The Inertial Upper Stage (IUS) booster (right) is lifted out of its container after arriving at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: STS-43 TDRS-E during preflight processing at KSC's VPF
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Jun 13, 1991

STS-43 TDRS-E during preflight processing at KSC's VPF

STS-43 Tracking and Data Relay Satellite E (TDRS-E) undergoes preflight processing in the Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0619
Image
Jun 1, 1999

KSC-99pp0619

The Inertial Upper Stage (IUS) booster is lowered toward a workstand in Kennedy Space Center's Vertical Processing...

KSC
NASA image: STS-29 tracking and data relay satellite D (TDRS-D) mating at KSC VPF
Image
Dec 29, 1988

STS-29 tracking and data relay satellite D (TDRS-D) mating at KSC VPF

S89-28093 (29 Dec 1988) --- In the clean room of the vertical processing facility, the TDRS-D satellite is hoisted,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Oct 18, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-34 crew of five launched aboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis on October 18, 1989 at 12:53:40pm (EDT)....

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Aug 14, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-34 crew portrait includes 5 astronauts. Pictured left to right are Shannon W. Lucid, mission specialist;...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Oct 18, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-34 crew of five launched aboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis on October 18, 1989 at 12:53:40pm (EDT)....

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0623
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Jun 1, 1999

KSC-99pp0623

In the Vertical Processing Facility, the Chandra X-ray Observatory is lowered onto the Inertial Upper Stage (IUS)...

KSC
NASA image: STS-29 tracking and data relay satellite D (TDRS-D) mating at KSC VPF
Image
Dec 29, 1988

STS-29 tracking and data relay satellite D (TDRS-D) mating at KSC VPF

S89-27382 (29 Dec 1988) --- Technicians and engineers in the Kennedy Space Center's Vertical Processing Facility...

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NASA image: STS-29 tracking and data relay satellite D (TDRS-D) mating at KSC VPF
Image
Dec 29, 1988

STS-29 tracking and data relay satellite D (TDRS-D) mating at KSC VPF

S89-27381 (29 Dec 1988) --- Technicians and engineers in the Kennedy Space Center's Vertical Processing Facility...

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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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