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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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NASA image: KSC-97PC1444
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Sep 25, 1997

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The Space Shuttle Atlantis blazes through the night sky to begin the STS-86 mission, slated to be the seventh of...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1440
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Sep 25, 1997

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STS-86 Mission Specialist Jean-Loup J.M. Chretien of the French Space Agency, CNES, prepares to enter the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1340
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Sep 4, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The SPACEHAB Double Module is lifted into the Payload Changeout Room at Launch Pad 39A...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1423
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Sep 25, 1997

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STS-86 Mission Specialist David A. Wolf gets assistance from a suit technician while donning his orange launch and...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1369
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Sep 10, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With the Space Shuttle Atlantis behind then, STS-86 crew members pose for a group...

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NASA image: Foale on middeck with tea
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Sep 30, 1997

Foale on middeck with tea

S86-E-5346 (30 September 1997) --- This Electronic Still Camera (ESC) image shows astronaut C. Michael Foale,...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1494
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Oct 6, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis touches down on Runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1504
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Oct 6, 1997

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The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis touches down on Runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF) to complete...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1499
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Oct 6, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis touches down on Runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1496
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Oct 6, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis touches down on Runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1495
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Oct 6, 1997

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The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis touches down on Runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF) to complete...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1505
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Oct 6, 1997

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The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis touches down on Runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF) to complete...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1368
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Sep 9, 1997

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STS-86 Commander James D. Wetherbee, in foreground at right, leads the way as the next Space Shuttle crew does a...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1354
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Sep 9, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-86 Commander James D. Wetherbee, with microphone, and other crew members of the...

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NASA image: Foale in Base Block with camera
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Nov 3, 1997

Foale in Base Block with camera

STS086-405-008 (25 Sept-6 Oct 1997) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, sporting attire representing the STS-86 crew...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1435
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Sep 25, 1997

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STS-86 crew members, including Mission Specialist Scott E. Parazynski, at center, prepare to enter the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1441
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Sep 25, 1997

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STS-86 Commander James D. Wetherbee prepares to enter the Space Shuttle Atlantis at Launch Pad 39A, with the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1437
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Sep 25, 1997

KSC-97PC1437

STS-86 Mission Specialist Jean-Loup J.M. Chretien, in orange launch and entry suit at right, and Mission Specialist...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1439
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Sep 25, 1997

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STS-86 Mission Specialists Wendy B. Lawrence, at center facing camera, and Jean-Loup J.M. Chretien of the French...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1438
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Sep 25, 1997

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While a white room closeout crew member looks on, STS-86 Pilot Michael J. Bloomfield, at right, gets some assistance...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1367
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Sep 9, 1997

KSC-97PC1367

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With the Space Shuttle Atlantis behind them, the STS-86 crew poses for a photograph at...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1493
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Oct 6, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The orbiter drag chute deploys after the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis lands on...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1497
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Oct 6, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The orbiter drag chute deploys after the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis lands on...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1498
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Oct 6, 1997

KSC-97PC1498

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The orbiter drag chute deploys after the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis lands on...

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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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