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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the firing room at the Launch Control Center, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- While in the White Room to complete suiting up before climbing into Space Shuttle...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 Mission Specialist Christer Fuglesang is helped by the closeout crew in the...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mach diamonds, below left, appear beneath Space Shuttle Discovery's main engines as...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 crew members show their eagerness for the second launch attempt as they...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The crew members of mission STS-116 gather around the table for breakfast before...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The blue cones of light, known as shock or mach diamonds, beneath Space Shuttle...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 Mission Specialist Joan Higginbotham is helped by the closeout crew in the...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Rising on columns of fire as it emerges from behind the clouds of smoke and steam...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the firing room, NASA officials wait for the countdown of the second launch attempt...

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Dec 9, 2006

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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. - External tank No. 123 heads toward the open doorway of the Vehicle Assembly Building....

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - External tank No. 123 heads into the open doorway of the Vehicle Assembly Building....

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - External tank No. 123 moves into the Vehicle Assembly Building where it will be lifted...

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Sep 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Pegasus barge is towed toward the turn basin dock in the Launch Complex 39 Area at...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - External tank No. 123 is being transported from the Pegasus barge in the turn basin at...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At liftoff from Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery spreads a blaze of light as it...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the morning of the second launch attempt, Space Shuttle Discovery is ready on...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A large bird appears to chase Space Shuttle Discovery as it roars into space and...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the morning of the second launch attempt, Space Shuttle Discovery is ready on...

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Dec 7, 2006

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The Discovery astronauts talk about their responsibilities for mission STS-116. On this mission, the crew will...

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Dec 7, 2006

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Learn about the STS-116 mission objectives in this video. On this mission, the crew will deliver truss segment P5 to...

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Dec 5, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Into the night flies the shuttle training aircraft (STA) with STS-116 Pilot William...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 Commander Mark Polansky adjusts his helmet during a suit fit-check. Polansky...

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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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