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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: KSC-2011-5220
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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis, attached to its bright-orange external fuel tank and twin solid...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5210
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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis, attached to its bright-orange external fuel tank and twin solid...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5213
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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis, attached to its bright-orange external fuel tank and twin solid...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5221
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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis, attached to its bright-orange external fuel tank and twin solid...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5211
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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis, attached to its bright-orange external fuel tank and twin solid...

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NASA image: STS-32 Columbia, OV-102, liftoff from KSC LC Pad 39A
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Jan 9, 1990

STS-32 Columbia, OV-102, liftoff from KSC LC Pad 39A

STS-32 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, its external tank (ET), and solid rocket boosters (SRBs) rise above the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour on Pad 39a
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Jul 11, 2009

Space Shuttle Endeavour on Pad 39a

The space shuttle Endeavour is seen at launch pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida on...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour on Pad 39a
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Jul 11, 2009

Space Shuttle Endeavour on Pad 39a

The space shuttle Endeavour is seen at launch pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida on...

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NASA image: STS-129 Shuttle Atlantis On Pad 39a
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Nov 15, 2009

STS-129 Shuttle Atlantis On Pad 39a

The space shuttle Atlantis is seen on launch pad 39a of the NASA Kennedy Space Center shortly after the rotating...

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NASA image: Mobile Laucher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to  Launch Complex 39B
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Aug 31, 2018

Mobile Laucher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to Launch Complex 39B

A technician watches as the ignition overpressure water system pipe on the mobile launcher slowly aligns with the...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Moves Towards Exploration Mission-1
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Aug 30, 2018

Mobile Launcher Moves Towards Exploration Mission-1

NASA's mobile launcher (ML) atop crawler-transporter 2 begins its trek to Launch Pad 39B on Aug. 30, 2018, at the...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to Launch Complex 39B
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Aug 31, 2018

Mobile Launcher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to Launch Complex 39B

An aerial view of NASA's mobile launcher (ML) atop crawler-transporter 2 as it moves along the crawlerway to Launch...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to Launch Complex 39B
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Aug 30, 2018

Mobile Launcher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to Launch Complex 39B

An aerial view of NASA's mobile launcher (ML) atop crawler-transporter 2 as it begins its trek to Launch Pad 39B on...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to Launch Complex 39B
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Aug 31, 2018

Mobile Launcher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to Launch Complex 39B

An aerial view of NASA's mobile launcher (ML) atop crawler-transporter 2 as it moves along the crawlerway to Launch...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to Launch Complex 39B
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Aug 30, 2018

Mobile Launcher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to Launch Complex 39B

An aerial view of NASA's mobile launcher (ML) atop crawler-transporter 2 as it moves along the crawlerway to Launch...

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NASA image: View of the launch of  Discovery 41-D mission
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Aug 30, 1984

View of the launch of Discovery 41-D mission

View of the launch of the shuttle Discovery and the 41-D mission. The orbiter and its plume of smoke are...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-13 Launch
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Feb 15, 2020

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-13 Launch

The Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, with Cygnus resupply spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Saturday, Feb....

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-13 Launch
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Feb 15, 2020

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-13 Launch

The Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, with Cygnus resupply spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Saturday, Feb....

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-13 Launch
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Feb 15, 2020

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-13 Launch

The Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, with Cygnus resupply spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Saturday, Feb....

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NASA image: Astronauts Young and Collins walk up ramp at Pad 19 during countdown
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Jul 18, 1966

Astronauts Young and Collins walk up ramp at Pad 19 during countdown

S66-42754 (18 July 1966) --- Astronauts John W. Young (leading), command pilot, and Michael Collins, pilot, walk up...

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NASA image: STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A
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Jul 8, 1994

STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A

Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, begins its roll maneuver after clearing the fixed service structure (FSS) tower...

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NASA image: STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, clears launch tower after liftoff from KSC LC 39A
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Jul 8, 1994

STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, clears launch tower after liftoff from KSC LC 39A

Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, heads skyward after clearing the fixed service structure (FSS) tower at Kennedy...

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NASA image: STS-35 Columbia, OV-102, passes STS-38 Atlantis, OV-104, heading to Pad 39A
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Aug 22, 1990

STS-35 Columbia, OV-102, passes STS-38 Atlantis, OV-104, heading to Pad 39A

Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, slated for mission STS-35, left, rolls past Atlantis, OV-104, on its way to...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Soyuz Rollout
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Apr 1, 2011

Expedition 27 Soyuz Rollout

The Soyuz TMA-21 spacecraft is seen shortly after arriving at the launch pad Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Baikonur...

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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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