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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: KSC-05pd-0050
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Jan 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-0050

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Accompanied by KSC employees, the newly redesigned External Tank rolls into the Vehicle...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0047
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Jan 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-0047

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The newly redesigned External Tank turns the corner of the Launch Complex 39 Area Turn...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0049
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Jan 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The newly redesigned External Tank heads for the open doors of the Vehicle Assembly...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0048
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Jan 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-0048

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The newly redesigned External Tank moves closer to its destination, the Vehicle...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0052
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Jan 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-0052

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the roof of the Launch Control Center, the newly redesigned External Tank...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0051
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Jan 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-0051

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the top of the Launch Control Center, the newly redesigned External Tank is...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0043
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Jan 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-0043

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The newly redesigned External Tank slowly moves toward the Vehicle Assembly Building,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0055
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Jan 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-0055

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the roof of the Launch Control Center in the Launch Complex 39 Area, the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0056
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Jan 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-0056

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the roof of the Launch Control Center in the Launch Complex 39 Area, the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0054
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Jan 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-0054

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the roof of the Launch Control Center in the Launch Complex 39 Area, the...

KSC
NASA image: Atlantis TPS Processing
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Oct 1, 2003

Atlantis TPS Processing

In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Harrell Watts (left), with United Space Alliance, removes a tile from the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07-S-00076
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Aug 8, 2007

KSC-07-S-00076

The space shuttle's external tank separates from the orbiter. This will be the first flight for Endeavour since...

KSC
NASA image: The ET as it falls away from the orbiter after separation on STS-121
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Jul 4, 2006

The ET as it falls away from the orbiter after separation on STS-121

STS121-E-05011 (4 July 2006)-- This picture of the STS-121 external tank was taken with a digital still camera by an...

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NASA image: The ET as it falls away from the orbiter after separation on STS-121
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Jul 4, 2006

The ET as it falls away from the orbiter after separation on STS-121

S121-E-05006 (4 July 2006) --- This picture of the STS-121 external tank was taken with a digital still camera by an...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-03pd2762
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Oct 1, 2003

KSC-03pd2762

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Ryan Levann, with United Space Alliance, checks...

KSC
NASA image: Atlantis TPS Processing
Image
Oct 1, 2003

Atlantis TPS Processing

In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Harrell Watts, with United Space Alliance, removes a tile from the thermal...

KSC
NASA image: The ET as it falls away from the orbiter after separation on STS-121
Image
Jul 4, 2006

The ET as it falls away from the orbiter after separation on STS-121

STS121-E-05008 (4 July 2006)-- This picture of the STS-121 external tank was taken with a digital still camera by an...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0562
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Apr 2, 2005

KSC-05pd-0562

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

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 1976

Space Shuttle Projects

This is a cutaway illustration of the Space Shuttle external tank (ET) with callouts. The giant cylinder, higher...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1921
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Jul 17, 2007

KSC-07pd1921

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Near Launch Pad 39A, STS-118 Mission Specialist Dave Williams practices using the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1922
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Jul 17, 2007

KSC-07pd1922

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Near Launch Pad 39A, STS-118 Mission Specialist Dave Williams practices using the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1919
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Jul 17, 2007

KSC-07pd1919

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Near Launch Pad 39A, STS-118 Mission Specialist Dave Williams gets pointers from a...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1923
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Jul 17, 2007

KSC-07pd1923

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Near Launch Pad 39A, STS-118 Mission Specialist Tracy Caldwell practices using a video...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1924
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Jul 17, 2007

KSC-07pd1924

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- From the viewing site near Launch Pad 39A, STS-118 Mission Specialist Tracy Caldwell...

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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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