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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: iss045e108823
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Nov 14, 2015

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ISS045E108823 (11/17/2015) --- Sunrise as viewed from the International Space Station Nov. 17, 2015. Framing the...

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NASA image: Launching of the Shuttle Discovery and the STS 51-G mission
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Jun 17, 1985

Launching of the Shuttle Discovery and the STS 51-G mission

51G-S-100 (17 June 1985) --- A low-angle 35mm tracking view of the Space Shuttle Discovery, its external tank and...

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NASA image: S72-01713
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Aug 13, 2008

S72-01713

S72-01713 (July 1972) --- A vertical view of the Apollo 17 landing site in the Taurus-Littrow area of the lunar...

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NASA image: H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)
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Sep 17, 2009

H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)

ISS020-E-040494 (17 Sept. 2009) --- A close-up view of a portion of the unpiloted Japanese H-II Transfer Vehicle...

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NASA image: View of damaged Apollo 13 Service Module from the Lunar/Command Modules
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Apr 17, 1970

View of damaged Apollo 13 Service Module from the Lunar/Command Modules

AS13-59-8562 (17 April 1970) --- This view of the Apollo 13 Lunar Module (LM) was photographed from the Command...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Oct 17, 2003

Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-17557 (17 October 2003) --- This sweeping view of the Rocky Mountains and the western US was taken when the...

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NASA image: S72-01712
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Aug 13, 2008

S72-01712

S72-01712 (July 1972) --- A vertical view of the Apollo 17 landing site in the Taurus-Littrow area of the lunar...

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NASA image: S72-01711
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Aug 13, 2008

S72-01711

S72-01711 (July 1972) --- A vertical view of the Apollo 17 landing site in the Taurus-Littrow area of the lunar...

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NASA image: STS-110 Shuttle Atlantis separates from the ISS following undocking, Expedition Four
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Apr 17, 2002

STS-110 Shuttle Atlantis separates from the ISS following undocking, Expedition Four

ISS004-E-10119 (17 April 2002) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis flies over Lake Powell and Utah landscape not long...

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NASA image: View of southerly portion of Island of Sicily
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Jul 20, 1975

View of southerly portion of Island of Sicily

AST-17-1378 (20 July 1975) --- A near vertical view of the most southerly portion of the Island of Sicily in the...

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NASA image: View of Mission Control during joint U.S.-USSR ASTP mission
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Jul 17, 1975

View of Mission Control during joint U.S.-USSR ASTP mission

S75-28685 (17 July 1975) --- An overall view of activity in the Mission Operations Control Room in the Mission...

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NASA image: MISSION CONTROL CENTER (MCC) - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - JSC
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Jul 17, 1975

MISSION CONTROL CENTER (MCC) - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - JSC

S75-28683 (17 July 1975) --- An overall view of the Mission Operations Control Room in the Mission Control Center...

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NASA image: MISSION CONTROL CENTER (MCC) - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - JSC
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Jul 17, 1975

MISSION CONTROL CENTER (MCC) - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - JSC

S75-28682 (17 July 1975) --- An overall view of the Mission Operations Control Room in the Mission Control Center...

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NASA image: View of Atlantis' Payload Bay taken during the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 17, 2009

View of Atlantis' Payload Bay taken during the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-006293 (17 Nov. 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, a partial view of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-89 crewmembers perform various tasks onboard Endeavour
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Mar 3, 1998

STS-89 crewmembers perform various tasks onboard Endeavour

S89-E-5196 (25 Jan 1998) --- This Electronic Still Camera (ESC) image shows astronaut James F. Reilly, mission...

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NASA image: Earth view over Egypt and the Nile River taken during STS-121
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Jul 4, 2006

Earth view over Egypt and the Nile River taken during STS-121

STS121-334-026 (4-17 July 2006) --- This photo, featuring an easterly view of the Nile River, the Nile River Delta,...

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NASA image: iss064e033853
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Feb 17, 2021

iss064e033853

iss064e033853 (Feb. 17, 2021) --- This view from a window on the SpaceX Crew Dragon vehicle shows Russia's uncrewed...

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NASA image: 2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival
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Apr 6, 2018

2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival

Attendees view a Moon rock that was returned by the Apollo 17 mission during Sneak Peek Friday at the USA Science...

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, OV-103, with landing gear deployed glides above EAFB runway
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Oct 3, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, OV-103, with landing gear deployed glides above EAFB runway

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, with nose landing gear (NLG) and main landing gear (MLG) deployed glides...

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NASA image: STS-124 Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS) Late Inspection OPS
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Jun 11, 2008

STS-124 Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS) Late Inspection OPS

ISS017-E-009386 (11 June 2008) --- A nadir view of the Space Shuttle Discovery's crew cabin and the forward section...

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NASA image: STS-127 approach to ISS
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Jul 17, 2009

STS-127 approach to ISS

ISS020-E-021319 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was provided by an Expedition 20...

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NASA image: Apollo 17,Sta 5,Panoramic
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Mar 24, 2009

Apollo 17,Sta 5,Panoramic

AS17-145-22162 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- One of the Apollo 17 crew photographed this view during lunar surface...

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NASA image: CCP Astronauts Tour ULA Factory
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Jul 17, 2018

CCP Astronauts Tour ULA Factory

Commercial Crew astronauts toured the United Launch Alliance factory in Decatur, Alabama, on July 17, 2018. They...

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NASA image: STS-127 approach to ISS
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Jul 17, 2009

STS-127 approach to ISS

ISS020-E-021321 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was provided by an Expedition 20...

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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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