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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-390C-5504-16
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May 7, 1990

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-31. Return of the space shuttle Discovery at the SLF. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: KidSat earth observation images taken during STS-76 mission
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Apr 30, 1996

KidSat earth observation images taken during STS-76 mission

STS076-E-05275 (22-31 March 1996) --- STS-76 KidSat Earth View (Canada)

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NASA image: Robinson on middeck preparing a meal
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Oct 31, 1998

Robinson on middeck preparing a meal

STS095-E-5124 (31 Oct. 1998) --- Astronaut Stephen K. Robinson, STS-95 mission specialist, with scissors and food...

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NASA image: Candid views of Glenn with water bubbles on middeck
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Oct 31, 1998

Candid views of Glenn with water bubbles on middeck

STS095-E-5195 (31 Oct. 1998) --- U.S. Sen. John H. Glenn Jr., STS-95 payload specialist, is pictured with a water...

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NASA image: Glenn at aft flight deck window with camera
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Oct 31, 1998

Glenn at aft flight deck window with camera

STS095-E-5190 (31 Oct. 1998) --- U.S. Sen. John H. Glenn Jr., STS-95 payload specialist, focuses in on a target of...

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NASA image: Parazynski on aft flight deck
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Oct 31, 1998

Parazynski on aft flight deck

STS095-E-5181 (31 Oct. 1998) --- Astronaut Scott E. Parazynski, STS-95 mission specialist, pictured at a lap top...

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NASA image: Brown on middeck with drink packet
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Oct 31, 1998

Brown on middeck with drink packet

STS095-E-5125 (31 Oct. 1998) --- Astronaut Curtis L. Brown Jr., STS-95 commander, has just added water to a snack at...

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NASA image: Brown on aft flight deck with microphone
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Oct 31, 1998

Brown on aft flight deck with microphone

STS095-E-5177 (31 Oct. 1998) --- On Discovery's aft flight deck, astronaut Curtis L. Brown Jr., STS-95 commander,...

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NASA image: KSC-390C-5505-10
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May 7, 1990

KSC-390C-5505-10

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-31. Return of the space shuttle Discovery at the SLF and towed into the mate/demate...

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NASA image: STS-6 Challenger Launch Day Activities
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Apr 4, 1983

STS-6 Challenger Launch Day Activities

STS-6 Challenger Launch Day Activities featuring Ice Team, breakfast, white room and launch. TRT: 01:31:05

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-2150
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Apr 24, 1990

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS -- STS-31 ONBOARD SCENE -- Most of the giant Hubble Space Telescope (HST) can...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-0643
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Apr 8, 1990

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Loren J. Shriver (left), commander of Space Shuttle Mission STS-31, enjoys a laugh...

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NASA image: STS_135_STA
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May 31, 2011

STS_135_STA

JSC2011-E-059480 (31 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus, STS-135 mission specialist, is seen on May 31 in the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1100
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Aug 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The SPACEHAB module is moved toward the payload canister (right) that will transport...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1100
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Aug 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The SPACEHAB module is moved toward the payload canister (right) that will transport...

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NASA image: Eastern Egypt, Red Sea and Saudi Arabia
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Apr 29, 1990

Eastern Egypt, Red Sea and Saudi Arabia

STS031-79-015 (24-29 April 1990) --- The 330-plus nautical mile orbital altitude of the Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: Southern Appalachia, USA
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Apr 29, 1990

Southern Appalachia, USA

In this oblique view of the Georgia and South Carolina coast, the southern most Appalachians (32.0N, 83.0W) dominate...

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NASA image: Hammersley Range, northern Western Australia
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Apr 29, 1990

Hammersley Range, northern Western Australia

The oval shaped basin of the sedimentary rocks of the Hammersley Range, northern Western Australia (23.0S, 119.0E)...

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NASA image: Lake Chad, Chad, Africa
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Apr 29, 1990

Lake Chad, Chad, Africa

Africa's Lake Chad where the borders of Chad, Niger, Nigeria and Cameroon merge (13.0N, 14.0E) has been undergoing...

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NASA image: Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa
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Apr 29, 1990

Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

One of the driest regions on Earth, the Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa (23.0N, 15.0E) lies adjacent to the Atlantic...

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NASA image: CWC-I Fill OPS on MDDK
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Aug 31, 2009

CWC-I Fill OPS on MDDK

S128-E-007133 (31 Aug. 2009) --- Astronauts Rick Sturckow (left), STS-128 commander, and Jose Hernandez, mission...

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NASA image: STS-125 Hubble Crew Press Conference and Group Photos
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Oct 31, 2006

STS-125 Hubble Crew Press Conference and Group Photos

JSC2006-E-47138 (31 Oct. 2006) --- Astronaut Scott D. Altman, STS-125 commander for the newly announced final...

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NASA image: STS-125 Hubble Crew Press Conference and Group Photos
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Oct 31, 2006

STS-125 Hubble Crew Press Conference and Group Photos

JSC2006-E-47133 (31 Oct. 2006) --- Astronaut K. Megan McArthur, STS-125 mission specialist for the newly announced...

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NASA image: Mice Drawer System (MDS) Transfer OPS
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Aug 31, 2009

Mice Drawer System (MDS) Transfer OPS

S128-E-007102 (31 Aug. 2009) --- Astronaut Patrick Forrester, STS-128 mission specialist, is pictured in the Kibo...

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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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