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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: Landing of STS-63 Discovery at KSC
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Feb 11, 1995

Landing of STS-63 Discovery at KSC

STS063-S-012 (11 Feb 1995) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery is about to touch down on Runway 15 at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Astronaut Rich Clifford inserts tape into payload high data recorder
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Apr 14, 1994

Astronaut Rich Clifford inserts tape into payload high data recorder

STS059-09-012 (9-20 April 1994) --- On the Space Shuttle Endeavour's aft flight deck, astronaut Michael R. (Rich)...

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NASA image: Lake Yamzho Yumco, Tibetan Plateau
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Sep 30, 1994

Lake Yamzho Yumco, Tibetan Plateau

STS068-243-012 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- This nadir view of the southern Tibetan Plateau shows the plateau...

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NASA image: Chang-Diaz positioned on the RMS holding PDGF against Earth limb during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 1
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Jun 9, 2002

Chang-Diaz positioned on the RMS holding PDGF against Earth limb during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 1

STS111-306-012 (9 June 2002) --- Astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz works with a grapple fixture during extravehicular...

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NASA image: KSC Director Parsons and JSC Director Coats during STS-120 launch
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Oct 23, 2007

KSC Director Parsons and JSC Director Coats during STS-120 launch

STS120-S-012 (23 Oct. 2007) --- In the firing room of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, KSC...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission
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Aug 24, 2016

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission

STS091-707-012 (2-12 June 1998) --- This nearly vertical photograph of Houston was taken from the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: ProShare teleconferencing with KIDSAT participants
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Feb 27, 1997

ProShare teleconferencing with KIDSAT participants

STS081-378-012 (12-22 January 1997) --- Astronaut Marsha S. Ivins, mission specialist, looks at digital still photo...

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NASA image: Kevin Chilton gives Onufrienko and Usachev a tour of the shuttle flight deck
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Apr 24, 1996

Kevin Chilton gives Onufrienko and Usachev a tour of the shuttle flight deck

STS076-346-012 (22-31 March 1996) --- Astronaut Kevin P. Chilton (center), commander, poses on the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Astronaut Donald McMonagle works with HPP-2 experiment on middeck
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Nov 14, 1994

Astronaut Donald McMonagle works with HPP-2 experiment on middeck

STS066-22-012 (3-14 Nov 1994) --- On the Space Shuttle Atlantis' mid-deck, astronaut Donald R. McMonagle, mission...

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NASA image: HHDTC - Cmdr Halsell photographs hardware
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Aug 12, 2016

HHDTC - Cmdr Halsell photographs hardware

STS083-313-012 (4-8 April 1997) --- Astronaut James D. Halsell, Jr., mission commander, uses a Hi-8mm camcorder to...

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NASA image: COMMAND MODULE (C/M) - APOLLO/SATURN (A/S) MISSION 204 - SPACECRAFT (S/C) 012 (FIRE) - CAPE
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Jan 28, 1967

COMMAND MODULE (C/M) - APOLLO/SATURN (A/S) MISSION 204 - SPACECRAFT (S/C) 012 (FIRE) - CAPE

S67-21294 (28 Jan. 1967) --- Close-up view of the interior of Apollo Spacecraft 012 Command Module at Pad 34 showing...

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NASA image: PC Lee and MS Meade testing the SAFER
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Aug 13, 2009

PC Lee and MS Meade testing the SAFER

STS064-60-012 (16 Sept. 1994) --- Backdropped against the blackness of space and Earth's horizon 130 nautical miles...

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NASA image: View of Space Shuttle Atlantis during approach and docking to Mir Space Station
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Mar 28, 1996

View of Space Shuttle Atlantis during approach and docking to Mir Space Station

NM21-401-012 (28 March 1996) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis is backdropped over the darkness of space, and partially...

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NASA image: STS-91 onboard crew portraits
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Aug 24, 2016

STS-91 onboard crew portraits

STS091-718-012 (2-12 June 1998) --- The seven crew members of STS-91 assume a "star burst" pose for their...

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NASA image: PC Lee using SAFER during an EVA
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Aug 13, 2009

PC Lee using SAFER during an EVA

STS064-45-012 (16 Sept. 1994) --- Backdropped against a massive wall of white clouds 130 nautical miles below,...

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NASA image: Discovery on launch pad
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Feb 24, 2011

Discovery on launch pad

STS133-S-012 (24 Feb. 2011) --- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: STS-124 launch
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Jun 2, 2008

STS-124 launch

STS124-S-012 (31 May 2008) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member STS-124 crew head toward Earth-orbit...

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NASA image: STS-77 landing view
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Jun 3, 1996

STS-77 landing view

STS077-S-012 (29 May 1996) --- As its drag chute is released on Runway 33 at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), the...

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NASA image: STS-132 Launch
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May 14, 2010

STS-132 Launch

STS132-S-012 (14 May 2010) --- Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert M. Gates, right, NASA Associate Administrator for...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken during STS-102
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Apr 3, 2001

Earth observation taken during STS-102

STS102-331-012 (8-21 March 2001) --- The STS-102 crew members used a 35mm camera on the flight deck of the Space...

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NASA image: STS-84 Atlantis OV-104 landing
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May 24, 1997

STS-84 Atlantis OV-104 landing

STS084-S-012 (24 May 1997) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down on Runway 33 of the Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Java, Indonesia
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Jan 20, 1996

Java, Indonesia

STS072-737-012 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- The astronauts photographed this view of Java, an Indonesian island. Java lies...

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NASA image: IAE - Inflatable Antenna Experiment
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Jun 10, 1996

IAE - Inflatable Antenna Experiment

STS077-705-012 (20 May 1996) --- Following its deployment from the Space Shuttle Endeavour, the Inflatable Antenna...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0112-056
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Sep 5, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD03-0112-056

NRTC/RITA Precision Pathway Terminal Guidance: UH-60 RASCAL (#012) (National Rotocraft Technology Center/Rotorcraft...

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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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