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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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Sep 27, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, ushers the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4855
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Sep 27, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers aboard Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, disconnect...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00150
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May 27, 2005

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Space Shuttle Discovery is back in the towering Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4899
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Sep 28, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This panoramic image shows the Pegasus Barge carrying the Space Shuttle Program's last...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5765
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Dec 2, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engineers will use a backscatter device to examine space shuttle Discovery's external fuel...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4856
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Sep 27, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Pegasus barge moves through the bridge at Port Canaveral, Fla. The barge is carrying...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00215
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Jul 18, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Ranjit from Pune states, ever since the Shuttle disaster and the involvement of rigid polyurethane foam...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1194
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Jan 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Repair work to space shuttle Discovery's external fuel tank begins to wrap up in the Vehicle...

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Mar 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians monitor the redesigned external fuel tank that will launch Space Shuttle...

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Mar 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The redesigned external fuel tank that will launch Space Shuttle Discovery on the next...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4837
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Sep 27, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A tug boat pulls the Space Shuttle Program's last external fuel tank, ET-122, toward the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4829
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Sep 27, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, ushers the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4847
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Sep 27, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Boaters watch as Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, pulls the...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00146
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May 23, 2005

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Now on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: It Takes Two. An important, second test on Space Shuttle Discovery's...

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NASA image: STS-31 Discovery, OV-103, begins its roll maneuver after liftoff from KSC
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Apr 24, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, OV-103, begins its roll maneuver after liftoff from KSC

STS031-S-074 (24 April 1990) --- A low-angle view of the launch of the STS-31 mission. Onboard Discovery are a crew...

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NASA image: STS-29 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, roll out to KSC LC Pad 39B
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Feb 3, 1989

STS-29 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, roll out to KSC LC Pad 39B

S89-28112 (3 Feb 1989) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a mobile launch platform, is rolled toward Kennedy...

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NASA image: STS-30 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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May 4, 1989

STS-30 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS030-S-108 (4 May 1989) --- Backdropped against slight gray Florida skies, Space Shuttle Atlantis heads for a...

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NASA image: STS-29 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Mar 13, 1989

STS-29 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS029-S-027 (13 March 1989) --- From Launch Pad 39D, the Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on mission STS-29....

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, roll out to KSC LC pad 39B
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Jul 4, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, roll out to KSC LC pad 39B

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, rolls out to Kennedy Space Center (KSC) launch complex (LC) pad 39B on...

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NASA image: STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex Pad 39B
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Aug 8, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex Pad 39B

STS028-S-004 (8 Aug. 1989) --- Framed by Florida vegetation, Space Shuttle Columbia soars toward space for the...

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

STS-32 Columbia, OV-102, liftoff from KSC LC Pad 39A is reflected in waterway

STS032-S-069 (9 Jan. 1990) --- The space shuttle Columbia, with a five member crew aboard, lifts off for the ninth...

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NASA image: STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Oct 18, 1989

STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS034-S-023 (18 Oct. 1989) --- The STS-34 Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off from Kennedy Space Center’s launch...

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NASA image: STS-40 Columbia, OV-102, KSC liftoff from a remote control tracking device
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Jun 5, 1991

STS-40 Columbia, OV-102, KSC liftoff from a remote control tracking device

STS040-S-134 (5 June 1991) --- The space shuttle Columbia, with a seven-member crew aboard, soars toward a nine-day...

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NASA image: STS-30 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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May 4, 1989

STS-30 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS030-S-109 (4 May 1989) --- Moments after ignition, Space Shuttle Atlantis heads for a four-day mission in...

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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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