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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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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-006253 (17 Nov. 2009) --- Backdropped by Earth?s horizon and the blackness of space, a partial view of Space...

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NASA image: jsc2021e031163
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Feb 17, 2021

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jsc2021e031163 (2/17/2021) --- A preflight view of the experiment hardware for DLR-EAC Retinal Diagnostics Study....

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NASA image: Apollo 17, SIVB as Lunar Module approaches for docking
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Dec 7, 1972

Apollo 17, SIVB as Lunar Module approaches for docking

AS17-148-22687 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- View of the Lunar Module from the Apollo 17 spacecraft after...

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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-021261 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was provided by an Expedition 20...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 Mission image - STA 2,SPL 2415,2435-36,40,60, Tongs
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Dec 7, 1972

Apollo 17 Mission image - STA 2,SPL 2415,2435-36,40,60, Tongs

AS17-137-20972 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- This is a close-up view of a lunar rock, showing multi-colored clasts embedded...

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NASA image: Prelaunch - Apollo 17 (MOCR)
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Dec 6, 1972

Prelaunch - Apollo 17 (MOCR)

S72-54881 (6 Dec. 1972) --- This view shows the Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR), flight director's console,...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Aug 19, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-013843 (19 Aug. 2008) --- A panoramic view of the island of Hispaniola in the foreground and Cuba extending...

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NASA image: Activity on the flight deck during EVA on Flight Day 7
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Feb 17, 1997

Activity on the flight deck during EVA on Flight Day 7

S82-E-5616 (17 Feb. 1997) --- Astronaut Steven A. Hawley, STS-82 mission specialist, controls the Remote Manipulator...

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NASA image: Close-up view of sprouts on the Russian BIO-5 Rasteniya-2/Lada-2 (Plants-2) Plant Growth Experiment
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Mar 17, 2003

Close-up view of sprouts on the Russian BIO-5 Rasteniya-2/Lada-2 (Plants-2) Plant Growth Experiment

ISS006-E-45076 (17 March 2003) --- A close up view of sprouts on the Russian BIO-5 Rasteniya-2/Lada-2 (Plants-2)...

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NASA image: GSFC_20240417_OSAM1_025902
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Apr 17, 2024

GSFC_20240417_OSAM1_025902

The OSAM-1 Servicing Payload Integration team tests the mounted floodlights at Goddard Space Flight Center,...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a final view of the Mars Exploration Rover-1 (MER-B) is captured before it is encapsulated into its spacecraft fairing for launch. The second of twin rovers being sent to Mars, it is equipped with a robotic arm, a drilling tool, three spectrometers, and four pairs of cameras that allow it to have a human-like, 3D view of the terrain. Each rover could travel as far as 100 meters in one day to act as Mars scientists' eyes and hands, exploring an environment where humans are not yet able to go. MER-B is scheduled to launch no earlier than June 28 at one of two available times, 11:56:16 p.m. EDT or 12:37:59 a.m. EDT.
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Jun 21, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a final view of the Mars Exploration Rover-1 (MER-B) is captured before it is encapsulated into its spacecraft fairing for launch. The second of twin rovers being sent to Mars, it is equipped with a robotic arm, a drilling tool, three spectrometers, and four pairs of cameras that allow it to have a human-like, 3D view of the terrain. Each rover could travel as far as 100 meters in one day to act as Mars scientists' eyes and hands, exploring an environment where humans are not yet able to go. MER-B is scheduled to launch no earlier than June 28 at one of two available times, 11:56:16 p.m. EDT or 12:37:59 a.m. EDT.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a final view of the Mars...

NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a solid rocket booster is viewed from above after being lifted to vertical. It will be mated to the Delta II rocket for the Mars Exploration Rover 1 (MER-1) launch June 25. NASA’s twin Mars Exploration Rovers are designed to study the history of water on Mars. These robotic geologists are equipped with a robotic arm, a drilling tool, three spectrometers, and four pairs of cameras that allow them to have a human-like, 3D view of the terrain. Each rover could travel as far as 100 meters in one day to act as Mars scientists' eyes and hands, exploring an environment where humans can’t yet go. MER-2 (MER-A) will launch June 5.
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May 20, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a solid rocket booster is viewed from above after being lifted to vertical. It will be mated to the Delta II rocket for the Mars Exploration Rover 1 (MER-1) launch June 25. NASA’s twin Mars Exploration Rovers are designed to study the history of water on Mars. These robotic geologists are equipped with a robotic arm, a drilling tool, three spectrometers, and four pairs of cameras that allow them to have a human-like, 3D view of the terrain. Each rover could travel as far as 100 meters in one day to act as Mars scientists' eyes and hands, exploring an environment where humans can’t yet go. MER-2 (MER-A) will launch June 5.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a solid rocket booster is...

NASA image: View of FE Caldwell-Dyson and Wheelock during EVA-17
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Aug 16, 2010

View of FE Caldwell-Dyson and Wheelock during EVA-17

Russian Return EVA16, 17 Part 207 pt2

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NASA image: View of FE Wheelock and Caldwell-Dyson during EVA-17
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Aug 16, 2010

View of FE Wheelock and Caldwell-Dyson during EVA-17

Russian Return EVA16, 17 Part 207 pt2

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NASA image: View of the Earth seen by the Apollo 17 crew traveling toward the moon
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Dec 7, 1972

View of the Earth seen by the Apollo 17 crew traveling toward the moon

AS17-148-22742 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- Most of Australia (center) and part of Antarctica are visible in this photo of a...

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NASA image: View of boulder photographed during second Apollo 17 EVA
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Dec 12, 1972

View of boulder photographed during second Apollo 17 EVA

AS17-137-20910 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- Earth (far distant background) is seen above a large lunar boulder (foreground)...

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NASA image: Good Old Summer Time
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Jul 31, 2017

Good Old Summer Time

Saturn's northern hemisphere reached its summer solstice in mid-2017, bringing continuous sunshine to the planet's...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Aug 25, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-014158 (25 Aug. 2008) --- This is an 800mm oblique view which covers an area including Moffett Federal Air...

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NASA image: Solar corona/prominence seen through the White Light Coronograph
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Jan 17, 1974

Solar corona/prominence seen through the White Light Coronograph

S74-15697 (17 Jan. 1974) --- The solar corona and a solar prominence as seen through the White Light Coronograph,...

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NASA image: Pan Anaglyph 3-D
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Mar 16, 2017

Pan Anaglyph 3-D

These stereo views, or anaglyphs, highlight the unusual, quirky shape of Saturn's moon Pan. They appear...

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NASA image: Cassini Closest Views of Dione I
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Aug 20, 2015

Cassini Closest Views of Dione I

The view, from the spacecraft's wide-angle camera (WAC), includes an inset view, near center left, from the...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) waits for encapsulation. SIRTF will obtain images and spectra by detecting the infrared energy, or heat, radiated by objects in space. Consisting of a 0.85-meter telescope and three cryogenically cooled science instruments, SIRTF will be the largest infrared telescope ever launched into space. It is the fourth and final element in NASA’s family of orbiting “Great Observatories.” Its highly sensitive instruments will give a unique view of the Universe and peer into regions of space that are hidden from optical telescopes.
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Aug 14, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) waits for encapsulation. SIRTF will obtain images and spectra by detecting the infrared energy, or heat, radiated by objects in space. Consisting of a 0.85-meter telescope and three cryogenically cooled science instruments, SIRTF will be the largest infrared telescope ever launched into space. It is the fourth and final element in NASA’s family of orbiting “Great Observatories.” Its highly sensitive instruments will give a unique view of the Universe and peer into regions of space that are hidden from optical telescopes.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the...

NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first half of the fairing is moved around the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF). SIRTF will obtain images and spectra by detecting the infrared energy, or heat, radiated by objects in space. Consisting of a 0.85-meter telescope and three cryogenically cooled science instruments, SIRTF will be the largest infrared telescope ever launched into space. It is the fourth and final element in NASA’s family of orbiting “Great Observatories.” Its highly sensitive instruments will give a unique view of the Universe and peer into regions of space that are hidden from optical telescopes.
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Aug 14, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first half of the fairing is moved around the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF). SIRTF will obtain images and spectra by detecting the infrared energy, or heat, radiated by objects in space. Consisting of a 0.85-meter telescope and three cryogenically cooled science instruments, SIRTF will be the largest infrared telescope ever launched into space. It is the fourth and final element in NASA’s family of orbiting “Great Observatories.” Its highly sensitive instruments will give a unique view of the Universe and peer into regions of space that are hidden from optical telescopes.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the...

NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Mars Exploration Rover 2 (MER-2) is moved to a spin table. NASA’s twin Mars Exploration Rovers are designed to study the history of water on Mars. These robotic geologists are equipped with a robotic arm, a drilling tool, three spectrometers, and four pairs of cameras that allow them to have a human-like, 3D view of the terrain. Each rover could travel as far as 100 meters in one day to act as Mars scientists' eyes and hands, exploring an environment where humans can’t yet go. The MER-2 is scheduled to launch June 5 from Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
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May 19, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Mars Exploration Rover 2 (MER-2) is moved to a spin table. NASA’s twin Mars Exploration Rovers are designed to study the history of water on Mars. These robotic geologists are equipped with a robotic arm, a drilling tool, three spectrometers, and four pairs of cameras that allow them to have a human-like, 3D view of the terrain. Each rover could travel as far as 100 meters in one day to act as Mars scientists' eyes and hands, exploring an environment where humans can’t yet go. The MER-2 is scheduled to launch June 5 from Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Mars Exploration Rover 2 (MER-2) is...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

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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.
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