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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, external tank...

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Apr 12, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, workers prepare to refoam the...

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Jul 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery remains on Launch Pad 39B after the countdown was halted for...

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NASA image: STS-121 Launch of the orbiter Discovery
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Jul 4, 2006

STS-121 Launch of the orbiter Discovery

STS121-S-023 (4 July 2006) --- Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 2:38 p.m. (EDT) to...

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NASA image: STS-121 Launch of the orbiter Discovery
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Jul 4, 2006

STS-121 Launch of the orbiter Discovery

STS121-S-030 (4 July 2006) --- Space shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 2:38 p.m. (EDT) to...

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Jul 4, 2006

STS-121 Launch of the orbiter Discovery

STS121-S-038 (4 July 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launch at 2:38 p.m. (EDT) to...

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Jul 4, 2006

STS-121 Launch of the orbiter Discovery

STS121-S-019 (4 July 2006) --- Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 2:38 p.m. (EDT) to...

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Jul 4, 2006

STS-121 Launch of the orbiter Discovery

STS121-S-026 (4 July 2006) --- Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 2:38 p.m. (EDT) to...

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NASA image: STS-121 Launch of the orbiter Discovery
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Jul 4, 2006

STS-121 Launch of the orbiter Discovery

STS121-S-024 (4 July 2006) --- Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 2:38 p.m. (EDT) to...

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Jul 4, 2006

STS-121 Launch of the orbiter Discovery

STS121-S-033 (4 July 2006) --- Framed here by Florida foliage, the Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew...

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Jul 4, 2006

STS-121 Launch of the orbiter Discovery

STS121-S-018 (4 July 2006) --- Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 2:38 p.m. (EDT) to...

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NASA image: STS-121 Launch of the orbiter Discovery
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Jul 4, 2006

STS-121 Launch of the orbiter Discovery

STS121-S-031 (4 July 2006) --- Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 2:38 p.m. (EDT) to...

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Jul 17, 2006

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Following landing, STS-121 Commander Steve Lindsay thanks his five crewmates and the Kennedy Space Center shuttle...

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Jul 17, 2006

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The six STS-121 crew members, led by Commander Steve Lindsey, exit the Crew Transport Vehicle and are greeted by...

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach...

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center, NASA Administrator Mike Griffin...

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center, Shuttle Program manager Wayne Hale (far...

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach...

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shooting like a roman candle into Florida's blue sky from Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle...

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery shoots into Florida's blue sky over the blue Atlantic Ocean,...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 and STS-121 crewmembers say farewell before STS-121 undocking
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Jul 15, 2006

Expedition 13 and STS-121 crewmembers say farewell before STS-121 undocking

S121-E-07708 (15 July 2006) --- Astronaut Piers J. Sellers, STS-121 mission specialist, and cosmonaut Pavel V....

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NASA image: STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington
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Jul 18, 2006

STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington

JSC2006-E-28426 (18 July 2006) --- Astronaut Steven W. Lindsey (left), STS-121 commander, and Johnson Space Center's...

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NASA image: STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington
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Jul 18, 2006

STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington

JSC2006-E-28459 (18 July 2006) --- Johnson Space Center's (JSC) Director Michael L. Coats speaks from a lectern in...

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NASA image: Wilson on the AFD during STS-121
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Jul 5, 2006

Wilson on the AFD during STS-121

S121-E-05438 (5 July 2006) --- Astronaut Stephanie D. Wilson, STS-121 mission specialist, on Discovery's flight deck...

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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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