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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-2011-6031
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Jul 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6016
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Jul 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6009
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Jul 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the main engines...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6030
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Jul 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6008
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Jul 28, 2011

KSC-2011-6008

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the main engines...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6007
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Jul 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the main engines...

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NASA image: ED06-0208-3
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Oct 24, 2006

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Equipped with a pod-mounted infrared imaging sensor, the Altair UAS aided fire mapping efforts over wildfires in...

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NASA image: ED06-0208-1
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Oct 24, 2006

ED06-0208-1

A high-tech infrared imaging sensor in its underbelly pod, the Altair UAS flew repeated passes over the Esperanza...

AFRC
NASA image: ED07-0027-54
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Feb 26, 2007

ED07-0027-54

An eight-foot-long pod designed to carry a synthetic aperture radar hangs from the underbelly of NASA's...

AFRC
NASA image: ED07-0027-39
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Feb 26, 2007

ED07-0027-39

NASA's Gulfstream-III research testbed lifts off the Edwards AFB runway on an envelope-expansion flight test with...

AFRC
NASA image: ED07-0027-01
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Feb 26, 2007

ED07-0027-01

A forest of tufts are mounted on the underbelly and pylon of NASA's Gulfstream-III research aircraft to help...

AFRC
NASA image: ED07-0042-05
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Mar 6, 2007

ED07-0042-05

The effect of the underbelly UAVSAR pod on the aerodynamics of NASA's Gulfstream-III research aircraft was evaluated...

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NASA image: ED07-0027-68
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Feb 26, 2007

ED07-0027-68

Shimmering heat waves trail behind NASA's Gulfstream-III research aircraft as it departs the Edwards AFB runway on a...

AFRC
NASA image: ED07-0027-56
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Feb 26, 2007

ED07-0027-56

A half-dozen test flights in early 2007 evaluated the aerodynamic effect of the UAVSAR pod on the performance of...

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NASA image: ED07-0042-09
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Mar 6, 2007

ED07-0042-09

The UAVSAR underbelly pod is in clear view as NASA's Gulfstream-III research aircraft banks away over Edwards AFB...

AFRC
NASA image: View of Olivas during an EVA to repair damage to the STS-117 OMS Pod
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Jun 15, 2007

View of Olivas during an EVA to repair damage to the STS-117 OMS Pod

ISS015-E-12253 (15 June 2007) --- The helmet visor of astronaut John "Danny" Olivas, STS-117 mission specialist,...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  In the Orbiter Processing Facility, technicians prepare to remove an Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) pod from the orbiter Atlantis during routine maintenance.
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Aug 28, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, technicians prepare to remove an Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) pod from the orbiter Atlantis during routine maintenance.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, technicians prepare to remove an Orbital...

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NASA image: ED07-0027-66
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Feb 26, 2007

ED07-0027-66

NASA's Gulfstream-III research testbed lifts off from Edwards AFB on a checkout test flight with the UAV synthetic...

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NASA image: Vertical Stabilizer and OMS pods from the aft FD window during STS-123 mission
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Mar 11, 2008

Vertical Stabilizer and OMS pods from the aft FD window during STS-123 mission

S123-E-005073 (11 Mar. 2008) --- This view out the aft windows on Endeavour's flight deck was one of a series of...

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NASA image: EVA crewmembers shadows on the port OMS pod taken on EVA1 during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 8, 2006

EVA crewmembers shadows on the port OMS pod taken on EVA1 during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-06388 (8 July 2006) --- The shadows of astronauts Piers J. Sellers and Michael E. Fossum, two STS-121 mission...

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NASA image: 2011-3016
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Apr 22, 2011

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Discovery T & R, Oms Pod Rotate for Removal

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NASA image: 2011-3026
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Apr 23, 2011

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T & R Discovery, Right OMS Pod Removal

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NASA image: 2011-3027
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Apr 23, 2011

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T & R Discovery, Right OMS Pod Removal

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NASA image: 2011-3030
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Apr 23, 2011

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T & R Discovery, Right OMS Pod Removal

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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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