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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: Survey views of the Mir space station taken after undocking
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Oct 20, 1997

Survey views of the Mir space station taken after undocking

STS086-710-007 (25 Sept - 6 Oct 1997) --- A 70mm view of Russia?s Mir Space Station backdropped against a...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1420
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Sep 25, 1997

KSC-97PC1420

A suit technician makes adjustments to the orange launch and entry suit of STS-86 Mission Specialist Vladimir...

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NASA image: View of the approaching space shuttle Atlantis
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Sep 26, 1997

View of the approaching space shuttle Atlantis

NASA5-329-023 (26 Sept. 1997) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis is seen from the point of view of Russia’s Mir...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Igniting the Future: Dec. 8, 2023
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Dec 7, 2023

Space to Ground: Igniting the Future: Dec. 8, 2023

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: STS-65 Earth observation of Hurricane Emilia in Eastern Pacific Ocean
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Jul 18, 1994

STS-65 Earth observation of Hurricane Emilia in Eastern Pacific Ocean

STS-65 Earth observation taken aboard Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, shows Hurricane Emilia in the Eastern...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong
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Jul 7, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong

An F/A-18E from the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Patuxent River, Maryland, is moved from NASA’s Armstrong...

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NASA image: Polarized Light Experiment, Presa Don Martin, Mexico
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May 8, 1989

Polarized Light Experiment, Presa Don Martin, Mexico

This is a single scene from a pair (frames 021 & 024) to study the effects of polarized light in Earth Observations....

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NASA image: Polarized Light Experiment, Presa Don Martin, Coahuila, Mexico
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May 8, 1989

Polarized Light Experiment, Presa Don Martin, Coahuila, Mexico

This is a single scene from a pair (frames 021 & 024) to study the effects of polarized light in Earth Observations....

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NASA image: Florida, Bahamas, Cuba and Gulf Stream, USA
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Aug 8, 1992

Florida, Bahamas, Cuba and Gulf Stream, USA

This unique photo offers a view of the Florida peninsula, western Bahamas, north central Cuba and the deep blue...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Conducts Final Flight
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May 15, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Conducts Final Flight

The DC-8 flies for the last time from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 in Palmdale, California,...

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NASA image: Puffy pink clouds form a canopy over the Space Shuttle Endeavour as processing continues in the Mate-Demate Device at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center
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Dec 7, 2008

Puffy pink clouds form a canopy over the Space Shuttle Endeavour as processing continues in the Mate-Demate Device at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center

Puffy pink clouds form a canopy over the Space Shuttle Endeavour as processing continues in the Mate-Demate Device...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1428
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Sep 25, 1997

KSC-97PC1428

The five STS-86 mission specialists wave to the crowd of press representatives, KSC employees and other well-wishers...

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NASA image: Hurricane Darby off the Pacific Coast of Mexico
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Jul 26, 2004

Hurricane Darby off the Pacific Coast of Mexico

Hurricane Darby as observed by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS onboard NASA Aqua in July, 2004. This daylight...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1419
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Sep 25, 1997

KSC-97PC1419

As part of the final STS-86 prelaunch activities, the seven crew members gather for a snack and a photo opportunity...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1413
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Sep 24, 1997

KSC-97PC1413

The STS-86 crew enjoys a relaxing moment while greeting friends, families and other well-wishers the day before the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1427
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Sep 25, 1997

KSC-97PC1427

STS-86 crew members smile and wave to the crowd of press representatives, KSC employees and other well-wishers as...

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NASA image: July 2021 Heat Wave Ground Temperature
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Jul 15, 2021

July 2021 Heat Wave Ground Temperature

On July 8, NASA's ECOsystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station (ECOSTRESS) instrument...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc753
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Apr 29, 1997

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STS-84 Mission Specialist C. Michael Foale rides in an M-113 armored personnel carrier as part of the Terminal...

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NASA image: Atmospheric Motion in Jupiter Northern Hemisphere
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Sep 25, 2000

Atmospheric Motion in Jupiter Northern Hemisphere

True-color (left) and false-color (right) mosaics of Jupiter's northern hemisphere between 10 and 50 degrees...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Mission image - View of moon limb,with Earth on the horizon,Mare Smythii Region
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Jul 16, 1969

Apollo 11 Mission image - View of moon limb,with Earth on the horizon,Mare Smythii Region

AS11-44-6548 (16-24 July 1969) --- This view from the Apollo 11 spacecraft shows Earth rising above the moon's...

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NASA image: Space Product Development (SPD)
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Jan 12, 2003

Space Product Development (SPD)

Experiments to seek solutions for a range of biomedical issues are at the heart of several investigations that will...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Mission image - View of moon limb,with Earth on the horizon,Mare Smythii Region
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Jul 16, 1969

Apollo 11 Mission image - View of moon limb,with Earth on the horizon,Mare Smythii Region

AS11-44-6550 (16-24 July 1969) --- This view from the Apollo 11 spacecraft shows Earth rising above the moon's...

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC pad 39B
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Sep 29, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC pad 39B

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from mobile launcher platform at Kennedy Space Center (KSC)...

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NASA image: View of Earth rising over Moon's horizon taken from Apollo 11 spacecraft
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Jul 16, 1969

View of Earth rising over Moon's horizon taken from Apollo 11 spacecraft

AS11-44-6549 (16-24 July 1969) --- This view from the Apollo 11 spacecraft shows Earth rising above the moon's...

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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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