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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the STS-114 crew look over flight  equipment in the Orbiter Processing Facility.  From left are Mission Commander Eileen Collins; Glenda Laws, EVA Task Leader, with United Space Alliance at Johnson Space Center; and Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi and Charles Camarda.  In the foreground is Mission Specialist Wendy Lawrence.  Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, JAXA. Not seen are Pilot James Kelly and Mission Specialists Andy Thomas and Stephen Robinson.  The STS-114 crew is at KSC to take part in crew equipment and orbiter familiarization.
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Oct 30, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the STS-114 crew look over flight equipment in the Orbiter Processing Facility. From left are Mission Commander Eileen Collins; Glenda Laws, EVA Task Leader, with United Space Alliance at Johnson Space Center; and Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi and Charles Camarda. In the foreground is Mission Specialist Wendy Lawrence. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, JAXA. Not seen are Pilot James Kelly and Mission Specialists Andy Thomas and Stephen Robinson. The STS-114 crew is at KSC to take part in crew equipment and orbiter familiarization.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the STS-114 crew look over flight equipment in the Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: STS-38 Mission Specialist (MS) Robert C. Springer dons EMU in JSC's WETF
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Feb 14, 1990

STS-38 Mission Specialist (MS) Robert C. Springer dons EMU in JSC's WETF

STS-38 Mission Specialist (MS) Robert C. Springer dons extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) upper torso with...

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NASA image: STS-34 Mission Specialist (MS) Chang-Diaz tests CCA prior to WETF exercises
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Aug 24, 1989

STS-34 Mission Specialist (MS) Chang-Diaz tests CCA prior to WETF exercises

S89-42667 (24 Aug 1989) --- Astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz tests his communications gear with Pam S. Peters of...

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NASA image: STS-38 Mission Specialist (MS) Robert C. Springer dons EMU in JSC's WETF
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Feb 14, 1990

STS-38 Mission Specialist (MS) Robert C. Springer dons EMU in JSC's WETF

STS-38 Mission Specialist (MS) Robert C. Springer, wearing extravehicular mobility unit (EMU), fastens the strap on...

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NASA image: STS-38 Mission Specialist (MS) Carl J. Meade during EMU donning in JSC's WETF
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Feb 14, 1990

STS-38 Mission Specialist (MS) Carl J. Meade during EMU donning in JSC's WETF

STS-38 Mission Specialist (MS) Carl J. Meade, wearing extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) upper torso, takes a...

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NASA image: The official portrait of the four members of NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 mission
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Feb 26, 2025

The official portrait of the four members of NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 mission

jsc2025e011960_alt (Feb. 26, 2025) --- The official portrait of the four members of NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 mission to...

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NASA image: STS-35 Mission Specialist (MS) Lounge uses SAREX on OV-102's middeck
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 Mission Specialist (MS) Lounge uses SAREX on OV-102's middeck

STS035-15-010 (2-11 Dec 1990) --- Astronaut John M. (Mike) Lounge, STS-35 mission specialist, communicates with...

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NASA image: Meet Kayla Barron, Crew-3 Mission Specialist
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Feb 1, 2022

Meet Kayla Barron, Crew-3 Mission Specialist

One NASA astronaut is learning first-hand if serving on a submarine was good preparation for a trip to space. NASA’s...

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NASA image: Mission Specialist Leroy Chiao examine BRT
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Feb 6, 1996

Mission Specialist Leroy Chiao examine BRT

STS072-320-004 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- On the Space Shuttle Endeavour's middeck, astronaut Leroy Chiao checks...

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NASA image: Meet Jessica Watkins, Crew-4 Mission Specialist
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Apr 27, 2022

Meet Jessica Watkins, Crew-4 Mission Specialist

A belief that exploration expands the boundaries of who we are as people, and unites us all at the same time, is why...

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NASA image: Mission Specialists Jones and Jernigan pose for photos in airlock
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Dec 17, 1996

Mission Specialists Jones and Jernigan pose for photos in airlock

STS080-317-018 (28 Nov. 1996) --- Astronauts Thomas D. Jones, with a hammer, and Tamara E. Jernigan, holding a crow...

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NASA image: Meet Matthias Maurer, Crew-3 Mission Specialist
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Feb 1, 2022

Meet Matthias Maurer, Crew-3 Mission Specialist

Can a materials scientist and former paramedic find a place in space? ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Matthias...

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NASA image: STS-37 Mission Specialist Ross in OV-104's payload bay (PLB) during EVA
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Apr 7, 1991

STS-37 Mission Specialist Ross in OV-104's payload bay (PLB) during EVA

STS037-18-032 (7 April 1991) --- Astronaut Jerry L. Ross, mission specialist, peers into Space Shuttle Atlantis'...

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NASA image: STS-26 Mission Specialist Hilmers in T-38 rear station at Ellington Field
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Feb 26, 1987

STS-26 Mission Specialist Hilmers in T-38 rear station at Ellington Field

S87-28147 (26 Feb 1987) --- Astronaut David C. Hilmers sits in the rear station of a NASA T-38 jet aircraft prior to...

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NASA image: STS-40 Mission Specialist (MS) Bagian "flies" through SLS-1 module
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Jun 14, 1991

STS-40 Mission Specialist (MS) Bagian "flies" through SLS-1 module

STS040-212-004 (5-14 June 1991) --- Astronaut James P. Bagian, STS-40 mission specialist, floats through the...

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NASA image: STS-95 mission specialist Senator John Glenn in FFT on 05-08-98
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May 11, 1998

STS-95 mission specialist Senator John Glenn in FFT on 05-08-98

98-E-04411 (8 May 1998) --- U.S. Sen. John H. Glenn Jr., assigned as payload specialist aboard the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-26 Mission Specialist (MS) Lounge relaxes in KSC O&C Bldg preflight
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Sep 29, 1988

STS-26 Mission Specialist (MS) Lounge relaxes in KSC O&C Bldg preflight

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Mission Specialist (MS) John M. Lounge relaxes in reclining chair after...

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NASA image: STS-42 Mission Specialist (MS) Hilmers reviews checklist in IML-1 module
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 Mission Specialist (MS) Hilmers reviews checklist in IML-1 module

STS042-17-001 (22 Jan 1992) --- Astronaut David C. Hilmers, mission specialist, looks over a checklist at the...

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NASA image: STS-31 Mission Specialist (MS) Sullivan dons EMU in OV-103's airlock
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 Mission Specialist (MS) Sullivan dons EMU in OV-103's airlock

STS-31 Mission Specialist (MS) Kathryn D. Sullivan, wearing extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) & communications...

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NASA image: STS-38 Mission Specialist (MS) Springer uses camera on OV-104 aft flight deck
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Nov 20, 1990

STS-38 Mission Specialist (MS) Springer uses camera on OV-104 aft flight deck

STS038-25-005 (20 Nov 1990) --- STS-38 Mission Specialist (MS) Robert C. Springer, holding HASSELBLAD camera,...

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NASA image: STS-35 Mission Specialist Parker operates ASTRO-1 MPC on OV-102's flight deck
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 Mission Specialist Parker operates ASTRO-1 MPC on OV-102's flight deck

STS035-10-011 (2-10 Dec 1990) --- STS-35 Mission Specialist (MS) Robert A.R. Parker operates Astronomy Laboratory 1...

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NASA image: STS-46 Mission Specialist Ivins with HASSELBLAD cameras on OV-104 flight deck
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Mar 31, 1999

STS-46 Mission Specialist Ivins with HASSELBLAD cameras on OV-104 flight deck

STS046-03-032 (31 July-8 Aug 1992) --- Astronaut Marsha S. Ivins, mission specialist, prepares to operate a tandem...

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NASA image: STS-37 Mission Specialist (MS) Godwin floating in life raft in JSC WETF pool
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Jun 25, 1990

STS-37 Mission Specialist (MS) Godwin floating in life raft in JSC WETF pool

S90-45229 (25 June 1990) --- Astronaut Linda M. Godwin, STS-37 mission specialist, floats in a one-person life raft....

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NASA image: STS-36 Mission Specialist Thuot operates 16mm camera on OV-104's middeck
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Mar 3, 1990

STS-36 Mission Specialist Thuot operates 16mm camera on OV-104's middeck

STS-36 Mission Specialist (MS) Pierre J. Thuot operates 16mm ARRIFLEX motion picture camera mounted on the open...

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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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