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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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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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Jul 17, 2006

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Carrying a crew of six astronauts, Discovery comes in for a perfect landing at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle...

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A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 13...

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Feb 27, 2006

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You're watching NASA Direct. Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: The crew of STS-121 takes a closer look...

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NASA image: Griffen talks with STS-121 crewmembers after landing
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Jul 17, 2006

Griffen talks with STS-121 crewmembers after landing

STS121-S-065 (17 July 2006) --- Dr. Michael Griffin (right), NASA Administrator, talks with STS-121 crew members (L...

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NASA image: The orbiter Discovery ascent after launch for STS-121
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Jul 4, 2006

The orbiter Discovery ascent after launch for STS-121

STS121-S-027 (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: The orbiter Discovery ascent after launch for STS-121
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Jul 4, 2006

The orbiter Discovery ascent after launch for STS-121

STS121-S-029 (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: The orbiter Discovery ascent after launch for STS-121
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Jul 4, 2006

The orbiter Discovery ascent after launch for STS-121

STS121-S-028 (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

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From NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Launch Commentator Bruce Buckingham opens live coverage of the third...

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Jul 1, 2006

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After suiting up, the seven STS-121 crew members leave the Operations and Checkout Building and board the 'Astrovan'...

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Jul 4, 2006

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The seven STS-121 crew members, who hope to celebrate July 4th by launching aboard Discovery, suited up before...

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Jul 5, 2006

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Hosted by Discovery Flow Manager Stephanie Stilson, this webcast takes the viewer behind the scenes as NASA prepares...

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Jul 1, 2006

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From the Launch Control Center's Firing Room 4 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Commentator Bruce...

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the top of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center,...

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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, Space Shuttle Discovery kicks off...

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Mar 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers begin removal...

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Mar 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers remove the...

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NASA image: Group portrait of STS-121 crewmembers
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Jul 9, 2006

Group portrait of STS-121 crewmembers

ISS013-E-49446 (9 July 2006) --- The STS-121 crewmembers gather for an in-flight crew photo in the Destiny...

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Framed by palm trees, Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off Launch Pad 39B at 2:38 p.m....

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Framed by palm trees, Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off Launch Pad 39B at 2:38 p.m....

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Framed by palm trees, Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off Launch Pad 39B at 2:38 p.m....

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NASA image: Sellers during first STS-121 EVA
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Jul 8, 2006

Sellers during first STS-121 EVA

ISS013-E-49267 (8 July 2006) --- Astronaut Piers J. Sellers, STS-121 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: Fossum poses for a picture in the MDK during STS-121
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Jul 5, 2006

Fossum poses for a picture in the MDK during STS-121

S121-E-05202 (5 July 2006) --- Astronaut Michael E. Fossum, STS-121 mission specialist, poses for a photo on the...

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NASA image: Sellers during first STS-121 EVA
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Jul 8, 2006

Sellers during first STS-121 EVA

ISS013-E-49268 (8 July 2006) --- Astronaut Piers J. Sellers, STS-121 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: Sellers smiles at camera during STS-121
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Jul 5, 2006

Sellers smiles at camera during STS-121

S121-E-05198 (5 July 2006) --- Astronaut Piers J. Sellers, STS-121 mission specialist, smiles for the camera as a...

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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.
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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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