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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: View of Mission Control Center during the Apollo 13 liftoff
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Apr 11, 1970

View of Mission Control Center during the Apollo 13 liftoff

S70-34628 (11 April 1970) --- Astronaut Thomas K. (Ken) Mattingly II, who was scheduled as a prime crew member for...

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NASA image: View of Mission Control Center during the Apollo 13 oxygen cell failure
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Mar 29, 2018

View of Mission Control Center during the Apollo 13 oxygen cell failure

S70-34902 (14 April 1970) --- Several persons important to the Apollo 13 mission, at consoles in the Mission...

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NASA image: View of Mission Control Center during Apollo 13 splashdown
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Mar 29, 2018

View of Mission Control Center during Apollo 13 splashdown

S70-35148 (17 April 1970) --- Staff members from NASA Headquarters (NASA HQ), Manned Spacecraft Center (MSC), and...

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NASA image: View of Orbiter Atlantis after undocking from the ISS during Expedition 13
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Sep 17, 2006

View of Orbiter Atlantis after undocking from the ISS during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-81204 (17 Sept. 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis, backdropped against the blackness of space, is...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Discovery STS-70 mission
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Jul 16, 1995

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Discovery STS-70 mission

STS070-705-094 (13-22 JULY 1995) --- The southern half (about 70 miles in this view) of the Tifernine dunes of...

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NASA image: STS-54 Earth observation of a ship wake in the Bay of Bengal
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Jan 19, 1993

STS-54 Earth observation of a ship wake in the Bay of Bengal

STS054-72-056 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- A ship wake in the Bay of Bengal is noticeable in this 70mm frame. The sun glint...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 Mission image, Moon with Earth over horizon and T/O 28
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Jan 21, 2009

Apollo 8 Mission image, Moon with Earth over horizon and T/O 28

AS08-13-2329 (Dec. 1968) --- The Earth rising is about five degrees above the lunar horizon in this black and white...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Columbia's payload bay and payloads in orbit
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Jan 12, 1986

View of the Shuttle Columbia's payload bay and payloads in orbit

61C-39-002 (12-17 Jan 1986) --- This view of the cargo bay of the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Columbia reveals some...

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NASA image: STS-29 tracking and data relay satellite (TDRS) in OV-103's payload bay (PLB)
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Mar 13, 1989

STS-29 tracking and data relay satellite (TDRS) in OV-103's payload bay (PLB)

STS029-71-000AE (13-18 March 1989) --- STS-29 onboard view shows Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay with tracking...

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NASA image: iss009e18178
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Aug 13, 2004

iss009e18178

ISS009-E-18178 (11:58:05 GMT, 13 August 2004 ) --- This panoramic view of Hurricane Charley was photographed by the...

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NASA image: STS-45 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad
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Mar 24, 1992

STS-45 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad

STS045-S-054 (24 March 1992) --- A profile view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis as it soars off the launch pad and...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Aug 13, 2004

Earth Science

This panoramic view of Hurricane Charley was photographed by the Expedition 9 crew aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: Interior view of KSC's Manned Spacecraft Operations Building
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Jan 31, 1969

Interior view of KSC's Manned Spacecraft Operations Building

S69-19190 (31 Jan. 1969) --- Interior view of the Kennedy Space Center's Manned Spacecraft Operations Building...

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NASA image: BioServe Centrifuge
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Aug 13, 2021

BioServe Centrifuge

jsc2022e031229 (8/13/2021) --- A preflight view of the The BioServe Centrifuge facility supports a wide variety of...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 6, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS013-E-47643 (6 July 2006) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI
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Jan 13, 2021

Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI

An aerial view of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan. 13,...

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NASA image: Technology Box Experiment - (Tetr’ISS)
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Jul 13, 2021

Technology Box Experiment - (Tetr’ISS)

jsc2021e029746(7/13/2021) --- A preflight view of the TECHNOLOGY BOX platform. The main objective of Technology Box...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 6, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS013-E-47629 (6 July 2006) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section is featured in this image...

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NASA image: NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) #13 Deploy
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Nov 20, 2017

NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) #13 Deploy

iss053e235256 (11/20/2017) --- A view of the Dellingr/RBLE Satellite deployment from the NanoRacks CubeSate Deployer...

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NASA image: ISS Universal Waste Management System, Unit 1 during EMI/EMC Testing
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Dec 13, 2019

ISS Universal Waste Management System, Unit 1 during EMI/EMC Testing

jsc2019e070459 (12/13/2019) --- A preflight view taken of the ISS Universal Waste Management System, Unit 1 during...

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NASA image: Flyaround view of ISS Progress module forward zenith side
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Oct 16, 2002

Flyaround view of ISS Progress module forward zenith side

STS112-E-05814 (16 October 2002) --- Backdropped by a dark blue and white Earth, this full view of the International...

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NASA image: Mission control activity during STS-61 EVA
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Dec 7, 1993

Mission control activity during STS-61 EVA

STS061-S-104 (2-13 DEC 1993) --- An overall view in the Johnson Space Center's (JSC) Mission Control Center (MCC)...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon Cargo Transfer
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Jun 13, 2012

SpaceX Dragon Cargo Transfer

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, and SpaceX CEO and Chief Designer Elon Musk, view the historic Dragon...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-115 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Sep 11, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-115 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS013-E-79933 (11 Sept. 2006) --- This view of part of the crew cabin and the forward portion of the cargo bay of...

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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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