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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: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The TELESAT-1, also known as ANIK C-1, satellite is being released from the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle Orbiter...

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NASA image: Deployment of the Telesat-I (Anik C-1) on first day of STS 51-D mission
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Apr 12, 1985

Deployment of the Telesat-I (Anik C-1) on first day of STS 51-D mission

51D-31-050 (12 April 1985) --- Among 51-D's first day activities was the deployment of the Telesat-I (Anik C-1)...

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NASA image: KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload8
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Aug 1, 2010

KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload8

Canister open in VPF. Payload for STS-5, SBS-3, & Anik C-3, being loaded into the canister

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NASA image: Satellite deployment during STS-5
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Nov 17, 1982

Satellite deployment during STS-5

S82-39793 (11 Nov. 1982) --- The Satellite Business Systems (SBS-3) spacecraft springs from its protective ?cradle?...

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NASA image: Satellite deployment during STS-5
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Nov 17, 1982

Satellite deployment during STS-5

STS005-41-1311 (17 Nov. 1982) --- The Telesat Canada's ANIK C-3 satellite is deployed from its protective cradle in...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Feb 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-51D mission included (front left to right) Karol J. Bobko, commander; Donald E....

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NASA image: "Night" scene of the STS-5 Columbia in orbit over the earth
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Nov 17, 1982

"Night" scene of the STS-5 Columbia in orbit over the earth

S82-39796 (11-16 Nov. 1982) --- A ?night? scene of the STS-5 space shuttle Columbia in orbit over Earth?s glowing...

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NASA image: View of the shuttle Challenger from the SPAS-01 satellite
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Oct 25, 2005

View of the shuttle Challenger from the SPAS-01 satellite

STS007-32-1702 (22 June 1983) --- The Earth-orbiting space shuttle Challenger beyond the Earth's horizon was...

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NASA image: LAUNCH - STS-7 - KSC
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Jun 20, 1983

LAUNCH - STS-7 - KSC

S83-35702 (18 June 1983) --- The seventh launch of the NASA Space Transportation System and the second lift-off of...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

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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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