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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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NASA image: 1101376
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Nov 9, 2011

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MICHAEL COATES, DIRECTOR, JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, ADDRESSES AUDIENCE DURING ALL HANDS MEETING AT MSFC ON 11/9/11

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NASA image: Official portrait of astronaut Michael L. Coats
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Jan 6, 1989

Official portrait of astronaut Michael L. Coats

S89-25242 (January 1989) --- Astronaut Michael L. Coats. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: National Space Council Meeting
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Oct 5, 2017

National Space Council Meeting

Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot, center, along with Deputy Chief Technology Officer of the United States...

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NASA image: National Space Council Meeting
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Oct 5, 2017

National Space Council Meeting

Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot, center, along with Deputy Chief Technology Officer of the United States...

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NASA image: Visit to Houston by President George H.W. Bush and Mrs. Bush
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Nov 1, 2007

Visit to Houston by President George H.W. Bush and Mrs. Bush

Mrs. George H.W. Bush talks to JSC Director Michael L. Coats and Diane Coats during visit to Houston.

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NASA image: Expedition 14 Crew Return at Ellington Field
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May 12, 2007

Expedition 14 Crew Return at Ellington Field

JSC2007-E-023806 (12 May 2007) --- Following the Expedition 14 crew return at Ellington Field, cosmonaut Mikhail...

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NASA image: STS-29 crew activities
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Apr 19, 2000

STS-29 crew activities

STS029-04-029 (13-18 March 1989) --- Astronaut Michael L. Coats appears to like the status of the STS-29 flight as...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1042
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May 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony, new and former inductees are...

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NASA image: STS-116 Crew and ESA astronaut Thomas Reiter during Crew Return Ceremony
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Dec 23, 2006

STS-116 Crew and ESA astronaut Thomas Reiter during Crew Return Ceremony

JSC2006-E-54858 (23 Dec. 2006) --- Michael L. Coats, director of the Johnson Space Center, addresses a large turnout...

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NASA image: 41d-03391
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Mar 1, 2012

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41D-3391 (10 April 1984) --- Astronaut Michael L. Coats positions himself for a photographic briefing during a...

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NASA image: STS-29 crewmembers participate in preflight press conference
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Jan 11, 1989

STS-29 crewmembers participate in preflight press conference

S89-25326 (11 Jan 1989) --- Five astronauts field questions from the news media, as they interrupt a busy training...

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NASA image: STS-29 Commander Coats in JSC fixed base (FB) shuttle mission simulator (SMS)
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Feb 11, 1986

STS-29 Commander Coats in JSC fixed base (FB) shuttle mission simulator (SMS)

S86-28458 (28 Feb. 1986) --- Astronaut Michael L. Coats participates in a rehearsal for his assigned flight at the...

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NASA image: STS-39 crew activities
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Jul 7, 2009

STS-39 crew activities

STS039-20-006 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- Astronaut Michael L. Coats, STS-39 mission commander, works controls of a...

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NASA image: STS-39 DISCOVERY ORBITER VEHICLE(OV)-103 - CREW MEMBERS PORTRAIT
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Nov 20, 1990

STS-39 DISCOVERY ORBITER VEHICLE(OV)-103 - CREW MEMBERS PORTRAIT

S90-52756 (December 1990) --- NASA's STS-39 crew members, wearing their partial pressure launch and entry suits,...

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NASA image: STS-39 Commander Coats on OV-103's flight deck watches SPAS-II/IBSS deploy
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May 6, 1991

STS-39 Commander Coats on OV-103's flight deck watches SPAS-II/IBSS deploy

STS039-11-027 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- Astronaut Michael L. Coats, STS-39 mission commander, is seen in a close-up...

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NASA image: STS-128 Crew & ISS Crewmember Tim Kopra return ceremony at Ellington Field
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Sep 12, 2009

STS-128 Crew & ISS Crewmember Tim Kopra return ceremony at Ellington Field

JSC2009-E-207800 (12 Sept. 2009) --- NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) director Michael L. Coats addresses a large...

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NASA image: STS-29 crew activities
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Apr 20, 2000

STS-29 crew activities

S29-11-024 (13-18 March 1989) --- Astronaut Michael L. Coats, STS-29 commander, stretches across the forward flight...

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NASA image: STS 41-D mission crew training in Shuttle Mission simulator
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Jul 1, 1983

STS 41-D mission crew training in Shuttle Mission simulator

View of STS 41-D mission crew training in Shuttle Mission simulator. From left to right are Henry Hartsfield, Jr.,...

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NASA image: STS-134 Crew Return, Ellington 990
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Jun 2, 2011

STS-134 Crew Return, Ellington 990

JSC2011-E-050757 (2 June 2011) --- NASA's Johnson Space Center director Michael L. Coats addresses a large crowd of...

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NASA image: KSC-84PC-0560
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Feb 23, 1984

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Members of the STS-41D flight crew are, from left to right, Michael L. Coats, Charles D....

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NASA image: STS-122 Crew Return Ceremony
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Feb 21, 2008

STS-122 Crew Return Ceremony

JSC2008-E-014907 (21 Feb. 2008) --- Johnson Space Center's (JSC) director Michael L. Coats (right) greets astronauts...

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NASA image: STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington
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Jul 18, 2006

STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington

JSC2006-E-28459 (18 July 2006) --- Johnson Space Center's (JSC) Director Michael L. Coats speaks from a lectern in...

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NASA image: STS 41-D mission crew training in Shuttle Mission simulator
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Jul 1, 1983

STS 41-D mission crew training in Shuttle Mission simulator

View of STS 41-D mission crew training in Shuttle Mission simulator. From left to right are Henry Hartsfield, Jr.,...

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NASA image: STS-130 Crew Return, Ellington Field
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Feb 22, 2010

STS-130 Crew Return, Ellington Field

JSC2010-E-025784 (22 Feb. 2010) --- NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) director Michael L. Coats addresses a large...

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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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