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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: STS-31 Discovery, OV-103, begins its roll maneuver after liftoff from KSC
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Apr 24, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, OV-103, begins its roll maneuver after liftoff from KSC

STS031-S-074 (24 April 1990) --- A low-angle view of the launch of the STS-31 mission. Onboard Discovery are a crew...

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NASA image: STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39A
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Jul 8, 1994

STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39A

STS065-S-048 (8 July 1994) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia, with six NASA astronauts and a Japanese payload...

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NASA image: STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, liftoff from KSC
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Sep 12, 1992

STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, liftoff from KSC

STS047-S-039 (12 Sept 1992) --- A 35mm camera was used to record this low-angle view of the STS-47 launch. With a...

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NASA image: STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, rises into sky after KSC liftoff
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Dec 2, 1992

STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, rises into sky after KSC liftoff

STS053-S-058 (2 Dec. 1992) --- The space shuttle Discovery, with a crew of five astronauts onboard, launches from...

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NASA image: STS-49 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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May 7, 1992

STS-49 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS049-S-251 (7 May 1992) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour soars toward Earth orbit where a crew of seven NASA...

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NASA image: STS-45 Atlantis, OV-104, begins its roll maneuver after liftoff from KSC
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Mar 24, 1992

STS-45 Atlantis, OV-104, begins its roll maneuver after liftoff from KSC

STS045-S-053 (24 March 1992) --- A low-angle view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis as it soars off the launch pad and...

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NASA image: STS-54 Endeavour, OV-105, soars into the morning sky after KSC liftoff
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Jan 13, 1993

STS-54 Endeavour, OV-105, soars into the morning sky after KSC liftoff

STS054-S-062 (13 Jan 1993) --- A low-angle view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour as it soars off the launch pad and...

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NASA image: STS-52 Columbia, OV-102, soars into the sky after liftoff from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Oct 22, 1992

STS-52 Columbia, OV-102, soars into the sky after liftoff from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS052-S-053 (22 Oct. 1992) --- This low-angle 35mm image shows the space shuttle Columbia on its way toward a...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 29, 1988

Space Shuttle Projects

On September 29, 1988, after a 32-month hiatus in the Space Shuttle program that followed the Challenger accident,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 1975

Space Shuttle Projects

The Space Shuttle represented an entirely new generation of space vehicle, the world's first reusable spacecraft....

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 2001

Space Shuttle Projects

The Space Shuttle represented an entirely new generation of space vehicles, the world's first reusable spacecraft....

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 7, 1972

Space Shuttle Project

This early chart conceptualizes the use of two parallel Solid Rocket Motor Boosters in conjunction with three main...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2379
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Nov 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, media are shown where the aft skirt and lower...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8167
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Dec 2, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A truck positions a full-size display of a space shuttle external fuel tank from the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2422
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Nov 30, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), the right aft center segment of a Solid Rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00061
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Mar 11, 2005

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How do the Space Shuttle main engines work? The three Space Shuttle main engines are located on the back end of the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2416
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Nov 30, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), a segment of a Solid Rocket Booster (SRB)...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2419
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Nov 30, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), a segment of a Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) is...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 15, 2004

Space Shuttle Projects

The Apollo program demonstrated that men could travel into space, perform useful tasks there, and return safely to...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2396
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Nov 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The media tour the Parachute Refurbishment Facility, which cleans and repairs the Solid...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2398
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Nov 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The media tour the Parachute Refurbishment Facility, which cleans and repairs the Solid...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2399
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Nov 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The media tour the Parachute Refurbishment Facility, which cleans and repairs the Solid...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2397
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Nov 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The media tour the Parachute Refurbishment Facility, which cleans and repairs the Solid...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2388
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Nov 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The media tour Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) Assembly and Refurbishment Facility where...

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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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