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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: Landing of the Shuttle Discovery and end of STS 51-I mission
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Sep 3, 1985

Landing of the Shuttle Discovery and end of STS 51-I mission

51I-S-225 (3 September 1985) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery lands on September 3, 1985 on Runway 23, Edwards Air...

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NASA image: CREW PORTRAIT - STS-27/51I
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Jun 26, 1985

CREW PORTRAIT - STS-27/51I

S85-36062 (1 July 1985) --- These five NASA astronauts make up the crew for the mission STS-51I, scheduled for...

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NASA image: Hurricane Elana, Gulf of Mexico
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Sep 3, 1985

Hurricane Elana, Gulf of Mexico

51I-44-052 (2 Sept. 1985) --- An oblique view of Hurricane Elena, photographed with a 70mm camera by STS-51I crew...

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NASA image: Typhoon Pat, western Pacific
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Sep 3, 1985

Typhoon Pat, western Pacific

51I-35-075 (30 Aug 1985) --- Typhoon Pat was photographed on the morning of August 30th at a position of...

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NASA image: Onboard portrait of the STS 51-I crewmembers in the middeck
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Sep 4, 1985

Onboard portrait of the STS 51-I crewmembers in the middeck

51I-07-015 (4-5 Sept 1985) --- All five STS 51-I crewmembers pose with one of two extravehicular mobility unit (EMU)...

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NASA image: Australia's AUSSAT satellite deployed from payload bay
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Aug 27, 1985

Australia's AUSSAT satellite deployed from payload bay

51I-32-023 (27 Aug. 1985) --- Australia's AUSSAT communications satellite is deployed from the payload bay of the...

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NASA image: Launch of the Shuttle Discovery and begining of STS 51-I mission
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Aug 27, 1985

Launch of the Shuttle Discovery and begining of STS 51-I mission

51I-S-223 (27 August 1985) --- Launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery and beginning of STS-51I mission. View of the...

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NASA image: The American Satellite Company (ASC) satellite deployed from payload bay
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Aug 27, 1985

The American Satellite Company (ASC) satellite deployed from payload bay

51I-32-059 (27 August 1985) --- The American Satellite Company (ASC) communications satellite rises from the cargo...

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NASA image: Servicing of Shuttle Discovery after landing at end of STS 51-I mission
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Sep 3, 1985

Servicing of Shuttle Discovery after landing at end of STS 51-I mission

51I-S-240 (3 Sept. 1985) --- Servicing of the space shuttle Discovery after its landing at Edwards Air Force Base...

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NASA image: View of the firing of a single engine OMS
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Aug 27, 1985

View of the firing of a single engine OMS

View of a single engine orbital maneuvering system (OMS) firing on the Discovery. The payload bay is open and the...

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Aug 30, 1985

Typhoons Pat and Odessa in the Western Pacific Ocean

51I-35-078 (30 Aug 1985) --- Typhoons Pat (left) and Odessa in the western Pacific. Of the many tropical cyclones...

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NASA image: Astronaut James van Hoften on RMS tracking Syncom IV-3 after deployment
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Sep 1, 1985

Astronaut James van Hoften on RMS tracking Syncom IV-3 after deployment

51I-44-081 (1 Sept 1985) --- Astronaut James D. van Hoften on the Discovery's remote manipulator system (RMS) arm...

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NASA image: Astronaut James van Hoften on RMS tracking Syncom IV-3 after deployment
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Sep 1, 1985

Astronaut James van Hoften on RMS tracking Syncom IV-3 after deployment

51I-41-086 (1 September 1985) --- Astronaut James D. van Hoften, mission specialist, flexes his muscles in...

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NASA image: Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite
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Sep 1, 1985

Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite

51I-S-237 (1 Sept. 1985) --- A still photo made from a video downlink shows astronaut James D. van Hoften, just...

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NASA image: Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite
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Sep 1, 1985

Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite

51I-44-014 (31 Aug-1 Sept. 1985) --- This photograph is one of a series of six covering extravehicular activity...

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NASA image: Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite
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Sep 1, 1985

Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite

51I-102-029 (31 August - 1 September 1985) --- This is one of a series of six photographs released by NASA covering...

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NASA image: Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite
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Sep 1, 1985

Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite

51I-102-033 (31 August - 1 September 1985) --- This is one of a series of six photographs released by NASA covering...

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NASA image: LEASAT-3 repair during the van Hoften and Fisher EVA
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Aug 31, 1985

LEASAT-3 repair during the van Hoften and Fisher EVA

51I-44-012 (1 Sept. 1985) --- Astronaut James D. van Hoften looks on as the Syncom IVC-3 satellite responds to his...

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NASA image: Astronaut William Fisher anchored to foot restraint on Discovery
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Sep 1, 1985

Astronaut William Fisher anchored to foot restraint on Discovery

51I-102-048 (4-5 Sept 1985) --- A 35mm frame showing astronaut William F. Fisher standing on the edge of Discovery's...

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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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