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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: OFFICIAL PORTRAIT - STS-3 - ASTRONAUTS LOUSMA AND FULLERTON
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Jan 13, 1982

OFFICIAL PORTRAIT - STS-3 - ASTRONAUTS LOUSMA AND FULLERTON

S82-25504 (20 Jan. 1982) --- These two veteran astronauts were named as prime crew members for STS-3 in the space...

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NASA image: SIMULATED COUNTDOWN TRAINING ACTIVITIES - KSC
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Mar 17, 1982

SIMULATED COUNTDOWN TRAINING ACTIVITIES - KSC

S82-28456 (19 Feb. 1982) --- Astronauts Jack R. Lousma, left, STS-3 commander, and C. Gordon Fullerton, pilot, are...

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NASA image: SIMULATED COUNTDOWN TRAINING ACTIVITIES - STS-3 - KSC
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Mar 17, 1982

SIMULATED COUNTDOWN TRAINING ACTIVITIES - STS-3 - KSC

S82-28457 (19 Feb. 1982) --- Member of the JSC astronaut corps., STS-3 vehicle integration test (VIT) team and other...

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NASA image: SIMULATED COUNTDOWN TRAINING ACTIVITIES - KSC
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Mar 17, 1982

SIMULATED COUNTDOWN TRAINING ACTIVITIES - KSC

S82-28454 (19 Feb. 1982) --- Astronaut Jack R. Lousma, right, STS-3 commander, and C. Gordon Fullerton, pilot, carry...

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NASA image: SIMULATED COUNTDOWN TRAINING ACTIVITIES - KSC
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Mar 17, 1982

SIMULATED COUNTDOWN TRAINING ACTIVITIES - KSC

S82-28455 (19 Feb. 1982) --- The prime crew members for STS-3 take a break in their training schedule at KSC to pose...

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NASA image: Pilot Fullerton dons EES anti-gravity suit lower torso on middeck
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Mar 30, 1982

Pilot Fullerton dons EES anti-gravity suit lower torso on middeck

STS003-23-161 (24 March 1982) --- Astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton, STS-3 pilot, dons an olive drab inner garment which...

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NASA image: PDP grappled by RMS is positioned above payload bay (PLB) at sunrise
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Mar 30, 1982

PDP grappled by RMS is positioned above payload bay (PLB) at sunrise

STS003-21-080 (22-30 March 1982) --- Plasma Diagnostics Package (PDP) grappled by remote manipulator system (RMS)...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to VAB
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Oct 19, 2021

Orion Transport to VAB

The Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis I mission, fully assembled with its launch abort system, moves out of the...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to VAB
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Oct 19, 2021

Orion Transport to VAB

The Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis I mission, fully assembled with its launch abort system, begins the move out...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to VAB
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Oct 19, 2021

Orion Transport to VAB

The Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis I mission, fully assembled with its launch abort system, begins the move out...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to VAB
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Oct 19, 2021

Orion Transport to VAB

The Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis I mission, fully assembled with its launch abort system, moves out of the...

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NASA image: PREFLIGHT (DEPARTURE) - STS-2 - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX
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Mar 22, 1982

PREFLIGHT (DEPARTURE) - STS-2 - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX

S82-28706 (20 March 1982) --- Astronaut Jack R. Lousma, right, STS-3 commander, and C. Gordon Fullerton, greet a...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0172
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Jan 24, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility high bay, technicians check the crane that will lift...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0173
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Jan 24, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility high bay, cranes lift the Orbiter Boom Sensor System...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0171
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Jan 24, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility high bay, the Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS) is...

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NASA image: Pilot Fullerton sleeps on aft flight deck
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Mar 30, 1982

Pilot Fullerton sleeps on aft flight deck

STS003-22-113 (24 March 1982) --- Astronaut Gordon Fullerton, STS-3 pilot, wearing communication kit assembly...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Astronaut Suit-Up
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May 30, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Astronaut Suit-Up

NASA astronauts Robert Behnken (left) and Douglas Hurley depart the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5081
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Sep 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building High Bay 3, NASA's Ares I-X rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5085
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Sep 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building High Bay 3, NASA's Ares I-X rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5249
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Sep 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Ares I-X rocket stands tall inside NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5342
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Oct 6, 2009

KSC-2009-5342

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A banner inside NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building captures the excitement...

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NASA image: EXPERIMENT - SHUTTLE
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Mar 5, 1982

EXPERIMENT - SHUTTLE

S82-27835 (26 Feb. 1982) --- The astronaut crew members for NASA?s third space transportation system (STS-3) flight...

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NASA image: EXPERIMENTS - SHUTTLE
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Mar 1, 1982

EXPERIMENTS - SHUTTLE

S82-27604 (26 Feb. 1982) --- The astronaut crew members for NASA?s third space transportation system (STS-3) flight...

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NASA image: MAF_20220418_CS3_LH2_451toA6_epb-0045
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Apr 18, 2022

MAF_20220418_CS3_LH2_451toA6_epb-0045

The core stage liquid hydrogen tank for the Artemis III mission completed proof testing, and technicians returned it...

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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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