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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-48 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, official crew portrait
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Aug 27, 1999

STS-48 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, official crew portrait

STS048-S-002 (August 1991) --- These five astronauts have been assigned to NASA's mission, scheduled for September....

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 12, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-48 mission launched aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on September 12, 1991 at 7:11:04 pm. Five astronauts...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 12, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-48 mission launched aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on September 12, 1991 at 7:11:04 pm. Five astronauts...

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NASA image: STS-48 MS Buchli, in EMU, is lowered into JSC's WETF pool for EVA simulation
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Apr 25, 1991

STS-48 MS Buchli, in EMU, is lowered into JSC's WETF pool for EVA simulation

STS-48 Mission Specialist (MS) James F. Buchli, wearing an extravehicular mobility unit (EMU), is watched by...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Oct 2, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-48 crew portrait includes (front row left to right): Mark N. Brown, mission specialist; John O. Creighton,...

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NASA image: STS-48 crewmembers, in LESs, prepare to for emergency egress training at JSC
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Jul 25, 1991

STS-48 crewmembers, in LESs, prepare to for emergency egress training at JSC

S91-43614 (25 July 1991) --- The astronaut crewmembers for NASA's STS 48 mission, attired in orange partial pressure...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 12, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

This STS-48 onboard photo is of the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) in the grasp of the RMS (Remote...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 12, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

This STS-48 onboard photo is of the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) in the grasp of the RMS (Remote...

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NASA image: STS-48 crew, exiting CTV, is greeted by astronaut Richards at EAFB, Calif
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Sep 18, 1991

STS-48 crew, exiting CTV, is greeted by astronaut Richards at EAFB, Calif

STS048-S-180 (18 Sept 1991) --- Having just completed a successful six day mission in Earth orbit, the five...

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NASA image: STS-48 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, rolls out to KSC LC Pad 39A
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Aug 12, 1991

STS-48 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, rolls out to KSC LC Pad 39A

S91-44810 (12 Aug 1991) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery is rolled to launch pad 39A atop the mobile launcher...

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NASA image: STS-48 crew leaves KSC O&C Bldg for launch pad during preflight activities
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Sep 12, 1991

STS-48 crew leaves KSC O&C Bldg for launch pad during preflight activities

STS048-S-168 (18 Sept. 1991) --- The five astronaut crew members for NASA's STS-48 mission leave the operations and...

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NASA image: KSC-91PC-1639
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Sep 12, 1991

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-48: Discovery

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NASA image: STS-48 official crew insignia
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Aug 27, 1999

STS-48 official crew insignia

STS048-S-001 (July 1991) --- Designed by the astronaut crew members, the patch represents the space shuttle orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3513
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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The drag chute slows space shuttle Atlantis as it rolls down Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3512
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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis' main gear touches down on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3510
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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis' main gear touches down on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3511
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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis nears touchdown on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3509
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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis nears touchdown on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3518
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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The drag chute slows space shuttle Atlantis as it rolls down Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3514
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May 26, 2010

KSC-2010-3514

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis nears touchdown on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3515
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May 26, 2010

KSC-2010-3515

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis nears touchdown on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: ARC-1991-AC91-0561-4
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Sep 12, 1991

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Space Shuttle Discovery STS-48 launch from Kennedy Space Center, FLA to deploy the Upper Atmosphere Research...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC91-0561-2
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Sep 12, 1991

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Space Shuttle Discovery STS-48 launch from Kennedy Space Center, FLA to deploy the Upper Atmosphere Research...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC91-0561-9
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Sep 12, 1991

ARC-1969-AC91-0561-9

Space Shuttle Discovery STS-48 launch from Kennedy Space Center, FLA to deploy the Upper Atmosphere Research...

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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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