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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: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1970

Early Program Development

Managed by Marshall Space Flight Center, the Space Tug was intended to be a reusable multipurpose space vehicle...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1970

Early Program Development

Managed by Marshall Space Flight Center, the Space Tug concept was intended to be a reusable multipurpose space...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Program Development
Image
Jan 1, 1970

Early Program Development

Managed by Marshall Space Flight Center, the Space Tug concept was intended to be a reusable multipurpose space...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Program Development
Image
Jan 1, 1971

Early Program Development

Managed by Marshall Space Flight Center, the Space Tug concept was intended to be a reusable multipurpose space...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Program Development
Image
Jan 1, 1970

Early Program Development

In this artist's concept from 1970, propulsion concepts such as the Nuclear Shuttle and Space Tug are shown in...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Program Development
Image
Jan 1, 1970

Early Program Development

Managed by Marshall Space Flight Center, the Space Tug was a reusable multipurpose space vehicle designed to...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Program Development
Image
Jan 1, 1970

Early Program Development

Managed by Marshall Space Flight Center, the Space Tug concept was intended to be a reusable multipurpose space...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Program Development
Image
Jan 1, 1970

Early Program Development

Managed by Marshall Space Flight Center, the Space Tug concept was intended to be a reusable multipurpose space...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Program Development
Image
Jan 1, 1970

Early Program Development

Managed by Marshall Space Flight Center, the Space Tug concept was intended to be a reusable multipurpose space...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Program Development
Image
Jan 1, 1970

Early Program Development

Managed by Marshall Space Flight Center, the Space Tug was a reusable multipurpose space vehicle designed to...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Program Development
Image
Jan 1, 1972

Early Program Development

The Space Tug, managed by Marshall Space Flight Center, was designed to carry a variety of cargo into different...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Program Development
Image
Jan 1, 1969

Early Program Development

This 1969 artist's concept illustrates the use of three major elements of NASA's Integrated program, as proposed by...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0379
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Mar 9, 2005

KSC-05pd-0379

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Port Canaveral, a tug maneuvers the barge carrying a newly redesigned External Tank...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0378
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Mar 9, 2005

KSC-05pd-0378

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Port Canaveral, a tug maneuvers the barge carrying a newly redesigned External Tank...

KSC
NASA image: Early Program Development
Image
Jan 1, 1970

Early Program Development

This 1970 artist's concept illustrates the use of the Space Shuttle, Nuclear Shuttle, and Space Tug in NASA's...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Program Development
Image
Jan 1, 1986

Early Program Development

In this 1986 artist's concept, the Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle (OMV), undergoes changeout of the Propulsion Module...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1275
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May 5, 2004

KSC-04pd1275

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A tug boat begins towing the barge containing an External Tank (ET) to Port Canaveral....

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1276
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May 5, 2004

KSC-04pd1276

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A tug boat tows the barge containing an External Tank (ET) to Port Canaveral. There one...

KSC
NASA image: Early Program Development
Image
Jan 1, 1970

Early Program Development

This 1970 artist's concept shows the Nuclear Shuttle and Space Tug operating in conjunction with other spacecraft to...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1277
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May 5, 2004

KSC-04pd1277

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A tug boat tows the barge containing an External Tank (ET) to Port Canaveral. There one...

KSC
NASA image: Early Program Development
Image
Jan 1, 1986

Early Program Development

This 1986 artist's concept shows the Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle (OMV) towing a satellite. As envisioned by Marshall...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Program Development
Image
Jan 1, 1988

Early Program Development

In this 1988 artist's concept, the Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle (OMV), closes in on a satellite. As envisioned by...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc265
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Feb 3, 1998

KSC-98pc265

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle's first super lightweight external tank is moved on a barge by two...

KSC
NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1986

Early Program Development

In this 1986 artist's concept, the Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle (OMV), at right, prepares to reboost the Hubble Space...

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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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