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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: 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 Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) grappled by OV-103's RMS
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Sep 15, 1991

STS-48 Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) grappled by OV-103's RMS

STS048-05-024 (15 Sept 1991) --- The Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS), in the grasp of the Remote...

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NASA image: STS-48 Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) is released by OV-103's RMS
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Sep 15, 1991

STS-48 Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) is released by OV-103's RMS

STS048-31-002 (15 Sept 1991) --- The Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) separates from the Remote...

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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

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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-AC91-0561-5
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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-AC91-0561-8
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Sep 12, 1991

ARC-1969-AC91-0561-8

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-AC91-0561-6
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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-AC91-0561-3
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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-AC91-0561-7
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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: Skylab 3,Earth view,Middle East
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May 20, 2008

Skylab 3,Earth view,Middle East

SL3-115-1917 (July-September 1973) --- Skylab 3 Earth view of the United Arab Republic (UAR), Nile Delta, Cairo,...

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NASA image: s48-e-013
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Nov 8, 2012

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S48-E-013 (15 Sept 1991) --- The Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) in the payload bay of the earth-...

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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: 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 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: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
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...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-48 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A
Image
Sep 12, 1991

STS-48 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A

STS048-S-171 (12 Sept 1991) --- With five astronauts and the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) onboard, the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
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 Discovery, OV-103, soars into the evening sky after KSC liftoff
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Sep 12, 1991

STS-48 Discovery, OV-103, soars into the evening sky after KSC liftoff

STS048-S-170 (12 Sept 1991) ---- With five astronauts and the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) onboard,...

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NASA image: STS-48 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A
Image
Sep 12, 1991

STS-48 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A

STS048-S-172 (12 Sept 1991) ---- With five astronauts and the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) onboard,...

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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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