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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.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

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: Expedition 28 Landing
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Sep 15, 2011

Expedition 28 Landing

The Soyuz TMA-21 spacecraft and the drogue chute are seen during the landing with Expedition 28 Commander Andrey...

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NASA image: GEMINI PARACHUTE LANDING SEQUENCE - CHART - MSC
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May 1, 1965

GEMINI PARACHUTE LANDING SEQUENCE - CHART - MSC

S65-05398 (1965) --- Artist concept of Gemini parachute landing sequence from high altitude drogue chute deployed to...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4495
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – Drogue chutes open above Dragon test article during a test to evaluate the spacecraft's...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4497
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – Drogue chutes open above Dragon test article during a test to evaluate the spacecraft's...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4496
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Dec 20, 2013

KSC-2013-4496

MORRO BAY, Calif. – Drogue chutes open above Dragon test article during a test to evaluate the spacecraft's...

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NASA image: CHART - LINE DRAWING - GEMINI PARASAIL DEPLOYMENT
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Sep 1, 1963

CHART - LINE DRAWING - GEMINI PARASAIL DEPLOYMENT

S63-12019 (1963) --- Artist concept for Gemini parasail deployment showing re-entry, drogue chute deployment, and...

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NASA image: STS-49 Endeavour, OV-105, drag chute deployment during landing at EAFB, Calif
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May 16, 1992

STS-49 Endeavour, OV-105, drag chute deployment during landing at EAFB, Calif

STS049-S-268 (16 May 1992) --- A three-quarter forward view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour making its first landing,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 16, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49 Orbiter Endeavour landed at Edwards Air Force Base on May 16, 1992 The drogue chute precedes the main chute...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Landing
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May 25, 2022

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Landing

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft transitions to main chutes from drogue parachutes as it lands at White Sands...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3739
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Nov 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Parachutes recovered from sea after the launch of space shuttle Endeavour on the STS-126...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3749
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Nov 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Parachute Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3741
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Nov 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Parachute Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon Parachute Test
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Mar 4, 2018

SpaceX Dragon Parachute Test

SpaceX performed its fourteenth overall parachute test supporting Crew Dragon development. This most recent exercise...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2371
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Mar 28, 2009

KSC-2009-2371

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With the aid of a drogue chute, space shuttle Discovery slows for landing on Runway 15 at...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon Parachute Test
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Mar 4, 2018

SpaceX Dragon Parachute Test

SpaceX performed its fourteenth overall parachute test supporting Crew Dragon development. This most recent exercise...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4280
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Jul 31, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The drogue chute slows space shuttle Endeavour on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2368
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Mar 28, 2009

KSC-2009-2368

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The drogue chute unfurls behind space shuttle Discovery on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4288
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Jul 31, 2009

KSC-2009-4288

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The unfurled drogue chute slows space shuttle Endeavour as it lands on Runway 15 at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2377
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Mar 28, 2009

KSC-2009-2377

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With the aid of a drogue chute, space shuttle Discovery slows to a stop on Runway 15 at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4277
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Jul 31, 2009

KSC-2009-4277

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The drogue chute slows space shuttle Endeavour on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2357
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Mar 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With the aid of a drogue chute, space shuttle Discovery slows to a stop on Runway 15 at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2379
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Mar 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With Launch Complex 39’s Vehicle Assembly Building as backdrop, the drogue chute unfurls...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2388
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Mar 28, 2009

KSC-2009-2388

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The drogue chute unfurls behind space shuttle Discovery on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3745
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Nov 19, 2008

KSC-08pd3745

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Parachute Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker...

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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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