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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: STS-41 Discovery, OV-103, glides over concrete runway 22 at EAFB, California
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Oct 10, 1990

STS-41 Discovery, OV-103, glides over concrete runway 22 at EAFB, California

STS-41 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, with nose landing gear (NLG) and main landing gear (MLG) deployed,...

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NASA image: STS-54 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lands on runway 33 at KSC's SLF
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Jan 19, 1993

STS-54 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lands on runway 33 at KSC's SLF

STS054-S-100 (19 Jan 1993) --- The drag chute is fully deployed as the Space Shuttle Endeavour rolls toward...

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NASA image: STS-54 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lands on runway 33 at KSC's SLF
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Jan 19, 1993

STS-54 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lands on runway 33 at KSC's SLF

STS054-S-101 (19 Jan 1993) --- The drag chute is just about to be released as the Space Shuttle Endeavour rolls...

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NASA image: STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on EAFB concrete runway 22
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on EAFB concrete runway 22

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, rolls along concrete runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB),...

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NASA image: STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on runway 22 at EAFB, Calif
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Dec 9, 1992

STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on runway 22 at EAFB, Calif

STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, is slowed by a red, white, and blue drag chute during its landing on...

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NASA image: STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on runway 22 at EAFB, Calif
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Dec 9, 1992

STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on runway 22 at EAFB, Calif

STS053-S-085 (9 Dec. 1992) --- The drag chute on the space shuttle Discovery is partially deployed during landing on...

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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-301 (16 May 1992) --- A three-quarter aft view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour making its first landing,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4702
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Jun 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engine No. 1, one of three space shuttle main engines, was removed from shuttle Endeavour...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4703
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Jun 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engine No. 1, one of three space shuttle main engines, was removed from shuttle Endeavour...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4701
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Jun 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engine No. 1, one of three space shuttle main engines, was removed from shuttle Endeavour...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4704
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Jun 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engine No. 1, one of three space shuttle main engines, was removed from shuttle Endeavour...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5049
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerodynamic tail cone covers space shuttle Endeavour's trio of replica shuttle main...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5657
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis' three main engines glow a red hue in the spacecraft's tail end as it...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5656
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis' three main engines glow a red hue in the spacecraft's tail end as it...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 7, 1972

Space Shuttle Project

This early chart conceptualizes the use of two parallel Solid Rocket Motor Boosters in conjunction with three main...

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NASA image: The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 21, 2011

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-183 (21 July 2011) --- Space shuttle Atlantis' three main engines glow a red hue in the spacecraft's tail...

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NASA image: The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 21, 2011

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-184 (21 July 2011) --- Space shuttle Atlantis' three main engines glow a red hue in the spacecraft's tail...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4699
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Jun 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4697
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Jun 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4698
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Jun 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4700
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Jun 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4694
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Jun 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4696
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Jun 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4695
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Jun 21, 2011

KSC-2011-4695

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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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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