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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: Space Shuttle Project
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Jan 30, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Discovery STS-42) is just about to ease down its main gear on Runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: STS-50 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lands on runway 33 at KSC SLF
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Jul 9, 1992

STS-50 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lands on runway 33 at KSC SLF

STS-50 Columbia's, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102's, main landing gear touches down on runway 33 at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP0948
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May 1, 2001

KSC-01PP0948

NASA/EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- With its drag chute deployed, Endeavour lands on runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base,...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP0949
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May 1, 2001

KSC-01PP0949

NASA/EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- Endeavour’s rear wheels touch down on runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., after...

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NASA image: STS-68 747 SCA Ferry Flight Takeoff for Delivery to Kennedy Space Center, Florida
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Oct 19, 1994

STS-68 747 SCA Ferry Flight Takeoff for Delivery to Kennedy Space Center, Florida

The Space Shuttle Endeavour, atop NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), taking off for the Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: STS-68 on Runway with 747 SCA - Columbia Ferry Flyby
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Oct 11, 1994

STS-68 on Runway with 747 SCA - Columbia Ferry Flyby

The space shuttle Endeavour receives a high-flying salute from its sister shuttle, Columbia, atop NASA's Shuttle...

AFRC
NASA image: STS-68 on Runway with 747 SCA/Columbia Ferry Flyby
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Oct 11, 1994

STS-68 on Runway with 747 SCA/Columbia Ferry Flyby

The space shuttle Endeavour receives a high-flying salute from its sister shuttle, Columbia, atop NASA's Shuttle...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0403
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Mar 4, 2001

KSC-01pp0403

After their arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-102 Mission Specialists (left to right) Susan Helms, Yury...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0404
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Mar 4, 2001

KSC-01pp0404

After arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-102 Pilot James Kelly addresses the media. Behind him are Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0405
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Mar 4, 2001

KSC-01pp0405

After arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-102 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas addresses the media. Behind...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-165
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Mar 21, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-165

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery prepares to land at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility on runway...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-161
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Mar 21, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-161

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Getting a break in the weather, Space Shuttle Discovery prepares to land at the KSC...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0563
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Mar 21, 2001

KSC-01PP-0563

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery is silhouetted by the brilliant runway lights of runway 15 as...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0563
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Mar 21, 2001

KSC01pp0563

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery is silhouetted by the brilliant runway lights of runway 15 as...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0553
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Mar 21, 2001

KSC-01PP-0553

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery prepares to land at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility on runway...

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NASA image: KSC01padig162
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Mar 21, 2001

KSC01padig162

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Getting a break in the weather, Space Shuttle Discovery prepares to land at the KSC...

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NASA image: KSC01padig167
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Mar 21, 2001

KSC01padig167

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Viewed from behind, Space Shuttle Discovery is seen landing on runway 15 of the KSC...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0553
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Mar 21, 2001

KSC01pp0553

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery prepares to land at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility on runway...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-162
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Mar 21, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-162

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Getting a break in the weather, Space Shuttle Discovery prepares to land at the KSC...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-167
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Mar 21, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-167

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Viewed from behind, Space Shuttle Discovery is seen landing on runway 15 of the KSC...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-114
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Mar 4, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-114

After landing at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility, the STS-102 crew pause to brief the media. At the microphone is...

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NASA image: KSC01padig114
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Mar 4, 2001

KSC01padig114

After landing at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility, the STS-102 crew pause to brief the media. At the microphone is...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0400
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Mar 4, 2001

KSC01pp0400

After landing at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility, Russian cosmonaut and STS-102 Mission Specialist Yury Usachev...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0400
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Mar 4, 2001

KSC-01PP-0400

After landing at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility, Russian cosmonaut and STS-102 Mission Specialist Yury Usachev...

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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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