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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: KSC-07-S-00079
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Aug 21, 2007

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Space Shuttle Endeavour is given the 'go' for deorbit burn. Mission STS-118 is the 22nd shuttle flight to the...

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NASA image: NASAs Boeing OFT-2 Deorbit Burn and Landing
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May 26, 2022

NASAs Boeing OFT-2 Deorbit Burn and Landing

The unpiloted Boeing Starliner vehicle undocked from the International Space Station May 25, following a series of...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00231
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Aug 9, 2005

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MISSION CONTROL: And Discovery Houston, we can offer you a 'go' for the deorbit burn and you will be 'go' to...

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NASA image: 2017 Solar Eclipse Event
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Jun 11, 2017

2017 Solar Eclipse Event

Sylvester Dorsey III, avionics lead for the Europa Deorbit Stage Team in Marshall's Engineering Directorate, is...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training
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Mar 23, 2010

STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training

PHOTO DATE: 03-23-10 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW, CCTII SUBJECT: STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep...

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NASA image: The Artemis II crew completing Post Insertion and Deorbit Preparation training
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Jan 30, 2025

The Artemis II crew completing Post Insertion and Deorbit Preparation training

jsc2025e004086 (Jan. 30, 2025) --- The Artemis II crew, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Deorbit and Splashdown – Tuesday, March 18, 2025
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Mar 18, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Deorbit and Splashdown – Tuesday, March 18, 2025

NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, and Butch Wilmore, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov returned to...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman during Post Insertion and Deorbit Preparation training
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Jan 30, 2025

NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman during Post Insertion and Deorbit Preparation training

jsc2025e004079 (Jan. 30, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman during Post Insertion and...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00147
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Apr 28, 2004

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Shuttle Discovery comes one step closer to Return to Flight. Space Shuttle Discovery has passed a major milestone in...

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NASA image: The Artemis II crew’s Chief Training Officer Jacki Mahaffey smiles during Post Insertion and Deorbit Preparation training
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Jan 30, 2025

The Artemis II crew’s Chief Training Officer Jacki Mahaffey smiles during Post Insertion and Deorbit Preparation training

jsc2025e004084 (Jan. 30, 2025) --- The Artemis II crew’s Chief Training Officer Jacki Mahaffey smiles during Post...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00039
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Mar 28, 2009

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Discovery given the go for deorbit burn.

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NASA image: KSC-10-S-00039
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Apr 20, 2010

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The crew of space shuttle Discovery is given the 'go' for deorbit burn by Mission Control in Houston.

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00015
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Mar 9, 2011

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STS-133 Landing: Go for Deorbit Burn. Shuttle Discovery and crew have been given the 'Go' to start their journey...

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NASA image: iss070m260720900_Crew-7_Deorbit_Burn_and_Splashdown_Coverage_Part_2
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Mar 12, 2024

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NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Andy Mogensen, JAXA (Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: iss070m260720829_Crew-7_Deorbit_Burn_and_Splashdown_Coverage_Part_1
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Mar 12, 2024

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NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Andy Mogensen, JAXA (Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00055
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May 24, 2009

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Mission Control gives space shuttle Atlantis the 'go' for deorbit burn. The shuttle is landing at Edwards Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-10-S-00018
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Feb 22, 2010

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Capcom Rick Sturckow tells the STS-130 astronauts aboard space shuttle Endeavour that they are 'go' for the deorbit...

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NASA image: TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake
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Jan 15, 2026

TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake

TechEdSat-11 operators Daphne Dao, left, and Alejandro Salas, in the Ames Multi-Mission Operations Center (MMOC),...

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NASA image: TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake
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Jan 15, 2026

TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake

TechEdSat-11 operator Malachi Mooney-Rivkin, in the Ames Multi-Mission Operations Center (MMOC), N240 Annex, Eros...

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NASA image: TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake
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Jan 15, 2026

TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake

TechEdSat-11 operators Daphne Dao, left, and Alejandro Salas, in the Ames Multi-Mission Operations Center (MMOC),...

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NASA image: TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake
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Jan 15, 2026

TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake

TechEdSat-11 operators Daphne Dao, left, Alejandro Salas, Kwabena Boateng, and Malachi Mooney-Rivkin, right, in the...

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NASA image: TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake
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Jan 15, 2026

TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake

TechEdSat-11 operator Kwabena Boateng, in the Ames Multi-Mission Operations Center (MMOC), N240 Annex, Eros control...

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NASA image: TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake
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Jan 15, 2026

TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake

TechEdSat-11 operators Luke Idziak, left, and Kwabena Boateng, in the Ames Multi-Mission Operations Center (MMOC),...

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NASA image: TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake
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Jan 15, 2026

TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake

TechEdSat-11 operators Marcus Murbach, left, and Kyeong Ja Kim, in the Ames Multi-Mission Operations Center (MMOC),...

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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.
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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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