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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 72 Soyuz Landing
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Apr 20, 2025

Expedition 72 Soyuz Landing

The Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft drogue parachute is seen during the landing of the Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft in a remote...

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NASA image: ED07-0089-04
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May 2, 2007

ED07-0089-04

Pilot Dick Ewers and flight test engineer Leslie Molzahn were hands-off as NASA F/A-18 #845 flew itself into the...

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NASA image: Expedition 64 Soyuz Landing
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Apr 17, 2021

Expedition 64 Soyuz Landing

The drogue parachute of the Soyuz MS-17 spacecraft is seen as the capsule lands in a remote area near the town of...

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NASA image: EC02-0282-3
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Dec 11, 2002

EC02-0282-3

A NASA F/A-18 flies over the Dryden Flight Research Center and Rogers Dry Lake on December 11, 2002. The aircraft...

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NASA image: Expedition 59 Soyuz MS-11 Landing
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Jun 25, 2019

Expedition 59 Soyuz MS-11 Landing

The drogue parachute of the Soyuz MS-11 spacecraft is seen during the landing of Expedition 59 crew members Anne...

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NASA image: EC02-0282-5
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Dec 11, 2002

EC02-0282-5

A NASA F/A-18 flies over the Dryden Flight Research Center and Rogers Dry Lake on December 11, 2002. The aircraft...

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NASA image: EC03-0293-03
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Sep 18, 2003

EC03-0293-03

NASA Dryden's Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) project evaluated the capability of an F/A-18A aircraft as an...

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NASA image: EC02-0282-1
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Dec 11, 2002

EC02-0282-1

A NASA F/A-18 flies over the Dryden Flight Research Center and Rogers Dry Lake on December 11, 2002. The aircraft...

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NASA image: EC03-0293-15
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Sep 18, 2003

EC03-0293-15

NASA Dryden's Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) project evaluated the capability of an F/A-18A aircraft as an...

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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: EC03-0293-06
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Sep 18, 2003

EC03-0293-06

NASA Dryden's Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) project evaluated the capability of an F/A-18A aircraft as an...

AFRC
NASA image: Expedition 72 Soyuz Landing
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Apr 20, 2025

Expedition 72 Soyuz Landing

The Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft, lower left, and it’s drogue parachute, are seen as the spacecraft lands in a remote area...

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NASA image: Expedition 60 Soyuz MS-11 Landing
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Oct 3, 2019

Expedition 60 Soyuz MS-11 Landing

The drogue parachute of the Soyuz MS-12 spacecraft is seen coming down after the capsule landed with Expedition 60...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown
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Oct 14, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown

The drogue parachutes of the SpaceX Crew Dragon Freedom spacecraft are seen after being released during the landing...

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NASA image: Krikalev in Zvezda with docking drogue
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Sep 10, 2005

Krikalev in Zvezda with docking drogue

ISS011-E-12809 (10 September 2005) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, Expedition 11 commander representing Russia's...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Splashdown
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Aug 9, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Splashdown

Support teams work around the SpaceX Dragon Endurance spacecraft shortly after it landed with NASA astronauts Anne...

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NASA image: ED06-0098-11
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Jun 12, 2006

ED06-0098-11

F/A-18 #845 testing autonomous system for AARD project by following a pickup with an airborne tanker drogue...

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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: ED05-0223-34
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Oct 25, 2005

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View from F/A-18 #845 behind Omega Air Boeing 707 tanker during an AARD flight showing probe and drogue.

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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

KSC-2013-4495

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

KSC-2013-4497

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: Closeup view of docking system of the Apollo spacecraft
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Jan 1, 1968

Closeup view of docking system of the Apollo spacecraft

S68-50870 (1968) --- An engineering set up illustrating the probe portion of the docking system of the Apollo...

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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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