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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.

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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: sts133-s-124
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Mar 10, 2011

sts133-s-124

STS133-S-124 (9 March 2011) --- Space shuttle Discovery?s drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2830
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery's 40-foot-diameter drag chute unfurls to slow the shuttle as it lands...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5730
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the drag chute...

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NASA image: sts119-s-051
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Mar 30, 2009

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STS119-S-051 (28 March 2009) --- Space Shuttle Discovery?s drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward...

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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-255 (21 July 2011) --- Space shuttle Atlantis' drag chute slows the shuttle as it lands on Runway 15 at the...

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NASA image: Final Landing of the Space Shuttle Endeavour / STS-134 Mission
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Jun 1, 2011

Final Landing of the Space Shuttle Endeavour / STS-134 Mission

STS134-S-082 (1 June 2011) --- Xenon lights illuminate space shuttle Endeavour's unfurled drag chute as the vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3264
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May 24, 2009

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EDWARDS, Calif. - ED09-0127-04 - A drag chute slows the speed of space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on Runway...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc567
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May 3, 1998

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A flock of birds takes flight as the orbiter Columbia, with its drag chute deployed, touches down on Runway 33 of...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2809
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Apr 20, 2010

KSC-2010-2809

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With drag chute unfurled, space shuttle Discovery lands on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4454
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Jul 29, 2010

KSC-2010-4454

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This orbiter tribute of space shuttle Endeavour, or OV-105, hangs in Firing Room 4 of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5729
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5729

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the drag chute...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4179
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Jun 1, 2011

KSC-2011-4179

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Xenon lights illuminate space shuttle Endeavour's unfurled drag chute as the vehicle rolls...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2103
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Mar 9, 2011

KSC-2011-2103

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery, its drag chute unfurled, appears to be a mirage as it travels down...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1052
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Jul 17, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute deployed, the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia touches down on...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp1613
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Jul 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With the help of a drag chute to slow its speed, the orbiter Discovery lands on Runway...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2313
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Aug 21, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The open drag chute helps slow Endeavour as it lands on runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5732
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5732

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the drag chute...

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NASA image: sts127-s-074
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Jul 31, 2009

sts127-s-074

STS127-S-074 (31 July 2009) --- Space Shuttle Endeavour's drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2189
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Sep 21, 2006

KSC-06pd2189

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis releases its drag chute to assist in landing on Runway 33 at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: sts119-s-061
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Mar 30, 2009

sts119-s-061

STS119-S-061 (28 March 2009) --- Space Shuttle Discovery?s drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1902
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Dec 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The drag chute trails Space Shuttle Endeavour after touch down on runway 33 at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6582
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Nov 27, 2009

KSC-2009-6582

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The drag chute unfurls as space shuttle Atlantis lands on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: sts127-s-072
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Jul 31, 2009

sts127-s-072

STS127-S-072 (31 July 2009) --- Space Shuttle Endeavour's drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2104
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Mar 9, 2011

KSC-2011-2104

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery appears to be a mirage as it jettisons its drag chute on Runway 15 at...

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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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