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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_135_Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS_135_Landing

JSC2011-E-068015 (21 July 2011) --- A technician works to secure the space shuttle Atlantis following its landing at...

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NASA image: STS_135_Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS_135_Landing

JSC2011-E-068004 (21 July 2011) --- KSC director Bob Cabana, center frame, congratulates members of the damage...

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NASA image: STS_135_Pad
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Jun 2, 2011

STS_135_Pad

JSC2011-E-059494 (31 May 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis is seen on Launch Pad 39A at NASA?s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: STS_135_Pad
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Jun 2, 2011

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JSC2011-E-059495 (31 May 2011) --- Thermal protection tiles are seen on the underside of the space shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: STS_135_Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS_135_Landing

JSC2011-E-067983 (21 July 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, is greeted by a KSC employee...

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NASA image: STS_135_Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS_135_Landing

JSC2011-E-067995 (21 July 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, makes a public statement as,...

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NASA image: STS_135_Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS_135_Landing

JSC2011-E-067997 (21 July 2011) --- NASA flight director Chris Edelen (far left foreground) looks up at the orbiter...

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NASA image: Photo of the earth before touchdown of Challenger and end of STS 41-G
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Oct 13, 1984

Photo of the earth before touchdown of Challenger and end of STS 41-G

41G-102-047 (13 Oct. 1984) --- An unusual picture, photographed by astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan, shows the...

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NASA image: STS_135_STA
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May 31, 2011

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JSC2011-E-059482 (31 May 2011) --- A Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) piloted by NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson,...

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NASA image: STS_135_Return
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Jul 22, 2011

STS_135_Return

JSC2011-E-068773 (22 July 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, listens as a crewmate...

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NASA image: STS_135_RollOut
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May 31, 2011

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JSC2011-E-059446 (31 May 2011) --- The crew of the space shuttle Atlantis, from left, commander Chris Ferguson,...

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NASA image: STS_135_STA
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May 31, 2011

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JSC2011-E-059484 (31 May 2011) --- A Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) piloted by NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson,...

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NASA image: STS_135_ SSTF
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May 19, 2011

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JSC2011-E-059424 (19 May 2011) --- The crew of STS-135, the final space shuttle mission, trains in the Space Station...

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NASA image: Payette and Hurley in the FWD FD of Space Shuttle Endeavor during STS-127 Mission
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Jul 16, 2009

Payette and Hurley in the FWD FD of Space Shuttle Endeavor during STS-127 Mission

S127-E-005112 (15 July 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Julie Payette, STS-127 mission specialist, attired...

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NASA image: Liftoff of first flight of Atlantis and the STS 51-J mission
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Oct 3, 1985

Liftoff of first flight of Atlantis and the STS 51-J mission

51J-S-001 (3 Oct 1985) --- This 35mm frame was taken moments after the Space Shuttle Atlantis cleared the launch...

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NASA image: STS_135_Russia
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Mar 27, 2011

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JSC2011-E-040290 (27 March 2011) --- Moscow stretches out in all directions as seen from a commercial flight...

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NASA image: Hurricane Josephine seen by the shuttle orbiter Challenger
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Oct 13, 1984

Hurricane Josephine seen by the shuttle orbiter Challenger

41G-121-099 (5-13 Oct. 1984) --- Hurricane Josephine was photographed with a medium format camera aimed through the...

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NASA image: Gulf of Antalya, Southern Turkish Coastline
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Oct 13, 1984

Gulf of Antalya, Southern Turkish Coastline

41G-120-053 (5-13 Oct. 1984) --- Turkey and a portion of the Mediterranean Sea, with the city of Antalya visible,...

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NASA image: The Shuttle's Last Flight | An end. A new beginning
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Jul 21, 2021

The Shuttle's Last Flight | An end. A new beginning

Ten years ago, the last shuttle mission (STS-135) dropped out of the predawn darkness and landed at Kennedy's...

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NASA image: STS_135_NBL
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Mar 10, 2011

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JSC2011-E-040209 (10 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, takes a photo of himself with...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down at Edwards AFB on June 22, 2007, to conclude International Space Station construction and supply mission STS-117
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Jun 22, 2007

The Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down at Edwards AFB on June 22, 2007, to conclude International Space Station construction and supply mission STS-117

The Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down at Edwards AFB on June 22, 2007, to conclude International Space Station...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California to conclude International Space Station construction and supply mission STS-111
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Jun 19, 2002

Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California to conclude International Space Station construction and supply mission STS-111

Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California to conclude International...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California to conclude International Space Station construction and supply mission STS-111
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Jun 19, 2002

Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California to conclude International Space Station construction and supply mission STS-111

Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California to conclude International...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down at Edwards Air Force Base Nov. 30, 2008 to conclude mission STS-126 to the International Space Station
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Nov 30, 2008

Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down at Edwards Air Force Base Nov. 30, 2008 to conclude mission STS-126 to the International Space Station

Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down at Edwards Air Force Base Nov. 30, 2008 to conclude mission STS-126 to the...

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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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