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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: KSC-2011-5629
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Jul 21, 2011

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

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5722
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis' drag chute slows the shuttle as it lands on Runway 15 at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-08pp0445
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Feb 20, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the aid of a drag chute, space shuttle Atlantis slows down after landing on...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5718
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The cloud forming behind space shuttle Atlantis foretells the deployment of the shuttle's...

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NASA image: STS-116 Landing
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Dec 22, 2006

STS-116 Landing

STS116-S-070 (22 Dec. 2006) --- Discovery's drag chute is fully deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward wheels stop...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4175
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Jun 1, 2011

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

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

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a version of space shuttle Endeavour's orbiter tribute, or OV-105, which hangs in...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc599
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Apr 8, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With drag chute deployed, the Space Shuttle Columbia hurtles down Runway 33 at KSCþs...

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NASA image: sts133-s-125
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Mar 10, 2011

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STS133-S-125 (9 March 2011) --- Space shuttle Discovery?s drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1900
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Dec 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The drag chute on Space Shuttle Endeavour unfurls upon landing on runway 33 at the...

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NASA image: 08pd0383
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Feb 20, 2008

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STS122-S-075 (20 Feb. 2008) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis' drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward wheels...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3517
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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis' drag chute deploys as the main gear touches down on Runway 33 at the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pp0440
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Feb 20, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a nearly 5.3 million mile round trip to the International Space Station, space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5721
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis' drag chute deploys to slow the shuttle as it lands on Runway 15 at...

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NASA image: KSC-08pp0438
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Feb 20, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a nearly 5.3 million mile round trip to the International Space Station, space...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Five on the ISS
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Oct 5, 2002

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Five on the ISS

ISS005-E-12804 (6 September 2002) --- Tarbela Dam, Pakistan is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2066
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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With its drag chute unfurled, space shuttle Discovery rolls down on Runway 15 at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5725
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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: STS-126 landing
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Nov 30, 2008

STS-126 landing

STS126-S-049 (30 Nov. 2008) --- With its drag chute deployed, Space Shuttle Endeavour slows to a stop after landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5728
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis, trailed by its drag chute, rolls to a stop on Runway 15 at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5731
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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: STS-122 Landing
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Feb 20, 2008

STS-122 Landing

STS122-S-084 (20 Feb. 2008) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis' drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward wheels...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP1836
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Dec 17, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute billowing behind, orbiter Endeavour slows for a full touchdown on...

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NASA image: STS-124 landing
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Jun 14, 2008

STS-124 landing

STS124-S-061 (14 June 2008) --- Space Shuttle Discovery's drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward...

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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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