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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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Sep 21, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The drag chute glows in the lights illuminating Atlantis as it touches down on Runway...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00295
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Aug 26, 2005

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Racing to a smooth, predawn touchdown at Edwards Air Force Base, Space Shuttle Discovery's safe arrival punctuated...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00041
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Feb 10, 2006

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Virgin Atlantic's GlobalFlyer gracefully took off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on a bold mission to...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00294
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Aug 25, 2005

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Racing to a smooth, predawn touchdown at Edwards Air Force Base, Space Shuttle Discovery's safe arrival punctuated...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1394
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Sep 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis appears ghostlike in the runway lights as it touches down on...

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NASA image: KSC-00PP-1393
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Sep 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis presents a ghostlike image in the runway lights as it...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1393
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Sep 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis presents a ghostlike image in the runway lights as it...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1394
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Sep 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis appears ghostlike in the runway lights as it touches down on...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0680
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May 29, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With its drag chute billowing behind, Space Shuttle Atlantis is silhouetted against...

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NASA image: KSC-00PP-0681
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Mar 29, 2000

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With its drag chute billowing behind, Space Shuttle Atlantis is silhouetted against the bright lights on Runway 15,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3522
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Jun 13, 2012

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KWAJALEIN ATOLL, Marshall Islands - In this time-lapse image, the lights of Orbital Sciences' L-1011 "Stargazer"...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0680
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May 29, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With its drag chute billowing behind, Space Shuttle Atlantis is silhouetted against...

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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-241 (21 July 2011) --- Xenon lights cast a halo of light on space shuttle Atlantis as the spacecraft nears...

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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-185 (21 July 2011) --- Xenon lights cast a halo of light on space shuttle Atlantis as the spacecraft...

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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-186 (21 July 2011) --- Xenon lights cast a halo of light on space shuttle Atlantis as the spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1874
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Dec 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the waning light after sunset, Endeavour’s main gear touches down on Runway 15 at...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1380
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Jul 24, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The lights on Runway 15 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility spotlight Atlantis as it...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1881
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Dec 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Lights on Runway 15 silhouette Endeavour with its drag chute open as it lands at 6:04...

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NASA image: STS-82 Discovery OV-103 launch and landing
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Mar 6, 1997

STS-82 Discovery OV-103 launch and landing

STS082-S-008 (21 Feb 1997) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery partially lights up the early morning sky as it as it...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3524
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Jun 13, 2012

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KWAJALEIN ATOLL, Marshall Islands - Orbital Sciences' L-1011 "Stargazer" aircraft takes off from the runway at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3525
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Jun 13, 2012

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KWAJALEIN ATOLL, Marshall Islands - Orbital Sciences' L-1011 "Stargazer" aircraft takes off from the runway at...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3216
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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the waning light, space shuttle Discovery is towed along a two-mile tow-way to the...

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NASA image: ksc-01pp-1383
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Jul 24, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Runway lights cast a rainbow from the colors in the drag chute behind Atlantis as it...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1381
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Jul 24, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Silhouetted against the bright lights at the Shuttle Landing Facility, Atlantis...

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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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