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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: Landing - STS-6 - Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA
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Apr 11, 1983

Landing - STS-6 - Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA

S83-30220 (9 April 1983) --- The space shuttle Challenger makes its first landing shortly before 11 a.m. (PST) on...

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NASA image: KSC-98PC-1040
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Aug 6, 1998

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From the air over KSC can be seen the Shuttle Landing Facility. Orbiter landings at the Kennedy Space Center are...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1994
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Mar 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – One of the two Shuttle Training Aircraft takes off from Shuttle Landing Facility runway at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1993
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Mar 8, 2009

KSC-2009-1993

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – One of the two Shuttle Training Aircraft approaches touchdown on the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: X-48C Flies Over Intersecting Runways
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Feb 28, 2013

X-48C Flies Over Intersecting Runways

The X-48C Hybrid Wing Body research aircraft flew over the intersection of several runways adjacent to the compass...

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NASA image: STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on EAFB concrete runway 22
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on EAFB concrete runway 22

STS031-S-135 (29 April 1990) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery makes a smooth landing on the runway at Edwards Air...

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NASA image: STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on runway 22 at EAFB, Calif
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Dec 9, 1992

STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on runway 22 at EAFB, Calif

STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, is slowed by a red, white, and blue drag chute during its landing on...

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NASA image: Taxi_001_Aug_update.jpg
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Nov 16, 2012

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Artist illustration of the X-59 taxiing on the runway.

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NASA image: X59_Landing_001-new-update-Aug
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Aug 10, 2022

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Artist illustration of the X-59 landing on the runway.

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NASA image: Shuttle Challenger landing on Runway 17 at Edwards at end of 51-B mission
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May 6, 1985

Shuttle Challenger landing on Runway 17 at Edwards at end of 51-B mission

Shuttle Challenger lands on Runway 17 at Edwards at end of 51-B mission. The photo is a rear view of the shuttle...

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NASA image: Approach & Landing Test (ALT) - Shuttle Free-Flight (FF)-5 - Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA
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Oct 26, 1977

Approach & Landing Test (ALT) - Shuttle Free-Flight (FF)-5 - Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA

Photography from Shuttle ALT FF-5. S77-30393: ALT Fr. 3258, a higher-up shot of the Enterprise approaching runway...

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NASA image: Air to air view of Endeavour, OV-105, atop SCA approaches Ellington runway
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May 6, 1991

Air to air view of Endeavour, OV-105, atop SCA approaches Ellington runway

S91-36097 (6 May 1991) --- Air to air view of Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, atop a Shuttle Carrier Aircraft...

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NASA image: STS-31 crew poses on EAFB concrete runway after egressing OV-103
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 crew poses on EAFB concrete runway after egressing OV-103

STS031-S-130 (29 April 1990) --- The astronauts of STS-31 pose for a quick photo near the Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on EAFB concrete runway 22
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on EAFB concrete runway 22

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, rolls along concrete runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB),...

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NASA image: LUNAR LANDING TRAINING VEHICLE (LLTV) - RUNWAY - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX
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Feb 9, 1967

LUNAR LANDING TRAINING VEHICLE (LLTV) - RUNWAY - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX

LLTV on runway. EAFB, HOUSTON, TX

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NASA image: STS-38 crewmembers prepare for Ellington Field departure
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Jun 18, 1990

STS-38 crewmembers prepare for Ellington Field departure

STS-38 crewmembers, carrying their luggage, walk across the Ellington Field runway to board their T-38As. The...

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NASA image: STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on runway 22 at EAFB, Calif
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Dec 9, 1992

STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on runway 22 at EAFB, Calif

STS053-S-085 (9 Dec. 1992) --- The drag chute on the space shuttle Discovery is partially deployed during landing on...

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NASA image: View of the Glenn Research Center Hangar from the Cleveland Hopkins Airport Runway
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Jun 13, 2024

View of the Glenn Research Center Hangar from the Cleveland Hopkins Airport Runway

View of the Glenn Research Center Hangar from the Cleveland Hopkins Airport Runway during a testing flight on June...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1991
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Mar 8, 2009

KSC-2009-1991

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1992
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Mar 8, 2009

KSC-2009-1992

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – One of the two Shuttle Training Aircraft flies over the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: Takeoff_001_LM_Aug_update.jpg
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Nov 28, 2012

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Artist illustration of the X-59 taking off from the runway.

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NASA image: STS-50 Columbia, OV-102, landing with drag chute deploy at KSC SLF runway 33
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Jul 9, 1992

STS-50 Columbia, OV-102, landing with drag chute deploy at KSC SLF runway 33

STS050-S-105 (9 July 1992) --- The main drag chute on the Space Shuttle Columbia is fully deployed soon after the...

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NASA image: STS-38 crew poses in front of OV-104 at KSC's SLF during post flight activity
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Nov 20, 1990

STS-38 crew poses in front of OV-104 at KSC's SLF during post flight activity

STS038-S-040 (20 Nov 1990) --- STS-38 crewmembers, wearing red, yellow, and orange polo shirts, pose in front of...

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NASA image: Landing of STS-58 Orbiter Columbia at Edwards Air Force Base
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Nov 1, 1993

Landing of STS-58 Orbiter Columbia at Edwards Air Force Base

STS58-S-126 (1 Nov 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia is about to touch down on the runway at Edwards Air Force...

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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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