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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-2010-2813
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery lands on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2827
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery's drag chute is jettisoned after slowing the shuttle for its touch...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2831
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a member of the convoy team does his part to...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2834
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the shuttle convoy vehicles roll to the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2833
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the convoy team 'safe' space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2837
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the shuttle convoy vehicles are in position near...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2836
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the shuttle convoy vehicles are in position near...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2832
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the shuttle convoy vehicles move into place around...

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover’s Descent and Touchdown on Mars: Onboard Camera Views
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Feb 22, 2021

Perseverance Rover’s Descent and Touchdown on Mars: Onboard Camera Views

NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance mission captured thrilling footage of its rover landing in Mars' Jezero Crater on Feb....

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NASA image: Columbia just prior to touchdown after STS-62
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Mar 18, 1994

Columbia just prior to touchdown after STS-62

STS062-S-030 (18 March 1994) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia is about to touch down on the Shuttle landing facility...

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NASA image: ASTP Apollo Command Module nears touchdown in Central Pacific
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Jul 24, 1975

ASTP Apollo Command Module nears touchdown in Central Pacific

S75-29719 (24 July 1975) --- The ASTP Apollo Command Module, with astronauts Thomas P. Stafford, Vance D. Brand and...

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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: View of USSR flight controllers in Mission Control during touchdown
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Jul 21, 1975

View of USSR flight controllers in Mission Control during touchdown

S75-28659 (21 July 1975) --- An overall view of the group of Soviet Union flight controllers who served at the...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Command Module approaches touchdown in South Pacific Ocean
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Feb 9, 1971

Apollo 14 Command Module approaches touchdown in South Pacific Ocean

S71-18753 (9 Feb. 1971) --- The Apollo 14 Command Module (CM), with astronauts Alan B. Shepard Jr., commander;...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis starts to deploy its braking parachute following touchdown at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on June 22, 2007
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Jun 22, 2007

Space Shuttle Atlantis starts to deploy its braking parachute following touchdown at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on June 22, 2007

Space Shuttle Atlantis starts to deploy its braking parachute following touchdown at Edwards Air Force Base,...

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NASA image: Phoenix Eases Down to Mars Artist Concept
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May 22, 2008

Phoenix Eases Down to Mars Artist Concept

This artist conception depicts NASA Phoenix Mars Lander a moment before its touchdown on the arctic plains of Mars.

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2835
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a bald eagle is in prime position at the top of a...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2780
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Apr 19, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A young feral hog roots for his breakfast at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Wild...

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NASA image: APOLLO COMMAND MODULE (CM) - SAFE TOUCHDOWN - PACIFIC OCEAN
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Aug 7, 1971

APOLLO COMMAND MODULE (CM) - SAFE TOUCHDOWN - PACIFIC OCEAN

S71-41999 (7 Aug. 1971) --- The Apollo 15 Command Module (CM), with astronauts David R. Scott, commander; Alfred M....

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NASA image: Before and After Curiosity Touchdown
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Aug 8, 2012

Before and After Curiosity Touchdown

This image from an animation is from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter MRO showing the landing effects of the descent...

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NASA image: Testing a Lander Touchdown
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Dec 13, 2021

Testing a Lander Touchdown

Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory dropped this prototype to learn how a future Sample Return Lander...

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NASA image: Rover Touchdown on Martian Surface
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Jul 6, 1997

Rover Touchdown on Martian Surface

This picture taken by the IMP (Imager for Mars Pathfinder) aboard the Mars Pathfinder spacecraft depicts the rover...

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover Touchdown (Illustration)
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Dec 21, 2020

Perseverance Rover Touchdown (Illustration)

An illustration of NASA's Perseverance rover landing on Mars. Hundreds of critical events must execute perfectly and...

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NASA image: STS-49 Endeavour, OV-105, drag chute deployment during landing at EAFB, Calif
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May 16, 1992

STS-49 Endeavour, OV-105, drag chute deployment during landing at EAFB, Calif

STS049-S-268 (16 May 1992) --- A three-quarter forward view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour making its first landing,...

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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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