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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.

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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: Landing of STS-60 Space Shuttle Discovery at Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 11, 1994

Landing of STS-60 Space Shuttle Discovery at Kennedy Space Center

The drag chute for Space Shuttle Discovery is deployed on the Shuttle Landing Facility, marking the end to the...

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NASA image: STS098-s-017
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Feb 20, 2001

STS098-s-017

STS098-S-017 (20 Feb. 2001) --- A drag chute slows down the space shuttle Atlantis following its touchdown to mark...

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NASA image: J-SSOD-6 Deployment
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Jan 16, 2017

J-SSOD-6 Deployment

iss050e031198 (1/17/2017) --- Photo documentation of the Japanese-Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-6 (J-SSOD-6)...

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NASA image: J-SSOD-6 Deployment
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Jan 16, 2017

J-SSOD-6 Deployment

iss050e032565 (1/17/2017) --- Photo documentation of the Japanese-Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-6 (J-SSOD-6)...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2058
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Mar 9, 2011

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

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NASA image: Landing of STS-63 Discovery at KSC
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Feb 11, 1995

Landing of STS-63 Discovery at KSC

STS063-S-015 (11 Feb. 1995) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery deploys its drag chute on Runway 15 at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1673
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Oct 24, 2000

KSC00pp1673

Viewed from the side, orbiter Discovery, with its seven-member crew, is about to touch down on the landing strip at...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3538
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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis' drag chute slows the vehicle as it rolls down Runway 33 at the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1692
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Jun 14, 2008

KSC-08pd1692

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A drag chute slows space shuttle Discovery's landing on Runway 15 to end the STS-124 mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3542
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May 26, 2010

KSC-2010-3542

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis' drag chute slows the vehicle at it rolls to a stop on Runway 33 at...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3158
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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The drag chute is deployed behind space shuttle Discovery to help slow its landing on...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1697
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Jun 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the 69th landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a drag chute slows space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1690
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Jun 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the 69th landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Discovery comes to a stop...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3560
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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With its drag chute unfurled, space shuttle Atlantis rolls down Runway 33 at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp0270
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Mar 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute opened, orbiter Columbia is silhouetted against the brilliant...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1672
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Oct 24, 2000

KSC00pp1672

Viewed from the side, orbiter Discovery, with its seven-member crew, touches down on the landing strip at Edwards...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1672
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Oct 24, 2000

KSC-00pp1672

Viewed from the side, orbiter Discovery, with its seven-member crew, touches down on the landing strip at Edwards...

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NASA image: STS-121 Landing of the orbiter Discovery
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Jul 17, 2006

STS-121 Landing of the orbiter Discovery

STS121-S-056 (17 July 2006) --- With drag chute deployed, Space Shuttle Discovery slows to a stop after landing on...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3559
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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With its drag chute unfurled, space shuttle Atlantis rolls down Runway 33 at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3521
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May 26, 2010

KSC-2010-3521

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis' drag chute slows the vehicle as it rolls to a stop on Runway 33 at...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3205
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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The drag chute deployed behind space shuttle Discovery helps slow its smooth landing...

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NASA image: STS113-S-043
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Dec 7, 2002

STS113-S-043

STS113-S-043 (7 December 2002) --- The drag chute on the Space Shuttle Endeavour deploys to slow down the spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3541
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May 26, 2010

KSC-2010-3541

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis' drag chute slows the vehicle as its main gear touches down on Runway...

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NASA image: KSC-07pp3248
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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed over the scrub near Runway 33 of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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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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