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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: STS-27 Atlantis, OV-104, lands at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB), California
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Dec 6, 1988

STS-27 Atlantis, OV-104, lands at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB), California

STS027-S-014 (6 Dec. 1988) --- A 70mm camera records the landing of the space shuttle Atlantis on Rogers Dry Lake...

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NASA image: LANDING (CREW ACTIVITIES) - STS-1 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA
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Apr 27, 1981

LANDING (CREW ACTIVITIES) - STS-1 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA

S81-30853 (14 April 1981) --- Astronaut John W. Young, left center talks with George W.S. Abbey, director of flight...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-0711
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Apr 29, 1990

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DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH FACILITY, EDWARDS, CALIF. -- STS-31 POST-LANDING CREW PORTRAIT -- The astronauts of STS-31...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1099
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Jun 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the Mate-Demate Device (left) following landing on...

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NASA image: KSC-81PC-0258
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Apr 28, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia - riding piggy back atop a modified 747 jet called...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1093
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Jun 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Endeavour lands on runway 15 at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility at 10:58...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1097
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Jun 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Endeavour is towed toward the Mate-Demate Device following landing on...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1094
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Jun 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Endeavour lands on runway 15 at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility at 10:58...

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NASA image: KSC-81PC-0456
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Apr 28, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia - riding piggyback atop a modified 747 jet called...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1098
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Jun 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Endeavour is towed toward the Mate-Demate Device (right) following...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1096
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Jun 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Endeavour is towed toward the Mate-Demate Device following landing on...

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NASA image: COLUMBIA - RETURNING TO KSC - POST-STS-1 - KSC
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Jan 1, 1981

COLUMBIA - RETURNING TO KSC - POST-STS-1 - KSC

S81-32625 (April 1981) --- This scene represents the end of NASA's STS-1 mission and the beginning of STS-2 in that...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1095
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Jun 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Endeavour lands on runway 15 at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility at 10:58...

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NASA image: Interior of Spacewedge #3
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Jan 22, 1996

Interior of Spacewedge #3

This photo shows the instrumentation and equipment inside the Spacewedge #3, a remotely-piloted research vehicle...

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NASA image: Shuttle Tile Flight Test Fixture (FTF) on NOAA WP-3D Orion aircraft
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Feb 4, 1987

Shuttle Tile Flight Test Fixture (FTF) on NOAA WP-3D Orion aircraft

This photo shows the Shuttle tile flight test fixture under the wing of a National Oceanographic and Atmospheric...

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NASA image: Spacewedge #3 Being Loaded onto Cessna for Drop Test
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Jul 18, 1996

Spacewedge #3 Being Loaded onto Cessna for Drop Test

Crew members load a Spacewedge subscale research model into a Cessna aircraft for flight testing in 1996. The...

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NASA image: Spacewedge #3 in Flight over California City Drop Zone
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Jun 14, 1995

Spacewedge #3 in Flight over California City Drop Zone

One of the Spacewedge remotely-piloted research vehicles in flight under a steerable parafoil during 1995 research...

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NASA image: Spacewedge #1 Landing at California City Drop Zone
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Jun 18, 1992

Spacewedge #1 Landing at California City Drop Zone

The Spacewedge subscale research model glides in toward a touchdown at a California City landing zone during 1992...

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NASA image: Rans S-12 RPV Takes off with Spacewedge #2
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Aug 14, 1992

Rans S-12 RPV Takes off with Spacewedge #2

A Rans S-12 remotely piloted "mothership" takes off from a lakebed runway carrying a Spacewedge research model...

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NASA image: STS-49 Landing at Edwards with First Drag Chute Landing
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May 16, 1992

STS-49 Landing at Edwards with First Drag Chute Landing

The Space Shuttle Endeavour concludes mission STS-49 at NASA's Ames-Dryden Flight Research Facility (later...

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NASA image: STS-49 Landing at Edwards with First Drag Chute Landing
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May 16, 1992

STS-49 Landing at Edwards with First Drag Chute Landing

The Space Shuttle Endeavour concludes mission STS-49 at NASA's Ames-Dryden Flight Research Facility (later...

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NASA image: Shuttle Atlantis Landing at Edwards
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Dec 6, 1988

Shuttle Atlantis Landing at Edwards

The Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down at 3:35 p.m. PST on 6 December 1988 at NASA's then Ames-Dryden Flight...

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NASA image: E71-23927
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Dec 9, 1971

E71-23927

B-57B in flight

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NASA image: EC82-20732
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Oct 1, 1982

EC82-20732

B-57B on ramp

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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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