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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: X59_L_LGD
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Aug 10, 2022

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Artist concept of the X-59 side view (left side) with landing gears down.

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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-301 (16 May 1992) --- A three-quarter aft view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour making its first landing,...

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NASA image: X-45A in flight with F-18 #846 chase aircraft, during first GPS-guided weapon demonstration flight
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Dec 19, 2002

X-45A in flight with F-18 #846 chase aircraft, during first GPS-guided weapon demonstration flight

The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19,...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  In the Orbiter Processing Facility, technicians work on insulation tiles near the landing gear door of orbiter Discovery.  The orbiter is now being prepared for eventual launch on a future mission.
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Jan 22, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, technicians work on insulation tiles near the landing gear door of orbiter Discovery. The orbiter is now being prepared for eventual launch on a future mission.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, technicians work on insulation tiles near the...

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NASA image: NASA Builds Replacement Subscale Research Aircraft
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Sep 11, 2025

NASA Builds Replacement Subscale Research Aircraft

Justin Hall, left, and Justin Link attach a section of landing gear onto a subscale aircraft on Friday, Sept. 12,...

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NASA image: Removal From Tooling Jig
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Oct 27, 2021

Removal From Tooling Jig

A view of the X-59 being supported by ground supports in preparation for installation of the landing gear and other...

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NASA image: STS-33 Discovery, OV-103, approaches concrete runway 04 at EAFB, California
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Nov 27, 1989

STS-33 Discovery, OV-103, approaches concrete runway 04 at EAFB, California

STS033-S-014 (27 Nov 1989) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery is silhouetted against late afternoon California skies as...

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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: KSC-05pd-0749
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Apr 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0748
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Apr 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0752
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Apr 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the nose landing...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0750
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Apr 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0751
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Apr 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, United Space...

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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: 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-012 (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 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

STS060-S-035 (11 Feb 1994) --- The drag chute for Space Shuttle Discovery is deployed on the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: 2010-2454
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Mar 31, 2010

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STS-132 Atlantis Rear Landing Gear Drop

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NASA image: 2010-2453
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Mar 31, 2010

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STS-132 Atlantis Rear Landing Gear Drop

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NASA image: 2010-2450
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Mar 31, 2010

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STS-132 Atlantis Rear Landing Gear Drop

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NASA image: 2010-2452
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Mar 31, 2010

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STS-132 Atlantis Rear Landing Gear Drop

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NASA image: 2010-2455
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Mar 31, 2010

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STS-132 Atlantis Rear Landing Gear Drop

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NASA image: 2010-2451
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Mar 31, 2010

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STS-132 Atlantis Rear Landing Gear Drop

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NASA image: ARC-2012-ACD12-0020-006
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Feb 16, 2012

ARC-2012-ACD12-0020-006

Snapshot from a simulation run on the Pleiades supercomputer. It depicts a fluctuating pressure field on aircraft...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1092
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May 24, 2005

KSC-05pd-1092

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Orbiter Atlantis in NASA’s Orbiter Processing Facility, bay 1, Scott Minnick, lead...

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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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