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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-2011-4139
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May 31, 2011

KSC-2011-4139

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis makes its historic final journey from the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: KSC01padig251
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Jul 24, 2001

KSC01padig251

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With the drag chute reflected in the bright lights at the Shuttle Landing Facility,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0800
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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- With xenon lights flooding Runway 15, a drag chute slows space shuttle Endeavour as it...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1881
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Dec 11, 2000

KSC00pp1881

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Lights on Runway 15 silhouette Endeavour with its drag chute open as it lands at 6:04...

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NASA image: KSC-01padig-251
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Jul 24, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With the drag chute reflected in the bright lights at the Shuttle Landing Facility,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pp0882
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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- With xenon lights flooding Runway 15, a drag chute slows space shuttle Endeavour as it...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1874
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Dec 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the waning light after sunset, Endeavour’s main gear touches down on Runway 15 at...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew
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Nov 15, 2012

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew

ISS033-E-021663 (15 Nov. 2012) --- A nighttime view of the Dallas, Texas metropolitan area is featured in this image...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5639
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5639

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis returns to Earth for the last time on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Star City, Russia
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Star City, Russia

This radar image shows the Star City cosmonaut training center, east of Moscow, Russia. Four American astronauts are...

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NASA image: Final Landing of the Space Shuttle Endeavour / STS-134 Mission
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Jun 1, 2011

Final Landing of the Space Shuttle Endeavour / STS-134 Mission

STS134-S-078 (1 June 2011) --- Xenon lights help lead space shuttle Endeavour home to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 21, 2011

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-170 (21 July 2011) --- Xenon lights guide space shuttle Atlantis down on the Shuttle Landing Facility's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5864
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5864

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Xenon lights positioned at the end of Runway 15 reveal that the drag chute has deployed...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4188
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Jun 1, 2011

KSC-2011-4188

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Xenon lights illuminate space shuttle Endeavour's unfurled drag chute as the vehicle rolls...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig025
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May 29, 2000

KSC-00padig025

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Glowing in the lights from Runway 15, Space Shuttle Atlantis nears touchdown at KSC’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4236
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Jun 1, 2011

KSC-2011-4236

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Xenon lights help lead space shuttle Endeavour home to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5644
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5644

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Xenons light the way home for space shuttle Atlantis at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Final Landing of the Space Shuttle Endeavour / STS-134 Mission
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Jun 1, 2011

Final Landing of the Space Shuttle Endeavour / STS-134 Mission

STS134-S-079 (1 June 2011) --- Xenon lights help lead space shuttle Endeavour home to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC00padig022
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May 29, 2000

KSC00padig022

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Landing lights illuminate the night sky as Space Shuttle Atlantis approaches touchdown...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0634
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Jun 6, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With its drag chute fully deployed, Space Shuttle Discovery lands on KSC's brightly...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5701
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5701

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis creates its own xenon light show as in lands on Runway 15 at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5711
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5711

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Xenons cast a halo of light on space shuttle Atlantis as the spacecraft nears touchdown for...

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NASA image: The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 21, 2011

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-166 (21 July 2011) --- Xenon lights illuminate space shuttle Atlantis' unfurled drag chute as the vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4178
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Jun 1, 2011

KSC-2011-4178

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Xenon lights illuminate space shuttle Endeavour's unfurled drag chute as the vehicle rolls...

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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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