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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-135 Atlantis Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Landing

NASA and contractor personnel mount American flags to support vehicles near the space shuttle Atlantis at the...

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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: KSC-00pp1400
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Sep 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The orbiter Atlantis nears touchdown on Runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility....

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0264
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Mar 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Powerful xenon lights on the Shuttle Landing Facility outline the dark image of...

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NASA image: Landing of STS-59 Shuttle Endeavour at Edwards Air Force Base
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Apr 20, 1994

Landing of STS-59 Shuttle Endeavour at Edwards Air Force Base

STS059-S-107 (20 April 1994) --- The main landing gear of the Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down at Edwards Air...

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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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NASA image: KSC-07pp3252
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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The space shuttle Discovery is slowed by a drag chute behind it as it lands on Runway...

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NASA image: KSC-01padig-252
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Jul 24, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With the drag chute slowing its speed, Atlantis prepares to land on Runway 15 at the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pp3253
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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The space shuttle Discovery is slowed by a drag chute behind it as it lands on Runway...

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NASA image: STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lands on runway 33 at KSC SLF
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Nov 1, 1992

STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lands on runway 33 at KSC SLF

STS052-S-098 (1 Nov 1992) --- This ground-level side view shows the Space Shuttle Columbia just prior to main...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc196
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Jan 22, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Administrator Daniel S. Goldin (center) and KSC Director of Shuttle Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0269
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Mar 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The rising sun blazes from beneath orbiter Columbia as workers prepare the vehicle for...

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NASA image: KSC-07pp3251
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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The space shuttle Discovery is slowed by a drag chute behind it as it lands on Runway...

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NASA image: KSC01padig252
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Jul 24, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With the drag chute slowing its speed, Atlantis prepares to land on Runway 15 at the...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1373
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Jul 24, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Atlantis prepares to land on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility to complete a...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1400
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Sep 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The orbiter Atlantis nears touchdown on Runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility....

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Dec 5, 1997

Space Shuttle Project

With Commander Kevin R. Kregel and Pilot Steven W. Lindsey at the controls, the orbiter Columbia (STS-87) touched...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3564
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Jun 28, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility SLF at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a special...

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

STS-135 Atlantis Landing

NASA and contractor personnel work to secure the tow bar onto the space shuttle Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0265
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Mar 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After landing Columbia on its return from mission STS-109 - servicing the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: sts110-s-055
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Apr 19, 2002

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STS110-S-055 (19 April 2002) --- With its drag chute gear deployed, the Space Shuttle Atlantis eases to a stop on...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0408
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Feb 20, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After greeting the media on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Landing of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission
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May 24, 2009

Landing of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission

STS125-S-064 (24 May 2009) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis approaches landing on Runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5719
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis' pilot chute deploys, a preamble to the appearance of the shuttle's...

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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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