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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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Jul 21, 2011

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

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Sep 21, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Before welcoming the STS-115 crew on their return from space, NASA officials look at...

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Jun 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA and Japanese VIPs try to sense any heat still resident in the nose cone of space shuttle...

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May 29, 2000

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

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Dec 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery's drag chute unfurls upon landing on Runway 15 at NASA Kennedy...

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Feb 22, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour stirs up dust as its wheels touch down on KSC's Shuttle...

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Dec 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the STS-116 crew are congratulated by NASA Administrator Mike Griffin...

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Dec 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 Commander Mark Polansky disembarks from Space Shuttle Discovery following...

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Jun 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The STS-124 mission crew members finish their traditional walk-around space shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5854
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis seems almost a mirage as it lands on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing...

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Dec 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A technician, outlined against the setting sun, checks the main engines on Space...

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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-261 (21 July 2011) --- Space shuttle Atlantis' drag chute slows the shuttle as it lands on Runway 15 at the...

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

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

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Feb 22, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-99 crew members check the underside of Space...

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Dec 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Reiter, returning from a 6-month stay on the...

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Dec 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Reiter (seated), returning from a 6-month stay...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig026
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May 29, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis seems to capture the spotlight as it nears Runway 15 at KSC’s...

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Dec 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations Bill Gerstenmaier congratulates...

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Jul 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery's main landing gear kick up dust as they touch down on Runway 15...

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NASA image: STS-124 landing
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Jun 14, 2008

STS-124 landing

STS124-S-078 (14 June 2008) --- The STS-124 mission crew addresses the media after their successful landing aboard...

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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-257 (21 July 2011) --- Space shuttle Atlantis' drag chute slows the shuttle as it lands on Runway 15 at the...

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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-254 (21 July 2011) --- Space shuttle Atlantis' drag chute slows the shuttle as it lands on Runway 15 at the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2196
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Sep 21, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Before welcoming the STS-115 crew on their return from space, NASA officials look at...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 20, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The first manned lunar landing mission, Apollo 11, launched from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida via the...

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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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