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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-2009-2409
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Mar 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-119 Pilot Tony Antonelli participates in a...

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Jun 19, 2002

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EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- After traveling 5.8 million miles in space during 217 orbits, and with drag chute deployed,...

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Jun 19, 2002

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STS111-S-026 (19 June 2002) --- After traveling 5.8 million miles in space during 217 orbits, the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS112-S-038
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Oct 18, 2002

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STS112-S-038 (18 October 2002) --- An aft view shows the Space Shuttle Atlantis just prior to touchdown of its main...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4306
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Jul 31, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With landing gear lowered, space shuttle Endeavour drops quickly toward Runway 15 at NASA's...

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Jul 31, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Director of Launch Vehicle Processing Rita Willcoxon points out an area near the landing gear...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4274
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Jul 31, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The main landing gear of space shuttle Endeavour touches down on the pavement of Runway 15 at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4278
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Jul 31, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour's landing gear approaches contact with Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: STS112-S-040
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Oct 18, 2002

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STS112-S-040 (18 October 2002) --- The main landing gear of the Space Shuttle Atlantis is just about to touch down...

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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- STS-123 Commander Dominic Gorie inspects the thermal protection system tile on space...

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Sep 21, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After landing safely aboard Atlantis on Runway 33 of the Shuttle Landing Facility,...

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Feb 22, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-130 Commander George Zamka, left, and Pilot Terry Virts pause for a photograph in front...

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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The nose landing gear of space shuttle Endeavour is lifted during operations to raise the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1503
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Oct 6, 1997

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STS-86 Mission Specialist Jean-Loup J.M. Chretien of the French Space Agency, CNES, can still feel heat from the...

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NASA image: Views of the Challenger landing at Kennedy to end shuttle mission 41-B
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Feb 14, 1984

Views of the Challenger landing at Kennedy to end shuttle mission 41-B

S84-27154 (11 Feb 1984) --- The first Space Shuttle landing on the Kennedy Space Center?s landing facility was...

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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The nose landing gear of space shuttle Endeavour is lifted during operations to raise the...

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Jun 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After landing with the STS-124 mission crew, astronaut Garrett Reisman joins in the...

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Jun 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Release of the drag chute helps slow space shuttle Discovery's landing as it touches down on...

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NASA image: STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, with drag chute deployed lands at KSC SLF
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, with drag chute deployed lands at KSC SLF

The Space Shuttle Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, its drag chute fully deployed, completes a record duration...

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Sep 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis is silhouetted by the brilliant runway lights as it lands on Runway 15 of the...

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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- NASA's space shuttle Endeavour touches down on Runway 15 at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle...

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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- As night settles in on NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Endeavour touches down on...

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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- As night falls on NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Endeavour touches down on...

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Sep 21, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After a safe landing aboard Atlantis on Runway 33 of the Shuttle Landing Facility, 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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