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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-2011-5856
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Xenon lights positioned at the end of Runway 15 spotlight space shuttle Atlantis as it nears...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0674
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May 29, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Seen in the landing lights, an illuminated Space Shuttle Atlantis approaches touchdown...

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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-174 (21 July 2011) --- Xenon lights guide space shuttle Atlantis down on the Shuttle Landing Facility's...

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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-169 (21 July 2011) --- Xenon lights guide space shuttle Atlantis down on the Shuttle Landing Facility's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5634
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Xenon lights guide space shuttle Atlantis down on the Shuttle Landing Facility's Runway 15...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4176
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Jun 1, 2011

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

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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-244 (21 July 2011) --- A halo of light engulfs space shuttle Atlantis as the spacecraft touches down for...

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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-072 (1 June 2011) --- Xenon lights illuminate space shuttle Endeavour's unfurled drag chute as the vehicle...

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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-165 (21 July 2011) --- Xenon lights illuminate space shuttle Atlantis' unfurled drag chute as the vehicle...

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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-246 (21 July 2011) --- Xenon lights guide space shuttle Atlantis as it lands on the Shuttle Landing...

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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-250 (21 July 2011) --- Xenon lights guide space shuttle Atlantis as it lands on the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5631
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Xenon lights guide space shuttle Atlantis down on the Shuttle Landing Facility's Runway 15...

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NASA image: KSC00padig027
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May 29, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Landing lights spotlight Space Shuttle Atlantis as it nears touchdown on Runway 15 at...

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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-069 (1 June 2011) --- Xenon lights illuminate space shuttle Endeavour's unfurled drag chute as the vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5863
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5863

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-2011-5858
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, xenon lights positioned at the end of Runway 15...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0263
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Feb 22, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the waning light after sundown, Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on KSC's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5647
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Xenons light the way home as space shuttle Atlantis' iconic white frame appears over 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-171 (21 July 2011) --- Xenon lights guide space shuttle Atlantis down on the Shuttle Landing Facility's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5716
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Backlit by the xenon lights on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4239
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Jun 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Xenon lights help lead space shuttle Endeavour home to 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-073 (1 June 2011) --- Xenon lights illuminate space shuttle Endeavour's unfurled drag chute as the vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4185
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Jun 1, 2011

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

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NASA image: KSC-00padig027
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May 29, 2000

KSC-00padig027

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Landing lights spotlight Space Shuttle Atlantis as it nears touchdown on Runway 15 at...

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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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