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

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-176 (21 July 2011) --- Space shuttle Atlantis' bright-white, iconic frame illuminates the darkness as it...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5862
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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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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter speaks during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5838
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Veiled in darkness, space shuttle Atlantis nears touchdown for the final time on Runway 15...

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Jan 4, 2001

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The crated 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft rests safely inside the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2...

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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-164 (21 July 2011) --- Xenon lights illuminate space shuttle Atlantis' unfurled drag chute as the vehicle...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Jan 23, 2002

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

Leon Van Speybroeck of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge Massachusetts was awarded the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5811
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis is reflected in the water along the towway from the Shuttle Landing...

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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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NASA image: One Year on Earth – Seen From 1 Million Miles
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Dec 8, 2017

One Year on Earth – Seen From 1 Million Miles

On July 20, 2015, NASA released to the world the first image of the sunlit side of Earth captured by the 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-168 (21 July 2011) --- Xenon lights guide space shuttle Atlantis down on the Shuttle Landing Facility's...

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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis' bright-white, iconic frame illuminates the darkness as it touches...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Move from High Bay into Cell
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Jul 20, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Move from High Bay into Cell

Technicians prepare NASA’s Landsat 9 spacecraft for its move from the high bay to Cell 3 inside the Integrated...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Move from High Bay into Cell
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Jul 20, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Move from High Bay into Cell

Technicians prepare NASA’s Landsat 9 spacecraft for its move from the high bay to Cell 3 inside the Integrated...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6576
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Nov 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Streams of smoke trail from the main landing gear tires as space shuttle Atlantis touches...

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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-190 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5724
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the drag chute...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5712
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A halo of light engulfs space shuttle Atlantis as the spacecraft nears touchdown for the...

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NASA image: jsc2020m001434_ISS_20th_Anniversary_Panel_Trailblazing_International_Partnerships
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Dec 18, 2020

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ISS 20th Anniversary Panel: Trailblazing International Partnerships The International Space Station is one of the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1825
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Jul 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a nearly 7-hour trip, Space Shuttle Endeavour, atop the mobile launcher...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5865
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis rolls out of its xenon spotlights and into the history books as it...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0032
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Jan 4, 2001

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The Mars Odyssey spacecraft is maneuvered for removal from the Air Force C-17 cargo airplane that brought it from...

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Dec 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Near sunset, Space Shuttle Discovery approaches an illuminated Runway 15 at NASA...

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Aug 11, 1998

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Center Director Roy Bridges displays the ISO 9001 certificate he was awarded by Det Norske Veritas (DNV), Inc., an...

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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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