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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: sts119-s-072
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Mar 30, 2009

sts119-s-072

STS119-S-072 (28 March 2009) --- Space Shuttle Discovery approaches landing on Runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 21, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission launched from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida via the Marshall Space Flight Center...

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NASA image: STS-116 post Landing activities
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Dec 22, 2006

STS-116 post Landing activities

STS116-S-073 (22 Dec. 2006) --- Following the successful completion of a 13-day mission on Runway 15 at NASA Kennedy...

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Jul 21, 2011

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-180 (21 July 2011) --- Space shuttle Atlantis' bright-white, iconic frame illuminates the darkness as it...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5699
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down for the final...

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NASA image: KSC-08pp0437
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Feb 20, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a nearly 5.3 million mile round trip to the International Space Station, space...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1897
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Dec 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour makes its final approach to runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4182
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Jun 1, 2011

KSC-2011-4182

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Heat from space shuttle Endeavour's auxiliary power units (APUs), which provide hydraulic...

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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-231 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on the...

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NASA image: STS-130 Endeavour Lands at KSC
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Feb 21, 2010

STS-130 Endeavour Lands at KSC

STS130-S-101 (21 Feb. 2010) --- Space shuttle Endeavour lands on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2860
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Dec 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery nears touchdown on Runway 15 at NASA Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0409
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Feb 20, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At a post-landing news conference, Assistant Administrator for NASA Public Affairs...

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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-238 (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-2011-5652
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5652

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

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5625
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5625

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

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3152
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Nov 7, 2007

KSC-07pd3152

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a 15-day mission to the International Space Station, space shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory arrival at NASA Dryden
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Dec 29, 1997

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory arrival at NASA Dryden

NASA's DC-8 Airborne Science platform landed at Edwards Air Force Base, California, to join the fleet of aircraft at...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3156
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Nov 7, 2007

KSC-07pd3156

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a 15-day mission to the International Space Station, space shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5190
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5190

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – United Space Alliance technicians retract the landing gear on space shuttle Endeavour. The...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5191
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5191

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A United Space Alliance technician retracts the landing gear on space shuttle Endeavour. The...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5189
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5189

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – United Space Alliance technicians retract the landing gear on space shuttle Endeavour. The...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1067
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Apr 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance employee Harrell Watts...

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NASA image: sts088-s-011
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Dec 15, 1998

sts088-s-011

STS088-S-011 (15 Dec. 1998) --- NASA's final Space Shuttle mission of 1998 came to an ending with the landing of the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1673
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Oct 24, 2000

KSC00pp1673

Viewed from the side, orbiter Discovery, with its seven-member crew, is about to touch down on the landing strip 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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