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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.

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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-2010-3573
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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With its drag chute unfurled, space shuttle Atlantis rolls down Runway 33 at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3534
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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis' drag chute slows the vehicle as it rolls down Runway 33 at the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3157
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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The drag chute is deployed behind space shuttle Discovery to help slow its landing on...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5852
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Only space shuttle Atlantis' drag chute is visible as the spacecraft disappears into the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1029
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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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NASA image: KSC00pp1671
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Oct 24, 2000

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Orbiter Discovery, with its seven-member crew, approaches the landing strip at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., after...

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NASA image: Space shuttle Discovery STS-120 touches down on Runway 33
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Nov 7, 2007

Space shuttle Discovery STS-120 touches down on Runway 33

The drag chute deployed behind space shuttle Discovery helps slow its smooth landing on Runway 33 of the Shuttle...

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NASA image: Landing of STS-71 space shuttle Atlantis
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Jul 7, 1995

Landing of STS-71 space shuttle Atlantis

STS071-S-070 (7 July 1995) --- The drag chute of the Space Shuttle Atlantis is deployed as the spacecraft touches...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1673
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Oct 24, 2000

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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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NASA image: KSC00pp1670
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Oct 24, 2000

KSC00pp1670

Orbiter Discovery, with its seven-member crew, touches down on the landing strip at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.,...

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NASA image: sts110-s-055
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Apr 19, 2002

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STS110-S-055 (19 April 2002) --- With its drag chute gear deployed, the Space Shuttle Atlantis eases to a stop on...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5719
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis' pilot chute deploys, a preamble to the appearance of the shuttle's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5720
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis' pilot chute deploys, pulling the shuttle's drag chute into view, as...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2829
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Apr 20, 2010

KSC-2010-2829

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery's 40-foot-diameter drag chute extends with the aid of a...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0378
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Feb 20, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the aid of a drag chute billowing behind it, space shuttle Atlantis slows to a...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2302
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Aug 21, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The open drag chute helps slow Endeavour as it lands on runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: STS112-S-039
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Oct 18, 2002

STS112-S-039

STS112-S-039 (18 October 2002) --- The drag chute of the Space Shuttle Atlantis helps to slow the vehicle following...

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NASA image: STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis Landing
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May 26, 2010

STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis Landing

STS132-S-115 (26 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis? drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward wheels...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1667
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Nov 8, 2000

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EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- Viewed from the side, orbiter Discovery, with its seven-member crew, touches down...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2093
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Mar 9, 2011

KSC-2011-2093

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery's drag chute deploys on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-274
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Aug 22, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With its drag chute trailing behind, orbiter Discovery and its crew land on KSC's...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1881
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Dec 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Lights on Runway 15 silhouette Endeavour with its drag chute open as it lands at 6:04...

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NASA image: STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis Landing
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May 26, 2010

STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis Landing

STS132-S-097 (26 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis? drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward wheels...

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NASA image: STS-133 landing at KSC
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Mar 9, 2011

STS-133 landing at KSC

STS133-S-107 (9 March 2011) --- Space shuttle Discovery’s drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward...

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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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