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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: LANDING (CREW ACTIVITIES) - STS-1 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA
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Apr 14, 1981

LANDING (CREW ACTIVITIES) - STS-1 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA

S81-30852 (14 April 1981) --- Astronaut Robert L. Crippen, pilot for the STS-1 flight, egresses the NASA space...

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NASA image: Landing of the Shuttle Challenger at Edwards AFB and end of STS 51-F mission
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Aug 6, 1985

Landing of the Shuttle Challenger at Edwards AFB and end of STS 51-F mission

51F-S-160 (6 Aug 1985) --- The Space Shuttle Challenger is moments away from touchdown on the dry lake bed at...

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NASA image: STS-1 - Landing View - Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA
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Apr 14, 1981

STS-1 - Landing View - Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA

S81-30425 (14 April 1981) --- The space shuttle orbiter Columbia is seen from the front as it heads for a touchdown...

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NASA image: F-15 ACTIVE touches down on Edwards AFB runway
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Apr 14, 1998

F-15 ACTIVE touches down on Edwards AFB runway

The F-15 ACTIVE touches down on the Edwards runway following its April 14, 1998 flight. The nose is high while the...

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NASA image: LANDING (CREW ACTIVITIES) - STS-1 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA
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Apr 14, 1981

LANDING (CREW ACTIVITIES) - STS-1 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA

S81-30846 (14 April 1981) --- Astronaut John W. Young (near center of photo), STS-1 commander, egresses the space...

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NASA image: POST-LANDING - STS-2 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA
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Nov 17, 1981

POST-LANDING - STS-2 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA

Documentary views of Space Shuttle Columbia on Lakebed Runway during De-Servicing, Crew Egress and departure from...

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NASA image: POST-LANDING - STS-I - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA
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May 5, 1981

POST-LANDING - STS-I - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA

Documentary aerial and ground views of the Columbia sitting on the Lakebed Runway with the deservicing trucks...

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NASA image: LANDING (CREW ACTIVITIES) - STS-1 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA
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Apr 14, 1981

LANDING (CREW ACTIVITIES) - STS-1 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA

S81-30845 (14 April 1981) --- The 122-feet-long (37.2 meters) space shuttle orbiter Columbia approaches its dry lake...

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NASA image: Shuttle Orbiter "Enterprise" lands at Edwards AFB after third ALT
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Sep 23, 1977

Shuttle Orbiter "Enterprise" lands at Edwards AFB after third ALT

S77-28668 (23 Sept 1977) --- The shuttle Orbiter 101 "Enterprise" approaches touchdown on the runway at Edwards Air...

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NASA image: Shuttle Orbiter "Enterprise" lands at Edwards AFB after second ALT
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Sep 13, 1977

Shuttle Orbiter "Enterprise" lands at Edwards AFB after second ALT

S77-28209 (13 Sept 1977) --- The shuttle orbiter 101 "Enterprise" lands on the desert at Edwards Air Force Base to...

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NASA image: POST-LANDING - STS-1 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA
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Apr 14, 1981

POST-LANDING - STS-1 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA

S81-31913 (14 April 1981) --- This head-on photograph of NASA's space shuttle Columbia was taken during post-landing...

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NASA image: STS-5 LANDING - ROCKWELL - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA
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Feb 28, 1983

STS-5 LANDING - ROCKWELL - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA

Aerial view of Orbiter "Columbia" as you look into the Sun, taken by Erik Simonsen, Rockwell International,...

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NASA image: SPACE SHUTTLE ORBITER COLUMBIA - TOUCHDOWN - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA
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Apr 14, 1981

SPACE SHUTTLE ORBITER COLUMBIA - TOUCHDOWN - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA

S81-30746 (14 April 1981) --- The rear wheels of the space shuttle orbiter Columbia touch down on Rogers dry lake at...

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NASA image: LANDING - STS-9/41A - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA
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Dec 9, 1983

LANDING - STS-9/41A - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA

S83-45648 (8 Dec 1983) --- After more than 10 days in Earth orbit, the crewmembers for STS-9 egress the Space...

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NASA image: The STS-100 crew pose in front of Endeavour after landing at Edwards AFB
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May 1, 2001

The STS-100 crew pose in front of Endeavour after landing at Edwards AFB

STS100-S-022 (1 May 2001) --- Six astronauts and a cosmonaut pose with their "home away from home" after...

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NASA image: POST-LANDING - STS-2 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA
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Nov 17, 1981

POST-LANDING - STS-2 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA

S81-39577 (14 Nov. 1981) --- Astronauts Joe H. Engle (left) and Richard H. Truly walk with George W.S. Abbey...

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NASA image: Landing of the Shuttle Challenger at Edwards AFB and end of STS 51-F mission
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Aug 6, 1985

Landing of the Shuttle Challenger at Edwards AFB and end of STS 51-F mission

51F-S-161 (6 Aug 1985) --- The Space Shuttle Challenger, with its seven member crew and battery of scientific...

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NASA image: LANDING (CREW ACTIVITIES) - STS-1 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA
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Apr 14, 1981

LANDING (CREW ACTIVITIES) - STS-1 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA

S81-30843 (14 April 1981) --- Astronaut John W. Young, STS-1 commander, egresses the space shuttle orbiter Columbia...

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NASA image: Shuttle Orbiter "Enterprise" lands at Edwards AFB after second ALT
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Sep 13, 1977

Shuttle Orbiter "Enterprise" lands at Edwards AFB after second ALT

S77-28327 (13 Sept 1977) --- The shuttle orbiter 101 "Enterprise" stirs up a cloud of desert sand and dust as it...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong
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Jan 25, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman views a retired SR-71 Blackbird aircraft, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong
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Jan 25, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, left, is seen in the X-59 flight simulator alongside Nils Larson, NASA pilot,...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong
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Jan 25, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, center, and NASA pilots Nils Larson, left, and Jim Less, right, pose for a...

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NASA image: KSC01padig134
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Mar 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Atlantis is ready to have the overhead crane removed before transfer to the...

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NASA image: KSC01padig130
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Mar 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Atlantis is suspended by an overhead crane in the mate/demate device at KSC’s...

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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.
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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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