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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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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Commander Pamela Melroy takes part in a news conference after the crew's...

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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Pilot George Zamka answers a question from a reporter during a news conference...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3158
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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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Apr 10, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance employee Dave Sanborn (left)...

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Apr 10, 2003

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

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NASA image: Various views of the STS-86 orbiter Atlantis landing at KSC
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Jun 12, 1998

Various views of the STS-86 orbiter Atlantis landing at KSC

STS086-S-014 (6 Oct 1997) --- The main landing gear of the Space Shuttle Atlantis is about to touch down on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3529
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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis' main gear touches down on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: STS-120 crew pose for photographers
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Nov 7, 2007

STS-120 crew pose for photographers

After a post-landing news conference, members of the STS-120 crew pose for photographers. From left are Pilot George...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1384
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Jul 24, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Air waves stream behind Atlantis as it touches down on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle...

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NASA image: View of the STS-86 orbiter Atlantis landing at KSC
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Jun 12, 1998

View of the STS-86 orbiter Atlantis landing at KSC

STS086-S-015 (6 Oct 1997) --- The main landing gear of the Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down on the Kennedy Space...

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Oct 24, 2000

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Viewed from the side, orbiter Discovery, with its seven-member crew, touches down on the landing strip at Edwards...

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NASA image: STS-85 Discovery OV-103 landing
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Aug 19, 1997

STS-85 Discovery OV-103 landing

STS085-S-014 (19 Aug. 1997) --- The main landing gear of the space shuttle Discovery touches down on Runway 33 at...

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NASA image: STS-121 Landing of the orbiter Discovery
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Jul 17, 2006

STS-121 Landing of the orbiter Discovery

STS121-S-053 (17 July 2006) --- Space Shuttle Discovery's main landing gear is about to touch down on runway 15 at...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1672
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Oct 24, 2000

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Viewed from the side, orbiter Discovery, with its seven-member crew, touches down on the landing strip at Edwards...

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Sep 14, 2012

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

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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The drag chute deployed behind space shuttle Discovery helps slow its smooth landing...

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NASA image: Photographic replica of the plaque Apollo 13 astronauts will leave on moon
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Apr 13, 1970

Photographic replica of the plaque Apollo 13 astronauts will leave on moon

S70-34685 (April 1970) --- A photographic replica of the plaque which the Apollo 13 astronauts will leave behind on...

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NASA image: STS-121 Landing of the orbiter Discovery
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Jul 17, 2006

STS-121 Landing of the orbiter Discovery

STS121-S-054 (17 July 2006) --- Space Shuttle Discovery's main landing gear touches down on runway 15 at Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1078
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Apr 10, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance employee Mike Cote works on...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3541
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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis' drag chute slows the vehicle as its main gear touches down on Runway...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3195
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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Commander Pamela Melroy takes part in a news conference after the crew's...

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NASA image: Columbia just prior to touchdown, at the end of STS-62
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Mar 18, 1994

Columbia just prior to touchdown, at the end of STS-62

STS062-S-031 (18 March 1994) --- The main landing gear on the Space Shuttle Columbia touches down on the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5187
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Sep 14, 2012

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

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3162
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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The drag chute deployed behind space shuttle Discovery helps slow its smooth landing...

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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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