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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: STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, lands on Edwards AFB concrete runway 22
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Mar 18, 1989

STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, lands on Edwards AFB concrete runway 22

STS029-S-064 (18 Mar 1989) --- A rear view photographed from the ground just after Discovery's main landing gear...

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NASA image: STS098-s-016
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Feb 20, 2001

STS098-s-016

STS098-S-016 (20 Feb. 2001) --- The main landing gear on the space shuttle Atlantis touches down to mark mission...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-117 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jun 10, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-117 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS015-E-11354 (10 June 2007) --- This is one of a series of images photographed with a digital still camera using...

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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: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Jan 23, 1995

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

Pictured here is a DC-XA Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) prototype concept with an RLV logo. The Delta...

MSFC
NASA image: Paresev 1-A on lakebed with tow plane
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Aug 24, 1962

Paresev 1-A on lakebed with tow plane

The Paresev 1-A (Paraglider Research Vehicle) and the tow airplane, 450-hp Stearman sport Biplane, sitting on Rogers...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-2011-4242
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Jun 1, 2011

KSC-2011-4242

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The landing convoy that will make space shuttle Endeavour safe and secure for towing to its...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4241
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Jun 1, 2011

KSC-2011-4241

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The landing convoy that will make space shuttle Endeavour safe and secure for towing to its...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2100
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Mar 9, 2011

KSC-2011-2100

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The nose gear on space shuttle Discovery descends in anticipation of touch down on Runway 15...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0826
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Mar 26, 2008

KSC-08pd0826

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- The STS-123 crewmembers are greeted by NASA VIPs and guests at NASA Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1485
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Aug 22, 2001

KSC-01pp1485

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Orbiter Discovery and its crew land on KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15,...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1739
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Dec 5, 1997

KSC-97PC1739

With Commander Kevin Kregel and Pilot Steven Lindsey at the controls, the orbiter Columbia touches its main gear...

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NASA image: KSC-pa03l87
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Dec 5, 1997

KSC-pa03l87

With Commander Kevin Kregel and Pilot Steven Lindsey at the controls, the orbiter Columbia touches its main gear...

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NASA image: KSC-96pc1334
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Dec 7, 1996

KSC-96pc1334

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With sunrise just minutes away, the orbiter Columbia swoops down on KSC’s Shuttle...

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

KSC-01PADIG-274

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

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd1606
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Jul 17, 2006

KSC-06pd1606

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After the two-mile tow from NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, the orbiter Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1398
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Sep 20, 2000

KSC-00pp1398

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-106 crew poses for a photograph after a successful mission and landing....

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NASA image: KSC-96pc1335
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Dec 7, 1996

KSC-96pc1335

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With sunrise just minutes away, the orbiter Columbia swoops down on KSC’s Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1509
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Aug 22, 2001

KSC-01pp1509

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- KSC photographer George Shelton gets a closeup of orbiter Discovery as it lands on...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1611
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Jul 17, 2006

KSC-06pd1611

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As black clouds gather overhead, the orbiter Discovery arrives at the Orbiter...

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NASA image: STS-79 landing views
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Sep 26, 1996

STS-79 landing views

STS079-S-022 (26 Sept. 1996) --- The main landing gear of the space shuttle Atlantis touches down on Runway 15 at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3561
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Jun 28, 2012

KSC-2012-3561

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility SLF at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Chad Stout...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1483
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Aug 22, 2001

KSC-01pp1483

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With its drag chute just beginning to open, orbiter Discovery and its crew land on...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-1508
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Aug 22, 2001

KSC-01PP-1508

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Kicking up dust on touchdown, orbiter Discovery and its crew land on KSC’s Shuttle...

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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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