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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: KSC-02pd1588
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Oct 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Its drag chute deployed, Space Shuttle Atlantis slows to a stop after touchdown on...

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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-143 (26 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis? drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward wheels...

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NASA image: STS-115 Landing view
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Sep 21, 2006

STS-115 Landing view

STS115-S-051 (21 Sept. 2006) --- With drag chute deployed, Space Shuttle Atlantis slows to a stop after landing on...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3531
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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 to a stop on Runway 33 at...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1834
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Dec 17, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour's drag chute is deployed as the orbiter touches down on Runway 15 at the KSC...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1704
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Jun 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Release of the drag chute helps slow space shuttle Discovery's landing as it touches down on...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3549
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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-2010-3513
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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The drag chute slows space shuttle Atlantis as it rolls down Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing...

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

STS-79 landing views

STS079-S-021 (26 Sept. 1996) --- The drag chute on the space shuttle Atlantis is fully deployed as the orbiter rolls...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1483
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Aug 22, 2001

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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-02PD-0508
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Apr 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A field of wild flowers greets Atlantis as it touches down on runway 33 at KSC, the...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc190
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Jan 22, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute deployed, the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis touches down on...

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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-096 (26 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis? drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward wheels...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1751
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Dec 5, 1997

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With Commander Kevin Kregel and Pilot Steven Lindsey at the controls, the orbiter Columbia, with its drag chute...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1703
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Jun 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Release of the drag chute helps slow space shuttle Discovery's landing as it touches down on...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2095
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Mar 9, 2011

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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-08pd0393
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Feb 20, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the aid of a drag chute, space shuttle Atlantis slows down after landing on...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0377
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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: STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis Landing
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May 26, 2010

STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis Landing

STS132-S-123 (26 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis? drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward wheels...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0521
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Apr 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A wood stork appears to chase Atlantis as it lands on runway 33 with its drag chute...

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NASA image: STS-120 landing
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Nov 7, 2007

STS-120 landing

STS120-S-080 (7 Nov. 2007) --- Space Shuttle Discovery's drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0383
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Feb 20, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A drag chute continues the slowdown of space shuttle Atlantis as it lands on Runway 15...

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NASA image: STS-84 Atlantis OV-104 landing
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May 24, 1997

STS-84 Atlantis OV-104 landing

STS084-S-010 (24 May 1997) --- The drag chute on the Space Shuttle Atlantis is deployed as the Space Shuttle touches...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3550
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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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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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