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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-08pd0830
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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- STS-123 Commander Dominic Gorie inspects the thermal protection system tile on space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2204
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Sep 21, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After landing safely aboard Atlantis on Runway 33 of the Shuttle Landing Facility,...

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NASA image: Debris Field for Perseverance Landing Gear Seen from Mars Helicopter
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Apr 27, 2022

Debris Field for Perseverance Landing Gear Seen from Mars Helicopter

This image of Perseverance's backshell (left of center), supersonic parachute (far right), was collected from an...

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NASA image: Rover Landing Gear Seen From the Air by Mars Helicopter
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Apr 27, 2022

Rover Landing Gear Seen From the Air by Mars Helicopter

This image of Perseverance's backshell and parachute was collected from an altitude of 26 feet (8 meters) by the...

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NASA image: Landing - Orbiter Challenger - Completion of 41G Mission - KSC
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Oct 25, 1984

Landing - Orbiter Challenger - Completion of 41G Mission - KSC

Landing of Orbiter Challenger at KSC completion of 41G Mission. Views closeup front view of the Orbiter approaching...

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NASA image: Night landing of Shuttle Columbia at Edwards AFB and end of STS 61-C mission
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Jan 18, 1986

Night landing of Shuttle Columbia at Edwards AFB and end of STS 61-C mission

61C-S-050 (18 Jan 1986) --- This NASA photo records the night landing of space shuttle Columbia at Edwards Air Force...

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NASA image: Landing - Orbiter Challenger - Completion of 41G Mission - KSC
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Oct 25, 1984

Landing - Orbiter Challenger - Completion of 41G Mission - KSC

Landing of Orbiter Challenger at KSC at completion of 41G mission. View of the rear of the Orbiter as it approaches...

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NASA image: Plaque - Apollo XII  (Lunar Module [LM])
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Sep 30, 1969

Plaque - Apollo XII (Lunar Module [LM])

S69-53326 (November 1969) --- Close-up view of a replica of the plaque which the Apollo 12 astronauts will leave on...

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NASA image: JSC Mission Control Center (MCC) personnel watch STS-26 landing in FCR
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Oct 3, 1988

JSC Mission Control Center (MCC) personnel watch STS-26 landing in FCR

STS026-S-117 (3 Oct 1988) --- Flight controllers in Houston witness the landing of the Space Shuttle Discovery on a...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1725
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Jun 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After landing with the STS-124 mission crew, astronaut Garrett Reisman joins in the...

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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-00pp1399
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Sep 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis is silhouetted by the brilliant runway lights as it lands on Runway 15 of the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0807
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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- NASA's space shuttle Endeavour touches down on Runway 15 at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0803
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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- As night settles in on NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Endeavour touches down on...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0804
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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- As night falls on NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Endeavour touches down on...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2206
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Sep 21, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After a safe landing aboard Atlantis on Runway 33 of the Shuttle Landing Facility, the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0805
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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- As night falls on NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Endeavour nears touchdown on...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0806
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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- As night falls on NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Endeavour touches down on...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1399
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Sep 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis is silhouetted by the brilliant runway lights as it lands on Runway 15 of the...

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NASA image: STS-54 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lands on runway 33 at KSC's SLF
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Jan 19, 1993

STS-54 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lands on runway 33 at KSC's SLF

STS054-S-100 (19 Jan 1993) --- The drag chute is fully deployed as the Space Shuttle Endeavour rolls toward...

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NASA image: STS-54 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lands on runway 33 at KSC's SLF
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Jan 19, 1993

STS-54 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lands on runway 33 at KSC's SLF

STS054-S-101 (19 Jan 1993) --- The drag chute is just about to be released as the Space Shuttle Endeavour rolls...

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NASA image: STS-38 Atlantis, OV-104, during safing operations after KSC SLF landing
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Nov 20, 1990

STS-38 Atlantis, OV-104, during safing operations after KSC SLF landing

Spotlights illuminate Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, during safing operations at the Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: STS-50 Columbia, OV-102, landing with drag chute deploy at KSC SLF runway 33
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Jul 9, 1992

STS-50 Columbia, OV-102, landing with drag chute deploy at KSC SLF runway 33

STS050-S-105 (9 July 1992) --- The main drag chute on the Space Shuttle Columbia is fully deployed soon after the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2369
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Mar 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Main landing gear are in place for touchdown of space shuttle Discovery on Runway 15 at...

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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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