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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-96pc881
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Jul 7, 1996

KSC-96pc881

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The drag chute pops open as the orbiter Columbia glides down Runway 33 of the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3548
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May 26, 2010

KSC-2010-3548

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-97pc191
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Jan 22, 1997

KSC-97pc191

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

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NASA image: STS-77 landing view
Image
Jun 3, 1996

STS-77 landing view

STS077-S-012 (29 May 1996) --- As its drag chute is released on Runway 33 at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pp2349
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Aug 21, 2007

KSC-07pp2349

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With drag chute sailing behind, Endeavour rolls down runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: STS-64 landing view
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Sep 21, 1994

STS-64 landing view

STS64-S-073 (20 Sept. 1994) --- The drag chute for the space shuttle Discovery is deployed as NASA's most-heavily...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3854
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Nov 30, 2008

KSC-08pd3854

EDWARDS, Calif. –- A drag chute slows the speed of space shuttle Endeavour as it lands at Edwards Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2321
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Aug 21, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour's drag chute opens to slow its landing on runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1881
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Dec 11, 2000

KSC00pp1881

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Lights on Runway 15 silhouette Endeavour with its drag chute open as it lands at 6:04...

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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-094 (26 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis? drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward wheels...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-272
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Aug 22, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-272

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Completing mission STS-105, orbiter Discovery and its crew drop through scattered...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0515
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Apr 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis, with its drag chute deployed, finds the runway beyond the vegetation at KSC's...

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NASA image: STS-133 landing at KSC
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Mar 9, 2011

STS-133 landing at KSC

STS133-S-104 (9 March 2011) --- Space shuttle Discovery’s drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward...

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NASA image: KSC-01padig-251
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Jul 24, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With the drag chute reflected in the bright lights at the Shuttle Landing Facility,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3518
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May 26, 2010

KSC-2010-3518

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: KSC-02pp0534
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Apr 19, 2002

KSC-02pp0534

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis is slowed during landing by the open drag chute behind the tail. The orbiter...

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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-110 (26 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis? drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward wheels...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1507
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Aug 22, 2001

KSC-01pp1507

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

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NASA image: KSC-08pp0882
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Mar 26, 2008

KSC-08pp0882

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- With xenon lights flooding Runway 15, a drag chute slows space shuttle Endeavour as it...

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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-133 (26 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis? drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward wheels...

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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-093 (26 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis? drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward wheels...

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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-091 (26 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis? drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward wheels...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2094
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Mar 9, 2011

KSC-2011-2094

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: STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis Landing
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May 26, 2010

STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis Landing

STS132-S-142 (26 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis? drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward wheels...

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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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