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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-04pd0936
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Mar 31, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This aerial photo shows the runway at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility extending left...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0934
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Mar 31, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This aerial photo of the runway at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility looks north. Longer...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Landing

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, and NASA Kennedy Space center Director Robert Cabana walk along the Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Landing

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, and NASA Kennedy Space center Director Robert Cabana walk along the Shuttle...

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NASA image: ARC-1983-AC83-0631-19
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Sep 9, 1983

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VMS: S-Cab (Space Shuttle configuration) with runway.

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NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0234-101
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Apr 21, 1989

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Ames Facility Aerials: runways looking north

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NASA image: ARC-1988-AC88-0443-35
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Jul 25, 1988

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Crows Landing runway approach (scanning the horizon)

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NASA image: ARC-1983-AC83-0631-21
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Sep 9, 1983

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VMS: S-Cab (Space Shuttle configuration) with runway.

ARC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0933
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Mar 31, 2004

KSC-04pd0933

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This aerial photo of the runway at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility looks north. Longer...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3858
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Jun 23, 2010

KSC-2010-3858

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASCAR racer Matt DiBenedetto drives an...

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NASA image: Astronaut Sally Ride prepares to leave for KSC
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Oct 1, 1984

Astronaut Sally Ride prepares to leave for KSC

41G-90028 / S17-90028 (2 Oct 1984) --- Astronaut Sally K. Ride, 41-G mission specialist, gets a last look of Houston...

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NASA image: STS 41-B astronaut crew members arrive in Florida
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Feb 11, 1984

STS 41-B astronaut crew members arrive in Florida

S84-26935 (31 Jan 1984) --- Three members of the STS 41-B astronaut crew arrive in Florida following a brief T-38...

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NASA image: Astronaut Gregory J. Harbaugh in NASA T-38
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Jun 24, 1994

Astronaut Gregory J. Harbaugh in NASA T-38

S94-36123 (June 1994) --- Astronaut Gregory J. Harbaugh, STS-71 mission specialist, sits in the rear station of a...

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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-160 (6 Aug 1985) --- The Space Shuttle Challenger is moments away from touchdown on the dry lake bed at...

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NASA image: Landing of STS-59 Shuttle Endeavour at Edwards Air Force Base
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Apr 20, 1994

Landing of STS-59 Shuttle Endeavour at Edwards Air Force Base

STS059-S-107 (20 April 1994) --- The main landing gear of the Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down at Edwards Air...

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NASA image: STS-38 Mission Specialist Gemar climbs into T-38A cockpit at Ellington Field
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Jun 18, 1990

STS-38 Mission Specialist Gemar climbs into T-38A cockpit at Ellington Field

S90-41527 (August 1990) --- Astronaut Charles D. (Sam) Gemar, prepares to climb aboard on of NASA's T-38 jet...

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NASA image: Approach & Landing Test (ALT) - Shuttle - Public Affairs Office (PAO) News Release - Free-Flight (FF)-5 Photography
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Oct 26, 1977

Approach & Landing Test (ALT) - Shuttle - Public Affairs Office (PAO) News Release - Free-Flight (FF)-5 Photography

PAO news release material for the 5th and final FF of the ALT series. Precise moment of separation captured by...

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NASA image: Landing of STS-61 Shuttle Endeavour at Kennedy Space Center
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Dec 13, 1993

Landing of STS-61 Shuttle Endeavour at Kennedy Space Center

STS061-S-071 (13 Dec 1993) --- A rear view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour as it touches down on the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Landing of the STS-62 Space Shuttle Columbia at Kennedy Space Center
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Mar 18, 1994

Landing of the STS-62 Space Shuttle Columbia at Kennedy Space Center

STS062-S-029 (18 March 1994) --- The drag chute on the Space Shuttle Columbia is deployed as the spacecraft rolls...

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NASA image: STS-38 Pilot Culbertson in T-38A prior to Ellington departure
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Jun 18, 1990

STS-38 Pilot Culbertson in T-38A prior to Ellington departure

STS-38 Pilot Frank L. Culbertson waves from T-38A NASA 955 forward cockpit prior to Ellington Field departure....

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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: Payload Specialists Garneau and Scully-Power prepare to leave for KSC
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Oct 1, 1984

Payload Specialists Garneau and Scully-Power prepare to leave for KSC

Payload Specialists Marc Garneau and Paul Scully-Power prepare to board the Shuttle Trainer aircraft to leave for...

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NASA image: STS-38 Pilot Culbertson gives "thumbs up" from T-38A at Ellington Field
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Jun 18, 1990

STS-38 Pilot Culbertson gives "thumbs up" from T-38A at Ellington Field

STS-38 Pilot Frank L. Culbertson gives "thumbs up" before climbing into the T-38A NASA 955 forward cockpit....

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NASA image: STS 41-G crew prepares to leave for KSC
Image
Oct 1, 1984

STS 41-G crew prepares to leave for KSC

41G-90029 / S17-90029 (2 Oct 1984) --- These five astronauts prepare to board T-38 jet aircraft for a trip to...

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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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