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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: STS-50 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lands on runway 33 at KSC SLF
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Jul 9, 1992

STS-50 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lands on runway 33 at KSC SLF

STS-50 Columbia's, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102's, main landing gear touches down on runway 33 at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: STS-32 Columbia, OV-102, makes night landing on runway 22 at EAFB, California
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Jan 20, 1990

STS-32 Columbia, OV-102, makes night landing on runway 22 at EAFB, California

STS-32 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, is captured as its main landing gear (MLG) touches down on runway 22 at...

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NASA image: STS-45 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lands on runway 33 at KSC SLF
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Apr 2, 1992

STS-45 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lands on runway 33 at KSC SLF

STS-45 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lands on concrete runway 33 at the Kennedy Space Center's (KSC's) Shuttle...

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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-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: 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: KSC-08pd1706
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Jun 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery drops from the blue sky preparing to land on Runway 15 at NASA's...

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NASA image: sts110-s-055
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Apr 19, 2002

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STS110-S-055 (19 April 2002) --- With its drag chute gear deployed, the Space Shuttle Atlantis eases to a stop on...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1401
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Sep 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Atlantis’ main gear touchdown on Runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility kicks...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1401
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Sep 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Atlantis’ main gear touchdown on Runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility kicks...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0563
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Mar 21, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery is silhouetted by the brilliant runway lights of runway 15 as...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0563
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Mar 21, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery is silhouetted by the brilliant runway lights of runway 15 as...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0264
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Mar 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Powerful xenon lights on the Shuttle Landing Facility outline the dark image of...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0800
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Mar 26, 2008

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

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NASA image: KSC-08pp0882
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Mar 26, 2008

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

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NASA image: KSC00pp0680
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May 29, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With its drag chute billowing behind, Space Shuttle Atlantis is silhouetted against...

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NASA image: KSC-00PP-0681
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Mar 29, 2000

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With its drag chute billowing behind, Space Shuttle Atlantis is silhouetted against the bright lights on Runway 15,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0680
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May 29, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With its drag chute billowing behind, Space Shuttle Atlantis is silhouetted against...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1394
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Sep 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis appears ghostlike in the runway lights as it touches down on...

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NASA image: KSC-00PP-1393
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Sep 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis presents a ghostlike image in the runway lights as it...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1393
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Sep 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis presents a ghostlike image in the runway lights as it...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1394
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Sep 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis appears ghostlike in the runway lights as it touches down on...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2192
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Sep 21, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The drag chute glows in the lights illuminating Atlantis as it touches down on Runway...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1381
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Jul 24, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Silhouetted against the bright lights at the Shuttle Landing Facility, Atlantis...

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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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