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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: Landmarks at NEAR Shoemaker Touchdown Site
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Feb 17, 2001

Landmarks at NEAR Shoemaker Touchdown Site

Landmarks at NEAR Shoemaker Touchdown Site

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NASA image: Underneath Phoenix Lander 97 Sols After Touchdown
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Sep 9, 2008

Underneath Phoenix Lander 97 Sols After Touchdown

Underneath Phoenix Lander 97 Sols After Touchdown

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NASA image: Landing - STS-8 - KSC
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Sep 7, 1983

Landing - STS-8 - KSC

Night landing of STS-8, just before touchdown nose in dark. KSC, FL

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NASA image: Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) Views - Touchdown - Apollo XV Lunar Module (LM) - Moon
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Jul 30, 1971

Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) Views - Touchdown - Apollo XV Lunar Module (LM) - Moon

Overall wide-angle view of the MOCR in the Mission Control Center (MCC) during the touchdown of the Apollo XV LM at...

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NASA image: First Touchdown Site of Comet Lander
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Nov 13, 2014

First Touchdown Site of Comet Lander

This image of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko marks the first touchdown point of the Philae lander of the European...

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NASA image: A Moment After Curiosity Touchdown, Artist Concept
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Oct 3, 2011

A Moment After Curiosity Touchdown, Artist Concept

This artist concept depicts the moment immediately after NASA Curiosity rover touches down onto the Martian surface....

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2819
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery appears to hover above the ground as it nears touchdown on Runway 33...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2822
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Apr 20, 2010

KSC-2010-2822

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery is moments away from touchdown on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2817
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery appears to hover above the ground as it nears touchdown on Runway 33...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2818
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery nears touchdown on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2811
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery nears touchdown on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2815
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery nears touchdown on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2814
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Apr 20, 2010

KSC-2010-2814

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery appears to hover above the ground as it nears touchdown on Runway 33...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2821
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery is moments away from touchdown on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2812
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery nears touchdown on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2820
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery nears touchdown on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2825
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Apr 20, 2010

KSC-2010-2825

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With drag chute unfurled, space shuttle Discovery lands on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2826
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With drag chute unfurled, space shuttle Discovery touches down on Runway 33 at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2828
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Apr 20, 2010

KSC-2010-2828

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery lands on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2824
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With drag chute unfurled, space shuttle Discovery rolls past a fire rescue vehicle on Runway...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2830
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery's 40-foot-diameter drag chute unfurls to slow the shuttle as it lands...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2829
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery's 40-foot-diameter drag chute extends with the aid of a...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2823
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Apr 20, 2010

KSC-2010-2823

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery touches down on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2816
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Apr 20, 2010

KSC-2010-2816

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery lands on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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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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