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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: Main parachutes deploy
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Dec 5, 2014

Main parachutes deploy

The main parachutes deploy on Orion's first flight test, Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1), on December 5, 2014.

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is the testing of the Main Parachute for the Ares/CLV first stage in support of the Ares/Constellation program...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is the fabrication of the First Stage Main Parachute in support of Ares/CLV at the Pioneer Zodiac Facility in...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is the testing of the Main Parachute for the Ares/CLV first stage in support of the Ares/Constellation program...

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NASA image: Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test
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Sep 13, 2017

Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test

Orion’s three main orange and white parachutes help a representative model of the spacecraft descend through sky...

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NASA image: Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test
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Sep 13, 2017

Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test

Orion’s three main orange and white parachutes help a representative model of the spacecraft descend through sky...

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NASA image: Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test
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Sep 13, 2017

Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test

Orion’s three main orange and white parachutes help a representative model of the spacecraft descend through sky...

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NASA image: Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test
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Sep 13, 2017

Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test

Orion’s three main orange and white parachutes help a representative model of the spacecraft descend through sky...

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NASA image: Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test
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Sep 13, 2017

Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test

Orion’s three main orange and white parachutes help a representative model of the spacecraft descend through sky...

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NASA image: Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test
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Sep 13, 2017

Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test

Orion’s three main orange and white parachutes help a representative model of the spacecraft descend through sky...

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NASA image: Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test
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Sep 13, 2017

Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test

Orion’s three main orange and white parachutes help a representative model of the spacecraft descend through sky...

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NASA image: Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test
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Sep 13, 2017

Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test

Orion’s three main orange and white parachutes help a representative model of the spacecraft descend through sky...

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NASA image: Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test
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Sep 13, 2017

Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test

Orion’s three main orange and white parachutes help a representative model of the spacecraft descend through sky...

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NASA image: Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test
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Sep 13, 2017

Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test

Orion’s three main orange and white parachutes help a representative model of the spacecraft descend through sky...

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NASA image: Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test
Image
Sep 13, 2017

Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test

Orion’s three main orange and white parachutes help a representative model of the spacecraft descend through sky...

JSC
NASA image: Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test
Image
Sep 13, 2017

Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test

Orion’s three main orange and white parachutes help a representative model of the spacecraft descend through sky...

JSC
NASA image: Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test
Image
Sep 13, 2017

Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test

Orion’s three main orange and white parachutes help a representative model of the spacecraft descend through sky...

JSC
NASA image: Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test
Image
Sep 13, 2017

Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test

Orion’s three main orange and white parachutes help a representative model of the spacecraft descend through sky...

JSC
NASA image: Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test
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Sep 13, 2017

Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test

Orion’s three main orange and white parachutes help a representative model of the spacecraft descend through sky...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3940
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Dec 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Assembly and Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3939
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Dec 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Assembly and Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3938
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Dec 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Assembly and Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3937
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Dec 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Assembly and Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3936
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Dec 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Assembly and Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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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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