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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: Apollo 13 Splashdown and Recovery
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 Splashdown and Recovery

Apollo 13 Splashdown and Recovery, April 1970. Total run time: 01:02:40

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NASA image: A Safe Splashdown for an Historic Test Flight on This Week @NASA August 7, 2020
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Aug 7, 2020

A Safe Splashdown for an Historic Test Flight on This Week @NASA August 7, 2020

A safe splashdown for an historic test flight, a major milestone for a future mission, and remembering a champion...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Splashdown
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Aug 2, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Splashdown

SpaceX Demo-2 Splashdown

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown
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Oct 14, 2022

SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown

SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Mission Evaluation Room Team During Splashdown
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Orion Mission Evaluation Room Team During Splashdown

B-roll of the Orion Mission Evaluation Room (MER) team working during Orion’s Splashdown, on April 10, 2026, from...

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NASA image: Artemis I Splashdown Administrator
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Dec 11, 2022

Artemis I Splashdown Administrator

jsc2022e091676 (Dec. 11, 2022) NASA Administrator Bill Nelson visits Mission Control at NASA’s Johnson Space Center...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown 6k Video
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Splashdown 6k Video

Orion Splashdown 6k Video

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NASA image: Artemis II Splashdown
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Splashdown

USS John P. Murtha approaches NASA's Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor...

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NASA image: Artemis II Splashdown
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Splashdown

Parachutes secured to NASA’s Orion spacecraft deploy before splashdown in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Splashdown
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Splashdown

Parachutes secured to NASA’s Orion spacecraft deploy before splashdown in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego,...

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NASA image: NASA Communications Team Watches Artemis II Splashdown
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Apr 10, 2026

NASA Communications Team Watches Artemis II Splashdown

Members of NASA’s communications team react to the successful splashdown of the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis...

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NASA image: Artemis II Splashdown
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Splashdown

From left to right, Artemis II Mission Specialist Christina Koch and Pilot Victor Glover from NASA, Mission...

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NASA image: Artemis I Entry Splashdown Recovery Coverage
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Dec 11, 2022

Artemis I Entry Splashdown Recovery Coverage

From launch to splashdown, NASA’s Orion spacecraft completed its first deep-space mission with a splashdown in the...

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NASA image: Landing of Mercury-Atlas 8 spacecraft with parachute extended
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Oct 3, 1962

Landing of Mercury-Atlas 8 spacecraft with parachute extended

S63-00693 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Landing with parachute extended of astronaut Walter M. Schirra's Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8)...

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NASA image: Michoud Team Celebrates Orion Splashdown
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Dec 11, 2022

Michoud Team Celebrates Orion Splashdown

Employees at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans gather to watch the completion of NASA’s Artemis I...

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NASA image: Michoud Team Celebrates Orion Splashdown
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Dec 11, 2022

Michoud Team Celebrates Orion Splashdown

Employees at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans gather to watch the completion of NASA’s Artemis I...

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NASA image: Michoud Team Celebrates Orion Splashdown
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Dec 11, 2022

Michoud Team Celebrates Orion Splashdown

Employees at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans gather to watch the completion of NASA’s Artemis I...

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NASA image: Michoud Team Celebrates Orion Splashdown
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Dec 11, 2022

Michoud Team Celebrates Orion Splashdown

Employees at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans gather to watch the completion of NASA’s Artemis I...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew1 Post Splashdown Briefing
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May 2, 2021

NASA's SpaceX Crew1 Post Splashdown Briefing

From Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. With Kathy Lueders, Associate Administrator for Human Exploration and...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 11, 2022

Artemis I Orion Splashdown Recovery

At 12:40 p.m. EST, Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission splashed down in the Pacific...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Splashdown
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Mar 8, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Splashdown

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is guided by four parachutes as it approaches splashdown in the Atlantic Ocean about 200 miles...

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NASA image: Artemis I Leaders Discuss Orion Entry, Splashdown, Recovery
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Dec 11, 2022

Artemis I Leaders Discuss Orion Entry, Splashdown, Recovery

NASA’s Artemis I mission leaders participate in a news conference following the splashdown of the Orion spacecraft...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Splashdown
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Dec 11, 2022

Artemis I Orion Splashdown

At 12:40 p.m. EST, Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission splashed down in the Pacific...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Mission Evaluation Room Team During Splashdown - full b-roll
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Orion Mission Evaluation Room Team During Splashdown - full b-roll

B-roll of the Orion Mission Evaluation Room (MER) team working during Orion’s Splashdown, on April 10, 2026, from...

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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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