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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: NASA ScienceCasts: Water Recovery on the Space Station
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Jun 20, 2023

NASA ScienceCasts: Water Recovery on the Space Station

NASA now has the ability to recycle 98% of the water collected from the US segment on the space station – meeting...

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NASA image: SpaceX Recovery Training
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Feb 28, 2018

SpaceX Recovery Training

On February 28, SpaceX completed a demonstration of their ability to recover the crew and capsule after a nominal...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jan 1, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

This diagram shows the flow of water recovery and management in the International Space Station (ISS). The...

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NASA image: JEM Water Recovery System (JWRS) Gas Trap and Bypass Line Installaiton
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Aug 30, 2021

JEM Water Recovery System (JWRS) Gas Trap and Bypass Line Installaiton

iss065e333421 (8/30/2021) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide is photographed...

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NASA image: JEM Water Recovery System (JWRS) Gas Trap and Bypass Line Installaiton
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Aug 30, 2021

JEM Water Recovery System (JWRS) Gas Trap and Bypass Line Installaiton

iss065e333427 (8/30/2021) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide is photographed...

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NASA image: Attempted Recovery - Mercury Spacecraft - End - Mercury-Redstone (MR)-4 Mission
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Jul 27, 1961

Attempted Recovery - Mercury Spacecraft - End - Mercury-Redstone (MR)-4 Mission

S61-02820 (21 July 1961) --- Attempted recovery of Mercury spacecraft at end of the Mercury-Redstone 4 (MR-4)...

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NASA image: Astronaut Suni Williams replaces particulate filters on the water recovery system
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Nov 1, 2024

Astronaut Suni Williams replaces particulate filters on the water recovery system

iss072e143163 (Nov. 1, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams replaces particulate...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Water Recovery System (WRS) Leak Check
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Dec 8, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 Water Recovery System (WRS) Leak Check

ISS018-E-011530 (8 Dec. 2008) --- Astronaut Michael Fincke, Expedition 18 commander, performs a leak check on the...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 crewmember is pickup by recovery helicopter
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May 26, 1969

Apollo 10 crewmember is pickup by recovery helicopter

S69-20621 (26 May 1969) --- A member of the Apollo 10 crew is hoisted into a helicopter from the prime recovery...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard is rescued by helicopter at end of MR-3 flight
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May 5, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard is rescued by helicopter at end of MR-3 flight

S88-31376 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) suborbital...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown

S70-35610 (17 April 1970) --- A water level view of the Apollo 13 recovery operations in the South Pacific Ocean....

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Mar 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) Group of the Flight Projects Directorate at the Marshall...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown

S70-35651 (17 April 1970) --- Astronaut John L. Swigert Jr., command module pilot, is lifted aboard a helicopter in...

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NASA image: NASA GRACE Sees a Drying California
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Oct 1, 2014

NASA GRACE Sees a Drying California

This trio of images depicts satellite observations of declining water storage in California as seen by NASA Gravity...

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NASA image: Measuring Water Storage in the Amazon
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Jul 7, 2010

Measuring Water Storage in the Amazon

This image is from data taken by NASA Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment showing the Amazon basin in South...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 3 Activities
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Nov 4, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 3 Activities

Open Water Lead Tim Goddard points the way to the smoke the helicopter dropped in the water, indicating the location...

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NASA image: Little Joe drop test
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May 14, 1959

Little Joe drop test

Water drop and recovery from shore-based crane at Langley's back river.

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NASA image: Little Joe drop test
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May 14, 1959

Little Joe drop test

Water drop and recovery from shore-based crane at Langley's back river.

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NASA image: Little Joe drop test
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May 14, 1959

Little Joe drop test

Water drop and recovery from shore-based crane at Langley's back river.

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 27, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

In the well deck of the USS San Diego, recovery team members monitor a portion of Underway Recovery Test 5 in the...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 30, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program and the U.S. Navy prepare for another day of Underway...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3209
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Oct 17, 2008

KSC-08pd3209

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This photo shows the Water Recovery System's rack 2, that will be delivered to the...

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NASA image: The Orion Test Capsule at NASA's Langley Research Center's Hydro
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Jul 26, 2013

The Orion Test Capsule at NASA's Langley Research Center's Hydro

The Orion Test Capsule spent 4 hour in the water tank under NASA Langley's gantry to prove it is ready for the open...

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NASA image: The Orion Test Capsule at NASA's Langley Research Center's Hydro
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Jul 26, 2013

The Orion Test Capsule at NASA's Langley Research Center's Hydro

The Orion Test Capsule spent 4 hour in the water tank under NASA Langley's gantry to prove it is ready for the open...

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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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