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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: CPAS PTV Drop 12-20-12
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Dec 20, 2012

CPAS PTV Drop 12-20-12

Orion teams perform an Orion Capsule Parachute Assembly System (CPAS) drop test using the Parachute Test Vehicle...

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NASA image: CPAS PTV Drop 12-20-12
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Dec 20, 2012

CPAS PTV Drop 12-20-12

Orion teams perform an Orion Capsule Parachute Assembly System (CPAS) drop test using the Parachute Test Vehicle...

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NASA image: CPAS PTV Drop 12-20-12
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Dec 20, 2012

CPAS PTV Drop 12-20-12

Orion teams perform an Orion Capsule Parachute Assembly System (CPAS) drop test using the Parachute Test Vehicle...

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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: ARC-2009-ACD09-0213-004
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Aug 26, 2009

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Army Parachute Drop Test in High Bay of NASA Ames 40x80ft. w.t. Test TR-024

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0213-020
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Aug 26, 2009

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Army Parachute Drop Test in High Bay of NASA Ames 40x80ft. w.t. Test TR-024

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0213-011
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Aug 26, 2009

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Army Parachute Drop Test in High Bay of NASA Ames 40x80ft. w.t. Test TR-024

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0213-009
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Aug 26, 2009

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Army Parachute Drop Test in High Bay of NASA Ames 40x80ft. w.t. Test TR-024

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0213-018
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Aug 26, 2009

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Army Parachute Drop Test in High Bay of NASA Ames 40x80ft. w.t. Test TR-024

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0062-005
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Apr 5, 2007

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MSL III (Mars Science Laboratory) Test in UPWT 9x7ft with tunnel Test-97-159 These tests were for parachute entry...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0062-002
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Apr 5, 2007

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MSL III (Mars Science Laboratory) Test in UPWT 9x7ft with tunnel Test-97-159 These tests were for parachute entry...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0062-007
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Apr 5, 2007

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MSL III (Mars Science Laboratory) Test in UPWT 9x7ft with tunnel Test-97-159 These tests were for parachute entry...

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NASA image: Saucer Shoal: LDSD Recovery off Kauai
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Jun 11, 2015

Saucer Shoal: LDSD Recovery off Kauai

Two members of the U.S. Navy's Mobile Diving Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1 Explosive Ordnance Detachment work on recovering...

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NASA image: Parachutes deploy
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Dec 5, 2014

Parachutes deploy

A view from the side windows as the parachutes deploy on Orion's first flight test, Exploration Flight Test-1...

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NASA image: Parachutes deploy
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Dec 5, 2014

Parachutes deploy

A view from the top hatch window as the parachutes deploy on Orion's first flight test, Exploration Flight Test-1...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4507
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – An Erickson Sky Crane helicopter recovers the SpaceX Dragon test article following a test to...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4483
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – An Erickson Sky Crane helicopter lands in Morro Bay, Calif., in preparation for the test of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4486
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Dec 16, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – Morro Bay, Calif., is seen as SpaceX engineers prepare for the test of the company's Dragon test...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4508
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – An Erickson Sky Crane helicopter recovers the SpaceX Dragon test article following a test to...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4487
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Dec 16, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – Morro Bay, Calif., is seen as SpaceX engineers prepare for the test of the company's Dragon test...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4485
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – A crew member preps an Erickson Sky Crane helicopter for a test of the SpaceX Dragon test...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4484
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – An Erickson Sky Crane helicopter lands in Morro Bay, Calif., in preparation for the test of the...

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NASA image: Steerable Parachute for Apollo Vehicle in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jan 27, 1997

Steerable Parachute for Apollo Vehicle in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Gliding parachute test in 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel, mounted on main strut flying horizontally.

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00115
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Oct 27, 2009

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Terry McGugin talks with NASA commentator George Diller about the parachutes developed for the Ares I-X flight test.

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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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