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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: Photo - Apollo/Saturn (A/S)-11 - Water w/Helo Hovering Overhead
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Jan 1, 1969

Photo - Apollo/Saturn (A/S)-11 - Water w/Helo Hovering Overhead

S69-27919 (13 March 1969) --- Immediately after splashdown a recovery helicopter from the USS Guadalcanal hovers...

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NASA image: KSC-75P-405
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Jul 24, 1975

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The ASTP Apollo Command Module is lowered onto the deck of the USS New Orleans...

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NASA image: Day 3 on the USS Anchorage for the Recovery of Orion
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Dec 3, 2014

Day 3 on the USS Anchorage for the Recovery of Orion

On the third day of preparations for recovery of Orion after its splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, U.S. Navy Divers...

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NASA image: Day 3 on the USS Anchorage for the Recovery of Orion
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Dec 3, 2014

Day 3 on the USS Anchorage for the Recovery of Orion

On the third day of preparations for recovery of Orion after its splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, U.S. Navy Divers...

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NASA image: Day 3 on the USS Anchorage for the Recovery of Orion
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Dec 3, 2014

Day 3 on the USS Anchorage for the Recovery of Orion

On the third day of preparations for recovery of Orion after its splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, U.S. Navy Divers...

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NASA image: Day 3 on the USS Anchorage for the Recovery of Orion
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Dec 3, 2014

Day 3 on the USS Anchorage for the Recovery of Orion

On the third day of preparations for recovery of Orion after its splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, the well deck of...

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Jan 23, 2026

HWHAP Ep408 Artemis II Recovery

Ep408_Artemis Recovery Director Nilufar Ramji Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of NASA's...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

NASA's Orion spacecraft is on rubber bumpers in the flooded well deck of the USS Anchorage in the Pacific Ocean...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

U.S. Navy personnel aboard the USS Anchorage prepare for recovery of NASA's Orion spacecraft from the Pacific Ocean...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

NASA's Orion spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after its first flight test atop a Delta IV Heavy rocket...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-23 Splashdown
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Sep 30, 2021

SpaceX CRS-23 Splashdown

SpaceX’s Cargo Dragon spacecraft is lifted aboard a recovery vessel after splashing down in the Atlantic Ocean off...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4683
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Dec 3, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the third day of preparations for recovery of Orion after its splashdown in the Pacific...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4684
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Dec 3, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the third day of preparations for recovery of Orion after its splashdown in the Pacific...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4682
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Dec 3, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the third day of preparations for recovery of Orion after its splashdown in the Pacific...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas
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Jan 16, 2026

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas

jsc2026e002116 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-11 Pilot Mike Fincke waves to officials at...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas
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Jan 16, 2026

JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas

jsc2026e002115 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and SpaceX Crew-11 Mission...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Zena Cardman waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas
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Jan 16, 2026

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas

jsc2026e002117 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-11 Commander Zena Cardman waves to officials at...

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NASA image: Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas
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Jan 16, 2026

Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas

jsc2026e002114 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and SpaceX Crew-11 Mission Specialist Oleg Platonov waves to...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 27, 1972

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 16 Command Module splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on April 27, 1972 after an 11-day moon exploration...

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NASA image: Seeking Landers to Return Humans to the Moon on This Week @NASA – July 26, 2019
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Jul 26, 2019

Seeking Landers to Return Humans to the Moon on This Week @NASA – July 26, 2019

Seeking ideas for landing systems to return humans to the Moon, showcasing our aeronautics research efforts, and the...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 1 Activities
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Mar 12, 2020

Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 1 Activities

Jeremy Parr participates in the training of new Landing and Recovery team members during Underway Recovery Test-8....

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NASA image: Flight Day 10: Orion Approaches the Moon
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 10: Orion Approaches the Moon

art001m1203391618 (Dec. 5, 2022) On flight day 20, Orion approached the Moon ahead of the return powered flyby burn...

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NASA image: Flight Day 20: To the Moon
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20: To the Moon

art001m1203391755 (Dec. 5, 2022) On flight day 20, Orion approached the Moon ahead of the return powered flyby burn...

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NASA image: RECOVERY (PRIME CREW STEP OUT) - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-5 - FROGMEN - ATLANTIC
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Aug 26, 1965

RECOVERY (PRIME CREW STEP OUT) - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-5 - FROGMEN - ATLANTIC

S65-51653 (29 Aug. 1965) --- Astronauts L. Gordon Cooper Jr. and Charles Conrad Jr. exit their spacecraft after...

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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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