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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: Our Next Space Station Crew Rotation Flight on This Week @NASA – July 28, 2023
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Jul 28, 2023

Our Next Space Station Crew Rotation Flight on This Week @NASA – July 28, 2023

Our next space station crew rotation flight, a launch day simulation for our upcoming Moon mission, and visiting the...

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NASA image: Orion water drop test
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May 6, 2016

Orion water drop test

Orion's 2016 water drop test series included heavily instrumented test dummies, shown here on May 6, 2016, to assess...

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NASA image: Orion water drop test
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May 6, 2016

Orion water drop test

Orion's 2016 water drop test series included heavily instrumented test dummies, shown here on May 6, 2016, to assess...

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NASA image: Top down view of Artemis I launch
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Nov 16, 2022

Top down view of Artemis I launch

On Nov. 16, 2022, the Space Launch System lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This was the first...

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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

art001m1203391600 (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- Apollo 9
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Mar 13, 1969

Recovery- Apollo 9

S69-27920 (13 March 1969) --- The Apollo 9 crew men walk on a red carpet after arriving aboard the prime recovery...

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NASA image: Recovery- Apollo 9
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Mar 13, 1969

Recovery- Apollo 9

S69-27468 (13 March 1969) --- U.S. Navy underwater demolition team swimmers assist the Apollo 9 crew during recovery...

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NASA image: iss066m263191407_Crew-2_Post-Mission_News_Conference_211115
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Nov 15, 2021

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CREW-2 ASTRONAUTS DISCUSS MISSION, SPLASHDOWN IN POST-MISSION NEWS CONFERENCE NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 astronauts Shane...

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NASA image: iss063m262111933_Expedition_63_Post_Flight_Readiness_Review_Briefing_200729
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Jul 29, 2020

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OFFICIALS DISCUSS UPCOMING CONCLUSION TO THE CREW DRAGON MISSION Following the completion of a readiness review,...

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NASA image: iss061m260070944_E61_SpaceX_Dragon_CRS19_Release_01_07_2020
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Jan 7, 2020

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U.S. COMMERCIAL CARGO SHIP DEPARTS THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION After a month attached to the International Space...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 - Command Module (CM) - Pre-Recovery Operations - South Pacific Ocean
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Dec 19, 1972

Apollo 17 - Command Module (CM) - Pre-Recovery Operations - South Pacific Ocean

S72-56147 (19 Dec. 1972) --- A water-level view of the Apollo 17 Command Module (CM) floating in the Pacific Ocean...

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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 USNS Salvor is...

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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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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander is assisted off the flight deck after arriving aboard USS John P....

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander is assisted off the flight deck after arriving aboard USS John P....

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander is assisted off the flight deck after arriving aboard USS John P....

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander is assisted off the flight deck after arriving aboard USS John P....

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander is assisted off the flight deck after arriving aboard USS John P....

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Splashdown
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May 6, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Splashdown

The SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance spacecraft is seen shortly after it landed with NASA astronauts Raja Chari, Kayla...

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

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown

The SpaceX Crew Dragon Freedom spacecraft is seen as it lands with NASA astronauts Kjell Lindgren, Robert Hines,...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Splashdown
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Mar 11, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Splashdown

Support teams onboard the SpaceX recovery ship Shannon work around the SpaceX Dragon Endurance spacecraft shortly...

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

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown

Support teams onboard the recovery ship Megan work around the SpaceX Crew Dragon Freedom spacecraft shortly after it...

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

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown

NASA astronaut Robert Hines waves after egress of the SpaceX Crew Dragon Freedom spacecraft onboard the SpaceX...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Splashdown
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Mar 12, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Splashdown

The helicopter that will carry cargo and support personnel back to shore is seen as it approaches the SpaceX...

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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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