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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: A-3 Test Stand
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May 11, 2012

A-3 Test Stand

Construction continues on NASA's A-3 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center. The stand is the first large test structure...

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NASA image: Crew module separates from service module
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Dec 5, 2014

Crew module separates from service module

The crew module separates from service module on Orion's first flight test, Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1), on...

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NASA image: Water Impact Testing
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Jun 8, 2016

Water Impact Testing

The Orion Ground Test Article completes its first swing water impact test at NASA's Langley Research Center in...

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NASA image: Preparation of the Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module E...
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Feb 21, 2020

Preparation of the Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module E...

The Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module is being prepared for Electromagnetic Interference. EMI testing as part...

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NASA image: Service module panels separate
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Dec 5, 2014

Service module panels separate

The service module panels separate during Orion's first flight test, Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1), on December...

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand
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Aug 19, 2011

A-3 Test Stand

Construction of the A-3 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center continued throughout 2011. The stand is the first large...

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NASA image: Service module panels separate
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Dec 5, 2014

Service module panels separate

Orion's service module panels separate on its first flight test, Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1), on December 5, 2014.

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NASA image: Forward bay cover jettison
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Dec 5, 2014

Forward bay cover jettison

Orion's forward bay cover is jettisoned on its first flight test, Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1), on December 5,...

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NASA image: Preparation of the Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module E...
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Feb 21, 2020

Preparation of the Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module E...

The Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module is being prepared for Electromagnetic Interference. EMI testing as part...

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand
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Aug 19, 2011

A-3 Test Stand

Construction of the A-3 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center continued throughout 2011. The stand is the first large...

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NASA image: Water Impact Testing
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Jun 8, 2016

Water Impact Testing

The Orion Ground Test Article completes its first swing water impact test at NASA's Langley Research Center in...

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NASA image: Preparation of the Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module Elec
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Feb 21, 2020

Preparation of the Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module Elec

The Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module is being prepared for Electromagnetic Interference. EMI testing as part...

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand
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Jun 8, 2012

A-3 Test Stand

Construction on the new A-3 Test Stand continues at NASA's Stennis Space Center. The stand is the first large test...

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NASA image: Water Impact Testing
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Jun 8, 2016

Water Impact Testing

The Orion Ground Test Article completes its first swing water impact test at NASA's Langley Research Center in...

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NASA image: Water Impact Testing
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Jun 8, 2016

Water Impact Testing

The Orion Ground Test Article completes its first swing water impact test at NASA's Langley Research Center in...

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NASA image: Water Impact Testing
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Jun 8, 2016

Water Impact Testing

The Orion Ground Test Article completes its first swing water impact test at NASA's Langley Research Center in...

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NASA image: Launch abort system separates
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Dec 5, 2014

Launch abort system separates

Orion's launch abort system separates on its first flight test, Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1), on December 5, 2014.

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NASA image: Water Impact Testing
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Jun 8, 2016

Water Impact Testing

The Orion Ground Test Article completes its first swing water impact test at NASA's Langley Research Center in...

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NASA image: Water Impact Testing
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Jun 8, 2016

Water Impact Testing

The Orion Ground Test Article completes its first swing water impact test at NASA's Langley Research Center in...

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NASA image: ARC-1998-M-925-1
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Nov 16, 1940

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W.H. MCAVOY AMES TEST PILOT RETURNING FROM AN EARLY FLIGHT OF FIRST TEST AIRPLANE AT AMES, A NORTH AMERICAN O-47

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NASA image: Preparation of the Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module E...
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Feb 21, 2020

Preparation of the Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module E...

The Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module is being prepared for Electromagnetic Interference. EMI testing as part...

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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: Preparation of the Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module E...
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Feb 21, 2020

Preparation of the Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module E...

The Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module is being prepared for Electromagnetic Interference. EMI testing as part...

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand
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Jun 8, 2012

A-3 Test Stand

Construction on the new A-3 Test Stand continues at NASA's Stennis Space Center. The stand is the first large 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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