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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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Aug 6, 2014

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Mike Bolger, Ground Systems Development and Operations Program manager, talks with members of...

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Sep 12, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle has been lowered into the water with a stationary crane from...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3859
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Sep 11, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Salvor, a safeguard-class rescue and salvage ship, is docked at Naval Base San Diego in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3887
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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle has been lifted by stationary crane and lowered onto the USS...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3871
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Sep 12, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle has been lowered into the water with a stationary crane from...

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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle floats in the Pacific Ocean during Underway Recovery Test 4A....

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 20, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the top deck of the USS San Diego, NASA and U.S. Navy personnel gather after the Orion...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3876
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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Salvor, a safeguard-class rescue and salvage ship, heads out to the Pacific Ocean with...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Nov 1, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

Melissa Jones, Landing and Recovery director with NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program (GSDO)...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3913
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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On board the USS Salvor, a safeguard-class rescue and salvage ship, NASA and U.S. Navy personnel...

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Sep 15, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Underway Recovery Test team members help secure the Orion boilerplate test vehicle in the well...

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NASA image: URT-3 At Sea Recovery Operation with Bolden
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Sep 15, 2014

URT-3 At Sea Recovery Operation with Bolden

Underway Recovery Test team members help secure the Orion boilerplate test vehicle in the well deck of the USS...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3862
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Sep 11, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Salvor, a safeguard-class rescue and salvage ship, is docked at Naval Base San Diego in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3865
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Sep 11, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At Naval Base San Diego in California, a crane is used to transfer the Orion boilerplate test...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3919
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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the third day of Underway Recovery Test 4A, the Orion boilerplate test vehicle floats in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3873
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Sep 12, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle has been lowered into the water with a stationary crane from...

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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle floats in the Pacific Ocean during Underway Recovery Test 4A....

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3878
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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On board the USS Salvor, a safeguard-class rescue and salvage ship, U.S. Navy personnel monitor...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3861
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Sep 11, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Salvor, a safeguard-class rescue and salvage ship, is docked at Naval Base San Diego in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3401
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Aug 1, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Inside the well deck of the U.S. Navy's USS Anchorage, the Orion boilerplate test vehicle is...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 20, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the top deck of the USS San Diego, NASA and U.S. Navy personnel gather after the Orion...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

Lisa Seiler, Artemis II landing and recovery deputy director, is seen alongside other NASA and U.S. military...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

Lilian Villarreal, Artemis II landing and recovery director, is seen alongside other NASA and U.S. military recovery...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test
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Oct 21, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test

The test version of the Orion crew module is transported to the USS San Diego at Naval Base San Diego in California....

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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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