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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: Aerials of Orion on Launch Pad 37 from Helicopter
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Dec 4, 2014

Aerials of Orion on Launch Pad 37 from Helicopter

This helicopter view of Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida shows the United...

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NASA image: Aerials of Orion on Launch Pad 37 from Helicopter
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Dec 4, 2014

Aerials of Orion on Launch Pad 37 from Helicopter

This helicopter view of Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida shows the United...

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NASA image: Aerials of Orion on Launch Pad 37 from Helicopter
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Dec 4, 2014

Aerials of Orion on Launch Pad 37 from Helicopter

This helicopter view of Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida shows the United...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 24, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the...

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NASA image: With a small stabilization parachute trailing behind, the X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator is suspended under a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter during a captive-carry test flight
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Dec 8, 2000

With a small stabilization parachute trailing behind, the X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator is suspended under a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter during a captive-carry test flight

With a small stabilization parachute trailing behind, the X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator is suspended under...

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NASA image: The X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator is suspended under a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter during a captive-carry test flight at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California.
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Dec 8, 2000

The X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator is suspended under a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter during a captive-carry test flight at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California.

The X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator is suspended under a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter during a...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard is rescued by helicopter at end of MR-3 flight
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May 5, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard is rescued by helicopter at end of MR-3 flight

S88-31377 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. is rescued by a U. S. Marine helicopter at the termination...

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NASA image: Member of Apollo 7 crew hoisted to helicopter during recovery operations
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Oct 22, 1968

Member of Apollo 7 crew hoisted to helicopter during recovery operations

S68-49661 (22 Oct. 1968) --- A member of the Apollo 7 crew is hoisted up to a recovery helicopter from the USS Essex...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 27, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

Apollo 8 served as the first manned lunar orbit mission. Liftoff occurred on December 21, 1968, carrying a three man...

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NASA image: Expedition 34 Crew Landing
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Mar 16, 2013

Expedition 34 Crew Landing

NASA Astronauts Eric Boe, left, and Bob Behnken are seen making contact with other team members outside a Search and...

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NASA image: Expedition 7 Landing
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Oct 27, 2003

Expedition 7 Landing

Four helicopters, representing Russian search and recovery forces, were advanced to Arkalyk, Kazakhstan a day prior...

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NASA image: Expedition 7 Landing
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Oct 27, 2003

Expedition 7 Landing

Four helicopters, representing Russian search and recovery forces, were advanced to Arkalyk, Kazakhstan a day prior...

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NASA image: Expedition 20 Landing
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Oct 10, 2009

Expedition 20 Landing

Russian Search and Rescue helicopters are seen out the window of another helicopter carrying Expedition 20 Flight...

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NASA image: Expedition 7 Landing
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Oct 28, 2003

Expedition 7 Landing

Astronaut Edward T. Lu, Expedition 7 NASA International Space Station Science Officer and Flight Engineer, sleeps...

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NASA image: Expedition 33 Soyuz Landing
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Nov 19, 2012

Expedition 33 Soyuz Landing

View of a Russian Search and Rescue helicopter as seen from another helicopter as they land at the Kustanay Airport...

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NASA image: Expedition 7 Landing
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Oct 28, 2003

Expedition 7 Landing

Russian Search and Rescue helicopters and an all-terrain vehicle deliver astronaut Edward T. Lu, Expedition 7 NASA...

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NASA image: Expedition 42 Soyuz TMA-14M Landing
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Mar 11, 2015

Expedition 42 Soyuz TMA-14M Landing

A Russian MI-8 Helicopter is seen through the cockpit of another helicopter a day before the Soyuz TMA-14M...

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NASA image: Expedition 41 Soyuz TMA-13M Landing
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Nov 10, 2014

Expedition 41 Soyuz TMA-13M Landing

Russian Search and Rescue helicopter teams are seen waiting to take off in their helicopter from Kustanay,...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing
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May 14, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing

Russian Search and Rescue helicopter team members clean the windows of their helicopter and other support personnel...

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NASA image: Expedition 20 Landing
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Oct 10, 2009

Expedition 20 Landing

Expedition 20 Flight Engineer Michael Barratt is helped out of a Russian Search and Rescue helicopter after a two...

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NASA image: Expedition 36 Soyuz TMA-08M Landing
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Sep 11, 2013

Expedition 36 Soyuz TMA-08M Landing

Russian search and rescue MI-8 helicopters are seen at the landing site of the Soyuz TMA-08M spacecraft in a remote...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Landing
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Sep 15, 2011

Expedition 28 Landing

View out the window of the helicopter carrying Expedition 28 Flight Engineer Ron Garan from the Soyuz TMA-21 Capsule...

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NASA image: Expedition 72 Landing Preparations
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Apr 20, 2025

Expedition 72 Landing Preparations

Recovery teams are seen aboard a Russian MI-8 helicopter as they support the landing of Expedition 72 NASA astronaut...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC90-0178-97
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Jun 4, 1990

ARC-1969-AC90-0178-97

Bell NAH-1G (USA 70-15979 NASA-736) FLITE Cobra helicopter hovering on Ames ramp is successor to the original FLITE...

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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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