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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: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training
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OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

Recovery teams participate in field rehearsals in preparation for the retrieval of the sample return capsule from...

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OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

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OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

Recovery team members load a container with the science canister from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission onto a C-17...

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Jul 18, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

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Lockheed Martin OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Capsule Ground Recovery Lead Richard Witherspoon, top right, delivers...

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OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

From left to right, NASA Astromatierals Curator Francis McCubbin, NASA Sample Return Capsule Science Lead Scott...

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OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

Recovery teams participate in helicopter training in preparation for the retrieval of the sample return capsule from...

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OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

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Aug 30, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

University of Arizona OSIRIS-REx Principal Investigator Dante Lauretta, right, answers questions from reporters...

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Jul 18, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

Recovery teams participate in field rehearsals in preparation for the retrieval of the sample return capsule from...

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OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

Recovery teams participate in helicopter training in preparation for the retrieval of the sample return capsule from...

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Aug 29, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

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OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

Members of the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Flight Operations team are seen operating a helicopter as the sample...

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University of Arizona OSIRIS-REx Principal Investigator Dante Lauretta, right, answers questions from reporters...

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Aug 30, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

A training model of the sample return capsule is seen during a drop test in preparation for the retrieval of the...

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Jul 18, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

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Aug 29, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

A training model of the sample return capsule is seen following rehearsals in preparation for the retrieval of the...

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Jul 19, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

A training model of the sample return capsule is seen from the cockpit of a helicopter as recovery teams participate...

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Sep 24, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

The sample return capsule from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission is seen en route to the cleanroom, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023,...

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Sep 24, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

Lockheed Martin System Safety Engineer Victoria Thiem, left, and On Scene Commander of Recovery Stuart Wylie, right,...

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Sep 24, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

A crater made by the sample return capsule from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission is seen shortly after touching down in the...

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Aug 29, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

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OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

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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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