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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: Orion returns to Earth after a succesfull flight
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion returns to Earth after a succesfull flight

Orion's parachutes deploy as it returns to Earth after Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) on Dec. 5, 2014. Part of...

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NASA image: Orion returns to Earth after a succesfull flight
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion returns to Earth after a succesfull flight

Orion's parachutes deploy as it returns to Earth after Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) on Dec. 5, 2014. Part of...

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NASA image: Orion returns to Earth after a succesfull flight
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion returns to Earth after a succesfull flight

Orion's parachutes deploy as it returns to Earth after Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) on Dec. 5, 2014. Part of...

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NASA image: Orion returns to Earth after a succesfull flight
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion returns to Earth after a succesfull flight

Orion's parachutes deploy as it returns to Earth after Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) on Dec. 5, 2014. Part of...

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NASA image: Orion returns to Earth after a succesfull flight
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion returns to Earth after a succesfull flight

Orion's parachutes deploy as it returns to Earth after Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) on Dec. 5, 2014. Part of...

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NASA image: Orion returns to Earth after a succesful flight
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion returns to Earth after a succesful flight

Orion's parachutes deploy as it returns to Earth after Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) on Dec. 5, 2014. Part of...

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NASA image: Orion returns to Earth after a succesfull flight
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion returns to Earth after a succesfull flight

Orion's parachutes deploy as it returns to Earth after Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) on Dec. 5, 2014. Part of...

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NASA image: Rendezvous in Space
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Mar 2, 2004

Rendezvous in Space

This artist concept of the proposed NASA Mars Sample Return mission shows rendezvous of the orbiting sample...

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NASA image:  Artist's concept of the Capture, Containment, and Return System
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Apr 6, 2023

Artist's concept of the Capture, Containment, and Return System

This artist's concept shows the proposed Capture, Containment, and Return System, a NASA payload on the European...

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NASA image: Illustration of the Capture, Containment, and Return System for Mars Sample Return
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Apr 20, 2023

Illustration of the Capture, Containment, and Return System for Mars Sample Return

This illustration shows the proposed Capture, Containment, and Return System, a NASA payload on the European Space...

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NASA image: NASA's OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission
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Apr 29, 2016

NASA's OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission

The OSIRIS-REx mission, launching in September 2016, plans to return a sample of asteroid Bennu to Earth in 2023 so...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Artemis Returns to Earth with Science [Episode 45]
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Dec 12, 2022

NASA Science Live: Artemis Returns to Earth with Science [Episode 45]

NASA’s Artemis mission flew on a historic journey around the Moon, testing technologies, performing science and...

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NASA image: Advice on Returning to Earth for Astronaut Christina Koch from Scott Kelly
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Feb 6, 2020

Advice on Returning to Earth for Astronaut Christina Koch from Scott Kelly

After 328 days in space, NASA astronaut Christina Koch has returned to Earth, now holding the record for longest...

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NASA image: U.S. Astronaut, Crewmates Return to Earth from the International Space Station
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Sep 23, 2024

U.S. Astronaut, Crewmates Return to Earth from the International Space Station

NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson and Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub returned to Earth aboard the...

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NASA image: The Earth & Moon
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Jun 4, 1998

The Earth & Moon

During its flight, NASA’s Galileo spacecraft returned images of the Earth and Moon. Separate images of the Earth and...

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NASA image: To Mars and Back
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Mar 2, 2004

To Mars and Back

This artist concept of the proposed NASA Mars Sample Return mission shows the launch of the martian sample back...

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NASA image: Entry, Descent, Landing Animation Animation
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Dec 22, 2005

Entry, Descent, Landing Animation Animation

This animation illustrates the path the Stardust return capsule will follow once it enters Earth atmosphere.

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NASA image: View Out the Window
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Dec 4, 2006

View Out the Window

The Cassini spacecraft returns a grand and unique vista of Saturn horizon, reminiscent of the views of our own...

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NASA image: Mars Samples: Proposed Containment and Transport
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Mar 30, 2023

Mars Samples: Proposed Containment and Transport

This illustration shows the proposed process for safely recovering, containing, and transporting Mars samples...

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NASA image: Special Delivery from Mars to Earth Artist Concept
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Jun 20, 2011

Special Delivery from Mars to Earth Artist Concept

This artist concept of a proposed Mars sample return mission portrays the separation of an Earth entry vehicle,...

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NASA image: Fetch Rover Approaching Sample Tubes (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 10, 2020

Fetch Rover Approaching Sample Tubes (Artist's Concept)

This illustration shows a concept of what a rover fetching rock and soil samples on Mars for return to Earth could...

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NASA image: View of earth during return from moon taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft
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Dec 24, 1968

View of earth during return from moon taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS8-15-2561 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- View of Earth as photographed by the Apollo 8 astronauts on their return trip from...

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NASA image: Orion returns to earth
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion returns to earth

Following more than four hours in Earth orbit, NASA's Orion spacecraft is seen from an unpiloted aircraft as it...

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NASA image: Orion returns to earth
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion returns to earth

Following more than four hours in Earth orbit, NASA's Orion spacecraft is seen from an unpiloted aircraft as it...

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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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