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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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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Navy personnel are stationed on the deck of the USS Anchorage as the ship departs Naval...

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Dec 3, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the third day of preparations for recovery of Orion after its splashdown in the Pacific...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4612
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Dec 1, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – NASA and U.S. Navy personnel are on the deck of the USS Anchorage as the ship departs Naval Base...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2572
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May 12, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Navy and Jacobs/TOSC workers help detach the Orion boilerplate test vehicle from the BTA...

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Sep 17, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – During the third day of Orion Underway Recovery Test 3 on the USS Anchorage in the Pacific...

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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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NASA image: U.S. Navy frogmen participate in Apollo 8 recovery
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Dec 27, 1968

U.S. Navy frogmen participate in Apollo 8 recovery

S69-15732 (27 Dec. 1968) --- A U.S. Navy frogman team participates in the Apollo 8 recovery operations. The Apollo...

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Jul 28, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, visitors talk with U.S. Navy personnel and view...

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Jul 28, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, children pick up Orion posters from U.S. Navy...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3311
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Jul 29, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, NASA and U.S. Navy personnel make sure that the...

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Jul 29, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, NASA and U.S. Navy personnel make sure that the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Visits Naval Base San Diego
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Jul 19, 2023

Artemis II Crew Visits Naval Base San Diego

L.t. j.g Thomas Lampognana, left, explains amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha’s (LPD 26) helm control...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Visits Naval Base San Diego
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Jul 19, 2023

Artemis II Crew Visits Naval Base San Diego

Amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) Commanding Officer Capt. Doug Langenberg, left, explains...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3428
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Aug 3, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Navy personnel in a rigid hull inflatable boat use tether lines to bring the Orion...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3424
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Aug 3, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A view from inside the well deck of the U.S. Navy’s USS Anchorage, reveals the Orion boilerplate...

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Aug 3, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle floats in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego during...

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Aug 3, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Navy personnel in rigid hull inflatable boats and U.S. Navy divers in two Zodiac boats...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3883
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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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Aug 15, 2013

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HAMPTON, Va. – At the Naval Station Norfolk near NASA’s Langley Research Center in Virginia, members of the news...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3313
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Aug 13, 2013

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HAMPTON, Va. – At the Naval Station Norfolk near NASA’s Langley Research Center in Virginia, the Orion boilerplate...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3285
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Aug 12, 2013

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HAMPTON, Va. – At the Naval Station Norfolk near NASA’s Langley Research Center in Virginia, the Orion boilerplate...

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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-2014-4649
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Dec 2, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – NASA, Lockheed Martin and U.S. Navy personnel listen to former space shuttle flight director and...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4097
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Sep 17, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USNS Yukon, in the foreground, is stationed nearby the USS Anchorage, during the third day...

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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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