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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.

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 3 Activities
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Nov 1, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 3 Activities

The test version of the Orion capsule is about to be released into the open water as part of Underway Recovery...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 3 Activities
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Nov 1, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 3 Activities

The Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Recovery Team checks out the test version of the Orion capsule before releasing...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 5 Activities - Morning
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Nov 3, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 5 Activities - Morning

Apollo-era recovery engineer Milt Heflin, left, and NASA's Landing and Recovery Director Melissa Jones take time out...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 3 Activities
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Nov 1, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 3 Activities

The test version of the Orion capsule is about to be released into the open water as part of Underway Recovery...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 5 Activities - Morning
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Nov 3, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 5 Activities - Morning

Open Water Recovery Lead Tim Goddard attaches lights to the top of the test version of the Orion capsule used during...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 3 Activities
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Nov 1, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 3 Activities

The Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Recovery Team checks out the test version of the Orion capsule before releasing...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 2 Activites
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Nov 3, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 2 Activites

Day 2 of Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) put NASA’s Landing and Recovery Team through its paces as they practiced...

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Nov 3, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 2 Activites

Operation Project Engineers Alex Bengoa and Vanessa Stroh review data during day 2 of Underway Recovery Test 9...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 3 Activities
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Nov 4, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 3 Activities

NASA’s Air Operations Co-Lead Don Reed briefs the air ops team during Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) aboard the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 1
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Jul 25, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 1

While onboard the USS John P. Murtha, NASA and the Department of Defense practice Artemis II recovery operations...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 2 Activites
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Nov 3, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 2 Activites

Day 2 of Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) put NASA’s Landing and Recovery Team through its paces as they practiced...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 1 Activities
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Nov 2, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 1 Activities

During Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9), NASA’s Landing and Recovery Team practices bringing a mock Orion capsule...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 4
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Jul 28, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 4

Naval helicopter pilots from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 “Wildcards” fly over USS John P Murtha with an...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 2 Activites
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Nov 3, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 2 Activites

Day 2 of Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) begins with preparing the tending lines to release the mock Orion capsule...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 4
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Jul 28, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 4

Naval helicopter pilots from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 “Wildcards” fly over USS John P Murtha with an...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 1
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Jul 25, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 1

While onboard the USS John P. Murtha, NASA and the Department of Defense practice Artemis II recovery operations...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 1
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Jul 25, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 1

While onboard the USS John P. Murtha, NASA and the Department of Defense practice Artemis II recovery operations...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 1 Activities
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Nov 2, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 1 Activities

During Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9), NASA’s Landing and Recovery Team monitors Day 1 testing aboard the USS John...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 3 Activities
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Nov 4, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 3 Activities

NASA’s Air Operations Co-Lead Don Reed briefs the air ops team during Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) aboard the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 1
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Jul 25, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 1

While onboard the USS John P. Murtha, NASA and the Department of Defense practice Artemis II recovery operations...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 7 Activities
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Nov 8, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 7 Activities

NASA’s Landing and Recovery Team secures a mock Orion capsule during the last exercise of Underway Recovery Test 9...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 2 Activites
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Nov 3, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 2 Activites

NASA Test Director (NTD) Christine St. Germain consults with fellow NTD Paul Sierpinski on day 2 of Underway...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 1 Activities
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Oct 30, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 1 Activities

NASA Recovery Team members watch as a test version of the Orion capsule is pulled into the flooded well deck of the...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 1 Activities
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Oct 30, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 1 Activities

NASA Recovery Team members with Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) and the U.S. Navy prepare for Underway Recovery...

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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.
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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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