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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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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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NASA image: URT - Day Three
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Feb 20, 2014

URT - Day Three

The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is secured in the well deck of the USS San Diego at the U.S. Naval Base San Diego...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test
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Feb 20, 2014

Underway Recovery Test

The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is secured in the well deck of the USS San Diego at the U.S. Naval Base San Diego...

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NASA image: URT - Day Three
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Feb 20, 2014

URT - Day Three

The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is secured in the well deck of the USS San Diego at the U.S. Naval Base San Diego...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test
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Feb 20, 2014

Underway Recovery Test

The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is secured in the well deck of the USS San Diego at the U.S. Naval Base San Diego...

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NASA image: URT - Day Three
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Feb 20, 2014

URT - Day Three

The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is secured in the well deck of the USS San Diego at the U.S. Naval Base San Diego...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 16, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

Recovery team members work to lift a test version of Orion's forward bay cover out of the Pacific Ocean using a...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 16, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

Recovery team members work to lift a test version of Orion's forward bay cover out of the Pacific Ocean using a...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 16, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

Recovery team members work to retrieve a test version of Orion's forward bay cover from the Pacific Ocean on Sept....

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NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner Pad Abort Test
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Nov 4, 2019

Boeing CST-100 Starliner Pad Abort Test

Parachutes deploy in in Boeing’s Pad Abort Test of its CST-100 Starliner spacecraft over the White Sands Missile...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4544
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Jul 24, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An instrument-laden capsule begins its descent from 105,000 feet above Earth during a flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4543
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Jul 24, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The high-altitude balloon that carried an instrument-laden capsule bursts 105,000 feet above...

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NASA image: Orion's Preparations for Artemis II
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May 12, 2025

Orion's Preparations for Artemis II

The Orion Crew Module, also known as the Orion Environmental Test Article (ETA), returned to NASA’s Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: EC77-8184
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Aug 13, 1977

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Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Drop Test Vehicle (SRB-DTV) first release from NB-52B

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NASA image: EC77-7428
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Jun 10, 1977

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Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Drop Test Vehicle (SRB-DTV) captive flight on NB-52B

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NASA image: EC79-10168
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Jan 29, 1979

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Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Drop Test Vehicle (SRB-DTV) with chutes open after release from NB-52B

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NASA image: EC84-32107
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Dec 17, 1984

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Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Drop Test Vehicle (SRB-DTV) mated to NB-52B in snow

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3828
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Nov 25, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Parachute Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, United Space Alliance...

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NASA image: Orion Launch from UCS-3
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Launch from UCS-3

A Delta IV Heavy rocket soars after liftoff from Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4723
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Dec 5, 2014

KSC-2014-4723

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Delta IV Heavy rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4727
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Dec 5, 2014

KSC-2014-4727

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Delta IV Heavy rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4710
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Dec 5, 2014

KSC-2014-4710

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Delta IV Heavy rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4046
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Jul 24, 2012

KSC-2012-4046

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Ron Sterick, left to right, Nicole Otermat and Page Attany, participants in the Rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4726
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Dec 5, 2014

KSC-2014-4726

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Delta IV Heavy rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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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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