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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: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 26, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Teams gather as they prepare the Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full scale mockup of the Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 26, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full scale mockup of the Orion spacecraft, is seen during Underway Recovery...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 26, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full scale mockup of the Orion spacecraft, sits nestled in its cradle during...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return
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Sep 24, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

From left to right, Lockheed Martin Mission Operations Assurance Lead Graham Miller, Lockheed Martin Recovery...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 27, 2025

NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12

A Navy MH-60 Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 approaches USS Somerset after recovering crew from...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Splashdown
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Mar 18, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Splashdown

SpaceX fast boat teams are seen alongside recovery ship MEGAN as the recovery team prepares for the landing of a...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 26, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full scale mockup of the Orion spacecraft, is seen during Underway Recovery...

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

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 5 Activities - Afternoon/

U.S. Navy divers prepare for night operations on Nov. 3, 2018, during Underway Recovery Test-7 (URT-7) in the well...

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NASA image: Recovery - Apollo 10
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May 26, 1969

Recovery - Apollo 10

S69-36594 (26 May 1969) --- The Apollo 10 spacecraft, with astronauts Thomas P. Stafford, John W. Young and Eugene...

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NASA image: Artemis II CMTA Turn Basin Testing
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Jan 30, 2023

Artemis II CMTA Turn Basin Testing

A crane is used to hold the Crew Module Test Article (CMTA) above the water at the turn basin in the Launch Complex...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Splashdown
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Aug 9, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Splashdown

The SpaceX recovery ship SHANNON is seen in the Pacific Ocean as the recovery team prepares for the landing of the...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

NASA astronaut Deniz Burnham, is helped from a Navy helicopter after returning from the Crew Module Test Article...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full scale mockup of the Orion spacecraft, is seen during Underway Recovery...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 26, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Teams work on the Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full scale mockup of the Orion spacecraft, as it sits sits...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 26, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Mission support teams are seen off the stern of USS Somerset as they practice with the Crew Module Test Article...

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NASA image: Day 3 on the USS Anchorage for the Recovery of Orion
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Dec 3, 2014

Day 3 on the USS Anchorage for the Recovery of Orion

On the third day of preparations for recovery of Orion, pilots in two H60-S Seahawk helicopters practice take-off...

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NASA image: Artemis I Post-Scrub News Conference: "Media Update on Status of Artemis I"
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Post-Scrub News Conference: "Media Update on Status of Artemis I"

NASA provides a news conference to discuss the scrub of the August 29 Artemis I launch attempt of the Space Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Live Launch Coverage - 4K
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Live Launch Coverage - 4K

NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft launched from the center’s launch pad 39B for the Artemis I mission...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Imagery
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Launch Imagery

NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft launched from the center’s launch pad 39B for the Artemis I mission...

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NASA image: Artemis I Isolated Launch Views
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Isolated Launch Views

NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft launched from the center’s launch pad 39B for the Artemis I mission...

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NASA image: Artemis I Slow Motion Liftoff
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Slow Motion Liftoff

NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft launched from the center’s launch pad 39B for the Artemis I mission...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 - ATTACHING FLOTATION COLLAR - ATLANTIC
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Mar 23, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 - ATTACHING FLOTATION COLLAR - ATLANTIC

S65-18645 (23 March 1965) --- Navy swimmers are shown attaching a flotation collar to the Gemini-Titan 3 (GT-3)...

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NASA image: Artemis I Live Launch Coverage - 720p
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Live Launch Coverage - 720p

NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft launched from the center’s launch pad 39B for the Artemis I mission...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Update: Post-Scrub News Conference
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Sep 3, 2022

Artemis I Launch Update: Post-Scrub News Conference

NASA provides a news conference to discuss the scrub of the September 3 Artemis I launch attempt of the Space Launch...

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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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