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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: 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

U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate 1st Class David Liberty of the USS John P. Murtha communicates with the NASA Recovery...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities
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Oct 31, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities

NASA Recovery Team members with Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) and the U.S. Navy practice recovering a test...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 30, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

Winch team operators help guide a test version of the Orion crew module into the flooded well deck of the USS San...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 26, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

Winch operations team members watch as a test version of the Orion crew module is secured in the flooded well deck...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 4 Afternoon Activities
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Jan 20, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 4 Afternoon Activities

During Underway Recovery Test 6, NASA astronaut Stephen Bowen talks with sailors about the correlations between his...

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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

Navy Divers of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit (EODESU) 1 prepare to take part in practicing...

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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

Navy Divers of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit (EODESU) 1 are seen as they prepare to...

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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

Navy Divers of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit (EODESU) 1 prepare to take part in practicing...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 4 Afternoon Activities
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Jan 20, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 4 Afternoon Activities

During Underway Recovery Test 6, NASA astronaut Stephen Bowen talks with sailors about the correlations between his...

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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

ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano is seen as he prepares to take part in practicing Artemis...

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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

Navy Divers of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit (EODESU) 1 prepare to take part in practicing...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 29, 2025

NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12

Signatures of astronauts who have participated in Artemis recovery training are seen on a panel inside the Crew...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 29, 2025

NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12

Members of Department of Defense recovery view the Crew Module Test Article (CMTA) during Underway Recovery Test-12...

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Mar 27, 2025

NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12

ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano is seen as he prepares to take part in practicing Artemis...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 12, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

Recovery team members work secure a test version of Orion in preparation for tests aboard the USS Salvor on Sept....

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 12, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

Recovery team members secure a test version of Orion in the Pacific Ocean on Sept. 12, 2014. A combined NASA and...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 5 Activities
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Jan 21, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 5 Activities

Teams from the U.S. Navy’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 3, the Special Boat Unit, the USS Anchorage and...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 13, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

Recovery team members work on a test version of Orion in the Pacific Ocean on Sept. 13, 2014. A combined NASA and...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 13, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

Recovery team members lower a test version of Orion into the Pacific Ocean using a crane on board the Navy's USS...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 13, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

Recovery team members use a crane to lift a test version of Orion off the deck of the Navy's USS Salvor on Sept. 13,...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 12, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

Recovery team members attach cables to a test version of Orion on Sept. 12, 2014. A combined NASA and U.S. Navy team...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 13, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

Recovery team members move away from a test version of Orion ready to be recovered from the Pacific Ocean on Sept....

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 17, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

Recovery team members work to secure a test version of Orion in the Pacific Ocean on Sept. 17, 2014. A combined NASA...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 13, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

Recovery team members lower a test version of Orion onto the deck of the Navy's USS Salvor on Sept. 13, 2014. A...

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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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