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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: Artemis I Launch - Firing Room 1, LCC
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Launch - Firing Room 1, LCC

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: GT-6
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Dec 16, 1965

GT-6

S65-61888 (16 Dec. 1965) --- Crewmen of the aircraft carrier USS Wasp gather on deck to watch the recovery of the...

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NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner Landing Simulation
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Jun 5, 2018

Boeing CST-100 Starliner Landing Simulation

Boeing, NASA and U.S. Army teams rehearse safely bringing the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft home to Earth on Wed.,...

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NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner Landing Simulation
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Jun 5, 2018

Boeing CST-100 Starliner Landing Simulation

Boeing, NASA and U.S. Army teams rehearse safely bringing the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft home to Earth on Wed.,...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

U.S. Navy personnel aboard the USS Anchorage prepare for recovery of NASA's Orion spacecraft from the Pacific Ocean...

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NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner Landing Simulation
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Jun 5, 2018

Boeing CST-100 Starliner Landing Simulation

Boeing, NASA and U.S. Army teams rehearse safely bringing the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft home to Earth on Wed.,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard - U.S.S. Champlain - Post-Recovery Mercury Capsule
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May 5, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard - U.S.S. Champlain - Post-Recovery Mercury Capsule

S61-02727 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard is seen on the deck of the USS Lake Champlain after the...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Landing
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Aug 2, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Landing

NASA astronaut Robert Behnken is greeted by NASA astronaut and Crew Recovery Chief Shane Kimbrough after egressing...

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NASA image: Navy Helicopter - Arrival - Recovery - Apollo X Astronauts - South Pacific Ocean
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May 26, 1969

Navy Helicopter - Arrival - Recovery - Apollo X Astronauts - South Pacific Ocean

S69-21036 (26 May 1969) --- A Navy helicopter arrives to recover the Apollo 10 astronauts, seen entering a life...

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NASA image: GRACE-FO Spacecraft Artist Rendering
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May 4, 2017

GRACE-FO Spacecraft Artist Rendering

This artist's rendering shows the twin spacecraft of the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment Follow-On...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) Trip - "52 Weeks of Scien
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Oct 19, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) Trip - "52 Weeks of Scien

Melissa Jones, center, Ground Systems Development and Operation Program (GSDO) Landing and Recovery director, speaks...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard inspects his capsule on U.S. Champlain after recovery
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May 5, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard inspects his capsule on U.S. Champlain after recovery

S88-31384 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) pilot, is pictured near his...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3344
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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-2014-3522
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Aug 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Anchorage has docked at Naval Base San Diego after completion of the Orion Underway...

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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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NASA image: KSC-2014-3511
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Aug 13, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Anchorage returns to the Naval Base San Diego after completion of the Orion Underway...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3399
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Jul 31, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is secured on its cradle in the well deck of the U.S. Navy's...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3931
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Sep 11, 2014

KSC-2014-3931

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Anchorage is docked at Naval Base San Diego during loading operations in its well deck...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3444
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Aug 4, 2014

KSC-2014-3444

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

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3515
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Aug 13, 2014

KSC-2014-3515

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Anchorage returns to Naval Base San Diego after completion of the Orion Underway...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3319
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Aug 2, 2014

KSC-2014-3319

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Inside the well deck of the U.S. Navy's USS Anchorage, the Orion boilerplate test vehicle rests...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1 - Return and Offload
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Feb 21, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1 - Return and Offload

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle was offloaded from the USS San Diego at the U.S. Naval Base...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3314
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Aug 13, 2013

KSC-2013-3314

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

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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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