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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: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Nov 3, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

Melissa Jones, far right, Landing and Recovery director with the Ground Systems Development and Operations Program...

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Jul 30, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, the Orion boilerplate test vehicle and cradle...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3296
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Jul 28, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, children sign a banner near the Orion...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3940
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Sep 15, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A member of the U.S. Navy watches the San Diego skyline from the deck of the USS Anchorage as...

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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – During the third day of Orion Underway Recovery Test 4A, NASA and U.S. Navy personnel prepare...

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Aug 13, 2014

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

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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-2014-3520
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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-2013-3337
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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-2014-3428
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Aug 3, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Navy personnel in a rigid hull inflatable boat use tether lines to bring the Orion...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3941
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Sep 15, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 8, or HSC 8, prepare an H60-S Seahawk for flight on the deck of...

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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-2013-3319
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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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Aug 13, 2013

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HAMPTON, Va. – At the Naval Station Norfolk near NASA’s Langley Research Center in Virginia, U.S. Navy personnel...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3517
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Aug 13, 2014

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

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3328
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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, NASA and U.S. Navy...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1497
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Feb 21, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Preparations are underway to offload the Orion boilerplate test vehicle from the USS San Diego...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3416
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Aug 2, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Navy personnel in two rigid hull inflatable boats use tether lines to help guide the Orion...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 18, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, the USS San Diego heads out to sea with the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4108
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Sep 23, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Support equipment is being offloaded from the well deck of the USS Anchorage at Naval Base San...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3516
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Aug 13, 2014

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

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3420
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Aug 3, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Navy personnel in a rigid hull inflatable boat watch as a crane moves them away from the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3317
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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, NASA and U.S. Navy...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3370
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Aug 6, 2014

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – NASA astronaut Nicole Stott talks with a reporter in the well deck of the USS Anchorage during...

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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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