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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: 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-2014-3424
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Aug 3, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A view from inside the well deck of the U.S. Navy’s USS Anchorage, reveals the Orion boilerplate...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 31, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

Aboard the USS San Diego, the ship's crane picks up a rigid hull inflatable boat to lower it to the water for use...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 21 Crew
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Oct 22, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 21 Crew

ISS021-E-011833 (22 Oct. 2009) --- The southern Savage Islands in the Atlantic Ocean are featured in this image...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3882
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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle floats in the Pacific Ocean during Underway Recovery Test 4A....

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Preparations for Sea
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Oct 29, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Preparations for Sea

Captain Anthony Roach, at right, commanding officer in the U.S. Navy, speaks with NASA's Exploration Mission-1...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0381
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Mar 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Pegasus barge, towed by the solid rocket booster retrieval ship Freedom Star to...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 29, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

A test version of the Orion crew module floats outside the well deck of the USS San Diego during Orion Underway...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3427
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Aug 3, 2014

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

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3434
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Aug 4, 2014

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

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4866
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Sep 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The NASA News Center and Operations Support Building II, or OSBII, in Launch Complex 39 are...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3870
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Sep 12, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle has been lowered into the water with a stationary crane from...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Jun 20, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-009734 (20 June 2008) --- Island of Ischia, Italy is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4903
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Sep 28, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This panoramic image shows tug boats maneuvering the Pegasus Barge carrying the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4855
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Sep 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Vehicle Assembly Building, or VAB, and NASA's new mobile launcher, or ML, are seen in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4847
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Sep 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Solid Motor Assembly and Readiness Facility, or SMARF,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3981
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Sep 16, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A rigid hull inflatable boat, with U.S. Navy personnel aboard, is being lowered into the water...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8178
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Dec 2, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – From a boat in the Atlantic Ocean, workers secure lines to an Orion flight test capsule...

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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)

U.S. Navy divers and other personnel in rigid hull inflatable boats have attached tether lines to a test version of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3430
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Aug 4, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Navy personnel depart from the well deck of the USS Anchorage in rigid hull inflatable...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4681
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Dec 3, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the third day of preparations for recovery of Orion after its splashdown in the Pacific...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4869
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Sep 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Aquatic biologists Doug Scheidt, left, and Eric Reyier with Innovative Health Applications,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4857
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Sep 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Operations Support Building II, or OSBII, is seen in the distance during a field-guided boat...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3988
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Sep 16, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A crane lifts a mock-up of the Orion forward bay cover in its net from a boat docked near the...

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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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