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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) - Orion Boiler Plate Test
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Oct 21, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test

The test version of the Orion crew module is transported into the well deck of the USS San Diego at Naval Base San...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard onboard helicopter after recovery of Mercury capsule
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May 5, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard onboard helicopter after recovery of Mercury capsule

S88-31383 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) pilot, jokes with doctors while...

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NASA image: ED01-0209-3
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Jul 14, 2001

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The solar-electric Helios Prototype flying wing is shown over the Pacific Ocean during its first test flight on...

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NASA image: ED01-0209-1
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Jul 14, 2001

ED01-0209-1

The solar-electric Helios Prototype flying wing is shown moments after takeoff, beginning its first test flight on...

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NASA image: Orion Recovery Operations
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Dec 13, 2022

Orion Recovery Operations

NASA Artemis Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, at right, and Melissa Jones, NASA’s Artemis I Recovery...

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NASA image: Orion Recovery Operations
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Dec 13, 2022

Orion Recovery Operations

NASA Artemis Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, at right, and Melissa Jones, NASA’s Artemis I Recovery...

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NASA image: Orion Recovery Operations
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Dec 13, 2022

Orion Recovery Operations

NASA Artemis I Recovery Director Melissa Jones, at right, with Exploration Ground Systems, shakes hands with Kennedy...

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NASA image: Orion Recovery Operations
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Dec 13, 2022

Orion Recovery Operations

While returning to port after successfully recovering the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission, NASA Artemis...

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NASA image: Orion Recovery Operations
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Dec 13, 2022

Orion Recovery Operations

NASA Artemis Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, at right, and Melissa Jones, NASA’s Artemis I Recovery...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawks from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 are seen arriving on the flight deck of USS...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawks from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 are seen arriving on the flight deck of USS...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawks from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 are seen after arriving on the flight deck of...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawks from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 are seen after arriving on the flight deck of...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawks from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 are seen arriving on the flight deck of USS...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawks from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 are seen arriving on the flight deck of USS...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawks from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 are seen arriving on the flight deck of USS...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawks from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 are seen arriving on the flight deck of USS...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown

S70-35625 (17 April 1970) --- Astronaut Fred W. Haise Jr., lunar module pilot, is hoisted in a "Billy Pugh" net into...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3390
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Aug 6, 2014

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Visitors tour the well deck of the USS Anchorage and view the Orion boilerplate test vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3392
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Aug 6, 2014

KSC-2014-3392

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Visitors tour the well deck of the USS Anchorage and view the Orion boilerplate test vehicle...

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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: 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 enter the well deck of the USS San Diego after another day of Underway...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Visits Naval Base San Diego
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Jul 19, 2023

Artemis II Crew Visits Naval Base San Diego

From left to right, NASA astronaut Victor Glover, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, NASA astronauts...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Splashdown
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Dec 11, 2022

Artemis I Orion Splashdown

At 12:40 p.m. EST, Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission splashed down in the Pacific...

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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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