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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 II Splashdown and Recovery Operations
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Splashdown and Recovery Operations

Personnel from NASA’s Artemis Landing and Recovery team and U.S. Navy aboard a H60-S Seahawk helicopter retrieve the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Splashdown and Recovery Operations
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Splashdown and Recovery Operations

Personnel from NASA’s Artemis Landing and Recovery team and U.S. Navy aboard a H60-S Seahawk helicopter retrieve the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Leaders Preview Orion Entry, Splashdown Operations
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Dec 9, 2022

Artemis I Leaders Preview Orion Entry, Splashdown Operations

Dec. 8, 2022: NASA Artemis I leaders conduct a news conference to preview Orion’s entry through Earth’s atmosphere,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4649
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Dec 2, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – NASA, Lockheed Martin and U.S. Navy personnel listen to former space shuttle flight director and...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4685
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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-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-2014-4680
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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: Grapple of the SpaceX Dragon Commercial cargo craft
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Oct 28, 2012

Grapple of the SpaceX Dragon Commercial cargo craft

ISS033-E-016899 (28 Oct. 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is pictured just prior to being released...

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NASA image: Flight Day 20: Orion Captures Earth After Lunar Flyby
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20: Orion Captures Earth After Lunar Flyby

art0001e002092 (Dec. 5, 2022) On the 20th day of the Artemis I mission, Orion captured the Earth rising behind the...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon undocking from the International Space Station
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May 18, 2014

SpaceX Dragon undocking from the International Space Station

ISS040-E-000407 (18 May 2014) --- The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is pictured just prior to being released...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 1 Activities
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Mar 12, 2020

Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 1 Activities

NASA’s Landing and Recovery team, composed of members from the Department of Defense, NASA and contractor Jacobs,...

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NASA image: iss061e120292
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Jan 6, 2020

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iss061e120292 (Jan. 6, 2020) --- NASA astronauts (from left) Christina Koch and Jessica Meir work inside the Kibo...

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NASA image: Unberthed Dragon grappled by SSRMS
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May 31, 2012

Unberthed Dragon grappled by SSRMS

ISS031-E-079317 (31 May 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured just prior to being released by the...

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NASA image: Flight Day 20: Orion Prepares for Return Flyby
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20: Orion Prepares for Return Flyby

(Dec. 5, 2022) On flight day 20, Orion prepares for its return powered flyby and closest approach to the Moon. This...

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NASA image: Artemis Recovery CMTA
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Mar 18, 2022

Artemis Recovery CMTA

The Artemis Orion crew module test article (CMTA) is in view in the high bay inside the Launch Equipment Test...

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NASA image: Flight Day 20: Orion Captures Earth After Lunar Flyby
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20: Orion Captures Earth After Lunar Flyby

art0001e002083 (Dec. 5, 2022) On the 20th day of the Artemis I mission, Orion captured the Earth rising behind the...

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NASA image: View of the Dragon Spacecraft
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May 30, 2012

View of the Dragon Spacecraft

ISS031-E-079555 (30 May 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured during its final hours of being docked...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 1 Activities
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Mar 12, 2020

Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 1 Activities

NASA’s Landing and Recovery team, composed of members from the Department of Defense, NASA and contractor Jacobs,...

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NASA image: U.S.S. Hornet moves toward the Apollo 12 Command Module to retrieve it
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Nov 24, 1969

U.S.S. Hornet moves toward the Apollo 12 Command Module to retrieve it

U.S.S. Hornet, prime recovery vessel for the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission, moves toward the Apollo 12 Command...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon undocking from the International Space Station
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May 18, 2014

SpaceX Dragon undocking from the International Space Station

ISS040-E-000418 (18 May 2014) --- The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is pictured just prior to being released...

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NASA image: Unberthed Dragon grappled by SSRMS
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May 31, 2012

Unberthed Dragon grappled by SSRMS

ISS031-E-080770 (31 May 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured just prior to being released by the...

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NASA image: iss061e120287
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Jan 6, 2020

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iss061e120287 (Jan. 6, 2020) --- NASA astronauts (from left) Jessica Meir and Christina Koch work inside the Kibo...

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NASA image: Dragon Departure
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Oct 28, 2012

Dragon Departure

ISS033-E-016526 (28 Oct. 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is pictured just prior to being released...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8) - Astronauts
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Mar 15, 2020

Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8) - Astronauts

Astronaut Michael Barratt observes Underway Recovery Test-8 aboard the USS John P. Murtha. During the test, NASA’s...

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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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