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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-2014-4652
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Dec 2, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – NASA, Lockheed Martin and U.S. Navy personnel are preparing the well deck of the USS Anchorage...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4629
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Dec 1, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 8 personnel review procedures on the deck of the USS Anchorage as...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4680
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Dec 3, 2014

KSC-2014-4680

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: Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

NASA's Orion spacecraft floats in the Pacific Ocean after splashdown from its first flight test in Earth orbit. The...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

U.S. Navy personnel aboard a rigid hull inflatable boat help recover NASA's Orion spacecraft following its...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4771
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Dec 5, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- NASA's Orion spacecraft floats in the Pacific Ocean after splashdown from its first flight test...

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NASA image: iss061m260070944_E61_SpaceX_Dragon_CRS19_Release_01_07_2020
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Jan 7, 2020

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U.S. COMMERCIAL CARGO SHIP DEPARTS THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION After a month attached to the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4494
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – The SpaceX Dragon test article tumbles over the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Morro Bay,...

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NASA image: USS Anchorage Leaves Port for Launch of Orion
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Dec 1, 2014

USS Anchorage Leaves Port for Launch of Orion

The USNS Salvor, a safeguard-class rescue and salvage ship, is docked at Naval Base San Diego in California. The...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

NASA's Orion spacecraft floats in the Pacific Ocean after splashdown from its first flight test in Earth orbit. The...

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NASA image: Mercury-Atlas (MA)-9 - "Faith 7" Spacecraft Splashdown - Pacific Ocean
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Mar 26, 1971

Mercury-Atlas (MA)-9 - "Faith 7" Spacecraft Splashdown - Pacific Ocean

S71-24944 (16 May 1963) --- The Mercury-Atlas 9 "Faith 7" spacecraft, with astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr. aboard,...

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NASA image: Orion returns to earth
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion returns to earth

Following more than four hours in Earth orbit, NASA's Orion spacecraft is seen from an unpiloted aircraft as it...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4493
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – The SpaceX Dragon test article tumbles over the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Morro Bay,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4492
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – An Erickson Sky Crane helicopter releases the SpaceX Dragon test article, inducing a tumble...

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NASA image: KSC-75P-411
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Jul 24, 1975

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The three main parachutes lower the ASTP Apollo Command Module into the Pacific Ocean...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4505
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – The SpaceX Dragon test article splashes down following a test over the Pacific Ocean, off the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4506
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – The SpaceX Dragon test article awaits recovery from the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Morro...

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NASA image: URT - Day Three
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Feb 20, 2014

URT - Day Three

NASA and the U.S. Navy conduct a test on Feb. 20, 2014 in the Pacific Ocean, about 100 miles off the coast of San...

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NASA image: Orion returns to earth
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion returns to earth

Following more than four hours in Earth orbit, NASA's Orion spacecraft is seen from an unpiloted aircraft as it...

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NASA image: Orion returns to earth
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion returns to earth

Following more than four hours in Earth orbit, NASA's Orion spacecraft is seen from an unpiloted aircraft as it...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 12, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

A test version of Orion's forward bay cover is loaded onto the Navy's USS Anchorage in preparation for testing Orion...

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NASA image: URT - Day Three
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Feb 20, 2014

URT - Day Three

NASA and the U.S. Navy conduct a test on Feb. 20, 2014 in the Pacific Ocean, about 100 miles off the coast of San...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4504
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – The SpaceX Dragon test article splashes down following a test over the Pacific Ocean, off the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4609
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Dec 1, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Navy personnel are stationed on the deck of the USS Anchorage as the ship departs Naval...

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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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