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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: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Splashdown
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Mar 12, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Splashdown

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Satoshi Furukawa is seen inside an elevator on the SpaceX...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Splashdown
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Nov 8, 2021

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Splashdown

The SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft is seen as it lands with NASA astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Megan...

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NASA image: TRAINING - WATER EGRESS - GULF OF MEXICO
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Apr 14, 1965

TRAINING - WATER EGRESS - GULF OF MEXICO

S65-22655 (14 April 1965) --- The Gemini-Titan 4 prime crew is shown aboard the NASA Motor Vessel Retriever in the...

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NASA image: Mexico, Arizona, Gulf of California as seen from Apollo 6 unmanned spacecraft
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Apr 4, 1968

Mexico, Arizona, Gulf of California as seen from Apollo 6 unmanned spacecraft

AS06-02-1436 (4 April 1968) --- View of the mouth of the Colorado River and the Gulf of California in northwestern...

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NASA image: Hurricane Elana, Gulf of Mexico
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Sep 3, 1985

Hurricane Elana, Gulf of Mexico

51I-44-052 (2 Sept. 1985) --- An oblique view of Hurricane Elena, photographed with a 70mm camera by STS-51I crew...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-Splashdown
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May 1, 2021

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-Splashdown

Manager, NASA ISS Transportation Integration Office, Bill Spetch and NASA astronaut representative Joe Acaba watch...

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NASA image: Hurricane Milton is pictured as a category 4 storm in the Gulf of Mexico
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Oct 9, 2024

Hurricane Milton is pictured as a category 4 storm in the Gulf of Mexico

iss072e057797_alt (Oct. 9, 2024) --- Hurricane Milton is pictured as a category 4 storm in the Gulf of Mexico...

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NASA image: Hurricane Milton is pictured as a category 4 storm in the Gulf of Mexico
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Oct 8, 2024

Hurricane Milton is pictured as a category 4 storm in the Gulf of Mexico

iss072e029590_alt (Oct. 8, 2024) --- Hurricane Milton is pictured as a category 4 storm in the Gulf of Mexico...

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NASA image: Thunderstorm, Texas Gulf Coast, USA
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Apr 29, 1990

Thunderstorm, Texas Gulf Coast, USA

This thunderstorm along the Texas Gulf Coast (29.0N, 95.0W), USA is seen as the trailing edge of a large cloud mass...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 prime crew seen during water egress training in Gulf of Mexico
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Oct 19, 1968

Apollo 8 prime crew seen during water egress training in Gulf of Mexico

S68-53223 (19 Oct. 1968) --- The prime crew of the Apollo 8 mission in life raft awaiting pickup by U.S. Coast Guard...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 prime crew seen during water egress training in Gulf of Mexico
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Oct 19, 1968

Apollo 8 prime crew seen during water egress training in Gulf of Mexico

S68-53217 (19 Oct. 1968) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., command module pilot of the Apollo 8 prime crew, in...

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NASA image: Hurricane Milton is pictured as a category 4 storm in the Gulf of Mexico
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Oct 9, 2024

Hurricane Milton is pictured as a category 4 storm in the Gulf of Mexico

iss072e031398 (Oct. 9, 2024) --- Hurricane Milton is pictured as a category 4 storm in the Gulf of Mexico nearing...

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NASA image: Rita Roars Through a Warm Gulf September 21, 2005
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Sep 21, 2005

Rita Roars Through a Warm Gulf September 21, 2005

This sea surface height map of the Gulf of Mexico, with the Florida peninsula on the right and the Texas-Mexico Gulf...

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NASA image: The Gulf of California separates mainland Mexico from the Baja California Peninsula
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Oct 1, 2025

The Gulf of California separates mainland Mexico from the Baja California Peninsula

iss073e0865795 (Oct. 1, 2025) --- The Gulf of California, also known as the Sea of Cortez, separates mainland Mexico...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-9 TEST - TRAINING - GULF OF MEXICO
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May 20, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-9 TEST - TRAINING - GULF OF MEXICO

S65-22656 (14 April 1965) --- The Gemini-Titan 4 prime crew, astronauts Edward H. White II (left), pilot, and James...

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NASA image: Hurricane Milton is pictured as a category 4 storm in the Gulf of Mexico
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Oct 7, 2024

Hurricane Milton is pictured as a category 4 storm in the Gulf of Mexico

iss072e031284 (Oct. 7, 2024) --- Hurricane Milton is pictured as a category 4 storm in the Gulf of Mexico nearing...

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NASA image: GRIP Experiment 2010
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Aug 16, 2010

GRIP Experiment 2010

A researcher points out the trajectory of a weather pattern on a computer monitor during a flight aboard the NASA...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Splashdown
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May 6, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Splashdown

The SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance spacecraft is seen shortly after it landed with NASA astronauts Raja Chari, Kayla...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Splashdown
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Mar 12, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Splashdown

The helicopter that will carry cargo and support personnel back to shore is seen as it approaches the SpaceX...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Landing
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Aug 2, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Landing

The SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft is seen as it lands with NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Splashdown
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Mar 11, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Splashdown

The SpaceX Dragon Endurance spacecraft is seen as it lands with NASA astronauts Nicole Mann and Josh Cassada, Japan...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Splashdown
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Mar 11, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Splashdown

Support teams work around the SpaceX Dragon Endurance spacecraft shortly after it landed with with NASA astronauts...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Splashdown
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May 6, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Splashdown

Support teams work around the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance spacecraft shortly after it landed with NASA astronauts...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Splashdown
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Mar 12, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Splashdown

The helicopter that will carry cargo and support personnel back to shore is seen as it approaches the SpaceX...

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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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