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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: SpaceX Demo-1 Splashdown
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Mar 8, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Splashdown

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is guided by four parachutes toward the Atlantic Ocean on March 8 after returning from the...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Splashdown
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Mar 8, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Splashdown

SpaceX’s recovery ship, Go Searcher, sails in the Atlantic Ocean off the east coast of Florida March 8, 2019, in...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Splashdown
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Mar 8, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Splashdown

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is retrieved by the company’s recovery ship, Go Searcher, in the Atlantic Ocean, about 200...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Splashdown
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Mar 8, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Splashdown

SpaceX’s recovery ship, Go Searcher, prepares to retrieve the company’s Crew Dragon from the Atlantic Ocean, about...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Splashdown
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Mar 8, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Splashdown

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is guided by four parachutes toward the Atlantic Ocean on March 8 after returning from the...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Splashdown
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Mar 8, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Splashdown

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is guided by four parachutes toward the Atlantic Ocean on March 8, 2019, after returning from...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Splashdown
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Mar 8, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Splashdown

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is carried by the company’s recovery ship, Go Searcher, in the Atlantic Ocean, about 200 miles...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Splashdown
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Mar 8, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Splashdown

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon floats in the Atlantic Ocean, about 200 miles off Florida’s east coast, March 8, 2019, after...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Splashdown
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Mar 8, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Splashdown

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is guided by four parachutes as it splashes down in the Atlantic Ocean about 200 miles off...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Command Module nears splashdown in the Pacific Ocean
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Nov 24, 1969

Apollo 12 Command Module nears splashdown in the Pacific Ocean

S69-22728 (24 Nov. 1969) --- The Apollo 12 Command Module, with astronauts Charles Conrad Jr., Richard F. Gordon...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX \mission\ Splashdown
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Mar 25, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX \mission\ Splashdown

Bert Kallio, lead mechanical engineer for the Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), speaks with NASA astronauts Stan...

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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. An...

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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: 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. An...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX \mission\ Splashdown
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Mar 25, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX \mission\ Splashdown

NASA astronauts Deniz Burnham, left, Andre Douglas, Stan Love, and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca...

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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. In...

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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. An...

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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: Apollo XIII Spacecraft - Splashdown - South Pacific Ocean
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo XIII Spacecraft - Splashdown - South Pacific Ocean

S70-35652 (17 April 1970) --- The Apollo 13 spacecraft heads toward a splashdown in the South Pacific Ocean. The...

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NASA image: Artemis I Recovery Teams Prepare for Splashdown
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Dec 5, 2022

Artemis I Recovery Teams Prepare for Splashdown

(Dec. 5, 2022) Recovery teams prepare for the splashdown of Orion on Dec. 11, 2022, off the coast of San Diego,...

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NASA image: Apollo XVII Command Module (CM) - Splashdown - South Pacific Ocean
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Dec 19, 1972

Apollo XVII Command Module (CM) - Splashdown - South Pacific Ocean

S72-55834 (19 Dec. 1972) --- The Apollo 17 Command Module (CM), with astronauts Eugene A. Cernan, Ronald E. Evans...

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NASA image: iss070m260720900_Crew-7_Deorbit_Burn_and_Splashdown_Coverage_Part_2
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Mar 12, 2024

iss070m260720900_Crew-7_Deorbit_Burn_and_Splashdown_Coverage_Part_2

NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Andy Mogensen, JAXA (Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: iss070m260720829_Crew-7_Deorbit_Burn_and_Splashdown_Coverage_Part_1
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Mar 12, 2024

iss070m260720829_Crew-7_Deorbit_Burn_and_Splashdown_Coverage_Part_1

NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Andy Mogensen, JAXA (Japan Aerospace...

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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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