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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: Expedition 64 Landing Preparations
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Apr 17, 2021

Expedition 64 Landing Preparations

Helicopter pilots navigate to the designated landing zone for the landing of the Soyuz MS-17 with Expedition 64 crew...

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NASA image: Expedition 72 Landing Preparations
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Apr 20, 2025

Expedition 72 Landing Preparations

Recovery teams are seen aboard a Russian MI-8 helicopter as they support the landing of Expedition 72 NASA astronaut...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4510
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Dec 20, 2013

KSC-2013-4510

MORRO BAY, Calif. – An Erickson Sky Crane helicopter returns the SpaceX Dragon test article to Morro Bay, Cailf.,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3739
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Jun 20, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Huey helicopter from the Aircraft Operations branch at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Expedition 6 Landing
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May 3, 2003

Expedition 6 Landing

Director of Flight Crew Operations Bob Cabana, upper left, talks with NASA colleagues on the satellite phone from a...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Landing Preparations
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Feb 26, 2018

Expedition 54 Landing Preparations

Russian Search and Rescue teams deploy on MI-8 helicopters from Karaganda to Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan to prepare for...

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NASA image: Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test ISSV-1A
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Sep 20, 2023

Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test ISSV-1A

A NASA helicopter follows the convoy carrying Artemis II NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina...

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NASA image: Expedition Six landing views
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May 4, 2003

Expedition Six landing views

May 4, 2003, Kazakhstan. Bob Cabana (L in door), Director of Flight Crew Operations talks with NASA colleagues on...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3720
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Jun 19, 2014

KSC-2014-3720

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Emergency Response Team officers from the Protective Services branch of NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Expedition 50 Soyuz MS-02 Landing
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Apr 10, 2017

Expedition 50 Soyuz MS-02 Landing

nhq201704100040 (April 10, 2017) --- A Russian support helicopter leaves the Soyuz MS-02 landing site shortly after...

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NASA image: Expedition 37 Landing
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Nov 11, 2013

Expedition 37 Landing

Russian Search and Rescue all-terrain vehicles are seen waiting to ferry the Expedition 37 crew to their respective...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Splashdown
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Oct 25, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Splashdown

The helicopter that will carry NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, and Roscosmos...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3715
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Jun 19, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Huey helicopter from the Aircraft Operations branch at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4714
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Dec 5, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This helicopter view of Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: Aerials of Orion on Launch Pad 37 from Helicopter
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Dec 4, 2014

Aerials of Orion on Launch Pad 37 from Helicopter

This helicopter view of the NASA Causeway connecting NASA's Kennedy Space Center with Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3714
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Jun 19, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Huey helicopter from the Aircraft Operations branch at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Landing Preparations
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Feb 26, 2018

Expedition 54 Landing Preparations

Russian Search and Rescue teams deploy on MI-8 helicopters from Karaganda to Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan to prepare for...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM
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Dec 15, 2023

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM

The aerial prototype of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is seen at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3746
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Jun 20, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Emergency Response Team officers from the Protective Services branch NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing
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Oct 4, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing

A Russian MI-8 helicopter leaves the Soyuz MS-08 spacecraft landing site after it the capsule landed with Expedition...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Visit at KSC
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Aug 6, 2018

NASA Administrator Visit at KSC

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine made his first official visit to the agency's Kennedy Space Center on Monday,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4490
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Dec 20, 2013

KSC-2013-4490

MORRO BAY, Calif. – A SpaceX Dragon test article is lifted under an Erickson Sky Crane helicopter before a test to...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Splashdown
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Oct 25, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Splashdown

The helicopter carrying NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, and Roscosmos...

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NASA image: Expedition 73 Soyuz Landing
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Dec 9, 2025

Expedition 73 Soyuz Landing

Russian Search and Rescue helicopter teams fly to the predicted landing zone of the Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft with...

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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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