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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: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 (RECOVERY)-  ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - MISC. - ATLANTIC
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Jul 21, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 (RECOVERY)- ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - MISC. - ATLANTIC

S66-42777 (21 July 1966) --- The crew of the Gemini-10 spaceflight, astronaut John W. Young (left), command pilot,...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 27, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

USS Somerset sailors direct the landing of helicopters with astronauts onboard during Underway Recovery Test-12...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 26, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full scale mockup of the Orion spacecraft, is seen during Underway Recovery...

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NASA image: Orion crew egress testing
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Jul 13, 2017

Orion crew egress testing

When astronauts return to Earth from destinations beyond the Moon in NASA’s Orion spacecraft and splashdown in the...

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NASA image: Recovery
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Dec 18, 1965

Recovery

S66-15802 (18 Dec. 1965) --- A camera on a recovery helicopter captured this scene as the Gemini-7 spacecraft slowly...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 26, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Mission support teams are seen toeing in rope line on USS Somerset as they practice with the Crew Module Test...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 3
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Jul 27, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 3

Navy divers from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Expeditionary Support Unit 1 work to secure the Orion Crew Module...

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NASA image: iss065m262711159_Expedition_65_SpaceX_CRS-23_Departure_210930
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Sep 30, 2021

iss065m262711159_Expedition_65_SpaceX_CRS-23_Departure_210930

SPACEX CARGO RESUPPLY SHIP DEPARTS SPACE STATION FOR HOME Loaded with scientific experiments and supplies, the...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 26, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full scale mockup of the Orion spacecraft, is seen during Underway Recovery...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 3
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Jul 27, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 3

Navy divers from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Expeditionary Support Unit 1 practice contingency recovery...

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NASA image: Orion recovery testing
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Feb 18, 2014

Orion recovery testing

A test version of the Orion spacecraft is tethered inside the well deck of the USS San Diego on Feb. 18, 2014, prior...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 26, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full scale mockup of the Orion spacecraft, sits nestled in its cradle during...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 27, 2025

NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12

A Navy MH-60 Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 approaches USS Somerset after recovering crew from...

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NASA image: RECOVERY - APOLLO VI
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Apr 5, 1968

RECOVERY - APOLLO VI

S68-27884 (4 April 1968) --- A U. S. Navy frogman team prepares the Apollo Spacecraft 020 Command Module (CM) for...

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NASA image: Flight Day 24: Farther From the Moon
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Dec 9, 2022

Flight Day 24: Farther From the Moon

art001e002262 (Dec. 9, 2022) Orion’s distance from the Moon continues to increase on flight day 24 of the Artemis I...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 29, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Members of the NASA and Department of Defense recovery team work inside the Landing Force Operations Center onboard...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 29, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Members of NASA’s Landing and Recovery team are seen on the bridge of USS Somerset as teams practice Artemis...

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NASA image: Orion crew egress testing
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Jul 13, 2017

Orion crew egress testing

When astronauts return to Earth from destinations beyond the Moon in NASA’s Orion spacecraft and splashdown in the...

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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

A member of the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 8 signals to the pilot in an H60-S Seahawk helicopter on the deck of...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 27, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

NASA astronaut Victor Glover, left, and NASA Flight Surgeon Richard Scheuring, are seen on the flight deck of USS...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 27, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full scale mockup of the Orion spacecraft, is seen during Underway Recovery...

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NASA image: Orion Recovery Team Sets Off
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Dec 1, 2014

Orion Recovery Team Sets Off

A helicopter lands on the flight deck of the USS Anchorage as the Navy ship makes its way to the recovery zone for...

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NASA image: Artemis II CMTA Turn Basin Testing
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Jan 30, 2023

Artemis II CMTA Turn Basin Testing

Landing and recovery team members secure the Crew Module Test Article (CMTA) in the water at the turn basin in the...

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NASA image: Orion Approaches Moon for Return Powered Flyby
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Dec 5, 2022

Orion Approaches Moon for Return Powered Flyby

art001e002130 Dec. 5, 2022 A portion of the Moon looms large just beyond the Orion spacecraft in this image taken on...

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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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