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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: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 28, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

A brilliant sun and blue sky are the backdrop for Underway Recovery Test 5 in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3950
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Sep 15, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, at left, talks to a member of the U.S. Navy on the USS...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4685
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Dec 3, 2014

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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: Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown

S70-35625 (17 April 1970) --- Astronaut Fred W. Haise Jr., lunar module pilot, is hoisted in a "Billy Pugh" net into...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown

S70-35610 (17 April 1970) --- A water level view of the Apollo 13 recovery operations in the South Pacific Ocean....

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NASA image: Gemini 8 crew stands on deck of recovery vessel
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Mar 17, 1966

Gemini 8 crew stands on deck of recovery vessel

S66-18609 (17 March 1966) --- Astronauts David R. Scott (left), Gemini-8 pilot, and Neil A. Armstrong, command...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown

S70-35645 (17 April 1970) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., commander, is hoisted aboard a helicopter from the USS...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Crewmembers - Greeting - Family - Arrival - Ellington AFB (EAFB), TX
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Nov 29, 1969

Apollo 12 Crewmembers - Greeting - Family - Arrival - Ellington AFB (EAFB), TX

S69-60759 (29 Nov. 1969) --- Members of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission's crew are greeted by their wives and...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4810
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Dec 10, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- The Orion crew module is being lifted by crane from its crew module recovery cradle so it can...

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NASA image: Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container
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Dec 10, 2014

Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container

In this reflected view, the Orion crew module is being moved by crane from its crew module recovery cradle and will...

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NASA image: Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container
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Dec 10, 2014

Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container

The Orion crew module is being lifted by crane from its crew module recovery cradle so it can be placed in its crew...

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NASA image: Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container
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Dec 10, 2014

Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container

The Orion crew module is being moved by crane from its crew module recovery cradle and will be placed in the crew...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4811
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Dec 10, 2014

KSC-2014-4811

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- The Orion crew module is being moved by crane from its crew module recovery cradle and will be...

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NASA image: Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container
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Dec 10, 2014

Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container

Just before sunset, the Orion crew module is being moved by crane from its crew module recovery cradle and will be...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4533
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Nov 19, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion crew module recovery fixture and other ground support equipment have been loaded into...

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NASA image: Third Day of Loading Equipment for the Orion Recovery.
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Nov 19, 2014

Third Day of Loading Equipment for the Orion Recovery.

The Orion crew module recovery fixture has been loaded into the well deck of the USS Anchorage at Naval Base San...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Preparations for Sea
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Oct 29, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Preparations for Sea

Captain Anthony Roach, at right, commanding officer in the U.S. Navy, speaks with NASA's Exploration Mission-1...

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NASA image: Third Day of Loading Equipment for the Orion Recovery.
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Nov 19, 2014

Third Day of Loading Equipment for the Orion Recovery.

The Orion crew module recovery fixture and other ground support equipment have been loaded into the well deck of the...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 26, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

A test version of the Orion crew module is secured in the well deck of the USS San Diego for Underway Recovery Test...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4531
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Nov 19, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion crew module recovery fixture has been loaded into the well deck of the USS Anchorage...

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NASA image: Third Day of Loading Equipment for the Orion Recovery.
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Nov 19, 2014

Third Day of Loading Equipment for the Orion Recovery.

The Orion crew module recovery fixture is being loaded into the well deck of the USS Anchorage at Naval Base San...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4529
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Nov 19, 2014

KSC-2014-4529

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion crew module recovery fixture is being loaded into the well deck of the USS Anchorage...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Preparations for Sea
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Oct 29, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Preparations for Sea

Senior leaders from around NASA receive a familiarization tour by the Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) recovery team...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4530
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Nov 19, 2014

KSC-2014-4530

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion crew module recovery fixture is being loaded into the well deck of the USS Anchorage...

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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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