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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: KSC-2014-3303
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Jul 29, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, the Orion boilerplate test vehicle and support...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test
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Oct 20, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test

Models of the Orion spacecraft and Launch Abort System are on display for viewing at Naval Base San Diego in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3432
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Aug 4, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – NASA, Lockheed Martin and U.S. Navy personnel monitor the Orion boilerplate test vehicle as the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4091
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Sep 17, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A Zodiac boat containing U.S. Navy divers is positioned at the entrance to the well deck of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3366
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Aug 6, 2014

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Members of the media take photographs of the Orion boilerplate test vehicle secured in its...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3524
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Aug 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Anchorage has docked at Naval Base San Diego after completion of the Orion Underway...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3985
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Sep 16, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A mock-up of the Orion forward bay cover is being lifted by crane on the USS Anchorage during...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3437
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Aug 4, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – NASA’s Orion boilerplate test vehicle floats in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 9, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

In this photograph, Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins carries his coffee with him as he arrives at the flight crew...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3939
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Sep 15, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A member of the U.S. Navy stands on the deck of the USS Anchorage on the first day of Orion...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4186
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Sep 15, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is secured in the well deck of the USS Anchorage during the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3431
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Aug 4, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The well deck of the USS Anchorage fills with water to prepare for recovery of the Orion...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Feb 25, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

In this photograph, Apollo 11 astronauts Edwin (Buzz) Aldrin (left) and Neil A. Armstrong prepare for the first...

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NASA image: Orion URT EFT-1 load capsule onto ship
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Feb 15, 2014

Orion URT EFT-1 load capsule onto ship

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle arrived at the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, and...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3880
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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On board the USS Salvor, a safeguard-class rescue and salvage ship, U.S. Navy personnel monitor...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1444
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Feb 15, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle arrived at the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, and...

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NASA image: X-38 vehicle #131R during landing on first free flight
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Nov 2, 2000

X-38 vehicle #131R during landing on first free flight

The latest version of the X-38, V-131R, touches down on Rogers Dry Lake adjacent to NASAÕs Dryden Flight Research...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3295
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Jul 28, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, former NASA astronaut Heidi Piper talks with...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3986
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Sep 16, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A mock-up of the Orion forward bay cover is being lifted by crane on the USS Anchorage during...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3933
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Sep 12, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Salvor, a safeguard-class rescue and salvage ship, departs from Naval Base San Diego on...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3308
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Jul 29, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, the Orion boilerplate test vehicle and support...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4187
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Sep 15, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Underway Recovery Test team members help secure the Orion boilerplate test vehicle in the well...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3951
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Sep 15, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden stands on the deck of the USS Anchorage on the first day of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3338
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Aug 4, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is slightly lifted by crane from the water to test the proof...

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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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