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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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May 5, 2018

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iss055e063934 (May 5, 2018) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm...

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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: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Flight Day 4 Highlights
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Oct 25, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Flight Day 4 Highlights

NASA astronauts Matt Dominick, Mike Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin returned...

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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 Recovery Team Sets Off
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Dec 1, 2014

Orion Recovery Team Sets Off

The Navy's USNS Salvor sets sail along side the USS Anchorage, as both ships make their way to the Orion recovery...

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

NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12

Members of Department of Defense recovery view the Crew Module Test Article (CMTA) during Underway Recovery Test-12...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Uprighting System Test at the Space Environments Complex
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Nov 26, 2024

Orion Crew Module Uprighting System Test at the Space Environments Complex

The Orion Crew Module, also known as the Orion Environmental Test Article (ETA), returned to NASA’s Neil Armstrong...

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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

Sailors from USS Somerset assist in the recovery of the Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full scale mockup of the...

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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: GT-11 - RECOVERY
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Sep 15, 1966

GT-11 - RECOVERY

S66-50767 (15 Sept. 1966) --- Astronaut Charles Conrad Jr., command pilot of the Gemini-11 spaceflight, climbs from...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 - RECOVERY - ATLANTIC
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Jul 21, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 - RECOVERY - ATLANTIC

S66-42794 (21 July 1966) --- Navy frogmen prepare to attach a flotation collar to the Gemini-10 spacecraft as it...

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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

Teams gather as they prepare the Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full scale mockup of the Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 15, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

A test version of Orion awaits the next round of recovery tests inside of the USS Anchorage's well deck as the ship...

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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: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 29, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full scale mockup of the Orion spacecraft, is seen in the well deck of USS...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Navy MH-60 Seahawk helicopter team members are seen onboard USS Somerset off the coast of California, as NASA and...

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NASA image: Orion returns to earth
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion returns to earth

Following more than four hours in Earth orbit, NASA's Orion spacecraft is seen from an unpiloted aircraft as it...

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NASA image: Orion returns to earth
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion returns to earth

Following more than four hours in Earth orbit, NASA's Orion spacecraft is seen from an unpiloted aircraft as it...

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

Orion Approaches Moon for Return Powered Flyby

art001e002129 Dec. 5, 2022 A portion of the Moon looms large just beyond the Orion spacecraft in this image taken on...

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NASA image: GT-11 - RECOVERY
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Sep 15, 1966

GT-11 - RECOVERY

S66-50743 (15 Sept. 1966) --- The Gemini-11 spacecraft is lowered onto a dolly on the deck of the USS Guam, prime...

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NASA image: Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019
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Mar 21, 2019

Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019

The forward bay cover for Orion for Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1) is in view inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and...

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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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