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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 31, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

A sunrise colors the sky as another day of Underway Recovery Test 5 begins on the USS San Diego in the Pacific Ocean...

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Jan 14, 2000

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The STS-99 crew leave the Operations and Checkout Building on their way to Launch Pad 39A and a simulated countdown...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3444
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Aug 4, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The tethered Orion boilerplate test vehicle floats in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San...

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NASA image: Orion EFT-1 Press Briefing
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Mar 17, 2014

Orion EFT-1 Press Briefing

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – During a media event inside the Horizontal Integration Facility at Launch Complex 37 at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3829
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Sep 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Reporters and photographers watch as the Orion crew module, stacked atop its service module,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4016
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Nov 17, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4097
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Sep 17, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USNS Yukon, in the foreground, is stationed nearby the USS Anchorage, during the third day...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3836
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Sep 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Orion crew module, stacked atop its service module, has moved out of the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3515
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Aug 13, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Anchorage returns to Naval Base San Diego after completion of the Orion Underway...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3850
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Sep 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Orion crew module, stacked atop its service module, is transported into the Payload...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) Trip - "Genius in the Hou
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Oct 22, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) Trip - "Genius in the Hou

NASA’s Ground Systems Development and Operations Program (GSDO) participated in the “Genius in the House” event at...

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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: KSC-2014-3768
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Sep 7, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2756
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May 14, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin technicians and engineers move the heat shield for the Orion crew module...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3319
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Aug 2, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Inside the well deck of the U.S. Navy's USS Anchorage, the Orion boilerplate test vehicle rests...

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Oct 9, 1998

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STS-95 Pilot Steven W. Lindsey suits up in the Operations and Checkout Building prior to his trip to Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4508
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Nov 17, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Ground support equipment for use during an alternate recovery method of the Orion crew module...

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NASA image: Orion Starts Roll to Launch Pad 37
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Nov 11, 2014

Orion Starts Roll to Launch Pad 37

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency's completed Orion spacecraft begins its trip from the Launch...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1 - Return and Offload
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Feb 21, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1 - Return and Offload

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle was offloaded from the USS San Diego at the U.S. Naval Base...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Nov 3, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

Melissa Jones, far right, Landing and Recovery director with the Ground Systems Development and Operations Program...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1294
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Oct 9, 1998

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STS-95 Payload Specialist Chiaki Mukai (M.D., Ph.D.), representing the National Space Development Agency of Japan...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4198
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Aug 19, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Nov 3, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

The USS San Diego is docked at Naval Base San Diego in California after returning from Underway Recovery Test 5 in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4527
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Nov 19, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Ground support equipment is being loaded into the well deck of the USS Anchorage at Naval Base...

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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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