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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 Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

NASA's Orion spacecraft floats in the Pacific Ocean after splashdown from its first flight test in Earth orbit. In...

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NASA image: Orion Returns to KSC after Successful Mission
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Dec 18, 2014

Orion Returns to KSC after Successful Mission

NASA's Orion crew module, enclosed in its crew module transportation fixture and secured on a flatbed truck passes...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4773
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Dec 5, 2014

KSC-2014-4773

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- NASA's Orion spacecraft floats in the Pacific Ocean after splashdown from its first flight test...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

NASA's Orion spacecraft floats in the Pacific Ocean after splashdown from its first flight test in Earth orbit. An...

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NASA image: Aerial of the Orion EFT-1 Arrival at KSC
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Dec 18, 2014

Aerial of the Orion EFT-1 Arrival at KSC

An aerial view reveals the Orion crew module, enclosed in its crew module transportation fixture and secured on a...

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NASA image: Orion Washdown & Arrival at LASF
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Dec 18, 2014

Orion Washdown & Arrival at LASF

Technicians wash down the crew module transportation fixture containing the Orion crew module on the back of a...

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NASA image: URT - Day Three
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Feb 20, 2014

URT - Day Three

On the top deck of the USS San Diego, a helicopter flies overhead to monitor conditions as the Orion underway...

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NASA image: URT - Day Three
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Feb 20, 2014

URT - Day Three

On the top deck of the USS San Diego, a helicopter flies overhead to monitor conditions as the Orion underway...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

U.S. Navy personnel aboard the USS Anchorage prepare for recovery of NASA's Orion spacecraft from the Pacific Ocean...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 16, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

Recovery team members work to retrieve a test version of Orion's forward bay cover from the Pacific Ocean on Sept....

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NASA image: iss059m261541540_6-3-19_SpaceX_CRS17_Dragon_Release
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Jun 3, 2019

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U.S. COMMERCIAL CARGO SHIP DEPARTS THE SPACE STATION The unpiloted SpaceX Dragon cargo ship departed the...

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NASA image: Orion Washdown & Arrival at LASF
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Dec 18, 2014

Orion Washdown & Arrival at LASF

NASA's Orion crew module, enclosed in its crew module transportation fixture and secured on a flatbed truck, leaves...

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NASA image: Aerial of the Orion EFT-1 Arrival at KSC
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Dec 18, 2014

Aerial of the Orion EFT-1 Arrival at KSC

An aerial view near NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex reveals the Orion crew module, enclosed in its crew...

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NASA image: Orion Returns to KSC after Successful Mission
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Dec 18, 2014

Orion Returns to KSC after Successful Mission

NASA's Orion crew module, enclosed in its crew module transportation fixture and secured on a flatbed truck passes...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

NASA's Orion spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after its first flight test atop a Delta IV Heavy rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4769
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Dec 5, 2014

KSC-2014-4769

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- NASA's Orion spacecraft floats in the Pacific Ocean after splashdown from its first flight test...

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NASA image: Orion Returns to KSC after Successful Mission
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Dec 18, 2014

Orion Returns to KSC after Successful Mission

NASA's Orion crew module, enclosed in its crew module transportation fixture and secured on a flatbed truck nears...

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NASA image: Orion Washdown & Arrival at LASF
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Dec 18, 2014

Orion Washdown & Arrival at LASF

Technicians wash down the crew module transportation fixture containing the Orion crew module on the back of a...

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NASA image: 25766344513_8a929450ff_o
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Apr 6, 2016

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On April 6, 2016, engineers at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, kicked off a series of nine drop...

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NASA image: 26369070445_a53601a17d_o
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Apr 6, 2016

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On April 6, 2016, engineers at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, kicked off a series of nine drop...

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NASA image: Orion Drop Test Series Begins
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Apr 6, 2016

Orion Drop Test Series Begins

On April 6, 2016, engineers at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, kicked off a series of nine drop...

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NASA image: 25766346363_296a797bb5_o
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Apr 6, 2016

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On April 6, 2016, engineers at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, kicked off a series of nine drop...

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NASA image: 26096235800_1c29c91b41_o
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Apr 6, 2016

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On April 6, 2016, engineers at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, kicked off a series of nine drop...

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NASA image: 25766343263_e93ee81a56_o
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Apr 6, 2016

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On April 6, 2016, engineers at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, kicked off a series of nine drop...

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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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