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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-2009-2143
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Mar 18, 2009

KSC-2009-2143

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the dock at Hangar AF at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the straddle crane...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3734
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Nov 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the dock at Hangar AF at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the straddle crane...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2144
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Mar 18, 2009

KSC-2009-2144

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Solid Rocket Booster Retrieval Ship Liberty Star tows a booster to the dock at Hangar AF...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2139
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Mar 18, 2009

KSC-2009-2139

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the dock at Hangar AF at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, one of the solid...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2145
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Mar 18, 2009

KSC-2009-2145

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the dock at Hangar AF at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a solid rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2141
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Mar 18, 2009

KSC-2009-2141

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Solid Rocket Booster Retrieval Ship Liberty Star tows a booster to the dock at Hangar AF...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3732
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Nov 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the dock at Hangar AF at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the spent solid...

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NASA image: Recovery - Mercury Astronaut Virgil Grissom - End - Mercury-Reddstone (MR)-4 Mission
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Jul 27, 1961

Recovery - Mercury Astronaut Virgil Grissom - End - Mercury-Reddstone (MR)-4 Mission

S61-02819 (21 July 1961) --- A U.S. Marine Corps helicopter retrieves astronaut Virgil I. Grissom from the Atlantic...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1443
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May 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dennis Morrison, senior biotech program scientist, talks to the media about an...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Splashdown

At 12:40 p.m. EST, Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission splashed down in the Pacific...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Recovery Weather Ballon Release
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Dec 10, 2022

Artemis I Orion Recovery Weather Ballon Release

Astronaut Shannon Walker prepares to release a weather balloon from the deck of the USS Portland alongside members...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Splash Down
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Dec 11, 2022

Artemis I Orion Splash Down

At 12:40 p.m. EST, Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission splashed down in the Pacific...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Recovery Weather Ballon Release
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Dec 10, 2022

Artemis I Orion Recovery Weather Ballon Release

Astronaut Shannon Walker prepares to release a weather balloon from the deck of the USS Portland alongside members...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 17, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

A test version of Orion floats in the Pacific Ocean, ready to be recovered by NASA and the US Navy on Sept. 17,...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0322
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Feb 10, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Seen from outside, the RLV Hangar at KSC is ready to receive the parts of Columbia...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3113
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Jul 26, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rocket University participants prepare to release a high-altitude balloon to carry an...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Jan 1, 1960

Mercury Project

Installation of the Mercury capsule on Redstone booster at the Redstone Test Stand. Assembled at the Marshall Space...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown and Recovery Operations Aboard the USS Portland
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Splashdown and Recovery Operations Aboard the USS Portland

At 12:40 p.m. EST, Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission splashed down in the Pacific...

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NASA image: Interpid, Carpenter recovery
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Jan 1, 1962

Interpid, Carpenter recovery

S62-04065 (24 May 1962) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7) mission, is...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Splashdown

At 12:40 p.m. EST, Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission splashed down in the Pacific...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Splashdown

At 12:40 p.m. EST, Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission splashed down in the Pacific...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Splashdown

At 12:40 p.m. EST, Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission splashed down in the Pacific...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Splashdown

At 12:40 p.m. EST, Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission splashed down in the Pacific...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Splashdown

At 12:40 p.m. EST, Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission splashed down in the Pacific...

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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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