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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 in the Well Deck After Splashdown and Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion in the Well Deck After Splashdown and Recovery

After splashdown, NASA's Orion spacecraft has been recovered and is positioned on rubber "speed bumps" inside the...

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NASA image: Orion Splash Down and Recovery Operations
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Splash Down and Recovery Operations

A member of the 45th Weather Squadron out of Patrick Space Force Base releases a weather balloon from the deck of...

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NASA image: Capsule Escape Tests - Wallops Island
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May 14, 1959

Capsule Escape Tests - Wallops Island

Caption: Off the pad abort shot at Wallops using Langley PARD designed full scale capsule with Recruit rocket and...

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NASA image: Orion Splash Down and Recovery Operations
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Splash Down and Recovery Operations

After splashdown of the Orion spacecraft on Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Artemis I Landing and Recovery Director Melissa...

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NASA image: Orion Splash Down and Recovery Operations
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Splash Down and Recovery Operations

A member of the U.S. Navy helicopter team aboard USS Portland opens a door to the flight deck after a V-22 Osprey...

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NASA image: Orion Splash Down and Recovery Operations
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Splash Down and Recovery Operations

After splashdown of the Orion spacecraft on Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Artemis I Landing and Recovery Director Melissa...

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NASA image: Expedition 67 - NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Talks with Media Following Mission - May 11, 2022
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May 11, 2022

Expedition 67 - NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Talks with Media Following Mission - May 11, 2022

NASA astronauts Kayla Barron, Raja Chari and Tom Marshburn, as well as ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer of NASA’s...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 24, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 crewmen step aboard U.S.S. New Orleans after splashdown
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Feb 9, 1971

Apollo 14 crewmen step aboard U.S.S. New Orleans after splashdown

S71-19473 (9 Feb. 1971) --- The Apollo 14 crew members step aboard the USS New Orleans, after exiting a U.S. Navy...

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NASA image: CRS-21 Dragon Splashdown
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Jan 13, 2021

CRS-21 Dragon Splashdown

Shown here is the SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft on board the company's Go Navigator recovery ship after making its...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 6, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

The Orion crew module is recovered after splashdown in the Pacific Ocean about 600 miles off the coast of San Diego,...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 6, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

The Orion crew module is recovered after splashdown in the Pacific Ocean about 600 miles off the coast of San Diego,...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 6, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

The Orion crew module is recovered after splashdown in the Pacific Ocean about 600 miles off the coast of San Diego,...

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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 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: Astronaut Shannon Walker prepares to release a weather balloon from the deck of the USS Portland
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Dec 10, 2022

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

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

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NASA image: Orion Splash Down and Recovery Operations
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Splash Down and Recovery Operations

Members of Kennedy Space Center’s public affairs team prepare for live coverage of NASA’s Orion spacecraft’s...

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NASA image: Orion Splash Down and Recovery Operations
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Splash Down and Recovery Operations

Members of Kennedy Space Center’s public affairs team prepare for live coverage of NASA’s Orion spacecraft’s...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jul 24, 1969

Wernher von Braun

Apollo 11 splashdown celebration in Huntsville, Alabama, on July 24, 1969. Huntsville Alabama is the home of the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Recovery Mission
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Dec 2, 2022

Artemis I Orion Recovery Mission

NASA's Landing and Recovery Team practices bringing a mock Orion capsule into the well deck of the USS Portland (LPD...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Recovery Mission
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Dec 2, 2022

Artemis I Orion Recovery Mission

NASA's Landing and Recovery Team practices bringing a mock Orion capsule into the well deck of the USS Portland (LPD...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Recovery - Helicopter Simulations
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Dec 9, 2022

Artemis I Orion Recovery - Helicopter Simulations

NASA and DoD members of the Artemis I recovery team run practice flight operations procedures aboard the USS...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Recovery - Helicopter Simulations
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Dec 9, 2022

Artemis I Orion Recovery - Helicopter Simulations

NASA and DoD members of the Artemis I recovery team run practice flight operations procedures aboard the USS...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Recovery Mission
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Dec 2, 2022

Artemis I Orion Recovery Mission

NASA's Landing and Recovery Team practices bringing a mock Orion capsule into the well deck of the USS Portland (LPD...

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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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