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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 29, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

A test version of the Orion crew module floats outside the well deck of the USS San Diego during Orion Underway...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test
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Feb 20, 2014

Underway Recovery Test

The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is secured in the well deck of the USS San Diego at the U.S. Naval Base San Diego...

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NASA image: URT - Day Three
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Feb 20, 2014

URT - Day Three

The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is secured in the well deck of the USS San Diego at the U.S. Naval Base San Diego...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 26, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

A golden sheen lights up a test version of the Orion crew module in the flooded well deck of the USS San Diego...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test
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Feb 20, 2014

Underway Recovery Test

The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is secured in the well deck of the USS San Diego at the U.S. Naval Base San Diego...

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NASA image: URT - Day Three
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Feb 20, 2014

URT - Day Three

The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is secured in the well deck of the USS San Diego at the U.S. Naval Base San Diego...

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NASA image: Barratt collects sample from WRS
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May 19, 2009

Barratt collects sample from WRS

ISS019-E-017918 (19 May 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 19/20 flight engineer, collects a sample...

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NASA image: Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is
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Aug 5, 2013

Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is

Orion Test Capsule loaded on a flatbed trailer at NASA Langley to be transport to Fort Eustis, VA. where it will be...

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NASA image: iss067e099373
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Jun 1, 2022

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iss067e099373 (June 1, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 67 Flight Engineer Jessica Watkins services life...

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NASA image: Fossum with WRS
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Sep 23, 2011

Fossum with WRS

ISS029-E-007893 (23 Sept. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 29 commander, works with the Water...

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NASA image: Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is
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Aug 5, 2013

Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is

Orion Test Capsule loaded on a flatbed trailer at NASA Langley to be transport to Fort Eustis, VA. where it will be...

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NASA image: Burbank replaces a Catalytic Reactor 2 (CR2)
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Mar 9, 2012

Burbank replaces a Catalytic Reactor 2 (CR2)

ISS030-E-128877 (9 March 2012) --- At a workstation in the International Space Station?s Harmony node, NASA...

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NASA image: Kuipers performs Potable Water Sample Collection
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May 15, 2012

Kuipers performs Potable Water Sample Collection

ISS031-E-079015 (15 May 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 31 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is
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Aug 5, 2013

Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is

Orion Test Capsule loaded on a flatbed trailer at NASA Langley to be transport to Fort Eustis, VA. where it will be...

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NASA image: Fossum with WRS
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Sep 23, 2011

Fossum with WRS

ISS029-E-007892 (23 Sept. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 29 commander, works with the Water...

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NASA image: iss069e091003
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Sep 21, 2023

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iss069e091003 (Sept. 21, 2023) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight...

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NASA image: Burbank replaces a Catalytic Reactor 2 (CR2)
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Mar 9, 2012

Burbank replaces a Catalytic Reactor 2 (CR2)

ISS030-E-128879 (9 March 2012) --- At a workstation in the International Space Station?s Harmony node, NASA...

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NASA image: Burbank replaces a Catalytic Reactor 2 (CR2)
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Mar 9, 2012

Burbank replaces a Catalytic Reactor 2 (CR2)

ISS030-E-128878 (9 March 2012) --- At a workstation in the International Space Station?s Harmony node, NASA...

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NASA image: Burbank performs in-flight maintenance on the WRS-2 in the Node 3
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Jan 28, 2012

Burbank performs in-flight maintenance on the WRS-2 in the Node 3

ISS030-E-051116 (28 Jan. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, performs in-flight...

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NASA image: iss068e027924
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Dec 8, 2022

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iss068e027924 (Dec. 8, 2022) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3665
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Nov 13, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the News Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Bob Bagdigian (right) talks to...

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NASA image: Skylab 3 Command Module is hoisted aboard prime recovery ship
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Sep 25, 1973

Skylab 3 Command Module is hoisted aboard prime recovery ship

S73-36423 (25 Sept. 1973) --- The Skylab 3 Command Module, with astronauts Alan L. Bean, Owen K. Garriott and Jack...

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NASA image: Navy Swimmers Assist - Recovery of Skylab (SL)-3 Command Module (CM) - Pacific
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Sep 25, 1973

Navy Swimmers Assist - Recovery of Skylab (SL)-3 Command Module (CM) - Pacific

S73-36401 (25 Sept. 1973) --- A team of U.S. Navy swimmers assists with the recovery of the Skylab 3 Command Module...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3875
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Sep 12, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle has been lowered into the water with a stationary crane from...

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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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