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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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Feb 25, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The crew of mission STS-123 eagerly leave the Operations and Checkout Building on...

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Jun 7, 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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May 12, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle has been secured in the crew module recovery cradle and...

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Aug 15, 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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Apr 7, 2000

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The STS-101 crew wave at onlookers as they walk from the Operations and Checkout Building to the Astrovan, which...

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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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Jul 30, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, the Orion boilerplate test vehicle and cradle...

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Oct 14, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-133 crew members receive instruction...

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Jul 28, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, children sign a banner near the Orion...

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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – During the third day of Orion Underway Recovery Test 4A, NASA and U.S. Navy personnel prepare...

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Jun 7, 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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Sep 11, 2014

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

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 28, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

U.S. Navy divers and other personnel in a Zodiac boat secure a harness around a test version of the Orion crew...

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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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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: GSE is Being Readied to Load onto the Ship for Orion Recovery
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Nov 17, 2014

GSE is Being Readied to Load onto the Ship for Orion Recovery

Ground support equipment for use during an alternate recovery method of the Orion crew module after its first flight...

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May 9, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin technicians and engineers monitor the progress and assist as needed as a...

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Aug 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Anchorage has docked at Naval Base San Diego after completion of the Orion Underway...

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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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May 1, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, engineers and...

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Mar 28, 2001

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, a suit technician adjusts the helmet of STS-100 Mission Specialist John L....

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Jun 6, 2014

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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: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 30, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

U.S. Navy divers and other personnel in several rigid hull inflatable and Zodiac boats have surrounded a test...

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Jan 13, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele, with the European Space Agency, gets help from a suit technician in the...

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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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