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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: Mercury Project
Image
May 5, 1961

Mercury Project

This photo depicts the recovery of the Freedom 7 (MR-3) capsule by a U.S. Marine helicopter. The MR-3 mission...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0513
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Mar 30, 2000

KSC-00pp0513

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter lifts a high-impact-resistant flexible plastic bucket that will be...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0112-048
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Sep 5, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD03-0112-048

NRTC/RITA Precision Pathway Terminal Guidance: UH-60 RASCAL (#012) (National Rotocraft Technology Center/Rotorcraft...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0745
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Jun 2, 2000

KSC-00pp0745

A NASA helicopter drops water from a special “bucket” onto a small fire on Kennedy Space Center grounds. The site is...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01PP-0735
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Apr 5, 2001

KSC-01PP-0735

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a staged mass casualty exercise in the Launch Complex 39 area, a paramedic...

KSC
NASA image: U.S. President Joe Biden Departs Moffett Federal Airfield Aboard Marine One
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Jan 19, 2023

U.S. President Joe Biden Departs Moffett Federal Airfield Aboard Marine One

President Joe Biden, accompanied by California Governor Gavin Newsom, boards the Marine One helicopter at Moffett...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0112-046
Image
Sep 5, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD03-0112-046

NRTC/RITA Precision Pathway Terminal Guidance: UH-60 RASCAL (#012) (National Rotocraft Technology Center/Rotorcraft...

ARC
NASA image: 61-mr4-100
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Jul 22, 1961

61-mr4-100

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Marine helicopter appears to have Liberty Bell 7 in tow after Virgil I. Grissom's...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1947
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Sep 27, 2004

KSC-04pd1947

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director James Kennedy (center) prepares to board a helicopter to observe damage...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01PD-1739
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Nov 28, 2001

KSC-01PD-1739

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A United States military Apache H64A helicopter patrols Kennedy Space Center airspace...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0056-22
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Mar 20, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0056-22

VSHAIP test in 7x10ft#1 W.T. (multiple model configruations) V-22 helicopter shipboard aerodynamic interaction...

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NASA image: jsc2017e118963
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Sep 21, 2017

jsc2017e118963

jsc2017e118963 (September 21, 2017) --- 2017 Canadian Space Agency astronaut candidate Jennifer Sidey-Gibbons is all...

JSC
NASA image: Artemis I at Launch Complex 39B
Image
Apr 21, 2022

Artemis I at Launch Complex 39B

Three helicopters are seen flying past NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard atop...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-06-S-00160
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Jul 1, 2006

KSC-06-S-00160

After suiting up, the seven STS-121 crew members leave the Operations and Checkout Building and board the 'Astrovan'...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-1984-AC82-0198-26
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Mar 12, 1984

ARC-1984-AC82-0198-26

Sikorsky RSRA - Rotor Systems Research Aircraft (72-002 NASA 741) in helicopter configuration flight. Note: Used in...

ARC
NASA image: Dream Chaser ALT-2 Free Flight
Image
Nov 11, 2017

Dream Chaser ALT-2 Free Flight

Sierra Nevada Corp’s Dream Chaser crew attached the wires that the helicopter would use to pick it up from NASA’s...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1078
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Aug 8, 2000

KSC-00pp1078

A NASA helicopter dips its fire-fighting bucket into the river to pick up and deliver a cargo of water to a wildfire...

KSC
NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 3 Activities
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Nov 4, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 3 Activities

Open Water Lead Tim Goddard points the way to the smoke the helicopter dropped in the water, indicating the location...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1079
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Aug 8, 2000

KSC00pp1079

A NASA helicopter flies toward the source of the smoke to drop its load of water on a wildfire at KSC. Before being...

KSC
NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 15, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

On Sept. 15, 2014, a helicopter used to gather photos and video lands on the flight deck of the USS Anchorage, which...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-1969-A-27425
Image
Jan 11, 1961

ARC-1969-A-27425

3/4 FRONT VIEW OF HILLER H-23C (USA 56-2288). USE OF THE HILLER H-23 HELICOPTER AS AN AID IN ESTABLISHING...

ARC
NASA image: Expedition 9 Landing
Image
Oct 24, 2004

Expedition 9 Landing

Expedition 9 Flight Engineer Michael Fincke exits the Russian search and rescue helicopter in Kustanay, Kazakhstan...

HQ
NASA image: KSC01pp0735
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Apr 5, 2001

KSC01pp0735

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a staged mass casualty exercise in the Launch Complex 39 area, a paramedic...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1079
Image
Aug 8, 2000

KSC-00pp1079

A NASA helicopter flies toward the source of the smoke to drop its load of water on a wildfire at KSC. Before being...

KSC
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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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