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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-2014-3424
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Aug 3, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A view from inside the well deck of the U.S. Navy’s USS Anchorage, reveals the Orion boilerplate...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 31, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

Aboard the USS San Diego, the ship's crane picks up a rigid hull inflatable boat to lower it to the water for use...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3879
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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle floats in the Pacific Ocean during Underway Recovery Test 4A....

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3839
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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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NASA image: KSC-2014-3989
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Sep 16, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A mock-up of the Orion forward bay cover is lowered by crane from the USS Anchorage into the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4424
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Nov 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency's completed Orion spacecraft begins its...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3882
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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle floats in the Pacific Ocean during Underway Recovery Test 4A....

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NASA image: 4th Day of Equipment Being Loaded for Recovery of Orion
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Nov 20, 2014

4th Day of Equipment Being Loaded for Recovery of Orion

The Orion handling fixture, special bumpers and other ground support equipment are secured in the well deck of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2578
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May 12, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Workers on scissor lifts build up a protective structure at the Mole Pier at the Naval Base San...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) Trip - "52 Weeks of Scien
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Oct 19, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) Trip - "52 Weeks of Scien

Students visit the displays at the Logan Heights Library in San Diego, California, during the “52 Weeks of Science”...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4536
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Nov 20, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Ground support equipment is being secured in the well deck of the USS Anchorage at Naval Base...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2749
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May 9, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin technicians and engineers monitor the progress as a crane lifts the Orion...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2856
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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 Tile Fitting
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Oct 24, 2016

Orion Tile Fitting

Tile blocks have been prefitted around the heat shield for the Orion crew module inside the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2366
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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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NASA image: KSC-2014-3857
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Sep 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Reporters and photographers watch as the Orion crew module, stacked atop its service module,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2585
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May 13, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Inside a protective structure at the Mole Pier at the Naval Base San Diego in California,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3943
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Sep 15, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 8, or HSC 8, prepare two H60-S helicopters for flight on the deck...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4507
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Nov 17, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Ground support equipment for use during an alternate recovery method of the Orion crew module...

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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: KSC-2014-3309
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Jul 29, 2014

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

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3480
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Aug 5, 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) Trip - "Be Wise" Presenta
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Oct 23, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) Trip - "Be Wise" Presenta

NASA’s Ground Systems Development and Operations Program (GSDO) participates in a “Be Wise” program at the Reuben H....

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3427
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Aug 3, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle floats in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego during...

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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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