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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: Underway Recovery Test
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Mar 6, 2014

Underway Recovery Test

At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, the USS San Diego heads out to sea with the Orion boilerplate test...

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Sep 16, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Two Zodiac boats containing U.S. Navy divers are positioned at the entrance to the well deck of...

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Aug 1, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Inside the U.S. Navy’s USS Anchorage, NASA, Lockheed Martin and U.S. Navy personnel watch as the...

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Sep 11, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Anchorage is docked at Naval Base San Diego during loading operations in its well deck...

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Aug 3, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Navy personnel in rigid hull inflatable boats and U.S. Navy divers in two Zodiac boats...

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NASA image: URT-3 At Sea Recovery Operation with Bolden
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Sep 15, 2014

URT-3 At Sea Recovery Operation with Bolden

The Orion boilerplate test vehicle floats in the Pacific Ocean near the USS Anchorage during Underway Recovery Test...

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Sep 18, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – NASA astronaut Nicole Stott talks to members of the U.S. Navy inside the USS Anchorage during...

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Jul 30, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – NASA, Lockheed Martin and U.S. Navy personnel remove the handling fixture from the Orion...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3871
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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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NASA image: KSC-2014-3320
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Aug 2, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Navy personnel use a rigid hull inflatable boat to approach the Orion boilerplate test...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3885
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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: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 20, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the top deck of the USS San Diego, NASA and U.S. Navy personnel gather after the Orion...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3945
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Sep 15, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, at left, talks to Jeremy Graeber, NASA Recovery director for...

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Jul 29, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, NASA and U.S. Navy personnel make sure that the...

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Aug 1, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Inside the U.S. Navy’s USS Anchorage, NASA, Lockheed Martin and U.S. Navy personnel watch as the...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test
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Mar 6, 2014

Underway Recovery Test

On the deck of the USS San Diego, NASA and U.S. Navy personnel monitor the process as a crane is used to lower the...

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Apr 29, 1997

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STS-84 crew members ride in and learn how to operate an M-113 armored personnel carrier as part of the Terminal...

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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)

NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program and the U.S. Navy prepare for another day of Underway...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test
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Mar 20, 2014

Underway Recovery Test

In the well deck of the USS San Diego, NASA and U.S. Navy personnel gather near the Orion boilerplate test article...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3422
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Aug 3, 2014

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

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3518
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Aug 13, 2014

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

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Aug 3, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is slightly lifted by crane from the water to test the proof...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3913
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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On board the USS Salvor, a safeguard-class rescue and salvage ship, NASA and U.S. Navy personnel...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 27, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

A test version of the Orion crew module is guided into the flooded well deck of the USS San Diego during Underway...

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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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