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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: Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF
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Feb 14, 2018

Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Flight Operations team prepare for a rehearsal of a helicopter crash-landing...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2454
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Dec 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a simulated launch countdown_emergency simulation on Launch Pad 39A, the NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4691
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Dec 4, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This helicopter view of Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF
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Feb 14, 2018

Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Flight Operations team prepare for a rehearsal of a helicopter crash-landing...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 27, 2025

NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12

A Navy MH-60 Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 approaches USS Somerset after recovering crew from...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0514
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Mar 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter hovers over the water while a high-impact-resistant flexible plastic...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4483
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – An Erickson Sky Crane helicopter lands in Morro Bay, Calif., in preparation for the test of the...

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NASA image: Apollo 7 prime crew during water egress training in Gulf of Mexico
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Aug 5, 1968

Apollo 7 prime crew during water egress training in Gulf of Mexico

S68-46605 (5 Aug. 1968) --- The prime crew of the first manned Apollo mission (Spacecraft 101/Saturn 205)...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3747
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Jun 20, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Emergency Response Team officers from the Protective Services branch NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Photo - Apollo/Saturn (A/S)-11 - Water w/Helo Hovering Overhead
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Jan 1, 1969

Photo - Apollo/Saturn (A/S)-11 - Water w/Helo Hovering Overhead

S69-27919 (13 March 1969) --- Immediately after splashdown a recovery helicopter from the USS Guadalcanal hovers...

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NASA image: Shannon Gregory Headshots
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Oct 17, 2023

Shannon Gregory Headshots

Shannon Gregory, chief of Flight Operations at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, stands in front of one of the agency’s...

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NASA image: KSC01padig177
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Apr 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Near the turn basin in the Launch Complex 39 area, a staged mass casualty exercise...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4491
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – A SpaceX Dragon test article is lifted under an Erickson Sky Crane helicopter before a test to...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 27, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

NASA astronaut Deniz Burnham smiles after landing in a Navy helicopter onboard USS Somerset during Underway Recovery...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Splashdown
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Mar 18, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Splashdown

NASA and SpaceX recovery teams exit a helicopter aboard recovery ship MEGAN as they prepare for the landing of a...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0516
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Mar 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter releases 324 gallons of water onto a building in a simulated fire...

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NASA image: Aerial View of Orion, Delta IV Heavy
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Dec 4, 2014

Aerial View of Orion, Delta IV Heavy

This helicopter view of the NASA Causeway connecting NASA's Kennedy Space Center with Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5735
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Nov 24, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an osprey is perched on a weather pole at a...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training
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Jul 19, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

Recovery teams participate in helicopter training in preparation for the retrieval of the sample return capsule from...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training
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Jul 19, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

Recovery teams participate in helicopter training in preparation for the retrieval of the sample return capsule from...

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NASA image: Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF
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Feb 14, 2018

Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Flight Operations team prepare for a rehearsal of a helicopter crash-landing...

KSC
NASA image: Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF
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Feb 14, 2018

Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Flight Operations team participate in a rehearsal of a helicopter...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3734
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Jun 19, 2014

KSC-2014-3734

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Emergency Response Team officers from the Protective Services branch of NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Apollo 7 crew post-flight
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Oct 28, 1968

Apollo 7 crew post-flight

S68-52542 (22 Oct. 1968) --- The Apollo 7 crew arrives aboard the USS Essex, the prime recovery ship for 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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