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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: Day 3 on the USS Anchorage for the Recovery of Orion
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Dec 3, 2014

Day 3 on the USS Anchorage for the Recovery of Orion

On the third day of preparations for recovery of Orion after its splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, the well deck of...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Navy MH-60 Seahawk helicopter team members are seen onboard USS Somerset off the coast of California, as NASA and...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-051
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Nov 29, 2006

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Ames and Moffett Field (MFA) historical sites and memorials Navy Memorial anchor display on Shennandoah plaza -...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 3 Activities
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Mar 14, 2020

Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 3 Activities

During Underway Recovery Test-8, Navy Seaman Daniel Ricci helps manage the lines to help control a test version of...

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NASA image: ARC-1996-AC95-0154-333
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Feb 23, 1996

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CALF/JAST X-32 test program: the LSPM (Large Scale Powered Model), Lockheed's concept for a tri-service aircraft...

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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: Naval Academy Glee Club Performance
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Mar 10, 2020

Naval Academy Glee Club Performance

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, left, and Captain Ben Shupp, commanding officer, Naval Ordnance Test Unit,...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 3 Activities
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Jan 19, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 3 Activities

As part of Underway Recovery Test 6, the Orion test article is intentionally subjected to an increased sea state as...

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NASA image: Orion Recovery Team Sets Off
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Dec 1, 2014

Orion Recovery Team Sets Off

San Diego, seen here across the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's USS Anchorage, recedes in the background as the...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 2 Activities
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Mar 13, 2020

Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 2 Activities

Members of NASA’s Landing and Recovery Team, along with Navy sailors from the USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) practice...

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NASA image: Orion Recovery Team Sets Off
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Dec 1, 2014

Orion Recovery Team Sets Off

Recovery team members inspect the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's USS Anchorage as the Anchorage is make its way to...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 12, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

A test version of Orion's forward bay cover is loaded onto the Navy's USS Anchorage in preparation for testing Orion...

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NASA image: Payload specialists Marc Garneau and Paul Scully-Power in SMS
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Sep 4, 1984

Payload specialists Marc Garneau and Paul Scully-Power in SMS

41D-3139 (2 Sept 1984) --- Two prime crew member payload specialist and a backup for NASA's 41-G Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 5 Activities - Afternoon/
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Nov 3, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 5 Activities - Afternoon/

U.S. Navy divers prepare for night operations on Nov. 3, 2018, during Underway Recovery Test-7 (URT-7) in the well...

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NASA image: URT - Day Three
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Feb 20, 2014

URT - Day Three

NASA and the U.S. Navy conduct a test on Feb. 20, 2014 in the Pacific Ocean, about 100 miles off the coast of San...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3593
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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crowds are gathered at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to watch the U.S. Navy's Blue...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 2 Activities
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Mar 13, 2020

Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 2 Activities

Members of NASA’s Landing and Recovery Team, along with Navy sailors from the USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and divers...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

A Navy MH-60 Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 returns to USS Somerset as teams practice Artemis...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0339
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Feb 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr., chairman of the Columbia Accident Board,...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 3 Activities
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Jan 19, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 3 Activities

As part of Underway Recovery Test 6, the Orion test article is intentionally subjected to an increased sea state as...

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

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

Former astronaut and Special Assistant for Orion Program Integration John Casper watches the San Diego skyline grow...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0366
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Feb 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr. (fourth from left), chairman of the Columbia...

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NASA image: Orion Recovery Team Sets Off
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Dec 1, 2014

Orion Recovery Team Sets Off

A helicopter lands on the flight deck of the USS Anchorage as the Navy ship makes its way to the recovery zone for...

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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 is seen as it lifts a training manikin as teams...

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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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