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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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Mar 16, 2013

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Bundled up against the cold, Expedition 34 Commander Kevin Ford of NASA is carried to a nearby helicopter March 16...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Splashdown
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Mar 12, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Splashdown

The helicopter that will carry cargo and support personnel back to shore is seen as it approaches the SpaceX...

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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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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – An Erickson Sky Crane helicopter returns the SpaceX Dragon test article to Morro Bay, Cailf.,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3739
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Jun 20, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Huey helicopter from the Aircraft Operations branch at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Expedition 6 Landing
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May 3, 2003

Expedition 6 Landing

Director of Flight Crew Operations Bob Cabana, upper left, talks with NASA colleagues on the satellite phone from a...

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NASA image: Czech Minister of Transport Meets with NASA Administrator
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Jan 22, 2024

Czech Minister of Transport Meets with NASA Administrator

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, speaks with Martin Kupka, Minister of Transport for the Czech Republic, about...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Pre-Splashdown
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Jan 14, 2026

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Pre-Splashdown

NASA and SpaceX support teams board a helicopter to stage for the landing of the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft...

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NASA image: Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test ISSV-1A
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Sep 20, 2023

Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test ISSV-1A

A NASA helicopter follows the convoy carrying Artemis II NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3171
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Apr 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a helicopter collects water from the Turn Basin...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1911
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Sep 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This view shows damage to the Vehicle Assembly Building at KSC following the category 3...

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NASA image: Expedition Six landing views
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May 4, 2003

Expedition Six landing views

May 4, 2003, Kazakhstan. Bob Cabana (L in door), Director of Flight Crew Operations talks with NASA colleagues on...

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NASA image: KSC-69PC-453
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Jul 24, 1969

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS - A technician aboard the USS Hornet holds the Mobile Quarantine Facility door...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3720
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Jun 19, 2014

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

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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: Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF
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Feb 14, 2018

Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF

A member of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Flight Operations team prepares for a rehearsal of a helicopter...

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NASA image: Expedition 37 Landing
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Nov 11, 2013

Expedition 37 Landing

Russian Search and Rescue all-terrain vehicles are seen waiting to ferry the Expedition 37 crew to their respective...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Splashdown
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Oct 25, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Splashdown

The helicopter that will carry NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, and Roscosmos...

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Mar 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers attach a high-impact-resistant flexible plastic bucket to a NASA helicopter....

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3715
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Jun 19, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Huey helicopter from the Aircraft Operations branch at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1904
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Sep 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This view taken from a helicopter shows damage to the Vehicle Assembly Building at KSC...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4714
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Dec 5, 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: Mercury Redstone 3 imagery
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May 5, 1961

Mercury Redstone 3 imagery

JSC2007-E-046478 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. is rescued by a U.S. Marine helicopter at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3714
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Jun 19, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Huey helicopter from the Aircraft Operations branch at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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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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