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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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Sep 18, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is tethered in the water-filled well deck of the USS...

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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

A model of NASA’s Orion spacecraft with the Launch Abort System is on display at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2166
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Mar 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3421
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Aug 3, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Navy personnel on the top deck of the USS Anchorage watch as a crane is used to lower a...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3776
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Sep 7, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4191
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Sep 15, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle floats in the Pacific Ocean near the USS Anchorage during...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3856
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Sep 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians assist as the Orion crew module, stacked atop its service module, is moved into...

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Aug 18, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-106 flight crew departs the Operations & Checkout Facility to take part in...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) Trip - "Genius in the Hou
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Oct 22, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) Trip - "Genius in the Hou

Melissa Jones, left, Landing and Recovery director with NASA’s Ground Systems Development and Operations Program...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3311
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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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NASA image: KSC-2014-3304
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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-2014-3450
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Aug 10, 2014

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Tim Goddard, Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory Orion Flight Lead, answers questions about the Orion...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3816
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Sep 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Orion crew module, stacked atop its service module, is being prepared for its move out of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3987
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Sep 16, 2014

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

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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-2014-3481
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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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Mar 28, 2001

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-100 Mission Specialist Scott E. Parazynski smiles for the camera during...

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Jun 24, 1999

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STS-93 crew members eagerly head for the bus outside the Operations and Checkout Building for the trip to Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2377
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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, a GIZMO...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4509
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Nov 17, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A ramp is being loaded on the USS Anchorage so that ground support equipment for use during...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3426
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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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NASA image: KSC-2014-3835
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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-2014-3771
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Sep 7, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Third Day of Loading Equipment for the Orion Recovery.
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Nov 19, 2014

Third Day of Loading Equipment for the Orion Recovery.

The Orion crew module recovery fixture is being loaded into the well deck of the USS Anchorage at Naval Base San...

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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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