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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: US Navy Divers practice recovery operations at JSC
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May 10, 2022

US Navy Divers practice recovery operations at JSC

A group of U.S. Navy divers, Air Force pararescumen and Coast Guard rescue swimmers practice Orion underway recovery...

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NASA image: QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)
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Nov 5, 2018

QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)

While the quiet supersonic dive maneuver produces a quieter version of the sonic boom in a necessary area, it...

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NASA image: US Navy Divers practice recovery operations at JSC
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May 10, 2022

US Navy Divers practice recovery operations at JSC

A group of U.S. Navy divers, Air Force pararescumen and Coast Guard rescue swimmers practice Orion underway recovery...

JSC
NASA image: Astronaut John Young hoisted aboard helicopter during water egress training
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Jun 18, 1966

Astronaut John Young hoisted aboard helicopter during water egress training

S66-39713 (18 June 1966) --- Astronaut John W. Young, Gemini-10 command pilot, is hoisted up to a U.S. Coast Guard...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 prime crew seen during water egress training in Gulf of Mexico
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Oct 19, 1968

Apollo 8 prime crew seen during water egress training in Gulf of Mexico

S68-53217 (19 Oct. 1968) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., command module pilot of the Apollo 8 prime crew, in...

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NASA image: QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)
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Nov 5, 2018

QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)

While the quiet supersonic dive maneuver produces a quieter version of the sonic boom in a necessary area, it...

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NASA image: Waterway Traffic Seen From NASA F/A-18 During Research Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

Waterway Traffic Seen From NASA F/A-18 During Research Flight

While the quiet supersonic dive maneuver produces a quieter version of the sonic boom in a necessary area, it...

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NASA image: QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)
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Nov 5, 2018

QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)

While the quiet supersonic dive maneuver produces a quieter version of the sonic boom in a necessary area, it...

AFRC
NASA image: QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)
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Nov 5, 2018

QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)

While the quiet supersonic dive maneuver produces a quieter version of the sonic boom in a necessary area, it...

AFRC
NASA image: QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)
Image
Nov 5, 2018

QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)

While the quiet supersonic dive maneuver produces a quieter version of the sonic boom in a necessary area, it...

AFRC
NASA image: US Navy Divers practice recovery operations at JSC
Image
May 10, 2022

US Navy Divers practice recovery operations at JSC

A group of U.S. Navy divers, Air Force pararescumen and Coast Guard rescue swimmers practice Orion underway recovery...

JSC
NASA image: US Navy Divers practice recovery operations at JSC
Image
May 10, 2022

US Navy Divers practice recovery operations at JSC

A group of U.S. Navy divers, Air Force pararescumen and Coast Guard rescue swimmers practice Orion underway recovery...

JSC
NASA image: WATER EGRESS (GT-7)(COMMAND PILOT BEING HOISTED) - TRAINING
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Oct 15, 1965

WATER EGRESS (GT-7)(COMMAND PILOT BEING HOISTED) - TRAINING

S65-55565 (15 Oct. 1965) --- Astronaut Frank Borman, Gemini-7 prime crew command pilot, is hoisted out of the water...

JSC
NASA image: US Navy Divers practice recovery operations at JSC
Image
May 10, 2022

US Navy Divers practice recovery operations at JSC

A group of U.S. Navy divers, Air Force pararescumen and Coast Guard rescue swimmers practice Orion underway recovery...

JSC
NASA image: QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)
Image
Nov 5, 2018

QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)

While the quiet supersonic dive maneuver produces a quieter version of the sonic boom in a necessary area, it...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1374
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May 14, 2008

KSC-08pd1374

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An HH-60G helicopter flies overhead of a rescue boat during a training exercise, known as...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1378
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May 14, 2008

KSC-08pd1378

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In a rescue training exercise, known as Mode VIII, off Florida's central east coast, an...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1376
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May 14, 2008

KSC-08pd1376

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In a training exercise, known as Mode VIII, off Florida's central east coast, an HH-60G...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1369
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May 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An Air Force HC-130 rescue tanker flies over the target area off Florida's central east...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1381
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May 14, 2008

KSC-08pd1381

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Participants in a rescue training exercise, known as Mode VIII, wait for a support boat off...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1379
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May 14, 2008

KSC-08pd1379

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In a rescue training exercise, known as Mode VIII, off Florida's central east coast, a...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1371
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May 14, 2008

KSC-08pd1371

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An Air Force HC-130 rescue tanker flies over the target area off Florida's central east...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1375
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May 14, 2008

KSC-08pd1375

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In a training exercise, known as Mode VIII, off Florida's central east coast, an HH-60G...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1383
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May 14, 2008

KSC-08pd1383

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Off Florida's central east coast, a support boat from a rescue training exercise, known as...

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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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