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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: Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 2 Activites
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Nov 3, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 2 Activites

Day 2 of Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) put NASA’s Landing and Recovery Team through its paces as they practiced...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3115
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Jul 26, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rocket University participants release a high-altitude balloon to carry an instrument package...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Splashdown

At 12:40 p.m. EST, Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission splashed down in the Pacific...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Splashdown
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Dec 11, 2022

Artemis I Orion Splashdown

At 12:40 p.m. EST, Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission splashed down in the Pacific...

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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

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden talks with a member of the Orion recovery team on board the USS Anchorage as the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Shannon Walker prepares to release a weather balloon from the deck of the USS Portland
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Dec 10, 2022

Astronaut Shannon Walker prepares to release a weather balloon from the deck of the USS Portland

Astronaut Shannon Walker prepares to release a weather balloon from the deck of the USS Portland ahead of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5006
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Sep 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of the Solid Rocket Booster Recovery Ships Liberty Star and Freedom Star at...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Splashdown

At 12:40 p.m. EST, Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission splashed down in the Pacific...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Heat Shield Inspection at Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 3, 2023

Artemis I Orion Heat Shield Inspection at Kennedy Space Center

After NASA’s Orion spacecraft was recovered at the conclusion of the Artemis I test flight and transported to NASA’s...

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NASA image: b59-00557
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Jul 26, 2006

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B59-00557 (9 Sept. 1959) --- U.S. Air Force photo of Big Joe launch vehicle after launching at Cape Canaveral,...

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NASA image: jsc2024e025649
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Mar 29, 2024

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jsc2024e025649 (March 29, 2024) --- Recovered stanchion from the NASA flight support equipment used to mount...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Splashdown

At 12:40 p.m. EST, Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission splashed down in the Pacific...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 2 Activites
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Nov 3, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 2 Activites

Day 2 of Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) put NASA’s Landing and Recovery Team through its paces as they practiced...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Splashdown

At 12:40 p.m. EST, Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission splashed down in the Pacific...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3111
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Jul 26, 2013

KSC-2013-3111

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rocket University participants fill a high-altitude balloon before releasing it to carry an...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Splashdown

At 12:40 p.m. EST, Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission splashed down in the Pacific...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Splashdown

At 12:40 p.m. EST, Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission splashed down in the Pacific...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0321
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Feb 10, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The inside of the RLV Hangar at KSC is ready to receive the parts of Columbia...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3112
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Jul 26, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rocket University participants fill a high-altitude balloon before releasing it to carry an...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3116
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Jul 26, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A high-altitude balloon floats into the sky carrying an instrument package as part of an...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC96-0240-1
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Jul 19, 1996

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Historical Recruiting poster of Cleve E Voss holding model of B-47, Douglas D-558-2, 6x6ft w.t. & slide rule (on...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Jan 1, 1950

Mercury Project

This photograph shows the installation of a Mercury capsule and escape system on top of a booster prior to test...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0319
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Feb 10, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The inside of the RLV Hangar at KSC is ready to receive the parts of Columbia recovered...

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NASA image: Orion Recovery Team
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Dec 3, 2014

Orion Recovery Team

The US Navy and NASA recovery teams are on station off the cost of California on Dec. 3, 2014 and ready to recover...

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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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