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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 6 (URT-6) - Day 4 Afternoon Activities
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Jan 20, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 4 Afternoon Activities

USS Anchorage’s Deck Department is heaving around the line as they bring up “Oscar,” a dummy used for man overboard...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2557
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Apr 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The mockup Orion crew exploration vehicle is on the dock at the Trident Basin at Port...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 3 Activities
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Nov 1, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 3 Activities

At sunset on Nov. 1, 2018, NASA's Recovery Team, along with the U.S. Navy, practice recovering a test version of the...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 3 Activities
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Nov 1, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 3 Activities

During Underway Recovery Test-7 (URT-7), NASA's Recovery Team watches the U.S. Navy crew man the tending lines when...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2553
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Apr 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The mockup Orion crew exploration vehicle is lowered into the water at the Trident Basin at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2559
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Apr 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The mockup Orion crew exploration vehicle is lowered into the water at the Trident Basin at...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 3 Activities
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Nov 1, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 3 Activities

At sunset on Nov. 1, 2018, NASA's Recovery Team, along with the U.S. Navy, practice recovering a test version of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2563
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Apr 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of the 920th Rescue Wing release a flotation collar around the mockup Orion crew...

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NASA image: Navy Swimmers Assist - Recovery of Skylab (SL)-3 Command Module (CM) - Pacific
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Sep 25, 1973

Navy Swimmers Assist - Recovery of Skylab (SL)-3 Command Module (CM) - Pacific

S73-36401 (25 Sept. 1973) --- A team of U.S. Navy swimmers assists with the recovery of the Skylab 3 Command Module...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3444
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Aug 4, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The tethered Orion boilerplate test vehicle floats in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3879
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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle floats in the Pacific Ocean during Underway Recovery Test 4A....

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3434
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Aug 4, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle floats freely in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3433
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Aug 4, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The sun sets into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego following the Orion Underway...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3322
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Aug 2, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Navy personnel in rigid hull inflatable boats practice with tether lines attached to the...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test
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Mar 6, 2014

Underway Recovery Test

At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, the USS San Diego heads out to sea with the Orion boilerplate test...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3435
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Aug 4, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A view from inside the well deck of the U.S. Navy’s USS Anchorage, the Orion boilerplate test...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test
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Feb 18, 2014

Underway Recovery Test

The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is secured in the well deck of the USS San Diego at the U.S. Naval Base San Diego...

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NASA image: URT-3 At Sea Recovery Operation with Bolden
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Sep 15, 2014

URT-3 At Sea Recovery Operation with Bolden

During Orion Underway Recovery Test 4A aboard the USNS Salvor, a safeguard-class rescue and salvage ship, a crane is...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 29, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

Winch team operators help guide a test version of the Orion crew module in the flooded well deck of the USS San...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test
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Oct 21, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test

Team members monitor the progress as the test version of the Orion crew module is transported into the well deck of...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 30, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

Winch team operators help guide a test version of the Orion crew module into the flooded well deck of the USS San...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Preparations for Sea
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Oct 29, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Preparations for Sea

Senior leaders from around NASA receive a familiarization tour by the Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) recovery team...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 28, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

U.S. Navy divers and other personnel in a rigid hull inflatable boat are handling tether lines attached to a test...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Preparations for Sea
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Oct 29, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Preparations for Sea

Exploration Mission-1 Mission Manager Mike Sarafin and other senior leaders from around NASA received a...

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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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