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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: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1 - Return and Offload
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Feb 21, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1 - Return and Offload

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is being offloaded from the USS San Diego at the U.S. Naval...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3990
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Sep 17, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is tethered and guided back into the water-filled well deck...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4092
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Sep 17, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The tethered Orion boilerplate test vehicle is secured in the well deck of the USS Anchorage...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2371
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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-2014-3318
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Jul 31, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is secured on its cradle in the well deck of the U.S. Navy's...

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Jan 14, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele, with the European Space Agency, suits up in the Operations and Checkout...

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Dec 2, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Headquarters in Washington and the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA leaders...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3345
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Aug 15, 2013

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HAMPTON, Va. – At the Naval Station Norfolk near NASA’s Langley Research Center in Virginia, members of the news...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4540
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Nov 20, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion handling fixture, special bumpers and other ground support equipment are secured in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3303
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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-2014-3992
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Sep 17, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – During the third day of Orion Underway Recovery Test 3 on the USS Anchorage in the Pacific...

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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) participate in a “Be Wise” program at the Reuben H....

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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

Representatives from NASA’s Ground Systems Development and Operations Program (GSDO) prepare for a “Be Wise” program...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2370
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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-2014-4526
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Nov 19, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A forklift is used to carry ground support equipment into the well deck of the USS Anchorage at...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3432
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Aug 4, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – NASA, Lockheed Martin and U.S. Navy personnel monitor the Orion boilerplate test vehicle as the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4091
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Sep 17, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A Zodiac boat containing U.S. Navy divers is positioned at the entrance to the well deck of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3402
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Aug 1, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Inside the well deck of the U.S. Navy's USS Anchorage, the Orion boilerplate test vehicle is...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3366
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Aug 6, 2014

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Members of the media take photographs of the Orion boilerplate test vehicle secured in its...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3819
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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: GSE is Being Readied to Load onto the Ship for Orion Recovery
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Nov 17, 2014

GSE is Being Readied to Load onto the Ship for Orion Recovery

Ground support equipment for use during an alternate recovery method of the Orion crew module after its first flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3524
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Aug 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Anchorage has docked at Naval Base San Diego after completion of the Orion Underway...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3302
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Jul 28, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, children sign a banner and view the Orion...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3985
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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 lifted by crane on the USS Anchorage during...

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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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