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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: Expedition 53 Landing Preparations
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Dec 12, 2017

Expedition 53 Landing Preparations

NASA, ESA (European Space Agency), Roscosmos, along with Russian Search and Recovery Forces, meet to discuss the...

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NASA image: Photographer for US Coast Guard Visit
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Mar 14, 2024

Photographer for US Coast Guard Visit

U.S. Coast Guard Admiral Linda Fagan receives NASA’s Silver Group Achievement Award from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for Mar. 17, 2019
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Mar 15, 2019

Inside KSC! for Mar. 17, 2019

This week in space news, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana addressed...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Splashdown
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May 5, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Splashdown

NASA astronaut Kayla Barron is helped out of the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance spacecraft onboard the SpaceX Shannon...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Visits KSC
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Nov 19, 2024

Artemis II Crew Visits KSC

The Artemis II crew, NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, left, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, as well...

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NASA image: Recovery Testing at the Neutral Buoyancy Lab
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Dec 5, 2012

Recovery Testing at the Neutral Buoyancy Lab

NASA, Department of Defense personnel from Detachment 3 out of Patrick Air Force Base, and the Mobile Diving Salvage...

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NASA image: Recovery Testing at the Neutral Buoyancy Lab
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Dec 5, 2012

Recovery Testing at the Neutral Buoyancy Lab

NASA, Department of Defense personnel from Detachment 3 out of Patrick Air Force Base, and the Mobile Diving Salvage...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Splashdown
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May 5, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Splashdown

NASA astronaut Raja Chari is helped out of the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance spacecraft onboard the SpaceX Shannon...

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NASA image: U.S.S. Hornet crewmen greeted by crew of Apollo 12 lunar landing mission
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Nov 24, 1969

U.S.S. Hornet crewmen greeted by crew of Apollo 12 lunar landing mission

S69-22849 (24 Nov. 1969) --- USS Hornet crewmen are greeted by the crew of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission as...

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NASA image: Expedition 53 Landing Preparations
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Dec 12, 2017

Expedition 53 Landing Preparations

NASA, ESA (European Space Agency), Roscosmos, along with Russian Search and Recovery Forces, meet to discuss the...

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NASA image: Gemini-Titan (GT)-7 - Recovery - Atlantic
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Dec 18, 1965

Gemini-Titan (GT)-7 - Recovery - Atlantic

S65-63646 (18 Dec. 1965) --- The crew of the Gemini-7 spaceflight, astronauts Frank Borman, command pilot, and James...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown
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Oct 14, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown

ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti is helped out of the SpaceX Crew Dragon Freedom...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown
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Oct 14, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown

ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti is helped aboard a helicopter on the SpaceX recovery...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 (RECOVERY) - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - MISC. - ATLANTIC
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Jul 21, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 (RECOVERY) - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - MISC. - ATLANTIC

S66-42780 (21 July 1966) --- The crew of the Gemini-10 spaceflight, astronaut John W. Young (left), command pilot,...

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NASA image: Recovery Testing at the Neutral Buoyancy Lab
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Dec 5, 2012

Recovery Testing at the Neutral Buoyancy Lab

NASA, Department of Defense personnel from Detachment 3 out of Patrick Air Force Base, and the Mobile Diving Salvage...

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NASA image: Recovery
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Dec 18, 1965

Recovery

S66-15802 (18 Dec. 1965) --- A camera on a recovery helicopter captured this scene as the Gemini-7 spacecraft slowly...

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NASA image: Recovery Testing at the Neutral Buoyancy Lab
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Dec 5, 2012

Recovery Testing at the Neutral Buoyancy Lab

NASA, Department of Defense personnel from Detachment 3 out of Patrick Air Force Base, and the Mobile Diving Salvage...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown
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Oct 14, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown

Support teams raise the SpaceX Crew Dragon Freedom spacecraft aboard the recovery ship Megan shortly after it landed...

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NASA image: President Nixon on deck of U.S.S. Hornet awaiting Apollo 11 crew arrival
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Jul 24, 1969

President Nixon on deck of U.S.S. Hornet awaiting Apollo 11 crew arrival

S69-21736 (24 July 1969) --- President Richard M. Nixon photographed on the deck of the USS Hornet, prime recovery...

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NASA image: Expedition 53 Landing Preparations
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Dec 12, 2017

Expedition 53 Landing Preparations

NASA, ESA (European Space Agency), Roscosmos, along with Russian Search and Recovery Forces, meet to discuss the...

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NASA image: jsc2024e009650
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Jan 23, 2024

jsc2024e009650

jsc2024e009650 (Jan. 23, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Artemis II pilot Victor Glover gives teams a thumbs up as he...

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NASA image: Recovery Testing at the Neutral Buoyancy Lab
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Dec 5, 2012

Recovery Testing at the Neutral Buoyancy Lab

NASA, Department of Defense personnel from Detachment 3 out of Patrick Air Force Base, and the Mobile Diving Salvage...

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NASA image: Recovery Testing at the Neutral Buoyancy Lab
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Dec 6, 2012

Recovery Testing at the Neutral Buoyancy Lab

NASA, Department of Defense personnel from Detachment 3 out of Patrick Air Force Base, and the Mobile Diving Salvage...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Splashdown
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May 5, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Splashdown

ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Matthias Maurer is helped out of the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance spacecraft...

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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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