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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
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Feb 18, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS San Diego heads out to sea with the Orion boilerplate test vehicle and other hardware in...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 18, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, the USS San Diego heads out to sea with the...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 18, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Using a rigid hull inflatable boat, NASA and the U.S. Navy practice retrieving the Orion forward...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 9, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

In preparation of the nation’s first lunar landing mission, Apollo 11 crew members underwent training to practice...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 18, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the USS San Diego, a crane is used to lower a rigid hull inflatable boat into the Pacific...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1471
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Feb 18, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the top deck of the USS San Diego, a helicopter flies overhead to monitor conditions as the...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 18, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, the USS San Diego heads out to sea with the...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 18, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Navy personnel check support equipment aboard the USS San Diego at the U.S. Naval Base San...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1468
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Feb 18, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the deck of the USS San Diego, NASA and U.S. Navy personnel monitor the process as a crane is...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00215
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Oct 18, 2006

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Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: A mission to build on_ With the successful completion of a trip to the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 6, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission launched from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida via the Marshall Space Flight Center...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00306
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Nov 10, 2005

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Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: All three of NASA's orbiters are preparing for missions to the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 9, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

In preparation of the nation’s first lunar landing mission, Apollo 11 crew members underwent training to practice...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 21, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Millions of people on Earth watched via television as a message for all mankind was delivered to the Mare...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Mar 25, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

Pictured is the crew for the Shuttle Endeavor STS-113 mission snapped during a training session in the Space Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00155
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Jun 15, 2006

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You're watching NASA Direct. Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: With the launch of Discovery less than...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0594
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Apr 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5694
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Employees admire space shuttle Atlantis as the landing convoy crew makes the vehicle safe...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3672
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May 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy employees gather to watch shuttle Atlantis' rollover from Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0592
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Apr 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0601
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Apr 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Across the Turn Basin at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center looms the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0053
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Jan 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the roof of the Launch Control Center in the Launch Complex 39 Area, the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0046
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Jan 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The newly redesigned External Tank wends its way through the parking area at the Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0044
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Jan 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Media view the newly redesigned External Tank as a transporter begins off-loading it...

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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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