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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: KSC-04pd1974
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Sep 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After Hurricane Jeanne, Center Director Jim Kennedy (in red shirt) is ready to board...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1527
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May 4, 2003

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KAZAKHSTAN - From the seat of a Russian Helicopter, Bob Cabana (left), director of Flight Crew Operations, and...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4520
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. - An Erickson Sky Crane helicopter returns the SpaceX Dragon test article to Morro Bay, Cailf.,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3741
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Jun 20, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Huey helicopter from the Aircraft Operations branch at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0253
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Feb 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway, the Virgin Atlantic...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0933
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Mar 31, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This aerial photo of the runway at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility looks north. Longer...

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NASA image: Expedition 16 Soyuz TMA-11 Lands
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Apr 18, 2008

Expedition 16 Soyuz TMA-11 Lands

South Korean spaceflight participant So-Yeon YI jokes with Russian doctors in a helicopter after she and fellow crew...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4521
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. - An Erickson Sky Crane helicopter returns the SpaceX Dragon test article to Morro Bay, Cailf.,...

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NASA image: GT-7 RECOVERY
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Dec 18, 1965

GT-7 RECOVERY

S65-63690 (18 Dec. 1965) --- Astronauts Frank Borman, command pilot, and James A. Lovell Jr., pilot, sit in life...

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NASA image: Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF
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Feb 14, 2018

Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Flight Operations prepares to rehearse a helicopter crash-landing to test new and...

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Sep 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A helicopter moves past the Vehicle Assembly Building at KSC following the category 3...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Splashdown
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Mar 18, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Splashdown

NASA and SpaceX recovery teams are seen shortly after exiting a helicopter aboard recovery ship MEGAN as they...

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Jan 23, 2024

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jsc2024e010118 (Jan. 23, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch participates in...

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Apr 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Near the turn basin in the Launch Complex 39 area, a staged mass casualty exercise...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training
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Jul 19, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

Recovery teams participate in helicopter training in preparation for the retrieval of the sample return capsule from...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training
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Jul 19, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

Recovery teams participate in helicopter training in preparation for the retrieval of the sample return capsule from...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4713
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Dec 5, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This helicopter view of Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4717
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Dec 5, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This helicopter view of Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: Crew Members - USS Champlain - Arrival - Astronaut Alan Shepard
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Jan 1, 1961

Crew Members - USS Champlain - Arrival - Astronaut Alan Shepard

S61-02711 (5 May 1961) --- Crew members of the U.S. Navy Carrier Champlain cheer and take pictures of the arrival of...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3533
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Sep 11, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A remote-controlled helicopter with a unique set of sensors and software assembled by a team...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1946
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Sep 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A helicopter moves past the Vehicle Assembly Building at KSC following the category 3...

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NASA image: Scott Carpenter talking on the phone with President Kennedy
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May 24, 1962

Scott Carpenter talking on the phone with President Kennedy

S62-04057 (24 May 1962) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7) mission, talks...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4716
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Dec 5, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This helicopter view of Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0516
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Mar 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter releases 324 gallons of water onto a building in a simulated fire...

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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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