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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 72 Soyuz Landing
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Apr 20, 2025

Expedition 72 Soyuz Landing

A Russian all terrain vehicle (ATV) drives each of the Expedition 72 crew members, NASA astronaut Don Pettit,...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Visit at KSC
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Aug 6, 2018

NASA Administrator Visit at KSC

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, made his first official visit to the agency's Kennedy Space Center on...

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NASA image: Expedition 30 Landing
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Apr 27, 2012

Expedition 30 Landing

Expedition 30 Commander Dan Burbank looks out the window of his helicopter as it prepares to depart for Kustanai...

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NASA image: U.S. Navy frogmen participate in Apollo 8 recovery
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Dec 27, 1968

U.S. Navy frogmen participate in Apollo 8 recovery

S69-15732 (27 Dec. 1968) --- A U.S. Navy frogman team participates in the Apollo 8 recovery operations. The Apollo...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3737
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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: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Splashdown
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Mar 18, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Splashdown

The helicopter carrying NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3390
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Aug 22, 2013

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EDWARDS AFB, Calif. - ED13-0300-001 – An Erickson Air-Crane helicopter lifts Sierra Nevada Corporation's Dream...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0501
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Mar 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a simulated emergency landing of a shuttle crew at NASA Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-178
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Apr 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a staged mass casualty exercise in the Launch Complex 39 area, security...

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NASA image: GT-11 - RECOVERY
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Sep 15, 1966

GT-11 - RECOVERY

S66-50767 (15 Sept. 1966) --- Astronaut Charles Conrad Jr., command pilot of the Gemini-11 spaceflight, climbs from...

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NASA image: Expedition 30 Landing
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Apr 27, 2012

Expedition 30 Landing

Expedition 30 Commander Dan Burbank is helped into a helicopter shortly after he and Expedition 30 Flight Engineers...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 - RECOVERY - ATLANTIC
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Jul 21, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 - RECOVERY - ATLANTIC

S66-42794 (21 July 1966) --- Navy frogmen prepare to attach a flotation collar to the Gemini-10 spacecraft as it...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4511
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Dec 20, 2013

KSC-2013-4511

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-2014-3735
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Jun 19, 2014

KSC-2014-3735

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

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NASA image: Expedition 12 Landing
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Apr 8, 2006

Expedition 12 Landing

Expedition 12 Commander Bill McArthur signs the interior of the Russian helicopter that will take him from the...

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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: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Splashdown
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Mar 12, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Splashdown

The helicopter that will carry NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Andreas...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4694
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Dec 4, 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: NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 27, 2025

NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12

A Navy MH-60 Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 approaches USS Somerset after recovering crew 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: Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF
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Feb 14, 2018

Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF

An Aircraft Mishap Preparedness and Contingency Plan is underway at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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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: GT-11 - RECOVERY
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Sep 15, 1966

GT-11 - RECOVERY

S66-50743 (15 Sept. 1966) --- The Gemini-11 spacecraft is lowered onto a dolly on the deck of the USS Guam, prime...

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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

A Kazakh man herds cattle across the tarmac at the Arkalyk airport in Kazakhstan, Friday, April, 19, 2008. Arkalyk...

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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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