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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 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 27, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

A test version of the Orion crew module is guided into the flooded well deck of the USS San Diego during Underway...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 30, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

A test version of the Orion crew module floats in the Pacific Ocean during Underway Recovery Test 5 in the Pacific...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4188
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Sep 15, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Underway Recovery Test team members help secure the Orion boilerplate test vehicle in the well...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 28, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

A brilliant sun and blue sky are the backdrop for Underway Recovery Test 5 in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3435
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Aug 4, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A view from inside the well deck of the U.S. Navy’s USS Anchorage, the Orion boilerplate test...

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Sep 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, at left, watches with reporters and photographers...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Nov 3, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

Melissa Jones, Landing and Recovery director with the Ground Systems Development and Operations Program (GSDO),...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4538
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Nov 20, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Ground support equipment is being secured in the well deck of the USS Anchorage at Naval Base...

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Oct 9, 1998

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STS-95 Payload Specialist John H. Glenn Jr., a senator from Ohio and one of the original seven Project Mercury...

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May 14, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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May 14, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The heat shield for the Orion crew module has been secured in a special work stand inside...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2358
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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, engineers and...

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Aug 13, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Anchorage returns to Naval Base San Diego after completion of the Orion Underway...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3323
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Aug 3, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Navy personnel, in rigid hull inflatable boats, monitor the Orion boilerplate test vehicle...

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Jun 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Orion Journey to Mars, L-2 Briefing
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Dec 2, 2014

Orion Journey to Mars, L-2 Briefing

At NASA Headquarters in Washington and the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA leaders spoke to members of the new...

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

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4353
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Dec 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The heat shield for the Orion spacecraft has been placed on a work stand inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2752
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May 9, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3321
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Aug 2, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Navy personnel in a rigid hull inflatable boat practice with tether lines attached to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2569
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May 12, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A crane lifts the Orion boilerplate test vehicle from a flatbed truck to lower it to the ground...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2575
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May 12, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A crane lowers the top fixture of the crew module recovery cradle onto the Orion boilerplate...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3419
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Aug 2, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Navy personnel test the tension and strength of a tether line attached to the Orion...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3812
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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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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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