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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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Nov 1, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 team members gather in the USS San Diego at the end of a series of tests. NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2209
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Oct 28, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Lockheed Martin representatives explain some of the activities they are working on for...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0024
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Jan 12, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This new C-band, 3 megawatt radar with a 50-foot dish antenna has recently been...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1368
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May 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Participants in a rescue training exercise, known as Mode VIII, are successfully launched...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 26, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

A test version of the Orion crew module attached to tether lines sits in the flooded well deck of the USS San Diego...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8174
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Dec 2, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An Orion flight test capsule makes a splash into the Atlantic Ocean as it slides from the...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 26, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

Winch operations team members watch as a test version of the Orion crew module is secured in the flooded well deck...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Arrival at Mole Pier
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Dec 9, 2014

Orion Crew Module Arrival at Mole Pier

The Orion crew module is being moved into a covered structure at the Mole Pier at Naval Base San Diego in California...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 spacecraft floats in Atlantic recovery area after splashdown
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Mar 13, 1969

Apollo 9 spacecraft floats in Atlantic recovery area after splashdown

S69-27925 (13 March 1969) --- The Apollo 9 spacecraft, with astronauts James A. McDivitt, David R. Scott, and...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1264
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Aug 30, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Center Director Roy Bridges addresses guests at the master plan signing ceremony at...

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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 has been tethered and pulled into the well deck of the USS San Diego using a...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1362
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May 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In a U.S. Coast Guard boat off Florida's central east coast, astronaut Richard Mastracchio...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0031
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Jan 12, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This new C-band, 3 megawatt radar with a 50-foot dish antenna has recently been...

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NASA image: Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container
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Dec 10, 2014

Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container

The Orion crew module has been secured in the crew module transportation fixture at the Mole Pier at Naval Base San...

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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 for Underway...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Arrival at Mole Pier
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Dec 9, 2014

Orion Crew Module Arrival at Mole Pier

The Orion crew module is being moved into a covered structure at the Mole Pier at Naval Base San Diego in California...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Arrival at Mole Pier
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Dec 9, 2014

Orion Crew Module Arrival at Mole Pier

The Orion crew module is being moved into a covered structure at the Mole Pier at Naval Base San Diego in California...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Arrival at Mole Pier
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Dec 9, 2014

Orion Crew Module Arrival at Mole Pier

The Orion crew module has been transported to the Mole Pier at Naval Base San Diego in California where it will be...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4817
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Dec 11, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Drivers in a flatbed truck begin the overland trek back to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Winch Training For URT-7
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Sep 5, 2018

Winch Training For URT-7

Orion Landing and Recovery team member Pete Ruett, with Jacobs, practices using a winch to prepare for Underway...

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NASA image: URT-3 At Sea Recovery Operation with Bolden
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Sep 15, 2014

URT-3 At Sea Recovery Operation with Bolden

The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is secured in the well deck of the USS Anchorage during the first day of Underway...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 6 Activities
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Nov 4, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 6 Activities

Inside the well deck of the USS John P. Murtha, a winch line is being used to tow a test version of the Orion crew...

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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)

Recovery team members watch Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 activities on the flight deck of the USS San Diego in the...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 crew assisted with egressing command module after landing
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Nov 24, 1969

Apollo 12 crew assisted with egressing command module after landing

S69-22271 (24 Nov. 1969) --- A United States Navy Underwater Demolition Team swimmer assists the Apollo 12 crew...

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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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