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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: Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 1 Activities
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Jan 17, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 1 Activities

The USS Anchorage leaves Naval Base San Diego for a multi-day Underway Recovery Test with NASA. The NASA Recovery...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8) - Astronauts
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Mar 15, 2020

Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8) - Astronauts

Astronaut Michael Barratt observes Underway Recovery Test-8 aboard the USS John P. Murtha. During the test, NASA’s...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 11 (URT-11) - Day 1
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Feb 21, 2024

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 11 (URT-11) - Day 1

NASA Artemis Landing and Recovery Deputy Director Lisa Seiler (left) and NASA Artemis II Landing and Recovery...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 3 Activities
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Mar 14, 2020

Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 3 Activities

During the first full mission profile test of the recovery procedures for Artemis I, NASA’s Landing and Recovery...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 3 Activities
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Jan 19, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 3 Activities

NASA astronaut Stephen Bowen gets a birds-eye view of the rough seas during part of Underway Recovery Test 6 on Jan....

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 3 Activities
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Mar 14, 2020

Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 3 Activities

During the first full mission profile test of the recovery procedures for Artemis I, NASA’s Landing and Recovery...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 2 Activities
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Mar 13, 2020

Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 2 Activities

Members of NASA’s Landing and Recovery Team, along with Navy sailors from the USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and divers...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 3 Activities
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Jan 19, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 3 Activities

NASA astronaut Stephen Bowen gets a birds-eye view of the rough seas during part of Underway Recovery Test 6. Bowen...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 2 Activities
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Mar 13, 2020

Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 2 Activities

Members of NASA’s Landing and Recovery Team, along with Navy sailors from the USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) practice...

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Mar 13, 2020

Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 2 Activities

Members of NASA’s Landing and Recovery Team, along with Navy sailors from the USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and divers...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 1 Activities
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Mar 12, 2020

Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 1 Activities

Jeremy Parr participates in the training of new Landing and Recovery team members during Underway Recovery Test-8....

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NASA image: Orion Recovery
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Recovery

After splashing down at 12:40 p.m. EST on Dec. 11, 2022, U.S. Navy divers help recover the Orion Spacecraft for the...

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NASA image: Orion Recovery Operations
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Dec 13, 2022

Orion Recovery Operations

NASA Artemis Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, at right, and Melissa Jones, NASA’s Artemis I Recovery...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Recovery Operations
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Dec 11, 2022

Artemis I Orion Recovery Operations

NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission was successfully recovered inside the well deck of the USS...

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NASA image: Orion Recovery
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Recovery

After splashing down at 12:40 p.m. EST on Dec. 11, 2022, U.S. Navy divers help recover the Orion Spacecraft for the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Recovery Operations
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Dec 11, 2022

Artemis I Orion Recovery Operations

NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission was successfully recovered inside the well deck of the USS...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Recovery Operations
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Dec 11, 2022

Artemis I Orion Recovery Operations

NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission was successfully recovered inside the well deck of the USS...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Recovery
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Dec 11, 2022

Artemis I Orion Recovery

NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission was successfully recovered inside the well deck of the USS...

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NASA image: Orion Splash Down and Recovery Operations
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Splash Down and Recovery Operations

A member of the 45th Weather Squadron out of Patrick Space Force Base releases a weather balloon from the deck of...

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NASA image: Orion Recovery Operations Aboard the USS Portland
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Recovery Operations Aboard the USS Portland

Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 moves their MH-60S helicopters off the flight deck of the USS Portland (LPD 27) to...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Recovery Operations
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Dec 11, 2022

Artemis I Orion Recovery Operations

NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission was successfully recovered inside the well deck of the USS...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Recovery
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Dec 11, 2022

Artemis I Orion Recovery

NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission was successfully recovered inside the well deck of the USS...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Recovery Operations
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Dec 11, 2022

Artemis I Orion Recovery Operations

NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission was successfully recovered inside the well deck of the USS...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Recovery Operations
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Dec 11, 2022

Artemis I Orion Recovery Operations

NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission was successfully recovered inside the well deck of the USS...

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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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