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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: SpaceX Crew-1 Splashdown Drone Imagery
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May 2, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Splashdown Drone Imagery

The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Panama City, in Florida, at...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Splashdown Drone Imagery
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May 2, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Splashdown Drone Imagery

The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience splashes down in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Panama City, in Florida, at...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Splashdown Drone Imagery
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May 2, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Splashdown Drone Imagery

The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Panama City, in Florida, at...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Splashdown - DRONE
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May 2, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Splashdown - DRONE

NASA's SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts Michael Hopkins, Victor Glover, and Shannon Walker, along with Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: iss070m260721000_Crew-7_Deorbit_Burn_and_Splashdown_Coverage_Part_3
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Mar 12, 2024

iss070m260721000_Crew-7_Deorbit_Burn_and_Splashdown_Coverage_Part_3

NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Andy Mogensen, JAXA (Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: Welcome home Bob & Doug!
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Aug 4, 2020

Welcome home Bob & Doug!

NASA Astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley splashed down in the Dragon Endeavour capsule at 2:48 p.m. EDT on...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Recovery, Ship Riders Briefing
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Dec 7, 2022

Artemis I Orion Recovery, Ship Riders Briefing

NASA and DOD members of the Artemis I recovery team listen to a safety briefing before going underway aboard the USS...

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NASA image: MISSION CONTROL CENTER (MCC) ACTIVITY - GEMINI-12 SPLASHDOWN - MSC
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Nov 15, 1966

MISSION CONTROL CENTER (MCC) ACTIVITY - GEMINI-12 SPLASHDOWN - MSC

S66-64884 (15 Nov. 1966) --- Watching console activity in the Mission Control Center in Houston during the Gemini-12...

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NASA image: Flight Controllers in Mission Control Center during splashdown of Apollo 14
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Feb 9, 1971

Flight Controllers in Mission Control Center during splashdown of Apollo 14

S71-18400 (9 Feb. 1971) --- Flight controllers in the Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) of the Mission Control...

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NASA image: CRS-21 Science Experiments Unpacking
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Jan 14, 2021

CRS-21 Science Experiments Unpacking

Members of the cold stowage team unpack science experiments inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-22 Return
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Jul 9, 2021

SpaceX CRS-22 Return

An employee with contractor Jacobs from contractor Jacobs transports research cargo from the International Space...

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NASA image: CRS-21 Science Experiments Unpacking
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Jan 14, 2021

CRS-21 Science Experiments Unpacking

A member of the cold stowage team unpacks science experiments inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-22 Return
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Jul 9, 2021

SpaceX CRS-22 Return

Members of the cold stowage team unpack science experiments inside the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF) at...

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NASA image: CRS-21 Science Experiments Unpacking
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Jan 14, 2021

CRS-21 Science Experiments Unpacking

Members of the cold stowage team unpack science experiments inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-22 Return
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Jul 9, 2021

SpaceX CRS-22 Return

Senior Scientist George Makedonas, from NASA’S Human Immunology and Virology Lab, works with blood samples returned...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-22 Return
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Jul 9, 2021

SpaceX CRS-22 Return

An employee with contractor Jacobs transports research cargo from the International Space Station for processing...

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NASA image: CRS-21 Science Experiments Unpacking
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Jan 14, 2021

CRS-21 Science Experiments Unpacking

Members of the cold stowage team unpack science experiments inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s...

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NASA image: CRS-21 Science Experiments Unpacking
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Jan 14, 2021

CRS-21 Science Experiments Unpacking

Members of the cold stowage team unpack science experiments inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s...

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NASA image: CRS-21 Science Experiments Unpacking
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Jan 14, 2021

CRS-21 Science Experiments Unpacking

Members of the cold stowage team unpack science experiments inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-22 Return
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Jul 9, 2021

SpaceX CRS-22 Return

After its successful parachute-assisted splashdown off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida, at 11:29 p.m. EST on July...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-22 Return
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Jul 9, 2021

SpaceX CRS-22 Return

An Airbus H225 helicopter with cargo from SpaceX’s 22nd commercial resupply services mission lands during the early...

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NASA image: CRS-21 Science Experiments Unpacking
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Jan 14, 2021

CRS-21 Science Experiments Unpacking

Members of the cold stowage team unpack science experiments inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-22 Return
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Jul 9, 2021

SpaceX CRS-22 Return

Senior Scientist George Makedonas, from NASA’S Human Immunology and Virology Lab, works with blood samples returned...

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NASA image: CRS-21 Science Experiments Unpacking
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Jan 14, 2021

CRS-21 Science Experiments Unpacking

Members of the cold stowage team unpack science experiments inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s...

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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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