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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: NASA AA-2 team recovering EDRs in the open water
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Jul 2, 2019

NASA AA-2 team recovering EDRs in the open water

Members of the NASA Ejectable Data Recorder Recovery Team display some of the ejectable data recorders they...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4537
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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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NASA image: 4th Day of Equipment Being Loaded for Recovery of Orion
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Nov 20, 2014

4th Day of Equipment Being Loaded for Recovery of Orion

Ground support equipment is being secured in the well deck of the USS Anchorage at Naval Base San Diego in...

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NASA image: 4th Day of Equipment Being Loaded for Recovery of Orion
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Nov 20, 2014

4th Day of Equipment Being Loaded for Recovery of Orion

Ground support equipment is being secured in the well deck of the USS Anchorage at Naval Base San Diego in...

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NASA image: Dragon grapple
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Oct 10, 2012

Dragon grapple

ISS033-E-011146 (10 Oct. 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2545
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Apr 21, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin crews assist as a crane is used to lift the Orion ground test vehicle away...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2551
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Apr 21, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Orion ground test vehicle sits on a work stand in the Operations and Checkout O&C...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Rollout
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Aug 16, 2022

Artemis I Launch Rollout

NASA Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson monitors rollout operations from her console as the agency’s Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4532
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Nov 19, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A forklift is used to carry ground support equipment into the well deck of the USS Anchorage at...

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NASA image: CRS-26 Science Return
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Jan 11, 2023

CRS-26 Science Return

Technicians at the Launch and Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida receive scientific research...

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NASA image: 4th Day of Equipment Being Loaded for Recovery of Orion
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Nov 20, 2014

4th Day of Equipment Being Loaded for Recovery of Orion

Ground support equipment is being secured in the well deck of the USS Anchorage at Naval Base San Diego in...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1791
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Jul 27, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Kennedy Space Center employees on the solid rocket booster recovery ship Freedom Star...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8156
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Dec 2, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Liberty Star ship, with an Orion flight test capsule secured to its deck, passes...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4094
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Sep 17, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A Zodiac boat containing U.S. Navy divers approaches the Orion boilerplate test vehicle floating...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4511
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Nov 17, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – NASA Orion Recovery Director Jeremy Graeber, with the Ground Systems Development and Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4514
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Nov 18, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Ground support equipment for use during an alternate recovery method of the Orion crew module...

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NASA image: Snoopy Handover from Artemis Team to Peanuts Crew
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Jan 18, 2023

Snoopy Handover from Artemis Team to Peanuts Crew

Artemis Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, in the center, performs the official turnover of Snoopy to...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4095
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Sep 17, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A rigid hull inflatable boat containing U.S. Navy divers and other personnel approaches the...

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NASA image: Artemis Success and Preparation - Short Version (2 Minutes)
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Jan 28, 2025

Artemis Success and Preparation - Short Version (2 Minutes)

At 1:47 a.m. EST (6:47 UTC) on Nov. 16, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft launched atop the Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training
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Apr 27, 2019

Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training

Rescue team members are using a Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule to rehearse a full mission profile...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4529
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Nov 19, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion crew module recovery fixture is being loaded into the well deck of the USS Anchorage...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4541
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Nov 20, 2014

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

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1792
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Jul 27, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Photographers capture the solid rocket booster recovery ship Freedom Star, with a spent...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2540
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Apr 21, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin crews have unpacked the Orion ground test vehicle in the Operations and...

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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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