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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: Fred C. Downs and Samuel J. Scott NTA Awardees from the NTA
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Sep 5, 1980

Fred C. Downs and Samuel J. Scott NTA Awardees from the NTA

From left to right; Gilbert A. Haynes holding the NTA Fred C. Downs Special Event Award and Samuel J. Scott with...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 spacecraft splashdown in the South Pacific Ocean
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 spacecraft splashdown in the South Pacific Ocean

S70-35644 (17 April 1970) --- The Apollo 13 Command Module (CM) splashes down and its three main parachutes...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 17, 1970

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph shows Apollo 13 astronauts Fred Haise, John Swigert, and James Lovell aboard the recovery ship, USS...

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NASA image: RECOVERY - APOLLO XIII - PACIFIC
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Apr 17, 1970

RECOVERY - APOLLO XIII - PACIFIC

S70-35622 (17 April 1970) --- United States Navy underwater demolition team swimmers assist in the recovery...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 Command Module recovery after splashdown
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 Command Module recovery after splashdown

S70-15530 (17 April 1970) --- Crew men aboard the USS Iwo Jima, prime recovery ship for the Apollo 13 mission, hoist...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 spacecraft splashdown in the South Pacific Ocean
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 spacecraft splashdown in the South Pacific Ocean

S70-35638 (17 April 1970) --- A perilous space mission comes to a smooth ending with the safe splashdown of the...

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NASA image: View of Mission Control Center during Apollo 13 splashdown
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Apr 17, 1970

View of Mission Control Center during Apollo 13 splashdown

S70-35148 (17 April 1970) --- Staff members from NASA Headquarters (NASA HQ), Manned Spacecraft Center (MSC), and...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown

S70-35651 (17 April 1970) --- Astronaut John L. Swigert Jr., command module pilot, is lifted aboard a helicopter in...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown

S70-35625 (17 April 1970) --- Astronaut Fred W. Haise Jr., lunar module pilot, is hoisted in a "Billy Pugh" net into...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 11, 1970

Saturn Apollo Program

The third marned lunar landing mission, Apollo 13 (SA-508), with three astronauts: Mission commander James A. Lovell...

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NASA image: View of Mission Control Center during Apollo 13 splashdown
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Mar 29, 2018

View of Mission Control Center during Apollo 13 splashdown

S70-35148 (17 April 1970) --- Staff members from NASA Headquarters (NASA HQ), Manned Spacecraft Center (MSC), and...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown

S70-35645 (17 April 1970) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., commander, is hoisted aboard a helicopter from the USS...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 crew arrive on prime recovery ship U.S.S. Iwo Jima
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 crew arrive on prime recovery ship U.S.S. Iwo Jima

S70-35614 (17 April 1970) --- The crewmembers of the Apollo 13 mission, step aboard the USS Iwo Jima, prime recovery...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT LOVELL, JAMES, JR. - LUNAR - PILOT - LANDING TRAINING VEHICLE (LLTV) - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX
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Mar 9, 1970

ASTRONAUT LOVELL, JAMES, JR. - LUNAR - PILOT - LANDING TRAINING VEHICLE (LLTV) - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX

S70-30534 (9 March 1970) --- A Lunar Landing Training Vehicle (LLTV), piloted by astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., sets...

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NASA image: APOLLO 13 - COMMAND MODULE - RECOVERY - SPLASHDOWN  - SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN
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Apr 17, 1970

APOLLO 13 - COMMAND MODULE - RECOVERY - SPLASHDOWN - SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN

S70-35632 (17 April 1970) --- Crewmen aboard the USS Iwo Jima, prime recovery ship for the Apollo 13 mission, guide...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0724
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Apr 19, 2005

KSC-05pd-0724

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, technician Fred Parisi is attaching the CELA...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown

S70-35610 (17 April 1970) --- A water level view of the Apollo 13 recovery operations in the South Pacific Ocean....

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NASA image: RECOVERY - APOLLO XIII - PACIFIC
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Apr 17, 1970

RECOVERY - APOLLO XIII - PACIFIC

S70-35615 (17 April 1970) --- A water level view of the Apollo 13 recovery operations in the South Pacific Ocean....

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NASA image: RECOVERY - APOLLO XIII (SPACECRAFT [S/C]) - MSC
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Apr 17, 1970

RECOVERY - APOLLO XIII (SPACECRAFT [S/C]) - MSC

S70-35472 (17 April 1970) --- Overall view of the crowded Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) in the Mission...

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Feb 21, 2025

Ep373_Intuitive Machines Returns To The Moon

Ep373 Intuitive Machines Returns To The Moon Leah Cheshier (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the...

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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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