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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: Reentry video as Orion returns from Artemis I
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Dec 11, 2022

Reentry video as Orion returns from Artemis I

Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft reenters the atmosphere after completing a 1.4 million-mile, 25.5 day Artemis...

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NASA image: JSC-Orion-2021-GA_infographic_animation4k
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Mar 29, 2021

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Orion split apart animation showing the Launch Abort System, Crew Module, and Service Module. Artemis I configuration.

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NASA image: ORION CM1_4K
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Jan 9, 2024

ORION CM1_4K

Video documentary of Orion 1 Crew Module returning to NASA Glenn for Artemis 1 post-mission testing.

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NASA image: JSC-Orion-2019-GA_V_BRoll_Highlights-00001
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May 29, 2019

JSC-Orion-2019-GA_V_BRoll_Highlights-00001

Orion highlights b-roll. Exploration Flight Test-1 completed spacecraft and rollout from Launch Abort Test Facility;...

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NASA image: JSC-Orion-12-5-2014-GA_EFT-1_reentry
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Dec 5, 2014

JSC-Orion-12-5-2014-GA_EFT-1_reentry

View from Orion's top hatch camera as it reenters the atmosphere during Exploration Flight Test -1 flight on...

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NASA image: Orion's Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) Activities
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Sep 21, 2016

Orion's Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) Activities

Tim Goddard, center, NASA Open Water Recovery Operations director, reviews recovery procedures with U.S. Navy...

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NASA image: Orion's Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) Activities
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Sep 21, 2016

Orion's Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) Activities

U.S. Navy divers are training in the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Navy...

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NASA image: Orion Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) Activities
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Sep 20, 2016

Orion Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) Activities

Tim Goddard, NASA Open Water Recovery Operations director, briefs U.S. Navy divers, Air Force pararescuemen and...

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NASA image: Orion's Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) Activities
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Sep 21, 2016

Orion's Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) Activities

Tim Goddard, center, NASA Open Water Recovery Operations director, briefs U.S. Navy divers, Air Force pararescuemen...

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NASA image: Orion's Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) Activities
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Sep 21, 2016

Orion's Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) Activities

U.S. Navy divers, Air Force pararescuemen and Coast Guard rescue swimmers practice Orion recovery techniques at the...

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NASA image: Orion Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) Activities
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Sep 20, 2016

Orion Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) Activities

NASA astronaut Dan Burbank speaks to a group of U.S. Navy divers at the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) at the...

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NASA image: Orion Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) Activities
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Sep 20, 2016

Orion Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) Activities

Tim Goddard, far right, NASA Open Water Recovery Operations director, briefs U.S. Navy divers, Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-Orion-2021-GA_V_Artemis_I_Lift_From_FAST_cell
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Jan 14, 2021

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Artemis I Orion spacecraft is lifted from the FAST cell ahead of move to multi payload processing facility for fueling.

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NASA image: Flight Day 6: Orion Focuses on Moon
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Nov 21, 2022

Flight Day 6: Orion Focuses on Moon

art001m1013251756 (Nov. 21, 2022) The Moon is seen below Orion on flight day 6 of the 25.5-day Artemis I mission. On...

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NASA image: Orion's Preparations for Artemis II
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May 12, 2025

Orion's Preparations for Artemis II

The Orion Crew Module, also known as the Orion Environmental Test Article (ETA), returned to NASA’s Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Adapter
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Nov 12, 2015

Orion Crew Module Adapter

Offloading of the Orion Crew Module Adapter, CMA, at Plum Brook Station. The adapter will connect Orion’s crew...

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NASA image: A Slice of Orion
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Aug 15, 2006

A Slice of Orion

This image composite shows a part of the Orion constellation surveyed by NASA Spitzer Space Telescope. The shape of...

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NASA image: Gateway - Orion - Airlock - Artemis VI
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Jan 11, 2024

Gateway - Orion - Airlock - Artemis VI

The Orion spacecraft delivers the Crew and Science Airlock (represented here by a government reference design) to...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Installation
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Oct 6, 2020

Artemis I Orion Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Installation

Artemis I Orion Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Installation

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NASA image: Infrared Spotlight on Orion Sword
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Aug 15, 2006

Infrared Spotlight on Orion Sword

This image composite outlines the region near Orion sword that was surveyed by NASA Spitzer Space Telescope white...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter

Orion Lift to Transporter

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NASA image: Welding Underway on Orion Spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis III Mission
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Feb 9, 2021

Welding Underway on Orion Spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis III Mission

Technicians from Orion Prime Contractor Lockheed Martin weld the forward bulkhead of the pressure vessel to the...

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NASA image: Orion Infographic With Labels
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Nov 8, 2021

Orion Infographic With Labels

Split apart animation showing labeled components of the Orion spacecraft.

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NASA image: Supercomputer Simulation of Orion Spacecraft Launch Abort System
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Jan 9, 2020

Supercomputer Simulation of Orion Spacecraft Launch Abort System

This visualization, made from a simulation of the Pad Abort 1 flight test of Orion's Launch Abort System, helps...

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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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