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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.

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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: Astronaut Alan Shepard is rescued by helicopter at end of MR-3 flight
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May 5, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard is rescued by helicopter at end of MR-3 flight

S88-31376 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) suborbital...

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NASA image: Astronauts Grissom and Young aboard helicopter after retrieval from Gemini 3
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Mar 23, 1965

Astronauts Grissom and Young aboard helicopter after retrieval from Gemini 3

S65-18733 (23 March 1965) --- Astronauts Virgil I. Grissom (left) and John W. Young are shown aboard a helicopter...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jay Buckey participates in emergency bailout training in the WETF
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Sep 7, 1993

Astronaut Jay Buckey participates in emergency bailout training in the WETF

S93-43856 (7 Ssept 1993) --- Navigating a one person life raft, Jay C. Buckey, M.D., participates in emergency...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard onboard helicopter after recovery of Mercury capsule
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May 5, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard onboard helicopter after recovery of Mercury capsule

S88-31383 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) pilot, jokes with doctors while...

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NASA image: Astronaut Thomas Jones during emergency bailout training in WETF
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Jun 2, 1993

Astronaut Thomas Jones during emergency bailout training in WETF

S93-43108 (2 June 1993) --- Astronaut Thomas D. Jones, mission specialist, takes a break during emergency bailout...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2560
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Apr 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of the 920th Rescue Wing help prepare the mockup Orion crew exploration vehicle for...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard on U.S. Champlain after recovery of Mercury capsule
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May 5, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard on U.S. Champlain after recovery of Mercury capsule

S88-31380 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., strides across the deck of the U.S. Navy Carrier Champlain...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard removing space suit on U.S. Champlain after recovery
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May 5, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard removing space suit on U.S. Champlain after recovery

S88-31382 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard receives assistance in removing his spacesuit while on the U.S....

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NASA image: Astronaut Kevin P. Chilton uses helmet to bail water during bailout training
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Dec 22, 1993

Astronaut Kevin P. Chilton uses helmet to bail water during bailout training

S93-50705 (22 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut Kevin P. Chilton, pilot, uses his helmet to bail water from his life raft...

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NASA image: Astronaut Kevin Chilton takes a break during bailout training
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Dec 22, 1993

Astronaut Kevin Chilton takes a break during bailout training

S93-50720 (22 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut Kevin P. Chilton, pilot, takes a break during emergency bailout training at...

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NASA image: Astronaut Sidney Gutierrez suspended by parachute during bailout training
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Dec 22, 1993

Astronaut Sidney Gutierrez suspended by parachute during bailout training

S93-50718 (22 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut Sidney M. Gutierrez, commander, is suspended by his parachute gear during...

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NASA image: STS-59 crewmembers during bailout training in WETF
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Dec 22, 1993

STS-59 crewmembers during bailout training in WETF

S93-50710 (22 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut Sidney M. Gutierrez, commander, takes a break during emergency bailout...

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NASA image: STS-70 bailout training in the WETF
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Feb 16, 1995

STS-70 bailout training in the WETF

S95-03464 (16 Feb 1995) --- Attired in a training version of the Shuttle launch and entry garment, astronaut Terence...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard inspects his capsule on U.S. Champlain after recovery
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May 5, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard inspects his capsule on U.S. Champlain after recovery

S88-31384 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) pilot, is pictured near his...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2565
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Apr 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of the 920th Rescue Wing secure a flotation collar around the mockup Orion crew...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2564
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Apr 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of the 920th Rescue Wing release a flotation collar around the mockup Orion crew...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2563
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Apr 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of the 920th Rescue Wing release a flotation collar around the mockup Orion crew...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2562
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Apr 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of the 920th Rescue Wing make their way toward the mockup Orion crew exploration...

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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: 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: KSC-08pd3552
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Nov 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the U.S. Navy's...

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Mar 13, 2026

HWHAP Ep415 Air Force Rescue and Recovery

HWHAP Air Force Rescue and Recovery Leah Cheshier Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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Audio
Jan 23, 2026

HWHAP Ep408 Artemis II Recovery

Ep408_Artemis Recovery Director Nilufar Ramji Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of 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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