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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: KSC-09-S-00042
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Apr 3, 2009

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Packing parachutes for the Ares I-X flight test. Newly-designed parachutes are part of the Constellation Program's...

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NASA image: USS Anchorage Leaves Port for Launch of Orion
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Dec 1, 2014

USS Anchorage Leaves Port for Launch of Orion

The USNS Salvor, a safeguard-class rescue and salvage ship, is docked at Naval Base San Diego in California. The...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

NASA's Orion spacecraft floats in the Pacific Ocean after splashdown from its first flight test in Earth orbit. The...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

U.S. Navy personnel aboard a rigid hull inflatable boat help recover NASA's Orion spacecraft following its...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4771
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Dec 5, 2014

KSC-2014-4771

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- NASA's Orion spacecraft floats in the Pacific Ocean after splashdown from its first flight test...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

U.S. Navy personnel aboard the USS Anchorage prepare for recovery of NASA's Orion spacecraft from the Pacific Ocean...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 2
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Aug 1, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test 2

At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, the Orion boilerplate test vehicle and support hardware are being...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 2
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Aug 1, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test 2

At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, the Orion boilerplate test vehicle and support hardware are being...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 2
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Aug 1, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test 2

At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, the Orion boilerplate test vehicle and support hardware are being...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 2
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Aug 1, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test 2

At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, the Orion boilerplate test vehicle and support hardware are being...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

NASA's Orion spacecraft floats in the Pacific Ocean after splashdown from its first flight test in Earth orbit. The...

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NASA image: USS Anchorage Leaves Port for Launch of Orion
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Dec 1, 2014

USS Anchorage Leaves Port for Launch of Orion

NASA and U.S. Navy personnel are on the deck of the USS Anchorage as the ship departs Naval Base San Diego and heads...

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NASA image: USS Anchorage Leaves Port for Launch of Orion
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Dec 1, 2014

USS Anchorage Leaves Port for Launch of Orion

An H60-S Seahawk helicopter lands on the deck of the USS Anchorage in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California....

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NASA image: USS Anchorage Leaves Port for Launch of Orion
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Dec 1, 2014

USS Anchorage Leaves Port for Launch of Orion

A member of the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 8 signals to the pilot in an H60-S Seahawk helicopter on the deck of...

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NASA image: USS Anchorage Leaves Port for Launch of Orion
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Dec 1, 2014

USS Anchorage Leaves Port for Launch of Orion

Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 8 personnel review procedures on the deck of the USS Anchorage as the ship departs...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 20, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the top deck of the USS San Diego, NASA and U.S. Navy personnel gather after the Orion...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 20, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the top deck of the USS San Diego, NASA and U.S. Navy personnel gather after the Orion...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 20, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the top deck of the USS San Diego, NASA and U.S. Navy personnel gather after the Orion...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3300
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Jul 28, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, NASA Public Affairs Officer Amber Philman...

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NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner Parachute Test
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Sep 19, 2020

Boeing CST-100 Starliner Parachute Test

Recovery teams gather at the landing site of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner test article used in the spacecraft's final...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1 - Return and Offload
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Feb 21, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1 - Return and Offload

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle was offloaded from the USS San Diego at the U.S. Naval Base...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1497
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Feb 21, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Preparations are underway to offload the Orion boilerplate test vehicle from the USS San Diego...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 18, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, the USS San Diego heads out to sea with the...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 18, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, the USS San Diego heads out to sea with 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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