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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: Fundamental Study of a boundary layer ingesting (BLI) propuls...
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Jul 8, 2019

Fundamental Study of a boundary layer ingesting (BLI) propuls...

Fundamental Study of a boundary layer ingesting (BLI) propulsion model

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NASA image: Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Resea
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Jul 15, 1964

Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Resea

Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Research Center, Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL

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NASA image: Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Resea
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Feb 17, 1964

Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Resea

Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Research Center, Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL

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NASA image: Craftsmen in the Wood Model Shop at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory
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Jan 23, 1953

Craftsmen in the Wood Model Shop at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory

Craftsmen work in the wood model shop at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight...

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NASA image: Water Hammer Test
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May 24, 2008

Water Hammer Test

This video shows the propulsion system on an engineering model of NASA Phoenix Mars Lander being successfully tested.

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NASA image: Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference

Journalist Mika McKinnon takes notes during a Mars InSight post-landing press conference while wearing a small model...

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NASA image: Moviemaker with Mars Rover Stunt Double
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Sep 7, 2010

Moviemaker with Mars Rover Stunt Double

A group of members from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory watch the motions of an engineering model of the camera mast...

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NASA image: Scarecrow Climbs Rocks
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Oct 4, 2007

Scarecrow Climbs Rocks

Scarecrow, a mobility-testing model for NASA Mars Science Laboratory, easily traverses large rocks in the Mars Yard...

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NASA image: Testing Spirit on Five Wheels
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Jul 17, 2004

Testing Spirit on Five Wheels

This picture shows a model of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit being tested for performance on five wheels at NASA...

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NASA image: Scarecrow Descends Hill
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Oct 4, 2007

Scarecrow Descends Hill

An engineering model for NASA Mars Science Laboratory makes its way up a hill in the Mars Yard testing area at NASA...

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NASA image: Inspecting Instrument Deployment
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Dec 18, 2018

Inspecting Instrument Deployment

Engineer Marleen Sundgaard watches as a test version of NASA's Mars InSight lander grasps a model of the...

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NASA image: Working Mars Helicopter
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Mar 28, 2019

Working Mars Helicopter

NASA Mars Helicopter team members work the flight model (the vehicle going to Mars) in the Space Simulator, a...

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NASA image: Setting the Wind and Thermal Shield
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Dec 18, 2018

Setting the Wind and Thermal Shield

ForeSight, a fully functional, full-size model of NASA's InSight lander, practices deploying a model of the lander's...

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NASA image: ForeSight's Grapple
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Dec 18, 2018

ForeSight's Grapple

ForeSight, a fully functional, full-size model of NASA's InSight lander, grasps a model of the lander's Wind and...

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NASA image: Voyager 2 Flight Hardware
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Jul 5, 2017

Voyager 2 Flight Hardware

This archival photo shows the Voyager proof test model, which did not fly in space, in the 25-foot space simulator...

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NASA image: Shutterbugs Shoot Scarecrow
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Oct 4, 2007

Shutterbugs Shoot Scarecrow

Onlookers watch as Scarecrow, a mobility-testing model for NASA Mars Science Laboratory, easily conquers boulders in...

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NASA image: Voyager Test Model Configuration
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Jul 5, 2017

Voyager Test Model Configuration

This archival photo shows the Voyager proof test model, which did not fly in space, in the 25-foot space simulator...

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NASA image: Mars Helicopter Team Prepares for Test
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Mar 28, 2019

Mars Helicopter Team Prepares for Test

Members of NASA's Mars Helicopter team prepare the flight model (vehicle going to Mars) for a test in the Space...

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NASA image: Portrait of NASA's Mars Helicopter
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Mar 28, 2019

Portrait of NASA's Mars Helicopter

This image of the flight model of NASA's Mars Helicopter was taken on Feb. 14, 2019, in a cleanroom at NASA's Jet...

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NASA image: MOXIE Shakes it UP
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Jan 19, 2021

MOXIE Shakes it UP

This engineering model of Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment (MOXIE) instrument is about to undergo...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing
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Feb 17, 2021

Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing

Mars Sample Return program manager, JPL, Bobby Braun, shows a concept model of NASA's orbiting sample container,...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing
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Feb 17, 2021

Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing

Mars Sample Return program manager, JPL, Bobby Braun, shows a concept model of NASA's orbiting sample container,...

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NASA image: Voyager Proof Test Model and Cleanroom
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Jan 12, 1977

Voyager Proof Test Model and Cleanroom

This archival photo shows the Voyager Proof Test Model (in the foreground right of center) undergoing a mechanical...

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NASA image: Inspecting Mars Helicopter
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Mar 28, 2019

Inspecting Mars Helicopter

Members of the NASA Mars Helicopter team inspect the flight model (the actual vehicle going to the Red Planet),...

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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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