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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: PIA22224
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Feb 28, 2018

PIA22224

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used a new drill method to produce a hole on Feb. 26, 2018, in a target named Lake...

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NASA image: Percussive Drill Test at JPL
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May 17, 2018

Percussive Drill Test at JPL

This video clip shows a test of a new percussive drilling technique at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena,...

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NASA image: Curiosity Conducting Mini-Drill Test at Mojave
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Jan 14, 2015

Curiosity Conducting Mini-Drill Test at Mojave

This view NASA Curiosity Mars Rover shows the rover drill in position for a mini-drill test to assess whether a rock...

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NASA image: Preparatory Test of Drilling on Mars Generates Rock Powder
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Feb 7, 2013

Preparatory Test of Drilling on Mars Generates Rock Powder

In an activity called the mini drill test, NASA Mars rover Curiosity used its drill to generate this ring of...

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NASA image: Close-Up After Preparatory Test of Drilling on Mars
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Feb 7, 2013

Close-Up After Preparatory Test of Drilling on Mars

After an activity called the mini drill test by NASA Mars rover Curiosity, the rover MAHLI camera recorded this view...

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NASA image: MSolo and TRIDENT Drill Testing at MSFC
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Oct 2, 2019

MSolo and TRIDENT Drill Testing at MSFC

MSolo and TRIDENT Drill testing at Marshall Space Flight Center

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NASA image: Results from Curiosity Mini-Drill Test at Mojave
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Jan 14, 2015

Results from Curiosity Mini-Drill Test at Mojave

This Jan. 13, 2015, view from NASA Curiosity Mars rover shows outcomes of a mini-drill test to assess whether the...

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NASA image: Preparatory Drilling Test on Martian Target Windjana
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Apr 30, 2014

Preparatory Drilling Test on Martian Target Windjana

NASA Curiosity Mars rover completed a shallow mini drill test April 29, 2014, in preparation for full-depth drilling...

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NASA image: Preparatory Test for First Rock Drilling by Mars Rover Curiosity
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Feb 4, 2013

Preparatory Test for First Rock Drilling by Mars Rover Curiosity

The bit in the rotary-percussion drill of NASA Mars rover Curiosity left its mark in a target patch of rock called...

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NASA image: Testing New Techniques for Mars Rover Rock-Drilling
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Oct 23, 2017

Testing New Techniques for Mars Rover Rock-Drilling

In the summer and fall of 2017, the team operating NASA's Curiosity Mars rover conducted tests in the "Mars Yard" at...

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NASA image: New Rock-Drilling Method in 'Mars Yard' Test
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Oct 23, 2017

New Rock-Drilling Method in 'Mars Yard' Test

This photo taken in the "Mars Yard" at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, on Aug. 1, 2017,...

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NASA image: Candidate Drilling Target on Mars Doesnt Pass Exam
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Aug 22, 2014

Candidate Drilling Target on Mars Doesnt Pass Exam

This image from the front Hazcam on NASA Curiosity Mars rover shows the rover drill in place during a test of...

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NASA image: Video Clip of a Rover Rock-Drilling Demonstration at JPL
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Feb 20, 2013

Video Clip of a Rover Rock-Drilling Demonstration at JPL

This frame from a video clip shows moments during a demonstration of drilling into a rock at NASA JPL, Pasadena,...

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NASA image: Creating a Drill Hole in a Test Rock
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Feb 14, 2022

Creating a Drill Hole in a Test Rock

Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory performed tests on rocks such as this one to understand why the first...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Rover Step Toward Possible Resumption of Drilling
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Oct 23, 2017

Mars Rover Step Toward Possible Resumption of Drilling

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover conducted a test on Oct. 17, 2017, as part of the rover team's development of a new way...

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NASA image: Preparation on Earth for Drilling on Mars
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Feb 20, 2013

Preparation on Earth for Drilling on Mars

The development of the Mars rover Curiosity capabilities for drilling into a rock on Mars required years of...

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NASA image: Before-and-After Blink of Curiosity Mini Drill into Mars Rock
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Feb 7, 2013

Before-and-After Blink of Curiosity Mini Drill into Mars Rock

A blink pair of images taken before and after NASA Curiosity performed a mini drill test on a Martian rock shows...

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NASA image: Close-Up of a Perseverance-Like Drill
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Feb 14, 2022

Close-Up of a Perseverance-Like Drill

This drill is a duplicate of the one aboard NASA's Perseverance Mars rover. It was used in a test campaign at NASA's...

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NASA image: Testing a Roubion-Like Rock
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Feb 14, 2022

Testing a Roubion-Like Rock

Engineers working with NASA's Perseverance Mars rover set up this test area at the agency's Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Curiosity Arm Held High
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Jun 13, 2011

Mars Rover Curiosity Arm Held High

This photograph of the NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover, Curiosity, was taken during testing on June 3, 2011. The...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00339
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Oct 26, 2004

KSC-04-S-00339

A unique drill is being tested by NASA. The futuristic drill is in development at Johnson Space Center and is...

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NASA image: Curiosity Drill in Place for Load Testing Before Drilling
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Jan 28, 2013

Curiosity Drill in Place for Load Testing Before Drilling

The percussion drill in the turret of tools at the end of the robotic arm of NASA Mars rover Curiosity has been...

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NASA image: Curiosity Drill After Drilling at Telegraph Peak
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Mar 6, 2015

Curiosity Drill After Drilling at Telegraph Peak

This view from the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows the rover's drill just after finishing...

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NASA image: Textron Heat Shield Work
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Nov 24, 2013

Textron Heat Shield Work

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, drill repair plugs on the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion heat...

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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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