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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: Shake, Rattle and Roll: Testing NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover
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May 18, 2020

Shake, Rattle and Roll: Testing NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover

NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover lives up to its name by enduring a series of tests to prepare for its journey to...

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NASA image: Test Rover at JPL During Preparation for Mars Rover Low-Angle Selfie
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Aug 19, 2015

Test Rover at JPL During Preparation for Mars Rover Low-Angle Selfie

This view of a test rover at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, results from advance testing of...

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NASA image: VIPER Rover Egress Testing
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Jun 1, 2022

VIPER Rover Egress Testing

Video documentation of the VIPER Rover Egress testing.

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NASA image: Checking Tilt of Lightweight Test Rover
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Sep 14, 2009

Checking Tilt of Lightweight Test Rover

Tests of possible maneuvers for use by NASA rover Spirit on Mars include use of this lightweight test rover at the...

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NASA image: Observing a Rover Pivot Test
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Jul 16, 2009

Observing a Rover Pivot Test

Rover team members Kim Lichtenberg and Joseph Carsten watch motions of a test rover at NASA Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: Assessing Movement of Test Rover
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Jul 6, 2009

Assessing Movement of Test Rover

After commanding five of a test rover six wheels to drive forward, rover driver Paolo Bellutta left measures how...

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NASA image: NASA Vehicle System Test Bed VSTB Rover
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Oct 13, 2009

NASA Vehicle System Test Bed VSTB Rover

This photograph shows the Vehicle System Test Bed VSTB rover, a nearly identical copy to NASA Curiosity rover on Mars.

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NASA image: NASA Vehicle System Test Bed VSTB Rover
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Oct 13, 2009

NASA Vehicle System Test Bed VSTB Rover

This photograph shows the Vehicle System Test Bed VSTB rover, a nearly identical copy to NASA Curiosity rover on Mars.

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NASA image: NASA Vehicle System Test Bed VSTB Rover
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Oct 13, 2009

NASA Vehicle System Test Bed VSTB Rover

This photograph shows the Vehicle System Test Bed VSTB rover, a nearly identical copy to NASA Curiosity rover on Mars.

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NASA image: NASA Vehicle System Test Bed VSTB Rover
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Oct 13, 2009

NASA Vehicle System Test Bed VSTB Rover

This photograph shows the Vehicle System Test Bed VSTB rover, a nearly identical copy to NASA Curiosity rover on Mars.

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NASA image: Rover 2 Driving Test
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Feb 26, 2003

Rover 2 Driving Test

NASA Rover 2 is driven over staggered ramps to test the suspension range of motion.

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NASA image: Preparing for Rover Pivot Test
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Jul 16, 2009

Preparing for Rover Pivot Test

In this view from behind a test rover at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., the rear wheels of the...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mass Properties Test
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Apr 8, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mass Properties Test

Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mass Properties Test in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF).

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NASA image: Test Rover Aids Preparations in California for Curiosity Rover on Mars
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May 11, 2012

Test Rover Aids Preparations in California for Curiosity Rover on Mars

NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission team members ran mobility tests on the test rover called Scarecrow on sand...

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NASA image: Preparing for Solar and Thermal Testing of Curiosity Mars Rover
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Mar 18, 2011

Preparing for Solar and Thermal Testing of Curiosity Mars Rover

This image shows preparation for March 2011 testing of the Mars Science Laboratory rover, Curiosity, in a...

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NASA image: Laying the Groundwork for a Rover Test
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Aug 13, 2009

Laying the Groundwork for a Rover Test

A test setup at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory enables experiments with maneuvers being considered for use by NASA...

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NASA image: CADRE Rover Undergoes Electromagnetic Testing
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Mar 7, 2024

CADRE Rover Undergoes Electromagnetic Testing

In a special chamber at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, engineers prepare to test a small rover that will go to...

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NASA image: CADRE Test Rovers in the Mars Yard
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Mar 7, 2024

CADRE Test Rovers in the Mars Yard

Two full-scale development model rovers that are part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic...

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NASA image: Test Rover Sinks into Prepared Soil
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Jun 30, 2009

Test Rover Sinks into Prepared Soil

While a test rover rolls off a plywood surface into a prepared bed of soft soil, rover team members Colette Lohr...

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NASA image: Sandbox Tracks from Rover Testing
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Jul 24, 2009

Sandbox Tracks from Rover Testing

Rover team members at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., on July 24, 2009, discuss the next step in...

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NASA image: Watching Test Drives in California for Rover Mission to Mars
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May 11, 2012

Watching Test Drives in California for Rover Mission to Mars

Michael Malin, left, principal investigator for three science cameras on NASA Curiosity Mars rover, comments to a...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mass Properties Test
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Apr 7, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mass Properties Test

Engineers perform mass properties testing on NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover inside Kennedy Space Center’s Payload...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mass Properties Test
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Apr 7, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mass Properties Test

Engineers perform mass properties testing on NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover inside Kennedy Space Center’s Payload...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mass Properties Test
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Apr 7, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mass Properties Test

Engineers perform mass properties testing on NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover inside Kennedy Space Center’s Payload...

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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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