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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: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Splashdown
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Aug 9, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Splashdown

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers helped out of the SpaceX Dragon Endurance spacecraft onboard the SpaceX recovery ship...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Splashdown
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Aug 9, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Splashdown

Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov, left, NASA astronauts Nichole Ayers, Anne McClain, and JAXA (Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Splashdown
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Aug 9, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Splashdown

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers helped out of the SpaceX Dragon Endurance spacecraft onboard the SpaceX recovery ship...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 System Test 1
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Mar 19, 2019

Mars 2020 System Test 1

Technicians working Mars 2020's System's Test 1 approach their workstation in the Spacecraft Assembly Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4483
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – An Erickson Sky Crane helicopter lands in Morro Bay, Calif., in preparation for the test of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4500
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – The SpaceX main parachutes control the descent of the Dragon test article following a test over...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4486
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Dec 16, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – Morro Bay, Calif., is seen as SpaceX engineers prepare for the test of the company's Dragon test...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4487
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Dec 16, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – Morro Bay, Calif., is seen as SpaceX engineers prepare for the test of the company's Dragon test...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4499
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – The main parachutes open above a the Dragon test article during a test over the Pacific Ocean,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7553
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Oct 26, 2011

KSC-2011-7553

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Roland Coelho, program lead, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4502
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – The SpaceX main parachutes control the descent of the Dragon test article following a test over...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4503
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – The SpaceX main parachutes control the descent of the Dragon test article following a test over...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4484
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Dec 20, 2013

KSC-2013-4484

MORRO BAY, Calif. – An Erickson Sky Crane helicopter lands in Morro Bay, Calif., in preparation for the test of the...

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NASA image: Asteroid 1999 RQ36
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May 23, 2012

Asteroid 1999 RQ36

This radar image of asteroid 1999 RQ36 was obtained NASA Deep Space Network antenna in Goldstone, Calif. on Sept 23,...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 Ready to Blast Off
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Jun 30, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 Ready to Blast Off

The launch gantry, surrounding the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2...

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NASA image: Ramp Drive Test for Curiosity Mars Rover
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Sep 13, 2010

Ramp Drive Test for Curiosity Mars Rover

NASA next Mars rover, Curiosity, drives up a ramp during a test at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif....

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NASA image: Test Model of Mars Landing Radar
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Jun 11, 2010

Test Model of Mars Landing Radar

The engineering test model for the radar system that will be used during the next landing on Mars is shown here...

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NASA image: Masten Xombie for Testing of JPL Spacecraft-Landing Algorithm
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Aug 12, 2013

Masten Xombie for Testing of JPL Spacecraft-Landing Algorithm

A Xombie technology demonstrator from Masten Space Systems, Mojave, Calif., ascends from its pad at Mojave Air and...

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NASA image: Position Markers in Preparation for Test
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Jul 13, 2009

Position Markers in Preparation for Test

Mars Exploration Rover team members at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., prepare an experiment on...

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NASA image: Asteroid 2005 YU55 Approaches Close Earth Flyby
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Nov 7, 2011

Asteroid 2005 YU55 Approaches Close Earth Flyby

This radar image of asteroid 2005 YU55 was obtained NASA Deep Space Network antenna in Goldstone, Calif. on Nov. 7,...

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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: Freezing Hydrogen
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Nov 17, 2009

Freezing Hydrogen

An engineer loads hydrogen gas into the Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer in a clean room at the Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: Test Scooping for Mars Rover Curiosity
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Oct 4, 2012

Test Scooping for Mars Rover Curiosity

This image shows a test using an engineering model of the soil scoop for NASA Mars rover Curiosity. The scoop dips...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Rover Taking Shape
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Nov 19, 2008

Mars Science Laboratory Rover Taking Shape

This image taken in August 2008 in a clean room at NASA JPL, Pasadena, Calif., shows NASA next Mars rover, the Mars...

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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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