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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: Rover Rehearses Roll-Off at JPL
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Jan 15, 2004

Rover Rehearses Roll-Off at JPL

Footage from the JPL In-Situ Instruments Laboratory, or testbed, shows engineers rehearsing a crucial maneuver...

JPL
NASA image: Spirit Rises at JPL
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Jan 9, 2004

Spirit Rises at JPL

This image taken at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory shows engineers testing the rover stand-up motions. The rover is...

JPL
NASA image: Best View of Goulburn Scour
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Sep 27, 2012

Best View of Goulburn Scour

This image from NASA Curiosity Rover shows a high-resolution view of an area that is known as Goulburn Scour, a set...

JPL
NASA image: The southern coast of Yemeni's island of Socotra
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Apr 20, 2023

The southern coast of Yemeni's island of Socotra

iss069e004768 (April 20, 2023) --- The southern coast of Yemeni's island of Socotra in the Arabian Sea was pictured...

JSC
NASA image: Preparing for Next Test
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Jul 8, 2009

Preparing for Next Test

Mike Seibert and Sharon Laubach, engineers on NASA Mars Exploration Rover team at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory,...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Astronaut Anne McClain Conducts Space Science and Station Maintenance
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Jan 1, 2019

NASA Astronaut Anne McClain Conducts Space Science and Station Maintenance

iss058e001880 (Jan. 2, 2019) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 58 Flight Engineer Anne McClain works inside the...

JSC
NASA image: Opportunity View After 72-Meter Drive, Sol 1912
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Jul 15, 2009

Opportunity View After 72-Meter Drive, Sol 1912

NASA Opportunity had driven 72.3 meters southward 237 feet that sol. Engineers drove the rover backward as a...

JPL
NASA image: RoboSimian and Friends
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Jul 16, 2014

RoboSimian and Friends

Limbed robot RoboSimian was developed at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, seen here with Brett Kennedy, supervisor of...

JPL
NASA image: Curiosity Work Bench
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Sep 6, 2012

Curiosity Work Bench

This engineering drawing shows various components needed to support tools at the end of the arm on NASA Curiosity...

JPL
NASA image: A Set of Blast Marks in Color, Right Side
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Aug 9, 2012

A Set of Blast Marks in Color, Right Side

This cut-out from a color panorama image taken by NASA Curiosity rover shows the effects of the descent stage rocket...

JPL
NASA image: CHIMRA: Scoops, Sieves and Delivers Samples
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Oct 4, 2012

CHIMRA: Scoops, Sieves and Delivers Samples

This false-color engineering drawing shows the Collection and Handling for In-Situ Martian Rock Analysis CHIMRA...

JPL
NASA image: Installation of Curiosity Wheels and Suspension
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Jul 5, 2010

Installation of Curiosity Wheels and Suspension

With the wheels and suspension system already installed onto one side of NASA Mars rover Curiosity the previous day,...

JPL
NASA image: Artist Concept of Mars 2020 Rover, Annotated
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Jul 9, 2013

Artist Concept of Mars 2020 Rover, Annotated

Planning for NASA 2020 Mars rover envisions a basic structure that capitalizes on existing design and engineering,...

JPL
NASA image: The Test Drive
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Jun 9, 2004

The Test Drive

This image taken at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory shows engineers rehearsing the sol 133 June 8, 2004 drive into...

JPL
NASA image: Radar Testing for Mars Science Labotatory
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Apr 13, 2010

Radar Testing for Mars Science Labotatory

This image, taken April 9, 2010, shows the test radar affixed to a gimbal mounting at the front of a helicopter,...

JPL
NASA image: Preparing for a Mars Radar Test
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Jun 11, 2010

Preparing for a Mars Radar Test

In advance of a testing flight at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, members of the test team prepare the...

JPL
NASA image: Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) refueling during first flight
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Oct 31, 1997

Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) refueling during first flight

A NASA SR-71 refuels with an Edwards Air Force Base KC-135 during the first flight of the NASA/Rocketdyne/ Lockheed...

AFRC
NASA image: SSC20210116_GR9198
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Jan 16, 2021

SSC20210116_GR9198

Outgoing NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine peers at the B-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis,...

SSC
NASA image: LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-41
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Sep 16, 2022

LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-41

This image shows the extensive ventilation system that has been placed adjacent to the X-59 during the recent...

LRC
NASA image: J58 Turbojet in Full Afterburner
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Apr 4, 1997

J58 Turbojet in Full Afterburner

A J58 turbojet used in Lockheed SR-71s which NASA flew, during an engine run. The engine, anchored to the ground, is...

AFRC
NASA image: Astronauts Look in F-15 Nozzle at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronauts Look in F-15 Nozzle at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California...

AFRC
NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

After announcing that Team ARES won the Exploration Design Challenge, NASA Administrator, Charles Bolden and CEO,...

HQ
NASA image: NASA conducts a hot fire test Jan. 16, 2021
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Jan 16, 2021

NASA conducts a hot fire test Jan. 16, 2021

NASA conducts a hot fire test Jan. 16, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

SSC
NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

NASA’s Administrator, Charles Bolden speaks with the winning high school team in the Exploration Design Challenge...

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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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