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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 1 and Lander
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Feb 26, 2003

Rover 1 and Lander

A Martian mechanic checks beneath the completely deployed NASA Rover 1 lander. Atop the lander is Rover 1 with its...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7657
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Nov 3, 2011

KSC-2011-7657

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Standing atop a payload transporter, the Atlas V rocket payload fairing containing NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7988
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-7988

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft sealed inside its payload fairing, the...

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NASA image: Test Setup for Effort to Free Spirit
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Jul 1, 2009

Test Setup for Effort to Free Spirit

With a slope of about 10 degrees and a pointy rock under the test rover belly, this sandbox setup at NASA JPL, is...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7973
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-7973

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft, sealed inside its payload fairing atop the...

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NASA image: Preparing to Test Rover Mobility
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May 5, 2005

Preparing to Test Rover Mobility

Rover engineers prepare a mixture of sandy and powdery materials to simulate some difficult Mars driving conditions...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2011-7987
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-7987

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft sealed inside its payload fairing, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7651
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Nov 2, 2011

KSC-2011-7651

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Atlas V payload fairing containing NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft is...

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NASA image: 95-degree Position at JPL Testbed
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Jan 14, 2004

95-degree Position at JPL Testbed

This image shows a test rover in a near-final turned position on the lander in NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory...

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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: KSC-2011-7904
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Nov 25, 2011

KSC-2011-7904

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the 197-foot-tall United Launch Alliance...

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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: KSC-2011-7858
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Nov 21, 2011

KSC-2011-7858

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Steve Homann, senior advisor for the Department of Energy, speaks to media during a tour of...

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NASA image: Environmental Testing
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Feb 26, 2003

Environmental Testing

NASA Rover 1 in the cruise configuration in Jet Propulsion Laboratory 25-ft Solar Thermal Vacuum Chamber where it...

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NASA image: Spirit and Opportunity in High Bay 1
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Dec 23, 2019

Spirit and Opportunity in High Bay 1

High Bay 1 looks much as it does today in this photo of NASA's Spirit and Opportunity Mars rovers being tested on...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7857
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Nov 21, 2011

KSC-2011-7857

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Steve Homann, senior advisor for the Department of Energy, speaks to media during a tour of...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7962
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-7962

CAPE CANAVERAL – Chuck Duvale, deputy director of the Launch Services Program, left, and Bob Cabana, Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7641
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Oct 29, 2011

KSC-2011-7641

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission logo begins to take shape as technicians install...

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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: KSC-2011-7919
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Nov 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Members of the media gather near the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7910
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Nov 25, 2011

KSC-2011-7910

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the 197-foot-tall United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7959
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-7959

CAPE CANAVERAL – Launch controllers oversee the countdown in the Atlas V Spaceflight Operations Center (ASOC) before...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7533
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Oct 25, 2011

KSC-2011-7533

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Rover 1 in Cruise Stage
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Feb 26, 2003

Rover 1 in Cruise Stage

NASA Rover 1 sits atop the deployed lander with its solar arrays and wheels stowed.

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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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